Edwin Edebiri is the founder of the Happy Neighborhood Project (a registry for Happy Businesses) and the I am Happy Project, now in 64 cities in 19 countries with over 70,000 members.

His purpose is to inspire and encourage others to their full potential and have a positive impact on the world through service and love.

He is a Pioneer of Happiness as a Skill. He teaches happiness classes to High School and College Students.

He is a TEDx speaker and workshop leader with over 30 years of experience. A dynamo of humor and enthusiasm, Edwin stands at the forefront of entrepreneurial spirit.

He holds an MBA with honors from Embry Riddle Aeronautics University in Daytona Beach. Edwin serves on the board of various profit and non for profit organizations including the Junior Achievement of Sacramento.

He has done extensive research on the subject of Happiness.

Mr. Edebiri has interviewed more than 1,000 people in 2009. Based on their answers, he has come up with a list of 10 concrete things people can do to become happier. Edebiri is the inspiration behind the global happiness summit.

When not busy networking or spreading happiness, he enjoys his hobby as a pilot.