by Vanessa Walters | Feb 14, 2019 | Community, Innovation, People
“It’s about building an ecosystem that enables people to thrive,” declared Anthony Hood. “It takes partnerships between universities, the corporate community, nonprofits and elected officials. That means cooperation and, in Birmingham, we’ve never seen the level of...
by Bronze | Apr 13, 2018 | People, Uncategorized
Even in the best organizations, bias is an unavoidable fact of life. What sets the best organizations apart, says one leading national expert, is their commitment to mitigating bias. It’s an approach that helps maximize organizational performance and sets the stage...
by Bronze | Feb 13, 2018 | People
Recently named one of the nation’s Top 100 Influential Thinkers by Upstart Business Journal, Tanveer Patel is a global entrepreneur who is putting Birmingham on the map in telemedicine and innovation.Patel is a lifelong thinker, having moved to the United States at...
by Bronze | Feb 12, 2018 | Featured, People
“Society is on the verge of some major changes,” says Deon Gordon. “A lot of that is because of, or empowered by, technology. In Birmingham, we’re in a position relative to technology where instead of just being exposed to this global transformation from a risk...
by Bronze | Feb 12, 2018 | People
“We don’t have a choice,” Brian Hamilton says of his hometown. “To sustain this community, we have to invest in diversity. If we’re successful, then Birmingham will be the answer to Silicon Valley, a technology ecosystem that generates the capital to transform the...
by Bronze | Feb 6, 2018 | People
Early adopters are essential to the development and success of new products, providing entrepreneurs and companies with valuable feedback. Product developers are able to fine tune their technology and continue to enhance the product as it goes to market. Brook Battle,...