Bill Generett
Bill Generett is the inaugural President and CEO of Urban Innovation21, a regional public-private economic development partnership that links successful innovation economy clusters with the needs and assets of inner city communities to produce local, living and sustainable economies. Urban Innovation21 was one of the first US based nonprofit organizations to work under the “Inclusive Innovation” model. Under his leadership, Urban Innovation21 has been recognized nationally for its work to connect underserved communities and their residents to the greater Pittsburgh region’s most successful innovation ecosystems.
A Pittsburgh native, Mr. Generett has served as an entrepreneur, nonprofit executive, corporate executive, attorney, teacher and consultant. He is a graduate of Emory University School of Law and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Morehouse College.