Federico Duarte
About Federico Duarte
Federico Duarte is a Design Director specializing in Food, Beverage, and Agriculture, currently working at IDEO and serving as a mentor at Bits x Bites in Shanghai. With a diverse background in culinary arts and business management, he co-founded several ventures and has extensive experience in innovation within the food industry.
Current Role at IDEO
Federico Duarte serves as the Design Director for Food, Beverage & Agriculture at IDEO, a position he has held since 2017. Based in Shanghai, China, he focuses on integrating design thinking with food innovation. His role involves leading projects that explore the intersection of food systems and emerging technologies, contributing to IDEO's mission of fostering creativity and innovation in various sectors.
Experience at Bits x Bites
Since 2016, Federico Duarte has been a Mentor at Bits x Bites in Shanghai, China. In this role, he provides guidance to startups in the food and beverage sector, leveraging his extensive industry knowledge. His mentorship focuses on helping these ventures navigate challenges and develop innovative solutions in a competitive market.
Educational Background
Federico Duarte studied at Institut Paul Bocuse, where he earned a degree in Arts Culinaires et Management de la Restauration from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his education at KEDGE Business School, obtaining an MBA in Global Management from 2011 to 2013. This educational foundation supports his expertise in both culinary arts and business management.
Previous Roles in the Food Industry
Federico Duarte has held various positions in the food industry, starting his career as a chef. He worked as a Sous Chef at Institut Paul Bocuse from 2008 to 2010 and later served as Executive Chef and General Manager of the Restaurant-Ecole from 2010 to 2014. He also co-founded 嘉席 JiaTable and Mill Food Intelligence, and worked as a food and beverage consultant at Noodles & Company in 2012.
Co-Founder of Yeast and CVI Civic Intelligence
In addition to his role at IDEO, Federico Duarte co-founded yeast. in 2018 and CVI Civic Intelligence in 2019, both based in Shanghai. These ventures focus on innovation in the food sector and civic engagement, respectively. His involvement in these initiatives reflects his commitment to fostering new ideas and addressing challenges in the food and beverage landscape.