Richard D-Cal Dacalos

About Richard D-Cal Dacalos

Proudly Filipino and Neurodivergent. I help individuals and organizations increase performance and transform culture with play and purpose.I have over a decade of experience as an international speaker and coach and I am now based in New York City. I am the creator and co-founder of Upstart: The Board Game, which simulates what it is like to start up a business without the risk. It has been played by thousands of players from 29 different countries.I am also the author of 365 Days of Breakthroughs which is available on Amazon. It is a book based on 15 years of action-based research on human potential and is designed to help you produce breakthrough results every day of the year. I am an alumnus and former advisory council member of the World Economic Forum\'s Global Shaper Community.You may have seen or heard me at the World Economic Forum, HuffPost, Entrepreneur Magazine, or BBC.

Experience

1. Director of Product and Innovation

   Cambio Labs

   Jun 2025 — Present · NY, US

   Stepping into this strategic leadership role at a pivotal moment for the organization’s edtech platform and innovation efforts. Oversees cross-functional product development while advancing initiatives in AI, curriculum, and organizational growth.Current Focus Areas-Leading the next phase of AI-powered product development, from ideation to testing-Managing a growing team of collaborators and interns across tech and curriculum-Supporting strategic planning and operational alignment with executive leadership-Overseeing platform development priorities to better serve educators and learners-Advising on curriculum design, partner experience, and implementation strategy-Supporting grant and client-facing opportunities that align with product innovation

Education

• Valar Institute

  Executive MBA, Strategic Leadership

• De La Salle University

  Master of Philosophical Research, Philosophy

  2008 — 2010

• De La Salle University

  AB, Philosophy

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Copywriting
• Education
• Aesthetics
• Empowerment
• Curriculum Development
• Design Consulting
• Sales
• Philosophy
• Public Relations
• Creative Direction
• Module Development
• Seminars
• Public Speaking
• Sales Management
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Research
• Market Research
• Idea Generation
• Leadership Development
• Event Management
• Marketing Communications
• Training
• Social Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Writing
• Capoeira