Please do not give solution in image format thanku Fostering Entrepreneurship in "Innovation Deserts"You may have heard of food deserts or Internet deserts -- those places where groceries or online access aredifficult to come by. But certain communities fall into similar "innovation deserts," where the population is cutoff from educational, technical, and other resources connected to small business and entrepreneurial success.Often coinciding with economically distressed locations, innovation deserts force residents to look elsewherefor opportunities and support, causing both a talent and economic drain that exacerbates the problem.Felecia Hatcher has committed herself to ridding communities of these deserts. A self-described C-student inhigh school, she found creative ways to achieve and finance her education and early career. As a freshman atLynn University, she launched a company focused on mentoring high school students. Upon graduating, shewent on to lead social media campaigns for major brands such as Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and Little Debbie.Soon after, she landed a major position with the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA. She left it to start an ice creamcompany.That company, Feverish Ice Cream, went from a small food truck and cart operation to a venture capital-backed promotional partner to some of the biggest brands in the world. Her success -- and the financialresources it provided -- enabled Felecia to pivot once again.In 2012, Hatcher started Code Fever, an organization focused on teaching Miami residents how to integratetechnical knowledge into their skillset. Soon after, Hatcher and her partners brought Black Girls Code to Miami,and hosted numerous camps and events for local youth. In 2015, they started Black Tech Week to further thecause of creating inclusive innovation communities. The conference hosted several thousand attendees andsome of the nation's top entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, educators, and tech professionals.The following year, Hatcher's organizations further expanded their entrepreneurship programs. They began aVC-in-residence program to connect Black innovators with potential mentors and investors. They alsopartnered with PowerMoves to launch bootcamps and pitch competitions. Black Tech Week soon expandedfrom Miami to eight other cities.Like many communities in South Florida, the Overton section of Miami was an innovation desert. Socialmobility was relatively low, and potential entrepreneurs had few support networks or access to resources. Eventhough Miami was the nation's densest city for co-working spaces (seen as particularly helpful for start-ups),Overton didn't have one. Hatcher sought to directly fill the gap by opening a co-working space named a SpaceCalled Tribe. The two-story hub offers individuals or small companies low-cost access to WiFi, office space,conference rooms, collaboration opportunities, and a wide array of workshops and guest speaker events. Eventhough members are from different companies serving different industries and customers, their sharedexperience can create networking and support relationships.Felecia Hatcher and her group recently rebranded to The Center for Black Innovation; beyond the services andevents described above, they work as a think tank and advocacy organization to further promote investmentand innovation in the Black community, and better help all marginalized communities. During the COVID-19pandemic, they launched a number of educational programs to help those affected launch "side hustles" tosupplement their income. The Center also continues to serve as an incubator and capital investment networkerto help people develop and scale their start-ups. And after helping thousands of business people, the Centerfrequently collaborates with past participants to mentor new ones and continue the cycle of innovation.Critical Thinking Questions1. What qualities or characteristics might lead to the emergence of an innovation desert? Is it always ageographical definition, or could it be defined in other ways?2. In her efforts to help marginalized people gain technical and business experience, how was FeleciaHatcher's progression similar to business growth and grand expansion?3. How might a Space Called Tribe and the larger efforts of the Center for Black Innovation lead toopportunity for local entrepreneurs?

In certain communities, there exists a phenomenon known as "innovation deserts" where residents are…

Fostering Entrepreneurship in "Innovation Deserts" You may have heard of food deserts or Internet deserts -- those places where groceries or online access are difficult to come by. But certain communities fall into similar "innovation deserts," where the population is cut off from educational, technical, and other resources connected to small business and entrepreneurial success. Often coinciding with economically distressed locations, innovation deserts force residents to look elsewhere for opportunities and support, causing both a talent and economic drain that exacerbates the problem.