Elena Favilli is an Italian entrepreneur, author, and activist. She is the co-founder and CEO of Timbuktu Labs, the world's first media company for kids that celebrates diversity and champions gender equality. She is the co-author of the bestselling books Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and Rebel Girls 2. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Wall Street Journal. She is a vocal advocate for gender equality and has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, and the United Nations.