Richie Hawtin is a British-born, Canadian-raised electronic visionary who began his career in the emerging techno scene in Detroit. He is the mind behind the labels and platforms Plus 8, MINUS Records and now From Our Minds. And, of course, he is Plastikman. His focus on technological advancement, coupled with the energy he puts into connecting with, and nurturing younger artists, has been a contributing factor in revolutionizing techno and keeping it moving forward.