EP 03: The Five Levers of the Local Innovation Ecosystem

If a city or town is intentional enough, it can foster a local innovation ecosystem -- which isn't just a game reserved for major metros. Christopher Gergen, leader of learning collaborative Forward Cities and entrepreneurship group Forward Impact, tells us how he's seen his town and others of varying sizes become thriving, colorful hubs of creativity and innovation. How? It starts with understanding five specific levers, and the role of local government in pulling them. Gergen offers big takeaways in this field-trip episode recorded at the Bullpen, Duke University’s bullish entrepreneurial space in downtown Durham, North Carolina. Show notes: -Christopher Gergen: https://entrepreneurship.duke.edu/associate/christopher-gergen/ Forward Cities: http://www.forwardcities.org Forward Impact: http://www.forwardimpact.info The Bullpen: https://entrepreneurship.duke.edu/bullpen/