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Inside Outside Innovation

345 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratings

Inside Outside Innovation explores the ins and outs of innovation with raw stories, real insights, and tactical advice from the best and brightest in startups & corporate innovation.

Each week we bring you the latest thinking on talent, technology, and the future of innovation. Join our community of movers, shakers, makers, founders, builders, and creators to help speed up your knowledge, skills, and network.

Previous guests include thought leaders such as Brad Feld, Arlan Hamilton, Jason Calacanis, David Bland, Janice Fraser, and Diana Kander, plus insights from amazing companies including Nike, Cisco, ExxonMobil, Gatorade, Orlando Magic, GE, Samsung, and others.

This podcast is available on all podcast platforms and InsideOutside.io. Sign up for the weekly innovation newsletter at http://bit.ly/ionewsletter. Follow Brian on Twitter at @ardinger or @theiopodcast or Email [email protected]

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Episodes

Ep. 280 - Jennifer Smith, Cofounder of Scribe on Building Software to Create Operating Systems of Knowhow

February 15, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we host Jennifer Smith, CEO and Cofounder of Scribe. Jennifer and I talk about her journey as an accidental entrepreneur and the trends and opportunity she sees as she grows a software company on a mission to build the first operating system of know-how. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help the new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to lear...

Ep. 279 - Ben McDougal, Author of You Don't Need This Book on Startups, 1 Million Cups & Techstars

February 08, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Ben McDougal, Author of You Don't Need This Book: Entrepreneurship in the Connected Era. Ben and I talk about his portfolio-based career in entrepreneurship from founder to 1 Million Cups organizer, to his current role as entrepreneur In residence and ecosystem developer with Techstars Iowa. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll g...

Ep. 278 - Jim Euchner, Author of Lean Startup in Large Organizations on Building Lean Startup Methodologies to Stay Competitive

February 01, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Jim Euchner, author of the new book Lean Startup in Large Organizations. Jim and I talk about the underlying fears companies have when trying to change and implement innovation initiatives. And what they can do to initiate and build Lean Startup methodologies to embrace change and stay competitive. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help the new innovators navigate what's next. Each we...

Ep. 236 - Allison Weil with Hyde Park Venture Partners on Midwest Venture Capital & Insights for New Founders - Replay

January 25, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Allison Weil, Senior Associate at Hyde Park Venture Partners. Allison and I talk about some of the latest trends in venture capital in places outside the Valley. And we dig into some of the tips and insights for new founders. Inside Outside Innovation is a podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat to what it takes to learn, grow, and thrive in today's world of...

Ep. 236 - Allison Weil with Hyde Park Venture Partners on Midwest Venture Capital & Insights for New Founders

January 25, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Allison Weil, Senior Associate at Hyde Park Venture Partners. Allison and I talk about some of the latest trends in venture capital in places outside the Valley. And we dig into some of the tips and insights for new founders. Inside Outside Innovation is a podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat to what it takes to learn, grow, and thrive in today's world of...

Ep. 263 - Jason Birnbaum, SVP of Digital Technology at United Airlines on Innovating During a Crisis - Replay

January 18, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Jason Birnbaum, Senior Vice President of Digital Technology at United Airlines. Jason and I discuss what it takes to innovate during a crisis and how United continues to adapt to evolving customer, employee, and market changes. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. Each week, we'll bring you the latest innovators, entrepre...

Ep. 263 - Jason Birnbaum, SVP of Digital Technology at United Airlines on Innovating During a Crisis

January 18, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Jason Birnbaum, Senior Vice President of Digital Technology at United Airlines. Jason and I discuss what it takes to innovate during a crisis and how United continues to adapt to evolving customer, employee, and market changes. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. Each week, we'll bring you the latest innovators, entrepre...

Ep. 233 - Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation on New Models for Transformative Innovation

January 11, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation. Elliott and I discuss why innovation is getting harder and what to do about it, as well as new models for tackling transformative and disruptive innovation. Inside Outside Innovation is podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to learn, grow, and thrive in today's world of accelerating change an...

Ep. 233 - Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation on New Models for Transformative Innovation - Replay

January 11, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation. Elliott and I discuss why innovation is getting harder and what to do about it, as well as new models for tackling transformative and disruptive innovation. Inside Outside Innovation is podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to learn, grow, and thrive in today's world of accelerating change an...

Ep. 261 - April Rinne, Author of Flux: Eight Superpowers for Thriving in Change on Skills and Tactics to Better Prepare Yourself

January 04, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with April Rinne, author of Flux: Eight Superpowers for Thriving in Change. April and I talk about what it takes to thrive in a world of constant change and uncertainty and explore some of the skills and tactics you can use to better prepare yourself and your organization for a world of flux. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. Each week, we'll...

Ep. 261 - April Rinne, Author of Flux: Eight Superpowers for Thriving in Change on Skills and Tactics to Better Prepare Yourself - Replay

January 04, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with April Rinne, author of Flux: Eight Superpowers for Thriving in Change. April and I talk about what it takes to thrive in a world of constant change and uncertainty and explore some of the skills and tactics you can use to better prepare yourself and your organization for a world of flux. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. Each week, we'll...

Ep. 258 - Robyn Bolton, Founder at Mile Zero & Formerly with P&G / Innosight on Corporate Innovation & Navigating Disruption

December 28, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Robyn Bolton, Founder and Chief Navigator at Mile Zero. Robin and I talk about her experiences in the world of corporate innovation from her days at P&G to Innosight to today. And what are some of the stories and things that she's learned to help companies navigate the world of disruption. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. Each week, we'...

Ep. 248 - Dole Packaged Foods' Dr. Lara Ramdin, CIO and Barbara Guerpillon, Head of Ventures on Dole's Venture Fund, Open Innovation & Nutrition

December 21, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with two innovators from Dole Packaged Foods, Dr. Lara Ramdin, Chief Innovation Officer and Barbara Guerpillon, Head of Ventures. We talk about Dole's new venture fund, its open innovation initiatives, and how it's tackling global issues from nutrition to sustainability. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat i...

Ep. 277 - Melissa Vincent, ED of Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship on Helping Midwest Startups Grow & Thrive

December 14, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Melissa Vincent, Executive Director of Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship. This recording was part of our IO Live series and Melissa and I sit down and talk about the people, the resources, and the companies making the Midwest a great place for startups to grow and prosper. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation, is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front ...

Ep. 276 - Ben Bensaou, Professor at INSEAD and Author of Built to Innovate on Making Innovation Accessible to Everyone

December 07, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Dr. Ben Bensaou, Professor at INSEAD and author of the new book Built to Innovate. We talk about some interesting case studies and essential practices that companies can use to make innovation accessible to everyone in the organization. Let's get started.  Inside Outside Innovation is a podcast to help the new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to learn,...

Ep. 275 - Karin Hurt, Co-Author of Courageous Cultures on Valuing Innovation, Curiosity & Productivity

November 30, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Karin Hurt, Co-author of the new book, Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. Karin and I talk about the difficulties and opportunities with creating a culture that values innovation and curiosity, and how companies can develop productive micro innovators. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what...

Ep. 274 - Todd Embley, Senior Startup Advocate for Agora on Startup Tech, Trends & Ecosystems

November 23, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Todd Embley, Senior Startup Advocate for Agora. Todd and I talk about the new technologies and trends from no-code tools to embedded audio and video platforms, that affect how we see, hear, and interact with each other. We also explore how companies are tapping into startups and startup ecosystems to enable founders to build and impact the world more effectively. Let's get started.  Inside Outside Innovation as t...

Ep. 273 - Radhika Dutt, Author of Radical Product Thinking on Developing a Vision to Build Products

November 16, 2021 13:45 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with entrepreneur and product developer Radhika Dutt, Author of the new book, Radical Product Thinking: The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter. On this episode, we talk about the product diseases holding back good product development, as well as ways to develop and execute a more radical vision to build products that have impact in a changing world. Let's get started.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help ...

Ep. 272 - Dave Parker, Author of Trajectory: Startup on Ideation to Product Market Fit

November 09, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Dave Parker, five-time founder, and author of the new book Trajectory: Startup. Dave and I talk about a range of topics for helping founders go from ideation to product market fit. And this conversation was part of our IO Live Series recorded during Startup Week Lincoln. Let's get started.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. I'm your host, Brian Ardinger, Founder...

Ep. 271 - Selina Troesch Munster, Principal at Touchdown Ventures on Corporate Venture Capital & DEI

November 02, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Selina Troesch Munster, Principal at Touchdown Ventures. Selena and I talk about the changing opportunities in corporate venture capital, both for corporates and startups, as well as the impact in the growing focus of diversity, equity, inclusion, and how it's impacting the industry. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you ...

Ep. 270 - Kaiser Yang, Co-founder of Platypus Labs & Author of Crack the Code on Mindsets for Creativity and Innovation

October 26, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Kaiser Yang, Co-founder of Platypus Labs and Author of the new book Crack the Code. Kaiser and I talk about the mindsets needed to foster creativity and innovation. And some of the pitfalls you can avoid when trying to spin up your innovation initiatives. Inside Outside Innovation as the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat to what it takes to learn, grow...

Ep. 269 - Nora Herting, Founder of ImageThink and Author of Draw Your Big Idea on Benefits of Visual Thinking

October 19, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Nora Herting, Founder and CEO of ImageThink and Author of the new book, Draw Your Big Idea. Nora and I talk about the benefits of visual thinking, some of the myths surrounding art and business, and some of the exercises anyone can use to think and work more creatively using visualization tools. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'...

Ep. 268 - Kevin Leland, Founder of Halo and Matt Muller, Dir. of Applied Innovation at Baxter on Open Innovation & Global Connections

October 12, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Kevin Leland, CEO and Founder of Halo and Matt Muller, Director of Applied Innovation at Baxter. The three of us talk about the changing world of open innovation and what it takes to connect and collaborate, to solve big industry problems. Let's get started.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to learn...

Ep. 267 - Esther Gons, Co-founder of Ground Control & Author of Innovation Accounting on Measure Innovation

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Esther Gons, CEO and Co-founder of Ground Control and Author of the upcoming book, Innovation Accounting. Esther and Brian Ardinger, Inside Outside Innovation Cofounder, talk about the ins and outs of innovation accounting, and what companies should be doing to track and measure their innovation initiatives. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. E...

Ep. 266 - David Schonthal, Professor at Northwestern University & Coauthor of The Human Element on Gaining Traction with New Ideas

September 28, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with David Schonthal, Clinical Professor and Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at the Kellogg School of Management and Coauthor of the new book, The Human Element: Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas. David and I talk about what keeps ideas from gaining traction and what you can do to avoid friction and resistance to new ideas. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new inn...

Ep. 265 - Sarah Stein Greenberg, ED of Stanford's d.School and Author of Creative Acts for Curious People on Exercises to Move Ideas Forward Faster

September 21, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Sarah Stein Greenberg, Executive Director of Stanford's d.School. Sarah and I talk about her new book, Creative Acts for Curious People and dig into a number of the exercises and activities that innovators can use to move ideas forward faster. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. Each week, we'll bring you latest innovato...

Ep. 264 - Wayne Li, Director of Design Bloc & Professor of Design and Engineering at Georgia Tech on Design, Design Thinking and Changing Trends

September 14, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Wayne Li, Professor of Practice of Design and Engineering, School of Industrial Design at Georgia Tech and Director of Design Bloc. Wayne and I talk about the growing importance of design and design thinking, and we explore some of the changing trends when it comes to technology, tools, and tactics for building new products and services that matter. Let's get started Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to he...

Ep. 262 - Naomi Shah, Founder of Meet Cute on Trends in Audio Storytelling and New Media Formats & Moving from VC to Founder

August 31, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Naomi Shah, founder of the venture backed modern media company Meet Cute. Naomi and I talk about some of the innovations and trends in the world of audio and new media formats, as well as her insights for moving from the world of venture capital to becoming a founder. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. Each week, we'll ...

Ep. 260 - Jonathan Brill, Author of Rogue Waves: Future-proof Your Business to Survive and Profit from Radical Change on Growth, Innovation, and Decision Making

August 17, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Jonathan Brill, author of the new book Rogue Waves: Future-proof Your Business to Survive and Profit from Radical Change. Jonathan and I discussed the coming rogue waves of change and how to prepare your company for resilient growth, innovation, and decision making under uncertainty. Let's get started.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. ...

Ep. 259 - Brant Cooper, Founder of Moves The Needle & Author of The Lean Entrepreneur and Disruption Proof on Empowering People, Creating Value, and Driving Change

August 10, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with New York Times bestselling author and founder of Moves The Needle, Brant Cooper. Brant and I talk about his upcoming book, Disruption Proof, and provide a sneak peek into our upcoming IO Live event on September 20. Let's get started Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. Each week we'll bring you the latest innovators, entrepreneurs, and pion...

Ep. 241 - Jennifer Henderson, CEO and Founder of Tilt on Reimagining the HR Leave Process and the Startup Journey

July 27, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation. And we sit down with Jennifer Henderson, CEO and Founder of Tilt, Jennifer and I talk about Tilt's startup journey and helping companies reimagine the HR leave process, as well as the trends, challenges, and opportunities companies are facing in this dynamic new world of work. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what i...

Ep. 243 - Josh Linkner, Author of Big Little Breakthroughs on Taking Action and Being More Creative and Innovative Every Day

July 20, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Josh Linkner, Author of the upcoming book, Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results. Josh gives us a sneak peek of his new book, shares some of his research and stories about how you can take action and be more creative and innovative every day. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give yo...

Ep. 216 - Steve Blank, Father of Modern Entrepreneurship & Author of the Startup Owner's Manual on Lean Startup, Work, Education, & Government

July 13, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with the legendary Steve Blank. Steve is the author of the Startup Owner's Manual and is also known as father of modern entrepreneurship. Steve and I had a chance to talk about the evolution and changes since the inception of the lean startup movement, as well as some of the coming changes we see in the world of work, education, government, and more. Let's get started.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast that br...

Ep. 237 - Rita Gunther McGrath, Author of Seeing Around Corners and Professor at Columbia Business School

July 06, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with the legendary Rita Gunther McGrath, best-selling author of books like The End of Competitive Advantage, Discovery Driven Growth, and her latest book Seeing Around Corners. Rita and I talk about what companies need to do to navigate the pace and intensity of today's changing environments and what needs to happen to foster the skills, the culture, and the metrics around innovation. Inside Outside Innovation is a po...

Ep. 257 - David Roger, Founder of Felix Gray, an E-commerce Eyewear Company on Launching a New Category of Eyewear and Other Startup Challenges

June 29, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with David Roger, founder of Felix Gray, the e-commerce eyewear company with proprietary blue light filtering technology. David and I talk about the founder's journey of launching a new category of eyewear and the challenges along the way. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. Each week, we bring the latest innovators, entrepre...

Ep. 256 - Amos Schwartzfarb, Techstars Austin MD & Co Author of Levers on Building Repeatability into Your Business

June 22, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Amos Schwartzfarb, Managing Director of Techstars and Co Author of the new book Levers: The Framework for Building Repeatability into Your Business.  Amos and I talk about the framework for going from idea to scalable repeatable company and the challenges startups face in the process. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. ...

Ep. 255 - Seth Levine and Elizabeth Macbride, Authors of The New Builders: Face to Face with the True Future of Business on Entrepreneurship & New Builders Making an Impact

June 15, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Seth Levine and Elizabeth Macbride, authors of the new book, The New Builders: Face to Face with the True Future of Business. We talk about the current and future state of entrepreneurship and hear some stories about new builders making an impact in their local communities. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization. Each week, ...

Ep. 254 - Alistair Croll and Emily Ross, Co-authors of Just Evil Enough on Getting Noticed & Subversive Go-to Market Strategies

June 08, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Alistair Croll and Emily Ross, co-authors of the upcoming book Just Evil Enough. We talk about the changing role of marketing and how companies can subvert systems, undermine industry norms, and get platforms to behave in unexpected ways that tilt the scales to generate attention and demand. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organiz...

Ep. 253 - Atholl Duncan, Author of Leaders in Lockdown: Inside Stories of COVID-19 and the New World of Business on Crisis Management, Leadership Development, and a Post Covid World

June 01, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Atholl Duncan, author of Leaders in Lockdown: Inside Stories of COVID-19 and the New World of Business. We talk about his interviews with senior executives from around the world during the first 100 days of lockdown and what he learned about crisis management, leadership development, and what's next in the post COVID hybrid world. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, re...

Ep. 252 - Alyssa Simpson Rochwerger and Wilson Pang, Authors of Real World AI: A Practical Guide for Machine Learning on Creating, Building, and Maintaining AI Projects

May 25, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Alyssa Simpson Rochwerger and Wilson Pang, authors of the new book, Real World AI: A Practical Guide for Machine Learning. We sit down and talk about some of the biggest misperceptions about AI, as well as some practical advice on how to tackle creating, building, and maintaining AI projects. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset and remix yourself and your organiz...

Ep. 251 - Lauren Golembiewski, CEO and Co-founder of Voxable, on the Future of Voice and Wearables

May 18, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Lauren Golembiewski, CEO and Co-founder of Voxable. Lauren and I talk about the future of voice and other wearables and the challenges of designing for new technologies and applications. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help you rethink, reset, and remix yourself and your organization each week. We'll bring you the latest innovators, entrepreneurs, and pioneering businesses, as well ...

Ep. 250 - Cactus Raazi, Author of Price: Maximizing Customer Loyalty Through Personal Pricing on Price Innovation

May 11, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Cactus Raazi, Author of the new book, Price: Maximizing Customer Loyalty Through Personal Pricing. We talk about the important, but often overlooked topic of price innovation, and how companies can use technology and experimentation to move from the traditional model of revenue maximization towards that of loyalty maximization. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators nav...

Ep. 249 - Alla Weinberg, Author of A Culture of Safety: Building a Work Environment Where People Can Think, Collaborate, and Innovate

May 04, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Alla Weinberg, Author of the new book, A Culture of Safety: Building a Work Environment Where People Can Think Collaborate and Innovate. Alla and I talk about how companies can increase their efficiencies, their collaboration, and their velocity of output, simply by focusing on developing physical, emotional, and psychological safety in the workplace.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovato...

Ep. 247 - Adriana Cisneros Basulto, Founder of Maxwell, an Employee Benefit and Work-life Management Platform on the Changing World of Work

April 20, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Adriana Cisneros Basulto, Founder of Maxwell. Maxwell was the winner of the IO 2020 Get Started Showcase competition and maker of the employee benefit and work-life management software platform. Adriana and I talk about the changing world of work from flexible benefit options, to diversity and inclusion, as well as the impact COVID has had on accelerating these changes.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast t...

Ep. 246 - Susan Lindner, Cultural Anthropologist, Founder of Emerging Media, and Author of Innovation Storytellers on Storytelling for New Innovators

April 13, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Susan Lindner, cultural anthropologist, founder of Emerging Media, and author of the upcoming book, Innovation Storytellers. Susan, and I talk about the importance of storytelling to the new innovator and what companies can do to have their stories resonate and spread in today's changing media landscape. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each ...

Ep. 245 - Hege Barnes, Director of Americas at Innovation Norway on Green Tech, Clean Tech, EVs, and Startup Innovations

April 06, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Hege Barnes, Director of Americas at Innovation Norway. Hege and I talk about the new innovations in green tech, clean tech and electric vehicles, as well as how Norway is working with startups to help grow and support innovation, both inside Norway and around the world.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what it t...

Ep. 244 - Kathy Hannun, Co-founder of Dandelion Energy, Alphabet Google X Spin Out & Geothermal Home Energy Company on Trends in Clean Energy

March 30, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Kathy Hannun, co-founder of Dandelion Energy, a Google X spin out and largest geothermal home energy company. Kathleen and I talk about the trends in the clean energy space and her experiences of launching a successful startup out of Alphabet's Google X Lab. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what...

Ep. 242 - Stefano Mastrogiacomo, Author of High Impact Tools for Teams on What it Takes to Align Teams, Build Trust, and Get Better Results

March 16, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Stefano Mastrogiacomo, Author of High Impact Tools for Teams: Five Tools to Align Team Members, Build Trust and Get Results Faster. This is part of our IO Live was recorded in front of the live audience. And Stefano and I talk about what it takes to align teams, build trust, and get better results. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, ...

Ep. 240 - Tamara Ghandour, Author of Innovation is Everybody's Business on Building Your Innovation Muscles

March 02, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Tamara Ghandour, Author of Innovation is Everybody's Business. Tamara and I talk about innovation, what it means today in today's changing environment, and what individuals and teams can do to build their innovation muscles. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is a podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to learn, grow, and thrive...

Ep. 239 - Johnathan Grzybowski, Co-Founder of Penji on Graphic Design Service On-Demand & Growing a Startup

February 23, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MB

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Johnathan Grzybowski, co-founder of Penji and on-demand graphic design service. Johnathan and I talk about the changing face of graphic design and the new trends making it easier for folks to build and launch new things. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to learn, grow, and thrive in...

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