The term "innovation" is used to describe many things - a product, an idea, or even a place. I've tried over the years to find another word to use instead. Its an interesting challenge. Synonyms such as change, revolution, metamorphosis, novelty are suggested by the thesaurus. I'm sure you will agree that none fit quite right. Hence why I think the term innovation is overused.
Instead for variety (and clarity) I resort to describing what goes into "innovation" such as creativity, unique ideas and even in the technology world - insights gained from combinations of data. It is also worth remembering that even the most creative idea or clever method won't be successful without hard work. We are fortunate to have all of these in abundance in the St. Pete Innovation District. Kudos to everyone featured in this issue of the newsletter.
Enjoy!
Alison Barlow
Executive Director
(This article was first featured in our August newsletter - to subscribe to our monthly newsletter click here)
Kudos to spARK Labs by ARK Invest! The space at ARK Innovation Center has officially reached full office capacity, hosting 45 innovative companies in its membership-based incubator.
In the season finale episode of Innovation in the ‘Burg, we gave Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, all the knowledge from the St. Pete Innovation District 2024 Impact Report and sat down to interview it.
The St. Petersburg Innovation District is hitting double digits! On April 10th, the district will celebrate 10 years of sparking bold ideas, fueling research, and powering economic growth across the city and beyond.