Activating the Future of Human Flourishing with Janine Leger, Co-Founder Edge City episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 25, 2025 · 55 MIN

Activating the Future of Human Flourishing with Janine Leger, Co-Founder Edge City

from Austin Next · host Jason Scharf

Technology is advancing rapidly, but our social systems and institutions struggle to keep pace. Janine Leger co-founded Edge City, a society incubator accelerating social innovation through popup and experimental communities, and they're bringing their next gathering to Austin March 2-7. We explore how rethinking the intersection of technology and agency can lead to human flourishing, and why Austin is emerging as the perfect laboratory for this experimentation. Episode HighlightsEdge City the Society Incubator Innovation in Temporary Spaces Building Default Healthy Environments Invisible Protocols and Personal Agency Edge City as Social Catalyst Austin's Innovation Ecosystem Edge City AustinKey Personas in a Thriving Ecosystem  Future City Projects and ExperimentsAustin's Next Decade of Growth What's Next Austin?"If you're interested in new society models, new ways of living, new towns, Austin is going to be a hub for that...There's so much happening around community dynamism"Janie LegerEdge City AustinEdge City: Website, X/Twitter -------------------Austin Next Links: Website, X/Twitter, YouTube, LinkedInEcosystem Metacognition Substack

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 25, 2025

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Activating the Future of Human Flourishing with Janine Leger, Co-Founder Edge City

0:00 55:44

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Lead with Faith: Empowering the Next Generation Jermaine Whiteside The Empowering Future Leaders Podcast – Presented by Anointed Connect Academy and hosted by Jermaine E. Whiteside, Doctoral Candidate in Christian Education, this podcast is your gateway to faith-driven leadership, lifelong learning, and real-world success strategies. Each episode blends inspiration with action, spotlighting career pathways, professional exam preparation, and innovative educational resources designed to equip the next generation of leaders.With candid conversations, expert insights, and transformative stories from students, educators, and industry leaders, we address the challenges facing at-risk and underserved communities while providing tangible tools to overcome them. Rooted in Christian values and a commitment to generational impact, this podcast empowers students, parents, and professionals to break barriers, build skills, and boldly pursue their God-given purpose. The Storage Investor Show Kris Bennett Learn how to turn your cash into cash flow with self-storage and small bay industrial. If it has a roll-up door, The Storage Investor Show covers it. Your host, Kris Bennett, will ask the right questions to help you find, fund, and close your next deal. New episodes every Tuesday. Tech Of The Future With AppSumo (Hosted by Chris Cownden) Christopher Paul Cownden Visionaries like you and I see the world differently—and deserve the right tech to match. Listen to the people behind our favorite AppSumo tools on the Tech Of The Future podcast including BIGVU, VistaSocial, Sessions, VBOUT, Castmagic and lots more. Listen out for exclusive deals and best practices for using these tools to your advantage as a podcaster, entrepreneur or content creator. Topics include ai, software, digital marketing, productivity, email marketing, content repurposing, podcast hosting, search engine optimization and podcast editing. Guests include: Jacob Bozarth, Richard Fallah, Blaine Bolus, Rob Winters, Melinda Wittstock, Kareem Mostafa, Dante Healy, Lisa Khera, Tonya Gossage, Jonathan Reid, JaMarr John Johnson and Austin Armstrong, SA Grant, Phil Better, Mike Cavaggioni, JaMarr John Johnson and Noah Kagan. Hosted by Chris Cownden in partnership with AppSumo.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Austin Next?

This episode is 55 minutes long.

When was this Austin Next episode published?

This episode was published on February 25, 2025.

Can I download this Austin Next episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!