Summer Playlist 2025 Episode 8 | DJ Watkins (Founder) & Chanel Host (Director), Aspen Design Conference

In this episode of SmarterMarkets, host Dave Greely interviews DJ Watkins and Chanel Host about the relaunch of the Aspen Design Conference. They discuss the history of the International Design Conference in Aspen, its reimagining for the modern world, and the importance of design thinking in solving today's complex problems. Chanel explains design thinking as a human-centered approach that emphasizes empathy and cross-boundary problem-solving. The conference aims to create friction by bringing together diverse perspectives and fostering action through a fellowship program that funds innovative ideas. They also touch on the impact of AI on creativity and imagination, and the conference's goal of being inclusive and community-oriented.