This week on #ForWhatitsWorthwithBlakeMelnick, the next installment in our series #ManyFacesofInnovation, #EyesWideOpen - my interview with #SueSiri, Founder and CEO of #IrisBooth.
Often times good ideas "die on the vine" so to speak, because at the time the idea was conceived, there was no context to which it could be applied.
In some cases, the right context might be the right market condition. In others, it might be the lack of funds and expertise for development. Or it might be an outlier idea. In many cases, however, it might something right in front of us; a new twist on an old theme, or an idea that no one knew they needed ...For what it's worth
This episode is dedicated to #HughSegal who passed away yesterday at the age of 72. Hugh was a guest on For What it's Worth in 2020 - in the early days of the show. He was smart, passionate and pragmatic and taught me a great deal about the need to look after all the health and welfare of all our citizens in a way that it benefits this beautiful country of ours ... RIP Hugh Segal.
For those of you that are unfamilar with #HughSegal and the contributions he made to Canada, check out the 2-part interview with Hugh called #ComesaTime from 2020
Part 1 - https://fwiw.buzzsprout.com/1151660/6641008
Part 2 - https://fwiw.buzzsprout.com/1151660/6777250
Link to the episode blog post
The music for this episode, "Bible Thumpin' Sundays and "Night Falls" is written and performed by our current artist in residence, #DouglasCameron
You can find out more about Douglas by visiting our show blog and by listening to our episode, #TheOldGuitar
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