Crossroads of Ideas: How Failure Fuels Innovation
330 N Orchard St
Madison, WI 53715-1119
- Presented By: Illuminating Discovery Hub
- Dates: January 28, 2026
- Location: Illuminating Discovery Hub (Wisconsin Institute for Discovery)
- Phone: (608) 316-4390
- Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Price: Free
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OVERVIEW
Failure is often seen as a setback—but in science and entrepreneurship, it can be the spark that drives breakthroughs. In this first installment of our Productive Failure Mini-Series, explore how missteps, unexpected results, and strategic pivots shape discovery, strengthen ideas, and fuel innovation. Through real-world examples from the laboratory and the startup landscape, this conversation reveals how embracing uncertainty and learning from what doesn’t work can open the door to transformative success.
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