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Hanno Narjus of Teleste on European Innovation and Nokia
We kick off a new series of interviews from my time at the Cable Tec-Expo Show in Philadelphia. Hanno Narjus, the SVP of Video and Broadband Solutions at Teleste, joins us to discuss innovation efforts from the European to the U.S market. Cable Tec-Expo Show Due to COVID-19, many
Are You an Innovator or an Imitator?
In an age where the latest and greatest technology is just a click away, it's easy to become an imitator. We see something new and want it without considering whether we really need it. We buy into the hype without stopping to think about the implications of our
The Imagination of Others As Inspiration
The statement "what is now proved and commonplace was once just imagined" is powerful. It speaks to the idea that anything is possible if we put our minds to it. And it's true - many things we now take for granted were once just ideas or
How to be a Random Success at Innovation
Most people would consider random events a nuisance that gets in the way of their productivity and disrupts their carefully planned lives. However, looking closely, you'll see that random events can be a source of inspiration and innovation. For example, consider the story of how Facebook was created.
Disruptive Innovation vs Radical Innovation: What’s the Difference?
Innovation can be classified into two main types: disruptive innovation and radical innovation. Disruptive innovation is an idea that improves upon an existing market by exceeding the needs of a customer base, eventually displacing the old market. Radical innovation destroys the current market and value network, creating an entirely new
How to Distinguish Good Science from Bad Science
Science is a powerful tool. It can change the world, improve our understanding of our universe, and help us find new and innovative ways to solve problems. But science is only as good as the data it uses, and bad science can lead us astray. Over the last few years,
Black Swan Innovation
No one can predict the future, but that doesn't mean we can't prepare for it. We'll explore the concept of black swan innovation and discuss how leaders can respond to these events when they occur. We will also look at some examples of black
A Solution to the Innovation Journalism Problem
Previously on the show, we discussed the failure of innovation journalism in the modern day. To combat the failure of innovation journalism, we are launching The Innovators Network (TIN). Founded upon the belief that innovation is essential to addressing the world’s most pressing problems, The Innovators Network wants to
How To Monetize Your Ideas
You need to be known as an inventor to attract the industry and monetize your ideas. The more successful you are as an inventor, the more people want to do business with you. I’ve discovered that submitting ideas to competitions and sharing work on social media are the best
Procrastinators' Guide for Innovators
Procrastination is a thief of potential, time, happiness, and success. Innovators often don't realize have become procrastinators because of how many projects they start. While innovators start innovations, they fail to launch them. Failure to launch is one of the most insidious forms of procrastination. In innovation, you
