In this episode, host Deb Reuben sits down with Amy Whitney, Director of the University of North Dakota's Center for Innovation, to discuss her journey from a farm in Vermont to leading innovation initiatives at UND. They explore the power of curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration in driving innovation, highlighting the Center's work in senior healthcare and unmanned aerial systems. Amy shares insights on fostering diverse thought and unlikely collaborations to solve complex challenges, emphasizing innovation's role in creating positive change.

Connect with Us: • Follow Amy Whitney on LinkedIn: Amy Whitney • Learn more about the UND Center for Innovation: UND Center for Innovation • Connect with Deb Reuben and TomorrowZone: TomorrowZone

Bio: Dr. Amy Whitney is the Director of the UND Center for Innovation (CFI), a vibrant business incubator at the University of North Dakota supporting entrepreneurs across North Dakota, as well as UND students and faculty in Grand Forks. Her professional, teaching and research experience is focused on business innovation, creativity, entrepreneurial activity, and high impact applied learning. The CFI helps innovators advance ideas through startup coaching and creative thinking facilitation. Dr. Whitney is a certified National NSF I-Corps instructor and is the lead instructor for the Great Plains I-Corps hub. She also is the lead instructor for the UND Innovation By Design course, a National Security Innovation Network program.