A coffee conversation turned into a deep exploration and personal obsession about how we shape our world and how it shapes us. I had to invite my partner in that conversation, Dr. Gena Gorlin, on to the podcast to bring her perspective as a psychologist, professor, and founder coach to examine the interplay between agency, innovation, ecosystems, and technology.
Episode Highlights
- Agency Mindset and Personal Choice
- Technology Impact on Human Agency
- Education Evolution in an AI World
- Gaming as a Window into Human Potential
- AI Tools for Self Discovery
- Understanding Innovation Ecosystems
- Psychology of City Culture
- Ecosystem Metacognition Principles
- Building Better Innovation Communities
- What's Next Austin?
- "Really embracing Austin as this up and coming entrepreneurial cultural hub and participating in that evolution is something that I'm now way more excited about than I even was before"
What is Austin Next?
Austin's evolution into a global innovation superstar is at the heart of Austin Next. We uncover insights into the region's transformation and what it means for ecosystem building.
Our exploration extends to emerging trends, technologies, and their convergence. Using Austin as our real-world case study and experts from around the world, we aim to understand the true nature and mechanics of innovation.