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 Envisioning a Sustainable, Collaborative and Inclusive Economy | December 10, 2015

Inspire Speakers Series with Jeremy Rifkin and Bill Generett
Our current economic model is obsolete and inadequate at serving the needs of our communities, citizens, the environment and future generations. This model, based on availability of cheap fossil fuels, is ready to be replaced by a new and resilient model built on connectedness, collaboration, innovation and empathy. This Third Industrial Revolution will integrate the power and prevalence of the internet with twenty-first century renewable energy technologies, while ensuring inclusion, diversity and opportunity for all of our citizens. Mr. Rifkin presented his vision and perspective on the future of the global economy, while Mr. Generett discussed how the Pittsburgh region can bridge the gap between the soaring innovation economy and struggling communities.

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Jeremy Rifkin

Jeremy Rifkin is the bestselling author of twenty-one books on the impacts of scientific and technological changes on the economy, workforce, society, and environment.Mr. Rifkin’s vision of a sustainable, post-carbon
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Bill Generett

Bill Generett is the inaugural President and CEO of Urban Innovation21, a regional public-private economic development partnership that links successful innovation economy clusters with the needs and assets of inner
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