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#HealIt S6EP11 | Heal It with a Race to Innovation | Dr Roy Zwahlen & Ken D Foster
Dr. Roy Zwahlen brings a rare global perspective to America’s innovation story. Raised across the Middle East as the son of an Arabic‑studying Army linguist, he grew up navigating cultures in Jordan, Turkey, Kuwait, and Syria before returning to a divided United States. His journey through international schools, political science, economics, and law shaped a deep understanding of multicultural systems — and the gaps within them. After advising global biotech leaders and policymakers, he shifted from counsel to builder, now serving as Chief Strategy Officer at Eshelman Innovation. In his new book, Race to Innovation, Roy uncovers the overlooked history of Black innovators, the structural barriers that created America’s “innovation deficit,” and the powerful role of enclaves, ownership, and community‑driven ecosystems. This conversation explores how diversity fuels invention, why minority innovation matters for national competitiveness, and what actionable steps listeners can take to close the gap.
Show Benefits:
~ Gain a deeper understanding of America’s “innovation deficit” and why it threatens long‑term competitiveness.
~ Learn the hidden history of Black innovators and entrepreneurs whose contributions shaped modern industries.
~ Discover how enclaves, ownership, and community‑driven ecosystems accelerate innovation in minority communities.
~ Hear surprising stories from Roy’s interviews with contemporary Black innovators and what their journeys reveal.
~ Walk away with a clear, actionable step from Race to Innovation that any listener can apply to support inclusive innovation.
Dr. Roy Zwahlen grew up as an Army brat in the Middle East, where his father’s Arabic studies exposed him to a rich blend of cultures in Jordan, Turkey, Kuwait, and Syria. Educated in diverse international schools, Roy developed a global perspective that made returning to a divided America both enlightening and challenging. At BYU and later George Mason School of Law, he explored multiculturalism through political science, economics, and law. After advising global biotech leaders and policymakers, he chose to build innovation infrastructure himself. Now, as Chief Strategy Officer at Eshelman Innovation, he leads strategy, governance, and operations with global insight.
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-zwahlen-abba7112/
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