Entrepreneurship

Steven Tomlinson

Jon Kolko

Jun 27, 2023

45 minute listen

Think back to 2012. Do you remember the buzz in creativity, art and design, and technology? It's surprising to hear, but it wasn't much different than what we're talking about now: collaborative creation, iterative design and democratized criticism, and a desire for "regular people" to be part of the creative magic that brings new ideas to life. Witness Midjourney, embedded smack into the middle of public Discord chat: just like Twitch, you can sit back and watch the spark of creative energy ignite before your eyes.

In this talk from 2012, Steven Tomlinson describes just that experience: being surrounded by creativity, immersed in it, and—through well considered technology—getting to be a part of it.

About Dr. Tomlinson

Steven Tomlinson, Ph.D., coaches Wall Street, Fortune 500 and high-tech startup executives and managers. He is Associate Professor of Leadership and Administration at Seminary of the Southwest and a Founding Master Teacher at the Acton School of Business for Entrepreneurship. He taught economics and finance at The University of Texas at Austin where he designed and directed the MBA professional development program. He also writes plays and has performed his award-winning solo shows in Austin and off-Broadway.