Stephen Ezell appeared on the We Are Innovation podcast with Federico N. Fernández to discuss the state of innovation in the United States, its strengths, challenges, and potential future trajectories. This episode aired on December 6, 2023:
Episode Description
In the latest episode of The We Are Innovation Podcast, host Federico N. Fernández welcomed Stephen Ezell, a renowned expert in global innovation policy. As the vice president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and director of ITIF’s Center for Life Sciences Innovation, Stephen brought a wealth of knowledge and insights to the discussion.
Throughout the episode, Federico and Stephen delved into the current state of innovation in the United States, exploring its strengths, challenges, and potential future trajectories. The conversation took a thought-provoking turn as they pondered whether China has the capability to overtake the U.S. in the realm of innovation.
The episode also touched upon the regulatory environment in Europe, debating if its regulatory framework is overly stringent and how this impacts innovation on the continent. Another highlight of the conversation was the discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and whether the concerns of AI doomers are grounded in reality.
A portion of the episode was dedicated to Stephen’s leadership in The Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance (GTIPA). Here, he shared his experiences and insights into how this alliance fosters international cooperation and policy development to enhance global innovation.
