Following up on my story last week about GE’s big idea for using CO2 emissions, let’s continue with another seemingly wacky, repurposing concept again this week.  How about a giant space umbrella to solve the problem of global warming?

In honor of  U.S. Independence Day, I wanted to bring to your attention a very Slingshot-esque initiative by one of the iconic American companies: General Electric (originally founded by Thomas Edison). What is the big idea?  None other than repurposing harmful CO2 into energy storage enabler.

I am pleased to be working with a pioneering academic institution, to help reshape education and bring the Slingshot Platform to learners of all ages – both in the U.S. and abroad.

Muhammad Ali passed away recently, and his immense impact on the world reverberated by the outpouring of commentary and remembrances.  He was a trailblazer, a fearless pioneer, and champion of peace and harmony that defied the status quo.  For all these reasons he very much personified the Slingshot mindset.

Nature is our ultimate and limitless laboratory for innovative ideas. All we need to do is to make the right observations and find the right connections.  Here is one great example.