Victor leads CIC’s Innovation Ecosystem Services and became its first Chief Innovation Officer in 2024. With 20+ years in innovation and technology, he advised governments and organizations, shaping startup ecosystems worldwide. At the World Bank, he led startup and smart city policy programs, driving global innovation. He advises Japan’s Cabinet Office on startup policies and is a Startup Fellow for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. A research scientist at Chiba Institute of Technology, he has authored leading research on innovation and competitiveness.