Economy of Culture

Storytelling deepens our understanding of social and economic investment in a Quality, Connected Place, one of five areas in the Innovation Framework, a heuristic model of investment in Open Source Economic Development.

In this video interview, Northeast Ohio experience artist Melissa Daubert describes a collection of art pieces she created about her time living and teaching in Zimbabwe as a Peace Corps volunteer.

From Melissa’s story we begin to understand how culture knits together local assets to generate a dynamic hyper-local economy of established mores, the wisdom of traditional thought leaders, knowledge of project design and construction to ease daily living, and simple rules to establish trust and respect in the community.

These are important elements every neighborhood needs to identify and connect local creativity and accelerate the generation of small, widespread collaborative projects for local prosperity.

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Ted Jordan, President, Funutation Tekademy, is skilled in teaching computer design, technology, robotics, and fun to young adults!

Ted's story (09-26-08) is a pathway of mentoring, education, and work experience that brought him to what he does today - his real passion - teaching young enthusiastic adults at all levels of experience.

An inventor and entrepreneur, Ted tells the story of growing up, a strong family network, excellent education and training, and many diverse experiences in business.

Ted offers advice to parents of children who are passionate about learning computers and robotics.

Programs like Funutation are excellent models for replication in every community and school to attract and connect with young minds building a future workforce that is progressive and creative.

Learn about Funutation Tekademy http://www.funutation.com/

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Ted Jordan, President, Funutation Tekademy, Interview 09-26-08 Transcription

Teaching Future Minds Technology
Ted Jordan, President, Funutation Tekademy

Ted's story is a pathway of mentoring, education, and work experience that brought him to what he does today - his real passion - teaching young enthusiastic adults at all levels of experience.

Learn about Funutation Tekademy http://www.funutation.com/

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