A coffee conversation turned into a deep exploration and personal obsession about how we shape our world and how it shapes us. I had to invite my partner in that conversation, Dr. Gena Gorlin, on to the podcast to bring her perspective as a psychologist, professor, and founder coach to examine the interplay between agency, innovation, ecosystems, and technology.

Episode Highlights

Agency Mindset and Personal Choice
Technology Impact on Human Agency
Education Evolution in an AI World
Gaming as a Window into Human Potential
AI Tools for Self Discovery
Understanding Innovation Ecosystems
Psychology of City Culture
Ecosystem Metacognition Principles
Building Better Innovation Communities
What's Next Austin?
- "Really embracing Austin as this up and coming entrepreneurial cultural hub and participating in that evolution is something that I'm now way more excited about than I even was before"

Gena Gorlin: Substack, X/Twitter, Founder Coaching, UT Austin Faculty Page

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Austin Next Links: Website, X/Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn
Ecosystem Metacognition Substack

Engineering Agency, Innovation, and Ecosystems with Gena Gorlin