Innovation
These essays on innovation cover a wide range of topics, from the basics of innovation to detailed case studies and examples. Each essay is designed to give readers an understanding of the principles that drive innovation while providing practical advice on creating successful innovations. Through these essays, I aim to help readers better understand the process of innovation and use it more effectively in their own lives.
Interview with Michael Mendenhall on Brand Innovation
Michael Mendenhall appeared on the Oct 11, 2015 show Michael is the Chief Marketing and Chief Communications Officer at Flextronics. Previously, he served as the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and Executive Vice President of Fusion-io, Inc. From 2007 through 2011, he served as Global Chief Marketing Officer and Senior
A Look Inside A Next Generation Startup Accelerator S11 Ep28
Download Inside_A_Next_Generation_Startup_Accelerator_S11_Ep28.mp3 This weeks show takes a look at Boomtown - a next generation startup accelerator that has greatly improved the accelerator model. Boomtown startups currently enjoy a 96% survival rate and 78% of them are generating revenues. Guest: Toby Krout of
Interview with Toby Krout of Boomtown on the Pros and Cons of Startup Accelerators
Download Interview_with_Toby_Krout_of_Boomtown_S11_Ep28.mp3 Toby Krout is an entrepreneur, investor, and startup coach. He co-founded Boomtown, a startup accelerator in Boulder, Colorado in 2013 where he currently serves as the Executive Director. Boomtown's mission is to understand and continuously improve the modern
The Importance of Stories and Storytelling To Innovation S11 Ep27
Guest: Peter Guber Peter was the guest on the September 27, 2015 show Topics: Storytelling * Why are stories so important? * What's the difference between a good story and a great story? * How should we think about the audience and the relationship we have with them? * Have you ever
The Recipe for Innovation Success
Success in innovation isn’t going to happen overnight, nor does it happen as a matter of chance. There’s nothing preordained about successful innovation. There are a number of factors that can contribute to the ultimate success or failure of your latest idea, but the basic formula that I’ve learned
Using your internships as reverse mentoring of you and your team S11 Ep26
Download Preparing_the_next_generation_for_the_innovation_economy_S11_Ep26.mp3 [social align="center"] Internships and Reverse Mentoring Summer is long over and now we are getting into the fall. This time of year always makes me look back on the summer internships. I’m a big
The difference between a good idea and a great idea is the timing S11 Ep25
Download The_difference_between_a_good_idea_and_a_great_idea_is_the_timing_S11_Ep25.mp3 What goes into creating an idea that can impact 100’s of million of people? If I polled most people they would say it’s the “idea”. The core of the “idea” is
9 Daily Exercises that I Do to Keep My Creative Muscle in Shape
No matter what profession you’re in, it’s important that you’re able to think creatively and look at your work with fresh eyes every day. Unfortunately, however, it may feel like a challenge to constantly be at the top of your game. The common question I get is “what exercises do you perform to keep
How do you find inspiration? S11 Ep24
Download How_do_you_find_inspiration_S11_Ep_24.mp3 Innovation Needs Inspiration [social align="center"] Every August, I host an annual event for about 600 people, discussing tech and innovation. This event has been going on for more than decade and I’ve been hosting it 4
What is the linkage between travel and creativity that inspired Hemingway, Twain and others?
What is it about travel that has developed a reputation for increasing creativity within an already-flexible mind? Many sources reference Hemingway, Twain, and others as traveling creators – that is, authors who did some of their best work during or following international travel. Something about th
