🎙️ Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Timeless Vitality podcast. In this engaging episode, co-hosts Kate Beck and Amber Stitt sit down with Prof. Dr. Erskin Blunck, an accomplished professor of international management, innovator, and community builder.
🎓 Erskin’s connection to Portland dates back to his time as an MBA student at Portland State University, and his ongoing efforts to foster worldwide learning and innovation make him a captivating guest.
🇩🇪 Erskin shares his remarkable journey from academia to founding a sustainable startup community in Stuttgart, Germany.
🔬 He expounds on the process of creating an ecosystem for entrepreneurship that tackles societal challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and social issues, as well as, practical business success methodologies.
💻 Erskin's experiences at the PICMET technology innovation conference highlight the importance he sees in cross-cultural learning and collaboration for his colleagues and students.
🌐 In an insightful discussion, Erskin delineates the crucial difference between networks and communities, underscoring the necessity of commitment and shared purpose for lasting impact.
😷 He reveals the inspiring story behind a maker community that swiftly produced 6,000 face shields during the early weeks of COVID-19, illustrating the power of collective action and technical ingenuity.
💨 Erskin also touches on the upcoming plans for his Innovation Center, emphasizing the role of international cooperation and shared values. He offers practical examples of how these communities flourish, recounting the success of initiatives like the "Startup Safari" and "Climate Task Force," which foster both local and international growth.
👋 Listeners are encouraged to connect with Erskin on LinkedIn and follow the Zukunft Gruenden initiative for more updates. This episode is a testament to the power of community, innovation, and the endless possibilities when passionate individuals come together for a common cause.
📻 Tune in and be inspired to create a timeless legacy of your own!
🎧 To watch the video podcast: https://youtu.be/-8pb8SI77Nc
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🔗 Connect with Erskin Blunck:
📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erskin-blunck
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hfwu.de
📲 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/hfwu.de/?_rdc=1&_rdr
📲 Website: https://www.hfwu.de/zug
🔗 Connect with Kate & Amber:
📲 Website: https://www.timeless-vitality.com
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