Practical AI at CES 2019 S14 Ep48
As the hype settles, practical AI emerges. The use of AI in various forms is gaining traction. Who can benefit from AI and how? Steve Guggenheimer, Microsoft VP of AI and ISV, joins us in the Mobile Studio at CES 2019. He shares his thoughts on CES and how AI
On the Cusp of Innovation: Bob O’Donnell Surveys CES 2019 S14 Ep47
At times the leaps forward in technology are evident. Then there are times when incremental steps slowly rise towards something momentous just yonder. Bob O’Donnell is a top Silicon Valley analyst, USA Today columnist, and contributor to leading media outlets. He returns to our show to give his take
Understand The Needs Wants and Fears of Your Customers
All your work, all your ideas, all your devotion and sacrifice mean nothing if you’re not confident of whom you are doing it for or why. In order to succeed—whether you are developing a new product, service, or process—you must understand the needs, wants, and sometimes fears of the person you are t
CES 2019: Tech Trends that Amaze and Simplify S14 Ep46
Cars that walk. TVs that roll up. From rising stars to tech titans, the atmosphere at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 has been high energy. To consider what’s fueling that energy, I talk to the host of CES, Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Joining us in the Mobile Studio
Not Understanding Who Your Customers Are
A couple of years ago my kids gave my ninety-three-year-old grandma a digital picture frame for Christmas. It contained several hundred photos that they had painstakingly selected, organized, and then downloaded onto it. Every minute or so a new image of the kids living their lives would appear; exa
Innovating Network Operations: Connected, Secure, Visible S14 Ep45
Download Innovating_Network_Operations_Connected_Secure_Visible_S14_Ep45.mp3 Keeping networks connected, secure, and visible is easier thanks to one startup. Here at the Consumer Electronics Show, David Erickson joins me. David is Co-Founder of Forward Networks. His company is innovating network operations. Their products transform how businesses
Why You Need an Innovation System
So, what happens if you don’t use an innovation system like FIRE to innovate and execute the strongest ideas? One of the biggest dangers of not having a way to identify and execute the best ideas is that weak ideas get selected and the results are disappointing. When this happens, management loses c
How to Build Innovation Confidence S14 Ep44
Download How_to_Build_Innovation_Confidence_S14_Ep44.mp3 The work of innovation culminates in execution. But getting there is a journey with hurdles to overcome. You need innovation confidence to face corporate antibodies, deal with setbacks, and keep innovating. Today’s show focuses on how to build innovation confidence.
The Best of Killer Innovations 2018: Motivating, Inspiring, Innovating S14 Ep43
Download The_Best_of_Killer_Innovations_2018__Motivating_Inspiring_Innovating_S14_Ep43.mp3 As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on an amazing year. We’ve listened to innovators from around the world. We’ve found non-obvious innovation in unexpected places. It’s been a
Constraint Based Innovation
One of the keys I’ve found to successful execution is constraint based innovation. It is exactly what it sounds like. When I’m in the execution phase of the innovation process and assigning teams to various ideas, I’ll ask them, “How long will it take for you to create the product?” Whatever answer
