“In high uncertainty conditions, you need to plan to learn, not plan to prove that you were right.” — Rita McGrath
Próximo Lab is an experiment we've never tried before. It is a small community where professionals from diverse backgrounds come together to think and learn in the face of uncertainty. We immerse and engage with each other through hands-on studios, tertulias, workasts (our workshop-podcast hybrids), guest talks, online creative activities and physical events to explore various themes and focus areas. To put it simply, we see a trusted, diverse learning lab as a foundational element for our lives in this modern and sometimes frenetic world. We think you may as well.
Our Conviction
We know from having designed, built, launched, supported, written and refined previous projects that the road to delivering compelling work is not linear. We're convinced that the most meaningful discoveries happen when we share openly and speak candidly as we move from a collection of strangers to a welcome and friendly group of minds and voices.
Who is it for?
Próximo Lab is designed for perpetual learners. People driven by constant curiosity about others and the world around them. We value curiosity over credentials, welcoming members from diverse domains including technology, design, art, culture, entrepreneurship and politics. This diversity enriches our community and creates unexpected connections between ways of thinking. We favor individuals who are avid listeners and generous contributors, whether they approach challenges as creatives or pragmatists.
Our community
Our founding cohort of 30 members represents our current focus with people from our network or those enthusiastically referred to us. We're dedicating this phase to building the foundations of how we learn and work together.
We plan to welcome new members in waves, with timing determined by our ability to properly onboard and connect each person who joins. If you're interested in being part of Próximo Lab in the future, please contact us.
About us
We are Lisa Gansky and Fabien Girardin, technologists active since the early days of the web. Some might call us "misfits" because we are driven by our curiosity and the intent to shape our future rather than conform to styles imposed by others. We bring our know-how, our network of trusted collaborators, aching questions, commitment to explore, and hope for our future. But, to be immensely clear: we have NOT done this before.