Mastering Innovation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.