We build innovation ecosystems & use #designsprints to launch big ideas. We train future makers in problem solving #entrepreneurship. Founded @popup_sprint.

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The thrills are endless when you're running a remote Design Sprint with a hardworking remote team that's operating in a country without consistent power or WiFi! Follow this thread to see how we did it #DesignSprints #Remoteworking
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Calling all #tech pros! Join us June 29 online at the #DigitalVAExpo.. Explore the new VA Health and Benefits mobile app and advances in telehealth, AI, and human-centered design, from the comfort of your home or office. Register now: digital.va.gov/expo/ #TechEvent
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Do you believe we can solve today’s most pressing issues through deeper connections & smarter networks? Do you have a solution you're working on & are seeking funding? Look no further, click for info on the Roddenberry Fellowship roddenberryfellowship.org/ @RoddenberryFdn #funding
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For small businesses that intend to train and upskill low-wage workers age 50 , check out the Upskilling program, funded by @AARPFoundation which will reimburse employers up to $2,000-$2,500 per employee for training. Click here for me info: awbc.org/upskilling2023/

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Calling all creative problem solvers interested in flexing their design thinking skills and addressing social problems. Join us at our next POP UP lab on 5/3 to collaborate on new ways to bridge the economic gap in our communities! RSVP at: bit.ly/pop-up-economic-inequ…
While the top 1% of income earners nearly doubled wages in 40 years, the share of wages for the bottom 90% shrunk in the U.S. Join our next POP UP Design Sprint Lab on 5/3 to ideate how we can address this gap! RSVP at: bit.ly/pop-up-economic-inequ… #design #economicjustice
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Join us for our next POP UP Design Spring Lab on 5/3! We’ll tackle Bridging Economic Divide and ideate how to bridge the gap between blue collar and white collar workers. RSVP at: bit.ly/pop-up-economic-inequ… #designsprints #remoteworkshops #designthinking #economicjustice

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Great line-up of leaders addressing the climate crisis that @postlive is putting together for their 'Protecting Our Planet' series leading up to Earth Day. Hope you will tune-in. This leads into our POP UP! Lab on 4/22 really well. protectingourplanet2021.spla… #EarthDay2021
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Congrats to all the finalists of the 2021 New Ventures Competition hosted by @GWInnovate. It was the most competitive field to date with 466 participants, the most in the history of the NVC. RSVP to watch the finals here: newventurecompetition.gwu.ed… #innovate #newventures
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A special congratulations to our good friends @GWInnovate for being ranked in the top 5 entrepreneurship competitions in the U.S. by @Forbes #Entrepreneurship #NVC πŸ‘πŸ†forbes.com/sites/elizabethma…

The thrills are endless when you're running a remote Design Sprint with a hardworking remote team that's operating in a country without consistent power or WiFi! Follow this thread to see how we did it #DesignSprints #Remoteworking
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To β€œvote” or heat-map prioritized ideas or suggestions, we used the Voliz App for WhatsApp. The highest votes helped facilitate a larger group discussion around the topic at hand and the Decider (team lead) selected the winning idea to advance to the next round. #teamalignment
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We’re still in the middle of the Design Sprint, but it’s a reminder why we value this facilitation approach. It’s flexible, fun and keeps you on your toes. We'll share more tips and experiences with you about running remote Design Sprints in the future! Stay tuned. #DesignSprint
Interested in working on a community challenge while doing it remotely? Want to spice up your virtual collaboration sessions? Join us for POP UP! Design Sprint Lab's 1st event of 2021 on 2/11. Lab topic: COVID-19 Vaccine #designsprints #remoteworkshops #CovidVaccine RSVP today!
Our 1st POP UP! Design Sprint Lab of 2021 is on 2/11. Lab topic: COVID-19 Vaccine. You’ll meet & collaborate with like-minded problem-solvers with a passion for doing good. RSVP here: bit.ly/popup-covid19-vaccine #designsprints #remoteworkshops #designthinking #COVID19 #COVIDvaccine
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Do you know of a nonprofit in the DC area looking for pro bono design, development or marketing support? @aigadc is looking for them! Nonprofits work with volunteer top professionals. Applications are open to nonprofits now! Sign up here: dc.aiga.org/programs-initiat… #CreateAthon