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Podcast: New Books in Business, Management, and Marketing
Episode: David Cleevely on Engineering Serendipity and Entrepreneurial Success
Description: Richard Lucas hosts a compelling discussion with celebrated British entrepreneur and author David Cleevely.
In this insightful podcast, Richard and David dive into Cleevely’s book, 'Serendipity: It Doesn't Happen by Accident,' exploring how environments can be engineered to foster luck. Richard guides the conversation as David explains the puzzle that inspired the book: why significant entrepreneurial ventures repeatedly emerge from seemingly chance encounters in hubs like Cambridge. They discuss the characteristics, systems, and culture—including the crucial role of values of generosity and kindness—that enhance the likelihood of serendipitous, high-impact collaborations.
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