Innovation sparks thoughts of tech giants, inventions and Silicon Valley. While those companies in Cupertino may be good at generating extreme wealth, they’re not so good at spreading it across the communities they benefit from.
Other places do better, particularly Switzerland, Sweden and Austria. What can we learn from them?
Guest:
Neil Lee, Author, Innovation For The Masses: How To Share The Benefits Of The High-Tech Economy
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