unexpected collaborations
episode description:
Frequent listeners to this Podcast know that I like delving into the cleantech and climate story of many different sector, looking for similarities of problems and solutions. I was curious how many other people looked beyond their traditional silos for inspiration. So, to the podcast guests of Season 2, I asked them, what unexpected collaborations have they found themselves in. Answers came in two general categories, those who were surprised, and those who were diligent.
Interview by Jimmy Jia (www.jimmyjia.com)
Music by Sean Hart (www.seanhart.com)
Website: http://www.leversforchangepodcast.com/
Prachi, Managing Director of Womanium, sets the stage of being open to spontaneity, to welcome surprising collaborations to happen.
This surprise can manifest itself in many circumstances, as Suzanne Singer relayed in an anecdote. Not only is she the Chief Engineer of Native Renewables, but she also manages the Social Media account.
Sometimes the surprising collaboration isn't with someone unexpected, it's an unexpected reaction of someone within the industry. Stacy Flynn, CEO of Evernu, reflects on some of her efforts working from within the textile sector.
Even if one doesn't find themselves in surprising collaborations, they still make an effort to cast a wide net. Jay Bruns, the Senior Climate Policy Advisor to the WA State Insurance Commissioner shares how he learns new information with like-minded individuals
And no matter how long one works in the climate industry, there is always room for surprise, new opportunities, and new intersections to explore. Jud Virden, of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, shares his excitement to be working on the intersection of the energy and energy and marine technology sector.
So, there you have it - surprising results can come through both expected and unexpected collaborations. Intersections of industry and infrastructure is where future innovations will occur. Put yourself in situations where the opportunity for new ideas to emerge. Train yourself to notice them when they do and take advantage of their spontaneity. Then delight in the deep exploration of the new opportunities that present themselves.