How did VentureWell contribute to your leadership development and your professional trajectory?
I have collaborated with many people across a number of initiatives over the years. The communities of practice that developed from these projects have been invaluable to growing my network and developing practical methods for engaging students in the Padnos College of Engineering at Grand Valley State University at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and sustainability. It has enabled me to tell a coherent story of a vision for a comprehensive approach to modern engineering education.
What’s a key learning or takeaway from the VentureWell program you participated in, and how did it impact your journey?
Over time and working with people from a wide range of disciplines, I realized that an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving that fosters value creation in a broad sense can be a critical component of solving sustainability challenges.
Looking back, what advice would you give yourself at the start of your journey?
Keep going. You are in for a wild ride!
Read more about Adebayo’s innovation journey.