Scott Phillips is the founder of Civic Ninjas, and co-founder/CEO of Isocentric Networks. Scott is the founder/organizer of multiple events connecting the Tulsa startup ecosystem including Ignite Tulsa, Tulsa Startup Weekend and Maker Faire Tulsa. Scott has been recognized in Tulsa People Magazine’s 40 under 40, received a Tulsey’s Above and Beyond Award for his proponency of entrepreneurship and in 2013 was one of eight people recognized nationally by the White House and President Obama as a Champion of Change in Civic Hacking.
On this episode you'll learn: -How a robust maker space can provide an ecosystem advantages into the third wave of internet companies.
-How did Tulsa achieve the #1 city for female entrepreneurs to start companies? -How has Tulsa’s progressive open data policies benefited the local startup ecosystem?