Everything Quote by Ory Okolloh
“As much as innovation is important, I think we also need to just make stuff. If we look at Kenya, where I'm from, as an example, we are importing everything down to toothpicks.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TechCrunch Disrupt, 2015
Innovation alone isn’t enough; practical creation and local production are vital for self‑sufficiency.
In simple terms: Making things matters as much as new ideas.
Key Takeaway
Focus on building locally.
Themes
self‑reliance
innovation
local production
economics
Mood
pragmatic
inspirational
Type
advice
call‑to‑action
When to use this quote
- small business startups
- community manufacturing
- import substitution
- skill development
- local supply chains
Key Concepts
development economics
entrepreneurship
industrial policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance innovation with immediate production needs?
- What incentives encourage local manufacturing?
A Different Perspective
Local capacity building can be slow and costly compared to imports.
