Episode 243: Building an Innovation Ecosystem in Tulsa with James Spencer

Episode • Oct 3, 2024 • 55m

What is an innovation ecosystem, and how can it serve your community?

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

In this episode:

How to build innovation ecosystems for community value
Integrating firefighting wisdom with cutting-edge drone technology
How driving advanced air mobility creates value for underserved communities

Learn from James Spencer - the Director of the Launchpad Center for Advanced Air Mobility at the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education.

James talks about innovation ecosystems and their parallels to natural ecosystems. He explains how these ecosystems aim to create assets, resources, and capital for communities, focusing on jobs, products, services, and new businesses.

James also emphasizes the importance of diversity for a robust innovation economy and the mission of the Launchpad Center to bring advanced air mobility technology to underserved communities. He highlights the collaboration with various entities to advance drone technology for firefighting and ensure ethical technology deployment.

So take a listen to hear what he has to share!

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