TDL OSED Slides

This document discusses open source economic development and the transition from the economy of the past to the future economy. It notes that the core challenge for US regions is to promote open innovation across boundaries. Examples of open innovation include clean manufacturing certifications connecting high school to college and STEM education programs tied to business competitions. Regions need to move from hierarchical "first curve" economic models to more collaborative "second curve" models based on linking and leveraging networks to drive innovation. The WIRED initiative aims to integrate education, economic development and workforce development around a regional open innovation agenda.