What Costa Rican Hanging Bridges Teach Us About Innovation | Willy Njeru | TEDxURI

How does a rainforest bridge in Costa Rica mirror the essence of innovation? Journey with Willy Njeru as he explores this concept through vivid anecdotes of Costa Rica's healthcare evolution and his experiences in the life sciences industry. He unveils how innovation is not an abstract idea, but a practical, continuous process that shapes our lives and our world for the better, one step at a time. Willy is Doctor of Pharmacy student at the University of Rhode Island from Houston Texas. His experiences across nonprofit pharmacy, pharmaceuticals, startup accelerators, and drug discovery research underscore his passion for comprehensive healthcare innovation. Notably, he is currently working with the URI Research Foundation as an Innovation & Entrepreneurship Intern, supporting students with ideas to improve health outcomes and impact society. He envisions a future dedicated to advancing new therapies and driving health equity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx