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In this episode, we sit down with Harris Beider, founder of the Forward Institute
and internationally recognised academic, to discuss how Birmingham can reinvent itself as a model city of renewal. From his personal journey growing up in Birmingham to teaching at Columbia University and Cambridge University, Harris shares powerful insights on leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

We explore the vision behind the Forward Institute—an “ideas factory” designed to tackle urban challenges, drive rapid prototyping, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Harris also reflects on Birmingham’s rich cultural heritage, from its industrial past to its diverse communities, and why embracing history, culture, and everyday people is key to shaping the city’s future.

If you’re interested in urban renewal, leadership, city innovation, and Birmingham’s future, this conversation offers practical ideas and inspiring perspectives.

👉 Learn more at the https://www.forwardinstitute.co.uk/

 👉 Connect with Harris on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/harris-beider-170abb11/ 

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