47 min

Eden Project Founder, Sir Tim Smit's story: Part 1, Childhood to Eden Social Founder Stories

    • Society & Culture

For anyone who loves magic, transformation, risk and fun - and also wants to learn so much about how to make BIG things happen - Sir Tim Smit's story is for you.
In Episodes 8 & 9, you'll hear about Sir Tim's curiosity and sense of adventure, from a young child through to his ongoing international ventures. His in-depth interview is a wonderful mix of stories, experience and wise advice on how to imagine, set up and manage a large, complex and high impact social enterprise. You'll learn so much from Tim.
Sir Tim moved serendipitously from archeologist to rock musician to restoring the now mythical Lost Gardens of Helligan, and from there dreamed, and then made real, and huge, the iconic Eden Project, those massive biomes in a derelict clay pit in Cornwall, that now house the only rainforest 'in captivity', surrounded by glorious gardens, a concert space and magical family events. As importantly the Eden Project - a compelling visitor attraction for all ages - has transformed Cornwall's economy. Now Sir Tim is managing new Edens across the UK and globally.
Be inspired!
Follow the Eden Project:
Twitter: @edenproject
Instagram: @edenprojectcornwall
Facebook: @theedenproject
Find out more about the Eden Project's story and activities, and book tickets to visit!
Tim was also the vision and force behind the restoration of
The Lost Gardens of Helligan.
Listen to Tim's founder story on the Social Founder Stories podcast, Episodes 8 & 9 - on all podcast platforms
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/social-founder-stories.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For anyone who loves magic, transformation, risk and fun - and also wants to learn so much about how to make BIG things happen - Sir Tim Smit's story is for you.
In Episodes 8 & 9, you'll hear about Sir Tim's curiosity and sense of adventure, from a young child through to his ongoing international ventures. His in-depth interview is a wonderful mix of stories, experience and wise advice on how to imagine, set up and manage a large, complex and high impact social enterprise. You'll learn so much from Tim.
Sir Tim moved serendipitously from archeologist to rock musician to restoring the now mythical Lost Gardens of Helligan, and from there dreamed, and then made real, and huge, the iconic Eden Project, those massive biomes in a derelict clay pit in Cornwall, that now house the only rainforest 'in captivity', surrounded by glorious gardens, a concert space and magical family events. As importantly the Eden Project - a compelling visitor attraction for all ages - has transformed Cornwall's economy. Now Sir Tim is managing new Edens across the UK and globally.
Be inspired!
Follow the Eden Project:
Twitter: @edenproject
Instagram: @edenprojectcornwall
Facebook: @theedenproject
Find out more about the Eden Project's story and activities, and book tickets to visit!
Tim was also the vision and force behind the restoration of
The Lost Gardens of Helligan.
Listen to Tim's founder story on the Social Founder Stories podcast, Episodes 8 & 9 - on all podcast platforms
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/social-founder-stories.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

47 min

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