Born in New York City, award-winning author Robert Abad has spent the last thirty years studying developing countries and capturing life through the lens of his trusty pocket-sized cameras. A prolific traveler, mentor and teacher, Robert has shared his knowledge and unique insights on global trends and emerging markets with universities, corporations, governments and media outlets globally. Away from his career in finance, Robert is passionate about world culture, history, storytelling and film. He holds Master’s degrees from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and Columbia Business School, and is a graduate of New York University and Regis High School. Robert is also the recipient of a Gold Circle Award from the Columbia Press Scholastic Association.