• 129. From Metal Bands to Building Innovation Ecosystem: CIC’s Stacey Messier’s Unique Leadership Journey

  • Dec 17 2024
  • Length: 45 mins
  • Podcast

129. From Metal Bands to Building Innovation Ecosystem: CIC’s Stacey Messier’s Unique Leadership Journey

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • In this episode of Flex Uncensored, we're joined by Stacey Messier, General Manager at CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) New England. Stacey shares her unique career path—from metal band vocalist to leading one of the most innovative coworking ecosystems in the world—and offers insights into how CIC supports groundbreaking ideas across industries.

    Stacey explains CIC’s approach to fostering innovation, her philosophy on team development, and what drives the company’s global expansion into cities like Tokyo, Berlin, and Providence.

    What we covered:

    • How CIC uses economic partnerships to drive growth and impact innovation ecosystems.

    • Stacey’s career pivoted from tech to coworking and what she learned along the way.

    • CIC’s unique approach to creating community-driven workspaces across 1M+ square feet.

    • Building and nurturing teams: Stacey’s “Build Your Bench” strategy for professional development.

    • What being in a band taught Stacey about leadership, creativity, and project management.

    Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

    Stacey on LinkedIn

    CIC website

    Connect with your Hosts:

    Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

    Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn

    Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast
    Show More Show Less
Show More Show Less
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

What listeners say about 129. From Metal Bands to Building Innovation Ecosystem: CIC’s Stacey Messier’s Unique Leadership Journey

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.co.uk reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available