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We hear this buzzword a lot: innovation. But what does it mean and is it a part of our community? Furthermore, is innovation a must-have in order to improve our region? Episode 4 digs into all of these questions with some of the best and the brightest in this space - and helps us to unpack this amorphous term and use it in a more meaningful way.

This episode covers:

• How do we define innovation?
• Is Central Florida an innovative community?
• How do philanthropy and risk interact?
• What is community innovation?
• What is social enterprise?

This episode's guests:

• Rob Panepinto, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Offer, Govo Venture Partners
• Grant Hayes, Dean, University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education

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As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.