Karel Janeček is a mathematician and social innovator dedicated to driving systemic change in society. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematical Finance from Carnegie Mellon University and founded RSJ, one of the most successful market makers on international derivative exchanges globally.

Over the past two decades, Karel has shifted his focus from financial markets to social innovation and civic engagement. He founded the Anti-Corruption Endowment to strengthen transparency in public life, the Janeček Foundation to support education, freedom, and creativity, and Institut H21, a think tank that focuses on protecting freedom of speech and research in voting systems.

He is the author of the D21 voting method based on the "effect of multiple votes" that gives citizens more nuance and voice in decision-making, and promotes consensus. D21 has been successfully applied in many applications, including New York City participatory budgeting and other places worldwide.

Karel also founded the Neuron Fund for support of Science, supporting top Czech scientists, and Znesnáze 21, a crowdfunding platform supporting social projects and helping people in life crises. In 2022, he ran as a candidate for President of the Czech Republic with a vision of fairness, freedom, and societal transformation.

Today, he continues to explore the intersection of mathematics, consciousness, and human potential, while championing initiatives that empower individuals and communities to thrive. His mission is to contribute to a free, more aware, and more collaborative world.

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