Thrive Dispatches The Innovation Hub - Where Ideas Become Solutions (with Jason Lehmbeck and Kinsley Cuen)
May 14, 2025
Jason Lehmbeck, Director of the Innovation Hub at the Thrive Center, and Kinsley Cuen, Program Manager, discuss their journey in fostering collaboration among innovators tackling child and family mental health. They share insights from their first cohort, emphasizing matchmaking between entrepreneurs and experts. The innovative 'science fair-style' Solutions Fair is revealed, showcasing fellows' projects through interactive demonstrations. Their vision emphasizes human-centered approaches in early childhood education, looking to bridge research and practice for impactful solutions.
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Innovation Hub's Collaborative Energy
- The Innovation Hub bridges Thrive Center's academic experts with early-stage innovators to scale child mental health solutions.
- This integration sparks a bidirectional energy, benefiting both innovators and faculty alike.
Kickoff Sparks Peer Support
- The first cohort's kickoff event fostered openness about struggles alongside passion.
- Fellows quickly created peer support connections, including casual meetups to share resources and encouragement.
Engage with Interactive Showcases
- Showcase innovations interactively, using a science fair style that invites hands-on engagement.
- Design presentations to emphasize connection and create memorable, dynamic experiences for attendees.