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Geoff Mulgan is a Professor of Collective Intelligence, Public Policy, and Social Innovation at University College London (UCL). He has held significant roles in the UK government, including serving as the director of the Government's Strategy Unit and head of policy in the Prime Minister's office. Previously, he was Chief Executive of Nesta, the UK's innovation foundation, from 2011 to 2019, and led the Young Foundation from 2004 to 2011. His academic contributions extend to teaching undergraduates and graduates at UCL, with a focus on Science Engineering Social Change and MPA programmes, respectively. Geoff's research interests include AI and algorithmic governance and he has been a visiting professor at notable institutions such as the London School of Economics and Melbourne University. He is also recognized for his leadership roles in various organizations aimed at social innovation and has contributed to high-level discussions on innovation entrepreneurship at the World Economic Forum. His insights have shaped policies involving creative economy strategies and anticipatory regulation. In 2020, he was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to social innovation and public policy.