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What is Innovation?

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Conversations with innovation experts and practitioners about what innovation is and how we can all get better at it.

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Innovation is creating change :: Helene Cahen

April 03, 2024 15:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

🎙️ Dive into the realm of innovation with Helene Cahen, founder of Fire Up Innovation Consulting, on this week's episode of "What is Innovation?" Discover how innovation intertwines with creativity, navigating the evolving landscape of the modern world. Seeking inspiration for your innovation journey? Tune in for Helene's invaluable advice and insights!  Know more about her here: Helene Cahen Company:  Fire Up Innovation Book: Fire Up Innovation: Sparking and Sustaining Innovation Teams ...

Innovation is the practice of bringing new things to life :: Katrin Zimmerman

March 13, 2024 15:38 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

🎙️ Join us for this week's episode with Katrin Zimmerman, CEO of TLGG USA, on "What is Innovation?" Katrin shares her perspective on innovation types—evolutionary vs. revolutionary—and dives into innovation portfolios, values, and the delicate balance between investment and ROI. She also offers advice on navigating innovation cycles, confronting AI resistance, and applying innovation across various industries. What's the impact of 'today's money' on innovation? Considering their innovation...

Innovation is novelty with impact :: Janice Fraser

February 28, 2024 19:41 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

This week,  delve into the world of innovation with us on “What is Innovation?” together with Janice Fraser, an innovation expert and author. Explore the challenges of intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship, including imposter syndrome, and uncover the pivotal roles of courage and confidence in venture funding.   More about our guest: Janice Fraser built a storied career in Silicon Valley as a startup founder, product manager, and confidante for entrepreneurs and enterprise executives alike...

Innovation is an outcome :: Peter Compo

February 14, 2024 16:30 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

More about our guest: Peter Compo is the author of “The Emergent Approach to Strategy: Adaptive Design & Execution.” Unlike many strategy authors from universities and consulting firms, Compo’s professional experience was spent working in the “corporate trenches” at E. I. DuPont. Hired as a research scientist, he held leadership positions in product management, marketing, supply chain, business management, and integrated business planning. He left DuPont after 25 years to work full-time on ...

Innovation is always trying to make yourself obsolete :: Frederick Cary

January 31, 2024 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

More about our guest: Frederick Cary, a powerhouse entrepreneur and CEO of IdeaPros, a company that guides qualified entrepreneurs through the complexities and pitfalls of the startup world. With his entrepreneurial spirit, Fred started many businesses in different industries, created many successes, and acquired thousands of lessons along the way. His desire to give back to a community of like-minded eccentrics led him to create IdeaPros, the world’s first super venture partner – a company...

Innovation is change that takes hold :: Dr. Merrick Furst

January 18, 2024 20:39 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

More about our guest: Merrick Furst, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor and the Director of the Center for Deliberate Innovation (CDI) at Georgia Tech. In 2011, he founded Flashpoint, a first-of-its-kind deliberate innovation studio, to develop formative leaders and exceptional technology startups. Flashpoint was the thirty-sixth startup accelerator worldwide, very early in the development of business accelerators. Both at Flashpoint and at CDI, Furst works with hundreds of founders and in...

Innovation is figuring out what to do better—and how :: Ajay Malik

December 13, 2023 16:35 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

🎙️ This week on "What is Innovation?" podcast, we're joined by Ajay Malik, CEO of Secomind.ai and AI thought leader Ajay defines innovation as figuring out how and what to do better. Hear how he connects this definition to his deep knowledge of applying AI to businesses, seeing it as an enabler to that process. Let us know what you think! 🎧✨ More about our guest: Ajay Malik is a recognized thought leader in the field of AI and technology, with over 90 patents to his name and two influent...

Innovation is evolution :: Joris Hensen

November 29, 2023 20:15 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

🎙️ We are so grateful to have Joris Hensen, Co-Lead of the Deutsche Bank API Program, on the “What is Innovation?” podcast this week! Joris shares his perspective on innovation as evolution. His insights into how banking is evolving to meet customer needs are sure to spark ideas for how you can use innovation principles to delight stakeholders in your world as well. Listen in and let us know what you think! 🎧✨ More about our guest: Joris Hensen is responsible for the Deutsche Bank API Pro...

Innovation is revolutionary change :: Doug Patton

November 16, 2023 16:37 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

🎙️ This week’s “What is Innovation?” episode brings us an engaging conversation with Doug Patton, renowned inventor and author.  Listen in as Doug expands on his simple definition of innovation—revolutionary change—and its connection with an inspiring environment. He highlights passion as the essential spark of innovation and discusses how cultivating the right atmosphere contributes to the creative process.  More about our guest: Doug Patton is a consummate inventor whose work has spanned...

Innovation is creating useful tools that make life more efficient :: Tiisetso Maloma

November 01, 2023 16:25 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

🎙️ Our innovation journey brings us perspective from Africa this week, as we talk with Tiisetso Maloma, a renowned South African entrepreneur and author, on the "What is Innovation?" podcast. Tiisetso shares his view of innovation as the process of making one or more things into something profoundly useful, enhancing efficiency in our daily lives. This leads to a discussion on the core concept of utility and the vital intersection of technology and innovation. He also shares his framework of...

Innovation is using technology to drive business results :: Nik Froehlich

October 18, 2023 15:30 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Nik Forelich, the Founder and CEO of Saritasa, leverages two decades of experience in construction-related services to drive the innovative software solutions that empower businesses for exponential growth. He defines innovation as using technology to enhance businesses. More about our guest: With a strategic blend of business expertise, technical aptitude, and forward-thinking vision, Nik transitioned to establish Saritasa, embodying his dedication to a technology-driven future. Accompani...

Innovation is bringing an open mind to the right problem :: Paul McEnroe

October 12, 2023 15:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Paul V. McEnroe, the engineer behind the ubiquitous Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode. Paul’s definition centers around an open mind, technical capability, and teamwork. Hear the fascinating story of how the barcode transformed the retail category from the man who was there from the beginning and his advice on the value of patience, returning favors, and how we all can leave a lasting impact in the world of innovation.  More about our guest: Paul McEnroe is best known for his primary ro...

Innovation is in the DNA of mankind :: Gideon Kedem

September 27, 2023 15:38 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Gideon Kedem, Head of Valen Semiconductor's Automotive Business unit, discusses innovation's deep roots in our DNA and the need for effective management to ensure its impact.  He also shares his view on the different types of innovation beyond technology. Finally, Gideon offers his thoughts on technology's direction and emphasizes the importance of taking risks and managing the process.  More about our guest: Gideon Kedem has led Valen Semiconductor's Automotive Business unit since 2020. H...

Innovation is a new way of seeing the world :: Chris Kocek

September 13, 2023 16:21 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Chris Kocek, Founder and CEO of Gallant Branding defines innovation as a fresh perspective on the world and a novel way to frame questions. This conversation explores how perceptions shape innovation and delves into the synergy between qualitative and quantitative approaches in the insight-driven innovation space.  More about our guest: His company, Gallant Branding, a creative branding firm in Austin, Texas focused on building brands for a better world.  Over the past 10 years, Gallant ha...

Innovation is the ability to surface patterns and monetize them :: Natalie Born

August 30, 2023 15:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Discover the essence of innovation in a podcast with Natalie Born, an innovation facilitator, consultant, author, and keynote speaker. She discusses the importance of pattern recognition, balancing authenticity and perfectionism, and the importance of differentiating innovation from creativity. More about our guest: Natalie Born is from Atlanta, Ga. She is an Innovation Facilitator, Consultant, Author, Keynote Speaker and the Host of Innovation Meets Leadership podcast. Prior to Founding I...

Innovation is designing a better future :: Tommaso Buganza

August 16, 2023 15:42 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Our special guest, Tommaso Buganza, Professor of Leadership & Innovation at Politecnico di Milano, discusses the realm of science fiction and its practical implications on society. Jared and Tommaso also explore ethics, user responsibility, and education's role in nurturing holistic innovators. Tommaso's insights on AI's transformative power and the importance of a critical mindset offer a compass for budding innovators. More about our guest: Tommaso Buganza is Professor of Leadership & In...

Innovation is a series of small steps :: Dr. Michael D Abramoff

August 09, 2023 15:45 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Michael D. Abramoff, MD, Ph.D., a visionary retina specialist, computer scientist, and entrepreneur. Dr. Abramoff shares his view of innovation as a series of small steps and how he works to ensure progress at every stage.  More about our guest: Michael D. Abramoff, MD, PhD, is a fellowship-trained retina specialist, computer scientist and entrepreneur. He is Founder and Executive Chairman of Digital Diagnostics, the first company ever to receive FDA clearance for an autonomous AI diagnost...

Innovation is solving problems without guidelines :: Ahmed Reza

August 02, 2023 16:22 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Ahmed Reza, Founder and CEO of Yobi, shares his perspective on innovation shaped by his uniquely American experience and the dangers of over-specialization and the importance of ethics, philosophy, and anthropology as we work to solve new problems. More about our guest: Ahmed Reza is a tech entrepreneur with a story that reads like a blockbuster movie. He started as a child actor in Bangladesh before becoming a Milken scholar at Cornell University; then working as an engineer at NASA. But ...

Innovation is inspired creativity :: Beth McDaniel

July 19, 2023 15:35 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Beth McDaniel, President and Chief of Administration at Reactive Surfaces, discusses the role of creativity in innovation and how to get consumers to demand innovative products. More about our guest: Beth McDaniel received her BBA in finance from the University of Texas in 1988, and JD in law from South Texas College of Law in 1996. She has been with Reactive Surfaces since 2006, both as a director/advisor and officer of the company. Beth has 25 years of business experience and 17 years of...

Innovation is delivering what the world wants, doesn’t have, and can afford :: Doug Howarth

July 12, 2023 15:54 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Doug Howarth—CEO of Hypernomics, Inc- discusses the concept of innovation, why it matters in today's world, and practical ways to drive innovation in your business More about our guest: Doug Howarth's life is a story of remarkable challenges and groundbreaking discoveries. From his fascination with coordinate systems to a life-saving kidney transplant, his journey led him to uncover the concept of Hypernomics—a field that explores uncharted dimensions in market analysis. Driven by newfound...

Innovation is human nature :: Chris Marshall

July 05, 2023 15:35 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Chris Marshall—behavioral scientist, futurist, and author—offers his thoughts on the impact of innovation on regulation, culture, and the natural environment, in this episode, we explore the essence of innovation as human nature.  More about our guest: Chris uses his diverse career journey spanning behavioral science, global macro strategy, ski racing, and Master Distiller to help people manage fast-paced change effectively and achieve their goals. Chris's expertise in economics, history, ...

Innovation is the spark of life :: Daniel Trabucchi

June 28, 2023 15:51 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Daniel Trabucchi is a Senior Assistant Professor at the School of Management Politecnico di Milano. Daniel shares his definition of innovation, the role of regulatory bodies in innovation, the distinction between a new thing and a new purpose, and much more. More about our guest: Daniel has also co-authored “Platform Thinking. Read the past. Write the future.”. His research interests are focused on innovation management, especially digital two-sided platforms and digital services. He co-fo...

Innovation is purpose-driven :: Robert Huber

June 21, 2023 15:35 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Robert Huber role as Twisthink’s first Chief Strategy Officer has been critical to the company's growth and success of their strategy offerings, joins us  we explore how innovation sparks creativity in business and the positive impact of a musical background. More about our guest: Robert leverages his extensive experience to establish key growth initiatives and partnerships through a global open innovation process, ensuring that Twisthink remains at the forefront of value creation for our ...

Innovation is filling unmet needs :: Peter Schroeder

May 24, 2023 15:35 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Peter Schroeder, a multi-award-winning DJ, entrepreneur, and visionary founder of Telzio, joins us  we explore how innovation sparks creativity in business and the positive impact of a musical background. More about our guest: Peter Schroeder  has over two decades of experience, Peter has consistently proven himself to be a pioneer in both music and technology. Peter's unparalleled expertise in developing cutting-edge technology and innovative products has revolutionized the way people wor...

Innovation is more than building a solution :: Ravi Kurani

May 17, 2023 15:35 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Ravi Kurani, Co-Founder of Sutro, discusses the distinction between problem-solving and solution-building, active listening and adapting, what does not constitute innovation, and how to manage energy and create a successful innovation strategy. More about our guest: Ravi Kurani is the founder of Sutro. He is based in San Francisco. Ravi was selected to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2017 for the Energy category.Ravi attended the University of California, Riverside where he graduated with a...

Innovation is a leadership challenge, not an idea challenge :: Robyn Bolton

May 10, 2023 15:35 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Robyn Bolton, Founder & Chief Navigator of MileZero, discusses the importance of leadership in driving innovation and how implicit and explicit company cultures affect it. She also shares insights on how to combat cynicism about innovation.  More about our guest: Robyn M. Bolton is the Founder & Chief Navigator of MileZero, an innovation consultancy that works with leaders of medium and large businesses to navigate the uncertainty of innovation's "fuzzy front end" to confidently grow their...

Innovation is not imitation :: Peter Mann

May 03, 2023 16:19 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Peter Mann, CEO & Founder of Oransi, a leading air purification company known for its efficient, intuitive and reliable products for consumers, schools, organizations and businesses, talks on  the power of innovation in democratizing the work environment through the internet and AI, along with the innovative developments in the air purifier space and how they reshored their business back to the United States.  More about our guest: Peter is  also is the Chair of the Association of Home App...

Innovation is inspiration with intention :: Ion Valaskakis

April 26, 2023 17:41 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Ion Valaskakis,  President at President, Portfolio IV Media and Consulting talks on importance of these factors and their impact on our ability to innovate, including how circumstantial inspiration and the default mode network can affect our creative process. More about our guest: Ion Valis is a strategic advisor to entrepreneurs and executives by helping them anticipate the future, accelerate their performance, and reinvent themselves when necessary. He enables organizations to "see aroun...

Innovation is a process for doing things differently :: Amanda Utz

April 13, 2023 16:41 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Amanda Utz is a Partner at Avant Strategy. She has twenty years of experience driving change for senior executives at start-ups, private equity-owned businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. In this episode, we explore the significance of innovation to idea-oriented creative folks, and the importance of an innovative approach to thinking beyond product or service innovation. More about our guest: Amanda Utz has successfully managed transformational projects across strategy, marketing, sales,...

Innovation is anything that creates value for anybody :: Ted Ladd

April 06, 2023 16:48 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Ted Ladd, Dean and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Hult International Business School, and a recognised top learning and HR influencer for leadership development. In this episode, we explore how innovation creates value for anybody, including how we can innovate with respect, affirmation, and confidence, tapping into the minds of platform natives and drawing inspirations from past innovations. More about our guest: Ted Ladd teaches innovation at Harvard Universit and has participated in s...

Innovation is the connection between choices, risk and trust :: Ahmad Thomas

March 29, 2023 15:46 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, the region’s most dynamic business association.  In this episode, he shares his view of innovation as paradigm-breaking ideas, and he discusses the impact of innovation on personal career growth. More about our guest: Ahmad Thomas,  partners with the organization’s member companies to promote entrepreneurial solutions to strengthen Silicon Valley business competitiveness, bolster its innovation ecosystem, and create shared economic v...

Innovation is taking an idea and bringing it to the market :: Dr Britt Andreatta

March 23, 2023 15:46 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Dr. Britt Andreatta  CEO, Brain Aware Training, former CLO of Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) , and a recognised top learning and HR influencer for leadership development. In this episode Dr. Britt delves into the different aspects that make up innovation, including the importance of psychological safety.  More about our guest: Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to create brain-sci...

Innovation is a bold vision that adds value to humanity :: Raji Rajagopalan

March 17, 2023 15:40 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Raji Rajagopalan, Author of "Daring to Be Different" and a Partner Director of Software Engineering at Microsoft. In this episode, Raji shares her unique perspective on successful innovation, emphasizing the importance of creating value for humanity. More about our guest: Raji Rajagopalan believes that your 'differentness' is your differentiator. She is author of the book "Daring to be Different: Stories and Tips from a Woman Leader in Tech", a collection of stories to help you build the m...

Innovation is strategic investment in doing new things :: Ethan Karp

March 08, 2023 19:08 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Ethan Karp, President and CEO of MAGNET sheds light on the different pillars of innovation and emphasizes the critical importance of people and talent in driving successful innovation. As a millennial CEO, Ethan also shares his insights on navigating the current work culture and leveraging the strengths of a diverse and dynamic team.   More about our guest: Dr. Ethan Karp is an expert in transforming companies and communities. He’s a committed change-maker and community builder: Board Chai...

Innovation is the unconstrained combination of risk, thought leadership and timing :: Derek Lawson

February 16, 2023 18:32 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Derek Lawson, the Founder - Owner of Navigate Financial in Suwanee, GA. Since becoming a Financial Advisor in 2007, Derek has helped his clients, their families, and friends achieve financial confidence by developing strategies focused on their specific financial goals and needs. In this episode, Derek shares his three-part definition of innovation. This episode also dives into the innovation in the world of financial advisory services.  More about our guest: Derek and his team seek to alw...

Innovation is the act of making things new :: Jeff Goins

February 09, 2023 16:35 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

Jeff Goins is a writer, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur with a reputation for challenging the status quo. He is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work  and Real Artists Don’t Starve. In this episode, Jared and Jeff Goins shares on how places and locations bring out innovation. They also dive into the value of humility and importance of attention.  More about our guest: His award-winning blog, Goinswriter.com, is visited by millions of people every year, and his w...

innovation is the science (and a bit of art) of bringing forth new things :: Steven Blue

February 01, 2023 16:25 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Steven Blue is President & CEO of Miller Ingenuity, an international manufacturer of high technology products that save lives and preserves the environment. In this clip, Steven offers his advice on how senior leaders can destroy their own echo chambers and create an environment where people are comfortable sharing "the whole story," a critical element of a culture of innovation.  More about our guest: Steven Blue has also has published five books that teach senior leaders and CEOs how to ...

Innovation is blazing the future :: Riggs Eckelberry

January 25, 2023 15:44 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Riggs Eckelberry is the CEO & Founder of OriginClear Inc, a public company that aims to rescue business owners faced with fast-rising water bills and build a new investment market in the process.  In this episode, we dive into the ways that experience teaches us lessons and how podcasts impact innovation.  More about our guest: Riggs Eckelberry has spent decades refining a very fast process of doing and learning, that he calls Mistake Based Marketing™.  And he used it to achieve multiple s...

Innovation is setting a new standard :: Abi Okeowo

January 06, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Abi Okeowo is an experienced Strategic Adviser and currently, a  General Manager at Capital One. In this episode, they discuss innovation through the lens of internal and external facing aspects of Fintech.  More about our guest: Abi is an experienced Strategic Adviser that leverages over 15 years of experience from McKinsey and bulge bracket Investment banks (Goldman Sachs, Citi & Morgan Stanley).  Through her company Okeowo & Company, she acts as a strategic & financial partner in quanti...

Innovation is humanity's ability to adapt to change :: Alex Goryachev

December 14, 2022 16:35 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Alex Goryachev is the former managing director of Cisco’s global Co-Innovation Center, where he spearheaded programs and initiatives to accelerate innovation. He is a Silicon Valley veteran who is a sought-after speaker on innovation and is often referred to as the ‘innovation therapist’. This episode dives into innovation's role as the natural enemy of bureaucracy and how constrained environments stifle innovation.  More about our guest: Over the past 20 years, Alex made it his business t...

Innovation is focused, iterative implementation :: Dr. Charles Davis

November 17, 2022 16:05 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Dr. Charles C. Davis, Jr. is the Chief Comprehensive Services and Data Officer for Evolve502. In this episode, they discuss how non-profit organizations can use innovation principles to collaborate effectively with other sectors. This episode also dives into how personal motivation and availability of resources are essential to innovation and implementation More about our guest: In this role, Dr. Davis is responsible for developing community-wide supports to impact students and families al...

Innovation is a series of pivots :: Lorraine Marchand

November 09, 2022 16:35 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Lorraine Marchand is the  Executive Managing Director of Merative (formerly IBM Watson Health). In this episode, they talk about how innovation thrives in environments that embraces uncertainty, being 'unsuccessful', and the ability to pivot. More about our guest: Lorraine Marchand  has three decades of experience in new product development. She has held leadership positions at Bristol Myers Squibb, Covance, Cognizant, and IQVIA, and she cofounded four companies. Marchand is an adjunct pro...

Innovation is asking questions and questioning answers :: Amelia Schaffner

November 02, 2022 15:35 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Amelia Schaffner MS, co-founder of the Emory University Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation where she built novel entrepreneurial culture, thinking, and initiatives, partnering with students, faculty, alumni, and the ecosystem. In this episode, they talk about empowering innovation through doubt, vulnerability, and disruption.  More about our guest: Amelia Schaffner MS, is an Italian-born Innovation leader, culture-change driver, creative problem solver, and ecosystem connector. Curre...

Innovation is the result of seeing the world differently :: Ashish Kothari

October 26, 2022 15:35 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Ashish Kothari is an executive coach, author, consultant and founder of Happiness Squad, a company focused on helping individuals and organizations unleash the power of happiness and well-being to achieve their full potential. In this episode, they talk about the nine practices to unlock innovation. This episode also delves into the interconnectivity of productivity, creativity, and innovation.  More about our guest: Ashish’s transformational approach, which he covers in his book “Hardwire...

Innovation is a purpose mindset for self, work, and community :: Dr. Akhtar Badshah

October 19, 2022 15:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Dr. Akhtar Badshah is Chief Catalyst at Catalytic Innovators Group, where he advises organizations and individuals to catalyze their strategy focused on social and philanthropic investments. In this episode, they discuss his purpose mindset view of innovation: self, community, and work. This episode also unpacks his five principles of a purpose mindset.  More about our guest: Dr. Akhtar Badshah  also conducts Purpose Mindset Leadership Workshops with organizations to help individuals artic...

Innovation is when creativity improves life :: Doug Shapiro

October 12, 2022 16:03 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Doug Shapiro, vice president of research and  insights at OFS. This episode talks about problem-solving, improving life with creativity, and the idea of  'openness'.  More about our guest: As vice president of research and insights at OFS, Doug brings more than 15 years of experience collaborating with product and interior designers from around the globe. After graduating from Millikin University with a bachelor’s in business, he began his career at OFS in international sourcing before tra...

Innovation is curiosity realized :: Monique Childress

October 05, 2022 15:45 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Monique Childress, Founder and Principal at Horizon Advisory Group in Atlanta, GA, which provides organizational strategy services for purpose-driven organizations committed to supporting and improving the lives of underrepresented communities. This episode talks about one of the critical tools to move from curiosity to impact--the strategic planning process and how ego and the scarcity-abundance mindset can affect innovation work in nonprofit organizations.  More about our guest: Monique ...

Innovation is doing a better thing, not just doing a thing better :: Urvashi Bhatnagar

September 01, 2022 16:18 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Urvashi Bhatnagar, DPT, MBA, vice president of Business Development, Healthcare at Genpact, discusses how one can differentiate innovation from finding your 'north star'. This episode also unpacks the intersection of analytics and healthcare and how sustainability is reshaping the world.  More about our guest: Urvashi  Bhatnagar is a mission-driven population-health and sustainability expert. She has over a decade of healthcare leadership experience working with clients to advance health o...

Innovation is solving the real problem :: Dr. Roger Firestien

August 24, 2022 15:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Roger L. Firestien, PhD, president of the Innovation Resources, Inc., and author of several popular book on business, innovation, and creativity, discusses the symbiotic relationship between creativity and innovation in solving real problems. This episode also unpacks the reality and practicality of asking creative questions. More about our guest: Roger L. Firestien, PhD has trained more people to lead the creative process than anyone else in the world. He is Senior Faculty and Associate P...

Innovation is a window into the uncertain future :: Carolina Duque Chopitea

August 10, 2022 15:35 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Carolina Duque Chopitea, Director of Technology and Product at Reciqlo, a Circular Economy company that builds solutions for glass recycling, and Co-founder of Brandformers, a digital marketing and consultancy company that helps brands with their digital transition, discusses why it's important to see innovation as a way of looking at the future, and they unpack the ingredients of innovation that go beyond technology.  More about our guest: Carolina Duque Chopitea holds a master’s degree i...

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