Leonardo Bonanni
About Leonardo Bonanni
Leonardo Bonanni is the Founder and CEO of Sourcemap, with a background in architecture, media arts, and sciences, and has held academic positions at several prestigious institutions.
Founder and CEO of Sourcemap
Leonardo Bonanni is the Founder and CEO of Sourcemap, an enterprise dedicated to supply chain transparency. He has been leading the company since its inception in 2011. Sourcemap was initially developed as part of his PhD research at the MIT Media Lab. The platform aims to provide visibility into complex supply chains, ensuring accountability and efficiency.
Academic Positions and Teaching Experience
Leonardo Bonanni has a broad academic background, having served as adjunct faculty at various prestigious institutions. He taught at New York University from 2015 to 2016 and at Columbia University in 2014. Bonanni also imparted knowledge at Parsons School of Design and three separate roles at MIT Media Lab. His expertise in supply chain transparency has been a core part of his curriculum.
Education and Expertise
Leonardo Bonanni holds an extensive educational background. He earned a PhD in Media Arts and Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2010. Prior to that, he attained a Master’s degree in Media Arts and Sciences in 2005 and a Master of Architecture in 2003 both from MIT. His foundational studies were at Columbia University, where he achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Sculpture in 1999.
Background and Research
Throughout his career, Leonardo Bonanni has focused on the intersection of technology and design. His professional history comprises roles at MIT Media Lab, LAB Consulting, and LOT-EK, among others. His PhD research at MIT led to the development of Sourcemap, a tool for mapping supply chains. Additionally, he testified before the US Senate on supply chain technology, further establishing his authority in the field.
Achievements and Recognitions
Leonardo Bonanni's contributions to the field of supply chain transparency have garnered attention from major publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Wall Street Journal. He has also been featured as a speaker at TEDxMilano and served as a plenary panel speaker at the Design for Freedom Summit. His insights are frequently sought at various industry events focused on supply chain mapping technology.