Dr. Yael Helfman Cohen is an expert in the field of biomimicry and the author of Wild Ideas: How Nature Inspires Groundbreaking Innovations. She is an internationally recognized researcher, consultant, and lecturer who defines herself as a “21st-century hunter-gatherer,” prowling nature for innovation and inspiration.

The natural world is central to Yael’s multi-decade career, encapsulating her deepest passions: the environment, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and invention. She is the co-founder and CEO of the Israeli Biomimicry Organization and has been the top biomimicry expert in the country since 2008. Her consulting company, Naturecode, helps organizations find and implement nature-inspired innovation.