Overview
Dr. Huntley interviews Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, an educator, scientist, and multi-founder of Unstuckk, a health equity consultancy. They discuss the intersection of public health and entrepreneurship, the importance of adaptation in building capacity, and the differences in public health approaches between the UK and the US. Harvey shares his journey into public health and entrepreneurship, the skills he brings from previous experiences, and the challenges and rewards of being a public health entrepreneur. He emphasizes the variety and surprise of the work, the need for consultants in the field, and the importance of advancing health equity through strategic thinking and implementation.
Takeaways
Adaptation is key in building capacity and avoiding reinventing the wheel.
Public health approaches differ between the UK and the US, with the UK focusing more on asset-based perspectives.
Previous experiences in education, community organizing, and founding organizations can provide valuable skills for public health entrepreneurship.
The journey of public health entrepreneurship involves both variety and challenges, such as proposal and bid writing and dealing with rejection.
Public health entrepreneurs play a crucial role in advancing health equity through strategic thinking and implementation.
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