Bina is an acclaimed journalist, author, and public policy leader known for driving innovation across media, government, science, and civic institutions. She has held senior leadership roles at The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, the Broad Institute, and the White House. As author of The Optimist’s Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age, she earned recognition from the Financial Times and NPR for her insights on long-term thinking and decision-making. Venkataraman served as Editorial Page Editor of The Boston Globe during pivotal moments in American politics and public life and later became The Washington Post’s first Editor-at-Large for Strategy and Innovation. A sought-after speaker, she has appeared at TED, CNN, NPR, and Aspen Ideas, and is widely recognised for her work on leadership, climate resilience, public service, journalism, and social innovation.
