Uday Dandavate is the Co-Founder of SonicRim, a San Francisco-based design research agency (1999-2024). He has consulted for global companies such as Microsoft, Intel, Google, and Ford Motor Company. Uday is launching CareTree Futures, aiming to revitalize communities through design. He has authored three poetry books and initiated dialogues on the post-pandemic, AI-driven future. His latest book, “Being & Belonging: A Journey of Curiosity and Imagination,” was released in January 2025.