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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

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Interview with Dr Vanu Bose of Vanu Inc

Dr. Vanu Bose, Ph.D., is the Founder of Vanu Inc. and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and President. Dr. Bose is the principal inventor of the software radio technology that serves as the basis of Vanu Inc.'s products. He also serves on the Board of Directors

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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

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Interview with Tom Cellucci

Tom appeared on the Oct 25th show. Dr. Tom Cellucci has been a senior executive in both the private and public sectors for over 32 years. He served as the US Government’s first-ever Chief Commercialization Officer, working for both President Bush and President Obama. Tom leads a successful management

Thomas Cellucci

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

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Interview with Dr. Natalie Baumgartner of RoundPegg

Natalie appeared on the Oct 18, 2015 episode of the radio show. Dr. Natalie Baumgartner is a Co-Founder and the Chief Psychologist at RoundPegg. RoundPegg is The Culture and Engagement Platform for all companies. We strive to make it possible for people to fit and thrive where they work. With

Roundpegg 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

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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

Michael Mendenhall - Flextronics CMO

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

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

Toby Krout with Boomtown