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Inventing Unique Broadband Solutions For Emerging Countries

Download Innovating_Broadband_In_Developing_Countries_S11_Ep32.mp3 Innovation can truly change the world but only if the world can access them. One key innovation is broadband. This week, we dive into a new innovation that is bringing mobile broadband access to the rural and developing countries.  We cover

mobile broadband in Africa

How to go from invention to innovation to commercialization S11 Ep31

Download Going_From_Invention_to_Innovation_To_Commercialization_S11_Ep31.mp3 In this episode, we discussed the process (and challenges) of going from invention, to innovation and then ultimately to commercialization.  The question covered: * What are the three attributes of a great innovation roadmap? * Why are good requirements so critical

commercializing ideas

What Kind Of Culture Leads To Innovation Success?

Download What_Are_The_4_Common_Culture_Attributes_In_Highly_Innovative_Companies_S11_Ep30.mp3 Culture is critical for teams and organizations looking to be have significant innovation impact. Based on working across large, small, non-profit and government agencies, I've discovered what are a common set of four

innovation culture

Innovating A Brand: The Do's Don'ts and Pitfalls

Download Innovating_A_Brand_S11_Ep28.mp3 [social align="center"] When someone says innovation, most default to products or services but innovation can be applied to anything. In this weeks, show, we will take a look at innovating a brand. Our guest, Michael Mendenhall, will share his thoughts

diamonds De Beers

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

Boomtown Startup Accelerator

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

stories and storytelling around the campfire

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

STEAM Science Technology Art and Math

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

get the timing right

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

innovation from inspiration

Why is Sharing so Important to Innovation? S11 Ep23

Download The_Important_of_Sharing_to_Innovation_S11_Ep23.mp3 Sharing is Critical for Innovation [social align="center"] I regularly get emails from innovators looking for advice or feedback on an idea and most are very appreciative. Some of those have resulted in major new products – and a

Sharing is critical for innovation