Beyond Borders: How Social Networks and Job Moves Spread Innovation? Social networks and the movement of workers are especially important for spreading ideas in disruptive technologies. A small increase in job movement (JobFlow) can lead to a 31.57% boost in spillovers for disruptive technologies and 33.58% for pioneering ones, but has almost no impact on regular technologies. Which Areas Benefit the Most? 1. Technology Worker Concentration Places with more local tech workers gain more from social and job-based connections, especially for learning from faraway regions. 2.Working-Age Population Areas with more people aged 25–60 are better at using these knowledge flows. 3.Income and Education Wealthier, more educated regions are better able to learn from peers and turn new knowledge into innovation. 4.Connected Economics Places where people from different social and economic backgrounds mix more often see bigger benefits. These networks help share skills and know-how, allowing disruptive technologies to spread beyond where they first appear. Let’s Spread Innovation….