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“Innovation is a Process to Improve the Human Condition” with Travis Sheridan

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 13 Jan 2020 · 53m

What this episode covers

Travis Sheridan, Chief Community Officer at Wexford Science & Technology and former President of Venture Café Global Institute, discusses his global work building innovation communities in cities like St. Louis, Tokyo, and Sydney. He argues that innovation must improve the human condition, criticizing the 'celebration of failure' as a privilege of venture-backed founders and advocating for inclusive ecosystems that address societal issues like literacy and housing. Sheridan shares lessons from various markets, noting how cultural norms in places like Rotterdam and Melbourne shape their startup scenes, and advises entrepreneurs to build supportive communities rather than isolating themselves.

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Venture Café Global Institute, Wexford Science & Technology, Fairchild Semiconductor, MIT, Postmates, Uber, Answers.com
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Cortex District, Audible, Guggenheim Museum, Bird and Barrel, Vici, Juniper

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