“Two-thirds of all growth takes place in cities because, by simple fact of population density, our urban spaces are perfect innovation labs. The modern metropolis is jam-packed. People are living atop one another; their ideas are as well.”

Peter Diamandis is an American entrepreneur and futurist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He co-founded the X Prize Foundation, which incentivizes innovation through competitive challenges, and advocates for exponential technologies and human potential. His work bridges business, science, and philanthropy to accelerate progress.