Boston is has become a hotbed of innovation thanks to the collaborative culture fostered by the city’s universities, businesses, and government. In this debrief, PSFK creates a cheatsheet of inventive business concepts and new creations in the retail, health and wellness, education, civic, and the startup sectors. Get the full report here: http://www.psfk.com/report/innovation-debrief The 25+ page report includes: Freedoms necessary for Innovation 40 best-in-class examples of innovative places, products, tools and services born in Boston Maps to explore the locations mentioned in the report. Lessons for retailers, health and wellness, educators, cities, and startups. Plus a bonus 26+ page presentation

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SUMMARY PRESENTATION
BOSTON: AMERICA’S HUB OF INNOVATION
INNOVATION DEBRIEF

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#BostonInnovation
Boston has become a hotbed of innovation thanks to the
collaborative culture fostered by the city’s universities, businesses,
and government. In this debrief, PSFK creates a cheatsheet of
inventive business concepts and new creations in the retail, health
and wellness, education, civic, and the startup sectors.
The 26+ page report includes :
- Freedoms necessary for Innovation
- 40 best-in-class examples of innovative places, products, tools and
services born in Boston
- Maps to explore the locations mentioned in the report.
- Lessons for retailers, health and wellness, educators, cities, and startups.
- Plus a bonus 26+ slide presentation
Download the Full Report at: psfk.com/report/innovation-debrief
Access all Reports and Debriefs as a PSFK Member: psfk.com/membership
Get The Full Report

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#BostonInnovation
About
This Report
Version 1.0 | Published July 2016
Boston is one of America’s oldest cities and has inspired generations
of revolutionary dreamers and visionaries. In both PSFK’s intelligence
portal and reports, we couldn’t help but notice the sheer number of
innovative ideas being developed in the US city of Boston. This report
offers inspiration by highlighting the numerous innovations born
amidst Boston’s eclectic mix of retail, healthcare, education, finance
and technology industries that are helping to push New England and
the country into the future.
Download the Full Report at: psfk.com/report/innovation-debrief
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Boston By The Numbers
# of Colleges
+ Universities
35
Value Of 2015
VC Deals (MA)
$5.8 bil
# of In-Patient
Hospitals
22
Rank For
Voter Turnout
#5
# Startups
1,869
Retail
Health +
Wellness Education Civic Startups

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5 Freedoms
To Encourage
Innovation
Freedom To Assemble
Create spaces that encourage the free
trade of ideas between diverse industries.
Freedom of Resources
Encourage free access to knowledge,
equipment, and financial resources.
Freedom To Experiment
Favor prototyping in the field with
rapid iteration in lieu of launching a
perfect product.
Freedom Of Speech
Offer users the tools to provide
immediate feedback.
Freedom To Reject Tradition
Give people permission to start
from scratch.

6. @PSFK
#BostonInnovation
Boston has become a hotbed of innovation thanks to the
collaborative culture fostered by the city’s universities, businesses,
and government. In this debrief, PSFK creates a cheatsheet of
inventive business concepts and new creations in the retail, health
and wellness, education, civic, and the startup sectors.
The 26+ page report includes :
- Freedoms necessary for Innovation
- 40 best-in-class examples of innovative places, products, tools and
services born in Boston
- Maps to explore the locations mentioned in the report.
- Lessons for retailers, health and wellness, educators, cities, and startups.
- Plus a bonus 26+ slide presentation
Download the Full Report at: psfk.com/report/innovation-debrief
Access all Reports and Debriefs as a PSFK Member: psfk.com/membership
Get The Full Report

7. LABS
@PSFK
#BostonInnovation
ACCESS
INNOVATION
PSFK membership provides you a constantly updated
database of over 50,000 ideas for you to leverage as
you build the future.
PSFK Membership includes access to:
•360+ Innovation Stories Monthly
•Archive of over 55,000 Ideas
•All PSFK Published Debriefs And Reports
•Events and Networking Opportunities
Become A PSFK Member to access all
PSFK Labs Reports: psfk.com/membership
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About PSFK Labs
PSFK Labs
42 Bond Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10012
PSFK Labs is an innovation consulting firm. Since 2004, our agency team has
helped global corporations concept better products, services,
communications and experiences. Our researchers, analysts and designers
leverage a unique research process with unparalleled access to experts to
identify and develop new business opportunities for brands.
In addition to our client work, PSFK Labs oversees the innovation portal
PSFK.com and produces a series of reports, workshops and events that inspire
creative professionals in their work.
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SUMMARY PRESENTATION
BOSTON: AMERICA’S HUB OF INNOVATION
INNOVATION DEBRIEF