creativity
A reflection on the meaning and lasting impact of HATCH from Lee Allentuck, Founder of Raising Nerd. “What am I doing in this van?” I remember asking myself this very question as I boarded an overcrowded van that cold Montana afternoon. The sheer audacity I had to believe that I deserved to be among […]
Matthew Lillard is a well-known actor, celebrated most recently for his role in the revival of David Lynch’s iconic series Twin Peaks. But one of his deep personal passions is using the power of creativity and social fellowship to tackle modern social issues. In Matthew’s own words, “HATCH changed my whole life and my […]
When Quentin Robinson arrived at Moonlight Lodge for HATCH Big Sky 2016, he knew he’d be sharing his incredible talent and love of dance with a curated network of innovators and game changers. He had no idea he would be making a global impact within months of HATCH by sharing his talent and passion […]
From May 22nd to the 25th, a team of HATCHers converged at the Cobo Convention Center for the 2017 Sustainable Brands Conference in Detroit, focused on Redefining the Good Life. HATCH was invited to participate after a successful first year of partnering with Sustainable Brands (SB) as our key Sustainability Partner at HATCH Experiences. […]
HATCH is a convergence of creative minds, focused on using their skills and passions to rapidly develop and implement next generation solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Diwigdi Valiente tapped right into that Venn Diagram of heart, mind & taking action during the 4.5 days of HATCH Latin America. Hearing climate action leaders […]
Goodbye cynicism. Hello new ideas. This May, for the fifth year in a row, HATCH was invited to curate a specific tribe as guests to the C2 (creativity + commerce) conference in Montreal. And we are genuinely grateful and inspired by the collaborative opportunities we’ve found in this partnership. C2 is an impressive conference showcasing […]
During the first week of November, members of the global HATCH Network and Mexican thought leaders converged in the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico for a design thinking lab focused on select local challenges, curated by local influences. The inaugural Oaxaca Challenge is the first of what HATCH intends to be the beginning […]
This piece was written by Bozeman High School student and HATCH NextGen member, Cole Janssen, after attending his first HATCH Experience in Big Sky this September. Cole is an incredibly talented National Geographic-published photographer, writer, and rock climber. He’s also a Peer Educator at Bridger Care Clinic. “Maybe it’s the power conjured from […]
Funk Bassist. IBM Master Inventor. Best Evil Genius . Chief Technology Officer. Gender Equality Advocate. These are just a sampling of the titles earned by Whurley (born William Hurley) since graduating from a Texas high school in 1989. Whurley is now globally known as one of the pioneers in the open source software community, and […]
Koann is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Life Media and Sustainable Brands whose involvement with the intersection of environmental and human issues in business dates back to the mid-1980s. Since 2003, she has devoted her full attention to the emerging field of social and environmental sustainability, launching Sustainable Life Media in 2004. Tell […]
After winning a slam poetry competition at his school, 14-year-old Royce Mann was surprised when the school’s on-line video reached 40,000 views. The video of his performance was soon taken down when the school could no longer monitor the comments. “I thought, well, going viral was cool,” said Royce, “I could check that off […]
Meredith Walker is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, an organization “dedicated to helping young people cultivate their authentic selves…a place where people can truly be their weird and wonderful selves.” Meredith has also produced the Peabody and Emmy award-winning Nick News, and served as Head of the Talent Department at Saturday Night […]
Mary John Frank and Butterscotch on the music video “Accept Who I Am” From Montana to New York to Los Angeles, singer and beatboxer, Butterscotch, and director and choreographer, Mary John Frank, criss-crossed paths to create the groundbreaking music video, “Accept Who I Am.” The two artists met unexpectedly at the creativity summit, HATCH […]
A conversation between HATCHers Tim Daly and Michelle Thaller during the inaugural HATCH Latin America at Kalu Yala in the Panamanian rainforest. February 19th, 2016. Tim Daly is most recently known for his current role on CBS’ political drama television series Madam Secretary , and has been a leading advocate for STEAM (science, technology, arts, and math) education […]
For the fourth year in a row this May over 50 HATCHers were invited by the organizers of C2 Montreal, to be a part of an immersive three-day event hosted by global creative agency Sid Lee. C2 is a truly unique experience – the “superbowl of creative conferences” that brings together commerce and creativity to explore […]
“I love sharing creativity with others through my work, and I am lucky to encounter things in my surroundings that inspire me, such as nature.” – Grimanesa Amoros, HATCH Experience 2015. Creating a strong sense of place and fostering connections to nature is a huge part of the HATCH Experience. For a dozen years, the vast […]
HATCH Latin America has gained significant regional interest as the event kick-off draws closer. This morning Panama’s top newspaper, La Estrella, featured an article titled “Four Days of Innovation in the Panamanian Jungle” covering HATCH’s focus on sparking creativity to create a better world, highlights of the inaugural HATCH Experience in Latin America, and key partners Kalu Yala […]
“We’re on a speeding train. We need a fun-car” Post its. Neon. Music. Creativity. Honesty. Play. Balloons. Tears. Superheros. These are some things that come to mind when I reflect on the collaboration between HATCH and Hasbro that took place last month. On October 1st, something amazing happened. I had the privilege of witnessing […]
When Bozeman talented musician and high school junior Caroline Janssen was invited to participate in HATCH 2014 as a Groundbreaker, she recalls having a “solid life plan”. During the four days she spent with creators and innovators from around the globe, she realized the power and beauty of changing course to realize new dreams. In Fall […]
We are all born with the power to imagine what does not yet exist. What if we used that power to create the world we all dream of living in–for ourselves and others? That’s the premise for Patrick Gaffney’s new book “Talent for Humanity”; a close look at seven innovators “who used their passion and creativity […]