Back in my day Universities were the incubator, but not anymore. I’ve been a maker most of my life, I like exploring alternative education models, part of me thinks the entrepreneur/inventor/explorer will always emerge. Only the most persistent will succeed regardless of external circumstances.
I suppose, i wonder if institutions set up to facilitate these people will always fail because the people running such institutions will always end up being the least productive.
It reminds me of a discussion about Arts; whether to fund an artist residency or funding individual artist. I always enjoyed the collaboration at a residency, but I’m not sure it produces the best art.
I’m rambling now…