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Proven techniques for innovation success, broadcast weekly by the Mack Institute at the Wharton School. New episodes air live on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. ET on SiriusXM Channel 132, Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School.

Mack Institute for Innovation Management


    • Oct 17, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    ‘Creating the Organizational Structures that Liberate People to Innovate’

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 21:37


    Kaihan Krippendorff, CEO of Outthinker, discusses the value of innovating from within and describes the traits that characterize internal innovators. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/internal-innovation-kaihan-krippendorff/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Using Smartphones to Make Roads More, not Less, Safe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 30:28


    Zendrive Founder and CEO Jonathan Matus shares how smartphones can make us better drivers and how other stakeholders benefit from Zendrive’s platform. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/zendrive-jonathan-matus/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Next Phase of the Fintech Phenomenon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 16:48


    Dickson Chu, Global Head of Portfolio Management at BBVA, discusses open innovation in fintech and identifies where he thinks the most exciting fintech ecosystems are developing worldwide. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/bbva-dickson-chu/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The 360° Corporation: Using Trade-Offs as a Source of Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 34:29


    Mack Institute Senior Fellow Sarah Kaplan, author of The 360° Corporation, discusses how businesses can approach trade-offs as sources of innovation, creativity, and even long-term profitability. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/360-corporation-sarah-kaplan/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Industry City CEO on Bringing Brooklyn into the ‘Innovation Economy’

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 19:59


    Andrew Kimball, CEO of Industry City, discusses the efforts to revitalize a dilapidated section of post-industrial Brooklyn into a massive, innovation-powered job center. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/industry-city-andrew-kimball/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Samsung NEXT on Connectivity Within the “Experience Economy”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 32:25


    Brandon Hoffman (WG’15) discusses the role Samsung NEXT plays in transforming the customer experience that Samsung delivers. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/samsung-next-brandon-hoffman/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Doctor: Virtual Reality Training Leads to Big Performance Boost for Surgeons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 21:59


    Dr. Justin Barad, of Osso VR, explains how doctors can use the platform to learn and practice procedures amid the health care innovation boom. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/virtual-reality-surgical-training-justin-barad/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How Chobani Incubator Chooses 8 Food Entrepreneurs Out of 600 Applicants

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 30:39


    Director Zoe Feldman explains the equity-free startup program that's included Banza chickpea pasta, Cannonborough Craft Sodas, and Thaifusions. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/chobani-zoe-feldman/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Axe Throwing, Swimming Pool Bowling Alleys, and Other Adventures in Hospitality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 19:46


    Max Goldberg, co-owner of Nashville-based Strategic Hospitality, speaks about capturing the dynamic spirit of his hometown. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/hospitality-max-goldberg/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    'An Entrepreneurial Approach to Social Innovation' in Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 25:51


    Mehrdad Baghai, co-founder of High Resolves, shares how he combines his expertise on corporate strategy with his passion for social impact, particularly in education. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/high-resolves-mehrdad-baghai/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. on Building ‘A Celebrations Ecosystem’

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 21:23


    Chris McCann of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. describes how the company went from a single Manhattan flower shop to an e-commerce pioneer by embracing new technologies. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/1800flowers-a-celebrations-ecosystem/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    'Removing the Element of Luck' for Young Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 33:23


    Seth Berger of Sixers Innovation Lab discusses how the accelerator supports Philadelphia entrepreneurs by providing office space, health care, food, even housing. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/sixers-innovation-lab-seth-berger/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Applying the Tools of Innovation to Improve Lives in Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 22:44


    Katie Appel Duda introduces Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Government Innovation grant program, which funds cross-functional innovation teams in more than 200 cities around the world. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/bloomberg-philanthropies-katie-appel-duda/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Bringing it All Together to Lower Healthcare Costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 25:30


    Zipari founder and CEO Mark Nathan explains why providing consumers more information is key to bringing down healthcare costs in the U.S. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/zipari-mark-nathan/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Notes of Data Analytics and Overtones of Customer Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 23:01


    Winc co-founders Brian Smith and Geoff McFarlane shared how they're using data to anticipate customer desires and get ahead of the next big trend in wine. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/winc-geoff-mcfarlane-brian-smith/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Combating ‘An Imminent Threat to the Health of Discourse on the Internet’

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 25:19


    Sherif Hanna, VP of Ecosystem Development at Truepic, describes their blockchain-based solution to the problem of deepfakes.. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/truepic-sherif-hanna/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    ‘Optimistically Confident’ in the Early Days of Artificial Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 21:31


    John Roese, CTO of Dell EMC, explains that advances in artificial intelligence will depend on earning human users’ trust in machine learning. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/artificial-intelligence-john-roese/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How BioCellection Began Turning ‘Unrecyclable’ Plastics into Building Blocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 33:00


    Miranda Wang, Co-founder and CEO of BioCellection, describes her venture's new commercial approach to the problem of plastics. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/biocellection-miranda-wang/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Drawing a Collaborative Road Map for Healthcare Innovations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 22:22


    James Lewis of 11|TEN Innovation Partners explains how his organization facilitates collaboration to accelerate the development of new healthcare technologies. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/collaboration-james-lewis/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Surviving ‘A Mass Extinction Event in the Corporate World’

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 28:12


    Tom Siebel, bestselling author and C3.ai CEO, describes the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence and how CEOs can counter its threats. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/surviving-a-mass-extinction-event-corporate-world/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Where Craft Beer Meets Big Beer, Experimentation Thrives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 20:23


    Todd Ahsmann and Christina Perozzi of Goose Island Beer Co. explain how they approach craft brewing by leveraging the resources of a large company. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/goose-island-todd-ahsmann-christina-perozzi/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    ‘You Can Make Innovative Products Without Having to Make Tiny Companies First’

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 32:02


    Phil Libin, CEO of All Turtles, discusses how his company takes an alternate path to the Silicon Valley startup approach while pursuing artificial intelligence solutions. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/all-turtles-phil-libin/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Nailing Product-Market Fit and Scalability to Make Better Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 20:50


    Gaurav Dhillon, Chairman and CEO of SnapLogic, says that nailing product-market fit comes down to great listening skills and “a tolerance for pain.” Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/product-market-fit-gaurav-dhillon/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    From Legacy Newsrooms to Digital Media Startups, Lessons in Adaptability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 31:46


    Jim Brady, CEO & Founder of Spirited Media, shares his experiences and lessons from The Washington Post and the startup media landscape. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/spirited-media-jim-brady/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Etsy Focuses on Search Algorithms to Increase Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 21:36


    Rachel Glaser, CFO of Etsy, discusses the e-commerce company's work on search capabilities. Read More: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/etsy-rachel-glaser See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How Spotify's Data Shapes Strategy for Connecting Brands and 'Savvy Consumers'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 31:03


    Khartoon Weiss, global head of verticals at Spotify, discusses how user behavior on the streaming platform informs the way brand partners target their listeners. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/spotify-khartoon-weiss/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Inside the Open-Source Software Company That IBM Bought for $34B

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 21:17


    Matt Hicks, senior vice president of engineering at Red Hat, talks about the acquisition deal, the worldwide impact of free software, and more. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/open-source-software-matt-hicks/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Entrepreneur David Kidder Says Loving Your Idea Is the Wrong Business Obsession

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 28:00


    David Kidder, CEO and co-founder of Bionic and author of "New to Big" and "The Startup Playbook," explains his model for enterprise growth. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/enterprise-growth-david-kidder/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How to Nurture ‘Loonshots:’ Change a Firm’s Culture by Addressing Its Structure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 17:48


    Safi Bahcall, author of the new book “Loonshots,” explains how structural factors like incentives around risk-taking are the key to fostering a culture of innovation throughout a firm. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/loonshots-safi-bahcall/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Evolution of Machine Intelligence: How Algorithms are Shaping Our Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 33:18


    Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar, author of A Human’s Guide to Machine Intelligence, walks through the evolution of artificial intelligence and points to the developments that lie ahead. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/machine-intelligence-kartik-hosanagar/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    For Stroke Patients, New Video Game May Help Restore More Function, Faster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 21:36


    John Krakauer, co-founder of Neuro Motor Innovations, describes how his company is testing specially designed video games to help stroke patients recover more fully. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/stroke-john-krakauer/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How BBVA’s Open Banking Strategies Deepened Customer Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 30:29


    Robert Sears, former CEO of a BBVA subsidiary, discussed how banks can streamline organizational functions and become more customer-centric. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/open-banking-bbva-robert-sears/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    This Nonprofit Is Using AI to Power 24/7 Counseling at a Moment’s Notice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 24:56


    Nancy Lublin, Founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line, discusses the use of artificial intelligence to help triage millions of texts, the platform's integration into popular chat services, and their extensive team of devoted volunteers across the country.To reach the Crisis Text Line, text “HOME” to 741741 for free, confidential help, available 24/7. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/counseling-nancy-lublin/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    For People Facing Renovations, This Company Tries to Sweeten the Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 27:09


    Bridget Best, COO of Sweeten, discusses how the service works to connect general contractors with clients and oversee a smooth renovation experience for both parties. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/sweeten-bridget-best/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    What Jeff Bezos, Marc Benioff Teach Us About 'Innovation Capital'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 19:13


    Curtis Lefrandt and Nathan Furr, co-authors of Innovation Capital: How to Compete--and Win--Like the World's Most Innovative Leaders, offer advice on leading in disrupting spaces and explain how you can amplify your own innovation capital. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Technology and Pea Protein Are Key Ingredients in This Dairy Alternative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 32:18


    Adam Lowry, co-founder of Ripple Foods, talks about his company's pea-based dairy alternative. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Expanding the Menu of Growth Opportunities in the Food Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 20:04


    Sally Grimes of Tyson Foods discussed how the company innovates to reduce waste in the supply chain and offer consumers greater choice. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/tyson-foods-sally-grimes/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Reinventing Advertising in the Age of Influencers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 25:08


    Greg Isaacs of Branded Entertainment Network shared how his advertising company is using data analytics to revive the practice of product placement. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/advertising-greg-isaacs/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How Companies Can Optimize With Quantum Computing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 25:12


    Mandy Birch, head of engineering strategy at Rigetti Computing, talks about how businesses can use the power of quantum computing to gain competitive advantages. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/quantum-computing-mandy-birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    E-commerce Company Vroom Works to Disrupt the Used Car Market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 23:37


    CTO Mitch Berg talks about how the online marketplace for buying and selling used cars is tapping into a space long owned by mom-and-pop retailers. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/used-cars-mitch-berg See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Former Apple CEO John Sculley Predicts How Technology Will Change Health Care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 21:42


    Entrepreneur and investor John Sculley sees fewer hospital beds and invasive procedures, and more sensors and digital voice assistants. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/health-care-john-sculley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Condé Nast's Modern Media Strategy Connects Print, Digital, and Events

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 29:45


    Eric Gillin, chief business officer of Condé Nast's Lifestyle Division, talks about how technology is changing media. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/digital-media-eric-gillin/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    BNY Mellon's Pershing Sees Financial Literacy Program as Good for Its Bottom Line

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 20:36


    Pershing's Michael Partnow and Andrea Madden say the community work helps the financial services firm attract the next generation of employees and clients. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/financial-michael-partnow-andrea-madden See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Why an Online Marketplace Initially Said 'No' to Fitbit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 29:24


    Jules Pieri, author of How We Make Stuff Now and CEO of The Grommet (a site that launched SodaStream, Bananagrams, Swell water bottles, and more), talks about what developers should think about when prototyping new products. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/fitbit-jules-pieri/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Telecom Company Plans for 5G Expansion in Latin America, Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 17:39


    Tigo Guatemala's Roberto Rodriguez and Eric Seaman discuss how faster internet connectivity can enhance opportunities for learning and better health care. Read More: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/5g-seaman-rodriguez/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    This CEO Went From 'Traditional' Steel Industry to Leading B2B E-commerce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 34:34


    Vinaya Varma, CEO of mjunction, talks about scaling up online marketplaces to serve diverse B2B customers, attracting millennials, and investing in new technology. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/e-commerce-vinaya-varma/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Privacy, Trust, and Whether Blockchain Can Help Us Achieve Them

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 20:36


    Wharton professor Kevin Werbach, author of The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust, discusses the growing need for legal sophistication regarding data privacy and how blockchain is poised to play a role. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/new-architecture-of-trust-kevin-werbach/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Connecting Donors to Classrooms to Make the Unattainable Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 32:20


    Charles Best, Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org, describes the research-based strategies the nonprofit uses to encourage donations to millions of classrooms across the country. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/donorschoose-charles-best/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Companies Can Use Connected Strategies to Engage and Influence Customers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 52:15


    Mack Institute Co-directors Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch offer a path to strengthening long-term buyer loyalty, from customer engagement to cost-effective delivery. Read more at: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/connected-strategy-nicolaj-siggelkow-christian-terwiesch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Telemedicine Is Essential to This Diabetes Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 19:44


    Anand Parikh, general counsel and head of business development at Virta Health, talks about treating diabetes with virtual real-time assessment. Read More: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/anand-parikh-diabetes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Making Decisions Based on Predictive, Preventive Analytics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 26:55


    Steve Orrin, federal CTO at Intel Corporation, says companies can't forget people and adoptability when it comes to using technology. Read more at: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/steve-orrin-analytics See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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