Devin Wardell Cook

@MIT_IIC (Exec. Producer & Project co-founder) Live & work in Maine.

Innovation + Entrepreneurship + Inclusion = Progress.

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

Spent 4 years building @MIT_IIC & proud to say that my "work baby" has left the nest. IIC will now join @SolveMIT. Thanks @erikbryn @amcafee for your vision to launch a #futureofwork prize. What a ride. $5M awarded to 160 startups. 14 global events. 1000 judges. THANK YOU ALL!

[MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge @MIT_IIC]

Important Announcement: after accelerating the global #futureofwork movement for the past 4 years, the @MIT_IIC is proud to announce our evolution. In 2020,@MIT_IIC will transition into @SolveMIT Learn more via blog by @MIT_IIC Exec Producer @DevSpoke https://t.co/knGbatiKDX

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

Another impressive lineup and event from @AngelFairAfrica and @MIT_IIC Champion Committee member @eosiakwan. Congrats!

[Angel Fair Africa @AngelFairAfrica]

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[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

Thanks @erikbryn. We’re swinging for the fences for the fences!

[Erik Brynjolfsson @erikbryn]

The MIT inclusive innovation challenge has had over 1800 applicants for then $1.6 million in prizes. Here @DevSpoke highlighting some of the set of amazing past winners https://t.co/YLllkmhUFB

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

Thanks @amcafee! Big day for the @MIT_IIC. Applications close tonight at midnight ET so these numbers are going to continue to grow!

[Andrew McAfee 🇺🇦 @amcafee]

My colleague ⁦@DevSpoke⁩ shares the amazing growth and success of our ⁦@MIT⁩ ⁦@mit_ide⁩ inclusive innovation challenge. Get involved - it’s now global!⁦@MIT_IIC⁩ https://t.co/MOPw83OqQR #2MA

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

Reads like a roadmap for economic revival and very transferable across geographies.

[Humera Malik @HumeraMalikHM]

My thoughts on the future of Ontario's manufacturing sector and the need to reinvent it via @globebusiness https://t.co/nG0LfD9J7x #mfg #transformation

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

Thanks for the shoutout! Heard that advice on my first day @MITSloan from @MITDeanDave, followed it, and it led me to work I love at the @MIT_IIC. finding new paths keeps life interesting and your brain sharp!

[MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge @MIT_IIC]

What's the best advice @MIT_IIC Executive Producer @DevSpoke has received? Find out on this week's #FeatureFriday: https://t.co/qdr8xcMlsB
#techforall #futureofwork

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

Spread the word to any #techforgood #futureofwork #startups about the @MIT_IIC. You may help that org win a major prize to help scale the venture and impact workers in the #digitaleconomy #2MA. Join our #inclusiveinnovation movement.

[MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge @MIT_IIC]

Know an org using #techforgood to reinvent the #futureofwork? Encourage them to apply for the chance to vie for $1.6M from @MIT_IIC Register by May 9!
PC: @moringaschool, 2018 IIC Africa regional finalist

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

small towns and emerging cities aspiring to economic growth can find instructive lessons in these case studies from @NCGrowth https://t.co/kyg1lagFiA #futureofwork #Entrepreneurship #inclusiveentrepreneurship #techforall #techforgood

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

What's scarier than robots taking our jobs? that the 2nd most aspired to job (after doctor) among 11-16 year olds is....social media influencer. Irony of posting this on twitter is not lost on me...but let's inspire kids to aim big and high! #futureofwork https://t.co/7Ki7GKyBoq

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

@PeteButtigieg The combination of a data-driven mindset and an empathetic soul goes a long way towards solving problems and making human lives better. You're onto something and I'm staying tuned in... Many parts of the US that are struggling economically would benefit from this approach.

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

wow. These jobs require the skills and qualities that make us human. empathy. ability to listen. gentleness. strength. using #technology to reduce challenges of tough jobs like caregiving and enable us to use our human capabilities will make #futureofwork better for all

[Skoll Foundation @SkollFoundation]

.@aijenpoo brings a remarkable statistic to #SkollWF: By 2030, if you take child care and elder care jobs combined, it’ll be the largest combined workforce in the U.S., adding "We have got to make these jobs good jobs."

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

@juliarebeccaj Thanks for the article. Stories about separated immigrant families are so important but so painful to read. Have you come across any particularly high impact ways for individuals to help? Organizations to donate to? Etc?

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

@alanlepo @MIT_IIC Great chatting with you Alan! Thanks for your support and enthusiasm. Our conversation brightened my Friday. Look forward to many more conversations to come. #techforall (P.S. I may have a home office backdrop on our next call...😁)

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

@bcummings @MIT_IIC Thanks for your support Brian!

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

@MIT_IIC what's an awards program without a little glitter?! 🎉😉

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

@bertil_hatt @erikbryn @MIT_IIC Startups like @iorahealth & @careacademyco are tackling healthcare by finding niches and opportunities. As a remote worker, yes! Progress for sure. Wish there were transport solutions in rural Maine... Great education examples. And yeah real estate....Location Location Location!

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

Calling all Inclusive Entrepreneurs: THIS CHART IS IMPORTANT! focus your innovative energy on BIG challenges like these and make a BIG difference in the lives of millions. @MIT_IIC #futureofwork #techforall

[Austen Allred @Austen]

We need more startups trying to solve the top half of this graph.

It's incredibly difficult to get a toe hold there, but when you do it's an outrageously large opportunity.

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

key point about geographic inequality by @mastergruber w/ @mitsloanexperts livestream NOW. Simon Johnson's idea of a competition for joint public investment to drive innovation hubs in new regions is intriguing and promising. #mitsloanexperts

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

Thanks for the shoutout @indexaward. My quote is from two years ago and I believe it more than ever today! tech (with a little t!) as a tool for humans. #techforall

[The Index Project @indexaward]

"We need to build technology that meets our needs as people, rather than building technologies simply because we can." -- @DevSpoke, Executive Producer of the Inclusive Innovation Challenge (IIC). #indexaward2019 #meetthejury https://t.co/UqED8zpMKb

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

@UofTStartup @MIT_IIC Thanks for your support!

[Devin Wardell Cook @DevSpoke]

So much talk of smart cities...let’s start talking about smart towns and smart villages. As #remotework (like mine) becomes more common, people will move where they can afford quality of life. City folk, check out home prices in my zip code and weep...then move here! #maine

[@johniadarola.bsky.social @johniadarola]

Average Americans can't afford a home in 70 percent of the country https://t.co/0Bm6fiUMPv via @cbsmoneywatch