Panel Statement
The “creative economy” is an evolving concept, capturing the effects of intellectual capital as it interfaces with the arts, culture, business and technology. The speakers on this featured panel explore the topic through diverse perspectives. OurGoods.org co-founder Caroline Woolard talks about the problems and possibilities of non-monetary exchange while Denis Roio, a.k.a. Jaromil, a software developer, artist and activist illustrates the technical and political aspects connected to Bitcoin, an experimental digital currency that uses peer-to-peer technology to bypass central authority. Ted Howard, listed as one of “25 visionaries who are changing your world” in the Utne Reader, will discuss his role in the Evergreen Cooperatives of Cleveland, Ohio, an innovative model of community wealth building and sustainability. OurGoods.org
- Ted Howard, (born 1950, Ohio, USA) is a social entrepreneur and author. Steven Minter Senior Fellow for Social Justice at The Cleveland Foundation. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Howard_(author) thenextsystem.org/ted-howard
- Denis Roio, Ph.D., a.k.a. Jaromil, USA, is a digital social innovation expert. jaromil.dyne.org dyne.org
- Caroline Woolard is an American artist (born 1984) and organizer whose work explores intersections between art and the solidarity economy. Co-founder of barter networks OurGoods and TradeSchool.coop carolinewoolard.com en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Woolard