Word UP - An Upward Podcast | Ep. 6: CONTROVERSY (Ojala Naeem & Jevon Gibb)
Hartford, CT (5/27/2020)
Two change-makers from distinct industries find comfort in "CONTROVERSY" during this week's Word UP Podcast.
Was the dress blue or yellow? Is "taking a knee" today as effective as Apple's "1984"? When does teaching our kids about controversy become too controversial? Hear from this episode's experts in innovation and economic development!
Connect with our guests:
Ojala Naeem, Head of Experimentation, Personal Insurance Innovation @ Travelers
Jevon Gibb, Director of Research and Economic Development @ MetroHartford Alliance
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About the podcast
Word UP breaks the mold of traditional podcast interviews while embracing Upward’s mission to create elevated ecosystems fueled by innovation. For our first-ever podcast series, we’re bringing together two diverse perspectives to broaden our knowledge on a variety of topics, widen our cultural repertoires, and stimulate original ideas based on… o n e w o r d. You read that right: a single word that inspires our guests and listeners alike to look at the way in which we connect with other professionals in an unpredictable world. Join us for a fun facilitation of collaboration between corporate innovators, startup founders, and Hartford’s most talented professionals across industries every Wednesday.