
The Michigan Opportunity
An economic development podcast featuring candid conversations with business leaders across Michigan.
The Michigan Opportunity
S3 Ep.19 - Richard Florida, Renowned Urbanist and Author
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Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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Season 3
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Episode 19
Keynote speaker & author Richard Florida speaks about “Michigan’s Great Inflection: A Strategy for the Age of Technology and Talent,” and its 3 Pillars of Focus.
Hear Richard Florida, a world leading urbanist and international best-selling author of “The Rise of the Creative Class” and host Ed Clemente discuss his 3 Pillars: Tech, Talent, and Place. He released this report at the Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber. He is also the founder of the Creative Class Group, and advises companies such as BMW, Audi, Starwood Hotels, Facebook, Instagram, Bloomberg, Converse, Microsoft and others. You can also read the transcript from our conversation.