Karla Soler Riba
Executive Director Dynamic Competition Initiative, Senior Program Manager University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Karla Soler Riba has always been drawn to the spaces where creativity meets structure.
She began her career as a professional modern dancer, mastering the art of precision, flow, and collaboration on stage — skills that now define her work at the cutting edge of innovation, intellectual property, and antitrust.
Introduction
Fluent in six languages and deeply attuned to the cultural and economic forces shaping our world, Karla helps organizations and policymakers navigate the complexities of value creation in the digital economy. Known for her ability to bring people together and move ideas into action, she approaches every challenge with the same agility, discipline, and vision that once carried her across some of Europe’s most celebrated stages.
Topics
Every engagement with Karla is precisely crafted, culturally intelligent, and transformative. Drawing from her distinctive journey—from European stages as a professional modern dancer to the forefront of global innovation policy—Karla delivers insights that bridge creativity and structure in ways no other speaker can.
The Power of Intersections
Why the most creative solutions live where disciplines — and people — meet.
Grace in Change
How to embrace change with confidence and creativity.
Building What Doesn’t Exist (Yet)
Turning challenges into opportunities through bold, cross-disciplinary thinking.
Booking
If you’re interested in engaging with Karla, please email:
speakers@thnkmachine.com