River Satya and Jan Libich

Jan grew up in former Czechoslovakia and later completed a PhD in economics at UNSW. For over 20 years he has lectured and researched in Melbourne, teaching thousands of students and publishing on economics, finance and climate policy. He integrates academic endeavours with yoga and tantra, having recently completed instructor certification in these areas. River is the founder of Evolve and Dancing Ground Festival. A former engineering lead at Google and Block, he bridges technology, systems thinking and community building. A long-time meditator, yogi, surfer and musician, he is passionate about creating spaces that explore wiser cultural and economic possibilities.