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Building a Culture of Learning and Innovation with Iris Hammel
There is a long-standing debate on whether or not you can teach entrepreneurship. And though our consensus is that entrepreneurship can not be taught in a classroom, we do believe that beneficial principles, stories, and strategies can be learned and refined in an educational setting. This is where Iris Hammel and RISE come in. Iris Hammel is the Executive Director at RISE or Regional Innovation & Startup Education RISE is a leader in best practices for entrepreneurship education using entrepreneurial thought and immersion. Startup Moxie serves area high school students and their Applied Entrepreneurship program is offered to regional colleges and universities. Iris has been a lifelong educator. Working as a business teacher and college instructor before pursuing a career in entrepreneurial education. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [2:14] Developing an entrepreneurial mindset[12:15] Innovative approaches to education[21:51] Creating an entrepreneurial culture[28:35] The use of AI in education[38:08] The Impact of the Applied Entrepreneurship Program Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures. In our conversation with Iris, you will learn about: Entrepreneurship as a Vehicle for Change: Iris, a lifelong educator and entrepreneur, believes that entrepreneurship can revolutionize the education system. It's not just about starting businesses, but about fostering a mindset that encourages problem-solving, creativity, and resilience.Creating a Culture of Learning: We discussed the importance of creating a learning culture that prioritizes essential skills and experiences over grades. This involves transparent communication with parents and fostering a focus on mastery-based competencies.The Future of Education: Iris expressed excitement about the potential of AI in education. She envisions a shift where students take the lead in their own learning journeys, moving away from traditional measures like credits and hours. If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. The show is hosted by Christopher (Toph) Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures and Matt Hunckler, CEO of Powderkeg. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures. Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you’re a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.
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