W01: Are you a changemaker?
This is a Discussion Post related to the first week of 522. Are you a changemaker? Most people are uncomfortable with thinking of themselves as an “entrepreneur” or “innovator” or “CEO” or “venture creator” or most of the other labels we have for people who pioneer our future. However, as MET is a graduate program […]
W02: Is the education marketplace broken?
This is a Discussion Post related to the second week of 522. Is the education marketplace broken? From your experience and perspective do you feel that money flows intelligently and effectively within education systems to fulfill the mission of learning? Many people consider that the education marketplace is broken because there are far too many […]
W03: How do you invest?
This is a Discussion Post related to the third week of 522. How do you invest? This week we’ve looked at how new ventures are pitched: perhaps you can imagine yourself as the person being pitched to? Whether with bank accounts, mutual funds, stock markets, casinos or lotteries, everyone has a unique risk profile. For […]
W04: What’s your ride?
This is a Discussion Post related to the fourth week of 522. What’s your ride? I’ve been very fortunate in my career in that I’ve worked variously in, or with, government, institutions, foundations, non-profits, startups, corporations, etc. They all have their own personalities, cultures and, like all human organizations, soul-draining dysfunctionalities. I’ve discovered I love […]
W13: Who owns the future of learning?
This is a Discussion Post related to the final week of 522. Who owns the future of learning? Now that we’re concluding our journey I’ll ask you to reflect on the famous Margaret Meade quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing […]