I am founder of Citizen-i, a platform for citizenship and participatory change, based in Manchester, UK. I am one of a group of passionate and committed founders on the journey to establish Impact Hub Manchester, and would welcome any tips! I am currently studying for my PhD in Boston, MA , looking - very broadly - at innovation, smart cities, place, identity, cultural heritage and resilience - please talk to me about any or all of that, modern art, Irish literature or football/soccer (and in particular my beloved Everton FC). Please don't talk to me about Brexit, which even as a half-brit living in the US, I am trying & failing to escape! Here's to unlikely allies and shared inspiration.