All Time High Dina Sherif and innovation that is inclusive
Nov 19, 2021
Dina Sherif, Executive Director at the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT, discusses inclusive commercialization in innovation. She emphasizes that true progress requires considering community needs, critiquing current investment paradigms focused solely on profit. Dina dispels the myth that low-income individuals can't afford basic services, highlighting their potential as a market. Additionally, she stresses the importance of collective action in achieving equitable healthcare, especially in light of the pandemic. Her insights challenge conventional views and advocate for a transformative approach to investment.
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Dina's Cultural Journey
- Dina Sherif was born in the U.S. to Egyptian parents and moved back to Egypt at 14.
- She embraces her complex hybrid identity, which shapes her unique perspective on innovation and inclusion.
Tech Reveals System Dysfunction
- Technological progress improves the world but also exposes dysfunctional, inequitable systems.
- Real progress requires transforming systems so that innovations serve everyone.
Inclusion Essential in Commercialization
- Innovation isn't enough if commercialization excludes many people.
- Equitable access, like to vaccines, is crucial for true impact and global prosperity.
