Dale Dougherty

Dale Dougherty is an American entrepreneur and publisher. He is best known as the founder of Maker Faire, a festival that celebrates DIY culture and innovation. Dougherty is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Make Magazine, a publication that focuses on DIY projects and maker culture. He has been a vocal advocate for the maker movement and has written extensively on the topic. Dougherty has received several awards for his work, including the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum's Lifetime Achievement Award.