All good ideas, although I’m unclear what exactly we’re fighting. Inequality? Climate Change? And does the world need another start-up for a gizmo or scheme that doesn’t really improve our collective quality of life? We need innovation and entreprenuerial creative solutions infused into every nook and crany of society, not just profit-making businesses but education, civil service and public administration, and even (dare I say) police and military. Having lived in the Bay Area of California and seen the EU funded Knowledge Innovation Communities’ efforts focus so much on developing the next cool killer app that is going to change the world/make tons of money, I worry that we’re putting most of our eggs in the business start-up basket and not enough in transforming our communities from the inside out, especially around climate action and engagement.
