Eric B. Schultz
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Great Conversation
Pull up a chair, grab a pint, and settle in for an enlightening and imaginative read. Innovation on Tap is the story of innovation in America told through the eyes of 25 entrepreneurs, from Eli Whitney and his cotton gin to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Broadway smash, Hamilton.
The stories illustrate the sweep and impact of innovation, and will delight general business readers while providing powerful lessons for both new and experienced entrepreneurs. From razor blades to cybersecurity, innovators across three centuries gather in an imaginary barroom to discuss the essential themes of entrepreneurship while emphasizing the importance of community to their success.
Eric has spent his career in entrepreneurial and leadership roles, including as senior vice president of Midwest operations for American Cablesystems, co-founder and president of Atlantic Ventures, and chairman and CEO of Sensitech, a venture-backed business twice named to the Inc. 500 before being acquired by Carrier Corporation.
Eric served as a CEO-partner with Ascent Ventures, as executive chairman of HubCast, on the board of advisors of the Avedis Zildjian Company and Windover LLC, and as a mentor for student start-up teams in the Brown University B-Lab.
His nonprofit historical work includes chairing the Gettysburg Foundation and the New England Historic Genealogical Society.
He is co-author of Food Foolish: The Hidden Connection Between Food Waste, Hunger, and Climate Change, and King Philip’s War: The History and Legacy of America’s Forgotten Conflict, and author of Weathermakers to the World. His most recent book is a history of entrepreneurship in America, "Innovation on Tap."
Eric has a bachelor’s degree in history from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Eric’s blog is “The Occasional CEO” at theoccasionalceo.blogspot.com where he posts updates to Innovation on Tap. He can also be found on Twitter at @ericebs and on LinkedIn.
