Simon Cowell and Will.i.am Planning Show to Find the Next Steve Jobs

Would you watch an American Idol or X-Factor show for finding America’s next great entrepreneurial talent?

Simon Cowell and Will.i.am hope the answer to that question is a hearty “yes,” because they’re reportedly planning exactly that show, reports The Sun.

“We’re working on a project called X Factor for Tech — and it’s going to be out of this world,” Will.i.am told The Sun.

Will.i.am is a known techie and tech education advocate, often calling for better STEM education in low-income schools and recently having his song beamed from Mars.

“It’s about getting in touch with youth and giving them a platform to express themselves — whether that’s in science or mathematics,” the rapper added.

Cowell’s not quite as outspoken on technology and innovation, but we’re excited to see where this project goes.

(content courtesy of mashable.com/Fitzpatrick; image courtesy of bbc.co.uk)

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