Sideways Thoughts | Thoughts, dreams, and opinions of a guy named Chad Renando, How does an innovation hub build resilience in regional communities? What makes an innovation hub or startup accelerator a success? How can we fast-track global impact for local regional startups? These are a few of the questions that are top of mind as I head out for a three-week tour of innovation hubs through seven North American cities. Why am I going? It has been almost 12 months since I stepped into the role of Community Manager for Fire Station 101, Ipswich City Council’s innovation hub.