Finalist
Book Title:By Chance & Design: Mastering the Serendipity Cycle in an Accelerating Era of Change
Author:Eziah Syed
Published:2026
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By Chance & Design is a compelling exploration of how innovation truly happens, through curiosity, imagination, and a deliberate openness to chance. Drawing from the author’s entrepreneurial and corporate journey alongside historical breakthroughs and modern innovation frameworks, the book shows how serendipity can be intentionally cultivated and transformed into progress. Rather than chasing certainty, readers learn how to design environments that surface opportunity, connect ideas across disciplines, and turn moments of surprise into meaningful impact. For entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives navigating an accelerating era of change, By Chance & Design offers a powerful new way to think about growth, resilience, and possibility.