Episode description

Today’s guest is Suzanne Gibbs Howard, Partner at IDEO and the founder and Dean of IDEO U. IDEO U is a learning platform where anyone can learn to solve anything creatively. Suzanne’s work focuses on transforming individuals and organizations through teaching and sharing thought leadership. Obsessed with understanding culture and human motivation, Suzanne arrived at IDEO via a crooked path involving anthropology, teaching English, museum-exhibit design and working in tech start-ups. Suzanne has a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and a master’s from the University of Chicago. She is a passionate traveler, educator, research geek, climber, sailor, and mom.