This episode is a special one for me. David Cleevely – serial entrepreneur, investor, policy adviser, and founder of Analysys and Cambridge Wireless (just to name a couple) – was the person who hired me straight out of school, with no telecoms experience whatsoever, and gave me the opportunity to pursue my passion for the industry. It’s the kind of serendipity he explores in his new book.
But this podcast isn’t about me – it’s about not just letting serendipity happen, but actively encourage it. David and I talk about how serendipity creates the right environment for innovation and growth across time and context: Renaissance, England, China (past and present), Silicon Valley, and, of course, Cambridge.
If you want to explore further, read David’s just-published and inspiring book: Serendipity: It Doesn't Happen by Accident.
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