E.J. Reedy

Senior Director, @PolskyCenter. Helping entrepreneurs in Chicago and globally.

[Portal Innovations @portalinno]

Portal is expanding to Atlanta: a city whose life sciences ecosystem resembles Chicago's in its untapped potential and growth opportunities. We are here to join the ecosystem as it works to catalyze a new generation of biotech startups in Atlanta. #growth https://t.co/HxrZc59AeJ

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@nanocarbon @CleanEnergyTrst @CRIstartup @polskycenter @NSF #InclusiveInnovation Some colleagues due an amazing orientation for students about understanding their own diversity within the context of the institution and it's historical successes and failures. It's really powerful and wish more people did it.

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@nanocarbon @CleanEnergyTrst @CRIstartup @polskycenter @NSF #InclusiveInnovation Yes, I think that's right. So many times breaking down inclusion starts even more broadly. Scientists start by talking to who they know which is insular and has hidden network effects which can be hard to pull out.

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@CRIstartup #InclusiveInnovation A6 Starting in discover also likely increases the chances of having someone get involved with your team from variety of backgrounds as you work towards new solutions. We say it again and again but diversifying team critical.

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@CRIstartup #InclusiveInnovation A6 Driving impact starts at beginning. Understanding/listening to potential customers from a variety of backgrounds will help to ensure that innovations being pursued don’t inadvertently exacerbate historical inequalities.

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@CRIstartup #InclusiveInnovation A5 We need to think about how to broaden our language. We speak so much to a broad audience, things like "DeepTech" can start to seem approachable. They aren't for most. Focus on listen to problems, discussing ideas for solutions, and getting people talking.

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@melissabyrn @CRIstartup A3 #InclusiveInnovation Closed or hidden networks! Yes!

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@susie_schneid @CRIstartup A4 #inclusiveinnovation To this point, inclusivity needs to be a part of every stage of a project. Putting together speakers, outreach partner organization, even how a live conversation is going to be sure that there aren't subtle things happening that leave parts of audience out

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@CRIstartup #inclusiveinnovation Working towards more inclusivity is a life-long journey. No one is perfect. And communicating a value to inclusive consistently and transparently is important but it's important to see action in meaningful ways.

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@nanocarbon @CRIstartup #inclusiveinnovation Saw this event listed last night on recruiting diverse candidate pools. 3 part series which might be worth checking out https://t.co/9i9cUtV8jH

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@CRIstartup #InclusiveInnovation A3 Many challenges remain in entrepreneurship but one that remains the largest is in funding. Loved seeing early results from @longjumpfund and @TechRiseChi but we have remaining mountains to move in ensuring an ecosystem of financial support is available.

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@melfass #InclusiveInnovation I love that you put "answers" because even that word assumes some hierarchy which can be problematic. Too often, "answers" are found in silos that don't include communities that are feeling problems.

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@CRIstartup #InclusiveInnovation A2 Exclusion impacts all aspects of innovation work. It dilutes the conversation by impacting problems being addressed, idea generation and connection, and how innovations move to the market.

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@CRIstartup #InclusiveInnovation A2 Group think in an unequal and less than diverse environment decreases institutional abilities to innovate.

[Melissa.Byrn @melissabyrn]

Join the conversation on #InclusiveInnovation led by @CRIstartup

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@CleanEnergyTrst @CRIstartup #InclusiveInnovation Do you think that remaining structural barriers impact the problems our founders try to address and funding received for growing their companies?

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@CRIstartup #InclusiveInnovation is broadening (and needs to broaden more) to include not just access but support for pipeline in all areas. Historically it's mostly been thought of in who participates in programs, but I think it's broadening to look even at what problems are tackled.

[E.J. Reedy @EdgeReedy]

@CRIstartup #InclusiveInnovation Hi! Have worked over my career to broaden who is involved in entrepreneurship and innovation. First @KauffmanFDN and now at @polskycenter.

[kristinbarrett @kristinbarrett]

Looking forward to the @polskycenter Alumni New Venture Challenge Global Finals tomorrow! Wishing the great semifinalists good luck! RSVP: https://t.co/6A5Vq4AlUp

[The Brookings Institution @BrookingsInst]

“For Black businesses to truly benefit from the Biden infrastructure plan, its investments must reach the sectors and places where those businesses operate.” https://t.co/XFmT5cd7cj