Technology
The topic of technology would seem obvious, given my background and career. These essays cover a snippet of my writings on technology. I have written on subjects such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and augmented reality - to name a few. My work is always focused on the human-centered design aspect of these technologies and their potential implications for individuals and society. I believe that technology should improve people's lives, not just make better gadgets.
Steve Guggenheimer on Accelerating AI
Artificial intelligence is quickly growing in the technology world today. Google and Microsoft have invested heavily in AI. Does AI live up to the hype around it? Will the building blocks of AI transform from hype to reality? Today’s guest stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence advancement. Steve
4 Challenges Facing Innovation
What can derail the innovation journey? Recently, I finished a 3.5-day Innovation Bootcamp. In the end, I was asked an interesting question with a different look and perspective of innovation, now and in the future. The participant asked what challenges are facing innovation. After answering the question for the
Steve Hellmuth on Innovating the New NBA Experience
Creating and continually innovating the entertainment experience to keep your customers on the edge of their seats is a monumental undertaking. Can the entertainment experience go to new levels? What cool innovations and technologies is the sports industry doing to make your time watching an event/ game more enjoyable? Today’
Scott McNealy on Controversy Generates Good Ideas
Is controversy good when it comes to innovating? Today’s guest is passionate about creating breakthroughs and states ‘If it isn’t controversial, it’s not a good idea’. Scott McNealy knows a few things about changing the game by challenging the status quo, disrupting platforms, products and services. Focusing
Technology Megatrends S13 Ep30
Download Technology_Megatrends_S13_Ep30.mp3 Technology megatrends, or what some call long range technology roadmaps, are an important input into your strategic thinking as you build your innovation pipeline. I've been researching, tracking and presenting on technology megatrends for the last 30 years of my career. During
Technology and Innovation For The Growing Gray Wave Of Aging Adults S13 Ep15
Download Technology_and_Innovation_For_The_Growing_Gray_Wave_Of_Aging_Adults_S13_Ep15.mp3 The boomer market is quickly becoming the target demographic that is driving a new category of technology and innovation. The desire to allow those in this gray wave of aging adults to age in place
What Is The Silicon Valley Secret Sauce For Innovation Success?
There’s plenty of advice out there about how to make it in Silicon Valley. Some things are required for innovation success anywhere in the world, but the valley is a special place with different rules. As someone who’s spent a lot of time there, I think there are a few important elements to Silicon
What Are The Next Hot Innovations Coming From Startups? S11 E48
Download What_Are_The_Latest_Innovations_Coming_From_Startups_S11_Ep48.mp3 For this weeks show, Phil invited Kym McNicholas (Emmy award winning journalist) to join him to discuss and debate the latest innovations coming from startups. They cover startups that presented at Sir Richard Branson's Extreme Tech
Innovation Trends and Technology Trends for 2016 S11 Ep 39
Download Innovation_and_Technology_Trends_for_2016_S11_Ep_39.mp3 This weeks show is the annual "prediction" of what will be at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and what that means for the innovation trends and technology trends for 2016. Some of the innovations and technologies
Creativity in the Name of Social Innovation: Embrace Global Receives Social & Economic Innovations Award
When an idea meets a passion for social innovation, a little creativity can save a life… or millions. The latest reminder came from the co-founders at Embrace Global (Jane Chen, Rahul Panicker, Naganand Murty and Linus Liang) who were recently named winners of the 2013 Social & Economic Innovations
