Juliano Tubino is the Worldwide Director for Innovation and Emerging Business at Microsoft. He is responsible for leading the company's Local Software Economy initiative, aiming to accelerate the software industry development and innovation by helping entrepreneurs to build software skills, solutions and businesses. In addition, his team oversees the 110 Microsoft Innovation Centers in 42 countries around the world.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Tubino's professional background included responsibilities in several areas in the business, from technical to Marketing in companies like Compaq and HP, and as a CEO in the music industry and bio-technology company.