Aug 19, 202546 minS7
<p>This season, we traveled around the country to take a look under the hood of nine US National Science Foundation-funded Regional Innovation Engines. We learned about pressing issues facing our country, our economy...
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Ecosystems For Change
Hosted by Anika Horn, Social Venturers · society · EN
About this Podcast:
Transforming communities is hard work. That may go without saying, but when your job is about helping your neighborhood, city or region thrive, talking about being underpaid, burnt out and frustrated with the slow pace of change is kind of frowned upon. As ecosystem builders, we amplify the work of local makers, doers and innovators by championing their efforts and rallying support around them. And maybe most importantly, we build a culture of trust and collaboration among all stakeholders, so that the doers and innovators among us have equal access to information, talent and resources when they need them. On Ecosystems for Change we'll explore how ecosystem building can help us unleash the full potential of the makers, doers, innovators and visionaries in our communities. And I’ll be talking with my guests about the tactics and practical skills they use in their everyday work and what they do to prevent burning the candle at both ends.
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What is Ecosystems For Change about?
Transforming communities is hard work. That may go without saying, but when your job is about helping your neighborhood, city or region thrive, talking about being underpaid, burnt out and frustrated with the slow pace of change is kind of frowned upon.
Who hosts Ecosystems For Change?
Ecosystems For Change is hosted by Anika Horn, Social Venturers. The show has published 75 episodes to date.
What has Ecosystems For Change covered recently?
Recent episodes include "E 7.11 - Season Finale: Hard-Won Lessons from America's Boldest Innovation Experiment" (19 August 2025, 46 minutes), "E 7.10 - Regenerative Economic Development with Brian Sherman at the NSF Futures Engine in the Southwest" (5 August 2025, 50 minutes), and "E 7.9 - Batteries for America, by America with Meera Sampath at the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York" (22 July 2025, 43 minutes).
How often does Ecosystems For Change publish?
Ecosystems For Change publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 75 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Ecosystems For Change?
Booking probability for Ecosystems For Change is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ecosystems For Change requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ecosystems For Change's contact route on record: verified email.
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Anika Horn, Social Venturers hosts Ecosystems For Change, a society podcast with 75 episodes published.
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- Aug 5, 202550 minS7
<p>Today marks the final stop on our tour of the US National Science Foundation-funded Regional Innovation Engines. To round out our adventure, we’re headed to Tempe, Arizona to talk with Brian Sherman, CEO of the NSF...
- Jul 22, 202543 minS7
<p>Take a quick look around you. How many things in your field of view run on batteries? Your smartwatch, phone, the earbuds you’re listening to this podcast on, or maybe even the electric vehicle you’re driving–they...
- Jul 8, 202551 minS7
<p>In an industry dominated by fast fashion, our next US National Science Foundation funded Regional Innovation Engine is working to bring sustainability and circularity to the textile...
Episode #7
E 7.7 - The Future of Energy Innovation with Mike Mazzola at the NSF FUEL Engine in Louisiana
Jun 24, 202540 minS7<p>Our next region has been part of the world’s energy story for over a century. Today, we’re visiting the US National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine that is aiming to not only be part of the story, but...
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- Jun 10, 202545 minS7
<p>Everybody needs to eat, and our food has to come from somewhere. With changing weather patterns and landscapes, ensuring we have secure and resilient agricultural and food systems is crucial to our...
- May 27, 202546 minS7
<p>As we continue our tour of the US National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines, today we’re headed to North Carolina.</p><p><br></p><p>Tim Bertram and Jesse Thornburg of the Piedmont Triad Regenerative...
- May 13, 202556 minS7
<p>Colorado and Wyoming are famed for their wide open spaces and incredible landscapes. </p><p><br></p><p>They’re also very, very dry.</p><p><br></p><p>Changes in rainfall and snowpack are already impacting agriculture...
- Apr 29, 202538 minS7
<p>Would you be able to describe what a semiconductor is?</p><p><br></p><p>A lot of us probably can’t, but they’re essential to modern life as we know it. </p><p><br></p><p>Today, we’re headed to NeoCity and the Central...
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E 7.2 - Solving Global Water Challenges from the Great Lakes Region featuring Alaina Harkness
Apr 15, 202547 minS7<p>Fresh water is a vital resource for life on earth, and it plays an increasingly important role in developing technologies like AI, quantum computing, and the data centers on which both rely.</p><p><br></p><p>Managing...
- Apr 15, 202554 minS7
<p>How do we make our communities more resilient to extreme weather events? </p><p><br></p><p>How do we become smarter about using and recycling water, one of the most precious resources on our planet...
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Season 7 Preview: Resilient Communities, Real Solutions
Jan 15, 20252 minS7<p>Water scarcity, food insecurity, and wasteful textile supply chains are major societal challenges with no easy solutions. But some of the nation's leading scientists, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs are...
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Ecosystems For Change: Logbook #7
Sep 26, 202348 minS6<p> Welcome to my seventh logbook, an in between seasons update on Ecosystems for Change. </p><p><br></p><p>In each logbook, I give you a peek behind the scenes of what’s happening in my day job as an entrepreneurial...
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Build the Fort: Simplifying Startup Community Building with Chris Heivly
Sep 12, 202351 minS6<p>On today’s bonus episode, I’m speaking with Chris Heivly. </p><p><br></p><p>Chris has over 40 years of experience working as, for, and with entrepreneurs and I was delighted to talk with him about why he wants to see...
- Aug 29, 202322 minS6
<p>We started this season by asking how we can tell better stories about what is happening in our ecosystems.</p><p><br></p><p>As I reflect on the lessons learned throughout the season, the key piece is that...
- Jul 18, 202344 minS6
<p>Today, we’re headed to Vermont to hear stories about extraordinary rural communities throughout the US.</p><p><br></p><p>Austin Danforth is the chief storyteller in charge at the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI)...
- Jul 4, 202327 minS6
<p>In this episode, I’m continuing my conversation about Yearbook Indiana with Polina Osherov of Pattern, Morgan Allen of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and Julie Heath, formerly of...
- Jul 4, 202327 minS6
<p>In today’s episode, I get to introduce you to a storytelling powerhouse trio.</p><p><br></p><p>At every stage of the process, from vision to execution to the final product, I have rarely seen such a well-produced...
- Jun 20, 202336 minS6
<p>I’ve been in awe of today’s guest, Natalie Hodge, since I first learned about her show Hometown Hustle.</p><p><br></p><p>As of summer 2023, the show is in its second season telling the stories of entrepreneurs...
- Jun 6, 202340 minS6
<p>Welcome to my first interview of season 6.</p><p><br></p><p>I sat down with none other than Eva-Maria Verfürth, Publisher and Editor in Chief of Tea After Twelve.</p><p><br></p><p>While based in Frankfurt, Germany...
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