When Startup Ecosystems Move to the Cloud | James Barrood | TEDxHopewellValleySchools

Startup ecosystems are rapidly moving to the cloud and that transition will affect you, your colleagues, and your partners. Learn what the implications are for each of the community's participants and stakeholders including entrepreneurs, investors, academic institutions, governments, nonprofits, and corporations. James Barrood is among the primary leaders of the east coast's innovation ecosystem. Over the past 25 years, he has helped nurture the region’s entrepreneurial, innovation and technology communities.
James currently leads Innovation+, a curated global community of engaged entrepreneurs and innovators. Recognized as a Power 100 List leader and a Top 100 Influencer for the past few years, James frequently speaks at regional and global conferences and serves on several boards. James is the editor of the book, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation: Global Insights from 24 Leaders and co-author of Lessons from the Great Recession. He holds an MBA from Texas A&M University and a BA in Economics from Rutgers University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx