Podcasts about innovation process

This week on Theme Park Thursday, Frank and Jen sit down with Brian Collins, former Walt Disney Imagineer, founder of the Brainstorm Institute, and author of Creative Cross-Pollination: A Former Imagineer's Take on the Innovation Process. Learn more about Brian at wdwithme.com  Creative Cross-Pollination is available now *** Learn more about Dillo's Discord Universe by clicking here! ***

Doing more, faster, better with less has become the permanent setting in modern business. Post-pandemic, with tighter budgets, higher customer expectations, and AI speeding up competitors, leaders can't rely on "the boss with the whiteboard marker" to magically produce genius ideas on demand. You need a repeatable innovation system that draws out creativity from the whole organisation—especially the people closest to customers. Below is a practical nine-step innovation process leaders can run again and again, so innovation becomes a habit—not a lucky accident.  How do leaders define "success" before trying to innovate? Innovation gets messy fast unless everyone is crystal clear on what "good" looks like. Step One is Visualisation: define the goal, the "should be" case, and what success looks like in concrete terms—customer outcomes, cost, quality, time, risk, or growth. In practice, this is where executives at firms like Toyota or Unilever would translate strategy into a shared target: "Reduce onboarding time from 14 days to 3," or "Increase repeat purchase by 10% in APAC by Q4." Compare that with many SMEs where the goal is vague ("be more innovative") and the team sprints hard in random directions. Do now (mini-summary): Write a one-sentence "should be" target and 3 measurable success indicators (KPI, timeline, customer impact). Align the team before you chase ideas. What's the fastest way to gather the right facts without killing creativity? Great ideas come from great inputs, and Step Two is Fact Finding—collect data before opinions. Leaders should separate "facts" from "feelings" by digging into who/what/when/where/why/how. This is where many organisations discover their measurement systems are weak—or worse, wrong. In the US, you might lean on product analytics, A/B testing, and voice-of-customer tools. In Japan, you'll often combine frontline observation (genba thinking) with structured reporting—useful, but sometimes filtered by hierarchy. Either way, don't judge yet. Just get the evidence: customer complaints, churn reasons, sales cycle delays, defect rates, staff turnover, and time wasted in approvals. Do now (mini-summary): Collect 10 hard facts (numbers, patterns, examples) and 10 "customer voice" quotes. No solutions yet—just reality. How do you frame the real problem so you don't solve the wrong thing? The way you state the problem determines the quality of the ideas you'll get. Step Three is Problem (or Opportunity) Finding: clarify what's actually holding you back, where resources leak, and what success constraints exist. This is harder than it sounds. Ask five people the main problem and you'll get eight opinions—especially in matrixed multinationals or fast-moving startups. Use smart problem framing techniques: "How might we…?", "What's the bottleneck?", "If we fixed one thing this quarter, what would move the needle?" Compare Japan vs the US here: US teams may jump to action quickly; Japan teams may seek consensus early. Both can miss the root cause if the framing is sloppy. Do now (mini-summary): Rewrite your problem three ways: customer-impact, process-bottleneck, and cost-leakage. Pick the clearest, most actionable version. How do you run ideation so the loud people don't crush the good ideas? Step Four is Idea Finding, and the golden rule is: no judgement, chase volume, and do it in silence. This is where most leaders accidentally sabotage innovation—someone blurts an idea, the "bolshie" confident voices start critiquing, and the timid thinkers shut down. Silent idea generation (think brainwriting rather than brainstorming) helps deeper thinkers contribute and reduces status bias—critical in hierarchical cultures and in teams where junior staff defer to seniority. If you want better ideas, ask the people closest to the coal face: new hires, customer support, frontline sales, and the group that best matches your buyers' profile. Often they see problems the C-suite never touches. Do now (mini-summary): Run 10 minutes of silent brainwriting: each person writes 10 ideas. No talking. Then collect and cluster ideas by theme. How do leaders choose the best ideas without politics or "rank wins"? Step Five is Solution Finding—now you're allowed to judge, but you must judge fairly. The risk here is predictable: seniority dominates, juniors defer, and the "easy consensus" becomes a polite rubber stamp. Use a structured selection method: score ideas against agreed criteria (impact, effort, speed, risk, customer value). Borrow from frameworks like Stage-Gate, Lean Startup (testable hypotheses), and even RICE scoring (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort). Compare sectors: in B2B, feasibility and implementation risk often weigh more; in consumer markets, speed and customer delight can dominate. The point is to remove the "who said it" factor. Do now (mini-summary): Build a simple 4-criteria scorecard and rank the top 10 ideas. Make scoring anonymous if hierarchy is distorting decisions. How do you get buy-in and actually execute innovation in the real world? Ideas don't win—execution wins, and Steps Six to Nine turn creativity into results. Step Six is Acceptance Finding: sell the idea internally for time, money, and people. Step Seven is Implementation: define who does what by when, with budget and resources. Step Eight is Follow Up: check progress early so you don't discover the team is zigging when you needed zagging. Step Nine is Evaluation: did it work, was it worth it, and what did we learn? In 2025-era organisations, this is also where AI can help: drafting business cases, mapping risks, creating implementation plans, and summarising learnings—without replacing leadership accountability. Startups might run faster experiments; conglomerates might need governance and change management. Either way, the process keeps you moving. Do now (mini-summary): Assign an owner, set a 30-day milestone, and define the success metric. Review weekly. Capture learnings as you go. Final wrap-up A surprising number of companies still have no shared system for generating ideas—so innovation depends on mood, meetings, or the loudest voice in the room. A repeatable nine-step process creates better ideation, stronger decision-making, and cleaner execution. Run it consistently, and innovation becomes part of your organisational DNA—not a once-a-year workshop. Quick next steps for leaders Pick one business pain point and run Steps 1–4 in a 60-minute session this week. Use silent idea generation to protect the deeper thinkers. Score ideas with a simple rubric to avoid politics. Pilot one idea in 30 days, then evaluate and repeat. FAQs Is brainstorming or brainwriting better for innovation? Brainwriting usually beats brainstorming because it reduces groupthink and status bias. Silent idea generation produces more ideas and more diverse ideas in most teams. How long does the nine-step innovation process take? You can run Steps 1–5 in a half-day and Steps 6–9 over 30–90 days. The timeline depends on complexity, risk, and resources. What if leadership won't support the idea? Treat Step Six like a sales process—build a business case and show trade-offs. If you can't win resources, scale the idea down into a testable pilot.   Author credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan. 

Intro: Innovation is the lifeblood of business growth – yet research shows 70% to 90% of innovation initiatives fail hbr.org. How can your organization beat these odds? In this episode, I unveil the Big Bang Innovation Framework, a proven 6-step innovation process designed to take you from a spark of an idea to scalable success. Whether you're a corporate innovation leader navigating internal hurdles or an entrepreneur hustling to disrupt the market, this framework provides a structured roadmap to consistently turn ideas into impact.   I'll break down why innovation efforts often fall flat and show how you can ignite creativity, expand possibilities, and accelerate growth using a science-backed approach. Get ready for an in-depth, actionable guide to supercharge your innovation strategy! What You'll Learn: Why innovation fails (and how to fix it): The common pitfalls – from chasing the wrong problems to lack of strategy – that cause innovation efforts to falter, and how a strong framework solves these issues. The Big Bang Innovation Framework (3 Phases, 6 Steps): A step-by-step walkthrough of the framework's three phases – Ignite, Expand, Accelerate – and the six essential stages that will transform how you manage innovation, from ideation to execution. Practical techniques & best practices: How to apply design thinking, open innovation, prototyping, and innovation metrics at each stage to ensure your ideas are validated and impactful. Real-world application: How corporate leaders can align teams and innovation projects with strategic goals, and how entrepreneurs can use this framework to test and scale new business ideas faster without wasted resources. Tips to sustain innovation culture: Learn how to maintain momentum after launch with continuous improvement, and build an agile innovation culture that keeps your company ahead of the curve. If you find this episode valuable, please

Disrupting Status Quo for Business Growth Michael and Lisa discussed the importance of disrupting the status quo for business growth. Lisa emphasized the need for leaders to challenge their current processes and embrace innovation to overcome plateaus and achieve growth. They agreed that the combination of people, process, and technology is crucial for business success. Technology Should Enhance Human Capabilities Michael and Lisa discussed the importance of understanding employees and processes before implementing technology. They emphasized that technology should be used to enhance human capabilities, not replace them. Lisa introduced the concept of "super fast, bad" to describe the potential negative outcomes of technology implementation without proper understanding. Michael highlighted the need for organizations to adapt to the changing workforce and acknowledged the challenges faced by leaders in creating a culture that works for everyone. They also touched on the issue of disengaged employees and the need for organizations to adapt to the changing workforce. Innovation Process for Business Growth Lisa emphasized the importance of innovation in businesses to adapt to the rapidly changing world. She proposed building an innovation process to leverage employees, customers, and clients' ideas, and to create a constant flow of new ideas to drive growth. Michael agreed, highlighting the need for internal marketing and creating a safe environment for employees to share ideas. He used the example of 3M and the Post-it notes to illustrate how an idea can lead to significant innovation and success. Fostering Creativity and Self-Reliant Leaders Lisa and Michael discussed the importance of creating an environment where people can be creative and innovative, rather than being constrained by job descriptions and measurements. They emphasized the need for leaders to step back and let their team members do their jobs, as this fosters growth and development. They also highlighted the significance of succession planning and decentralizing decision-making to grow self-reliant leaders. The conversation concluded with the importance of hiring people who are better than oneself, as this benefits both the individual and the organization. Lisa Offers Self-Reliant Leadership Program Lisa offered her self-reliant leadership program to Michael's audience, including an innovation engine blueprint and an innovation clarity call. She encouraged leaders to reach out to her via LinkedIn for more information. Michael appreciated the offer and encouraged his audience to take advantage of it, emphasizing the importance of continuous growth and improvement. ------

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Please enjoy this encore episode of a Special Edition. N2K's Brandon Karpf speaks with guest Justin Fanelli, Acting CTO of the US Navy, about the US Navy streamlining the innovation process. For some background, you can refer to this article.  Additional resources:  PEO Digital Innovation Adoption Kit  Atlantic Council's Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption For industry looking to engage with PEO Digital: Industry Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay goes solo, discussing the challenges and triumphs of launching Pierson's latest product, walking listeners through the “Musk Algorithm”—a five-step framework for process creation and optimization: 1. Question assumptions and requirements. 2. Delete unnecessary components. 3. Optimize processes. 4. Accelerate production. 5. Automate intelligently.And do that in them order, or else! Alongside, Jay delves into Pearson's philosophy of a people-centric lean company, the value of questioning long-standing practices, and how to foster a work culture where innovation thrives.

On this episode, Ahmad Bahai, CTO of Texas Instruments, discusses the importance of innovation in the semiconductor industry and the challenges of meeting the increasing demands for faster, more efficient technology. He highlights the need for disruptive innovation to keep up with the exponential growth of data and the widening gap between hardware capabilities and demand. Bahai emphasizes the role of problem-solving and risk management in the innovation process, as well as the importance of talent and multidisciplinary approaches. He also touches on the power of human intuition and the limitations of AI in replicating it.Key Insights:Texas Instruments is a leading semiconductor company specializing in analog and embedded processing.Dr. Ahmad Bahai's role as CTO is to identify strategic and disruptive innovations for TI's product lines.TI addresses challenges in energy efficiency, connectivity, and intelligence in electronic systems.Engagement with customers and suppliers is crucial for understanding system requirements and driving innovation. The semiconductor industry is constantly pushing for innovation to meet the increasing demands for faster, more efficient technology.Disruptive innovation is necessary to bridge the widening gap between hardware capabilities and the exponential growth of data.Problem-solving and risk management are crucial in the innovation process, balancing the need for progress with calculated risks.Talent is essential in driving innovation, and a multidisciplinary approach can lead to new perspectives and breakthroughs.Human intuition plays a significant role in innovation and is difficult to replicate with AI.--Imagine a world where your data flows like electricity—unseen, yet powering everything you do. A world where high availability, low latency, and disaster recovery are not just expectations but realities. Welcome to the future, powered by Zayo's network. In a world that never stops, Zayo is the network underneath it all, helping the most innovative and forward-thinking companies grow. Because Zayo doesn't just connect places, they connect possibilities. Zayo connects what's next for you.Discover the power of Zayo's network today. Visit https://go.zayo.com/network/itvisionaries Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, Jason speaks with Katherine Minami, VP of Operations and Innovation at NFP. Together, Jason and Katherine delve into the process of innovation and why she loves to build, dissect, and rebuild things. Katherine also shares how much technology has changed the insurance industry, why insurance is the key to understanding what makes a company tick, and why ‘change' can be quite a scary word to some people!

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N2K's Brandon Karpf speaks with guest Justin Fanelli, Acting CTO of the US Navy, about the US Navy streamlining the innovation process. For some background, you can refer to this article.  Additional resources:  PEO Digital Innovation Adoption Kit  Atlantic Council's Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption For industry looking to engage with PEO Digital: Industry Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's fascinating episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Kim Getgen, founder and CEO of Innovation Force. Kim brings with her over 25 years of robust experience in commercialization, having navigated the diverse worlds of large corporations and startups. After a pivotal realization in 2019, Kim fully embraced her entrepreneurial spirit, leading her to launch Innovation Force, an innovative AI-powered SaaS platform that democratizes innovation. With a successful history that includes co-founding a cybersecurity company acquired by McAfee, Kim's insights are invaluable. We'll dive deep into how Innovation Force ims to solve major inefficiencies in corporate innovation, explore their impressive client list including Portland General Electric, and discuss their strategic approach in targeting complex, regulated industries. Notably, Kim will also share how her network, including her ties with Harvard Business School, played a crucial role in their funding journey. Join us as we uncover the strategies behind Innovation Force's mission to standardize and streamline the innovation process, making impactful change accessible to companies of all sizes. This episode is packed with insights on commercialization, innovation processes, and entrepreneurial journeys. You won't want to miss it! Show Notes: 00:00 Measure, track, and scale global innovation impact. 04:46 AR VR goggles in utility worker innovation. 07:40 Deep energy industry involvement, innovation for change. 10:34 Innovation program for 5G technology with Portland. 14:23 Startup success, exceeded funding goals with resilience. 17:35 Key milestones: MSA with EPRI, Linda Hill's support 19:46 Finding customer to bootstrap, good and bad. 23:11 Lynda solves process bottlenecks with cultural insights. Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/innovationforce-raises-pre-seed-funding Kim Getgen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimgetgen/ Innovation Force's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovation-force/ Innovation Force's Website: https://www.innovationforce.io/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

Learn the single best way to screen and validate 100s of ideas & launch multiple new revenue streams in just 1 year— without breaking the bank. This episode unveils how corporates can use "Innoventuring" to redefine the way they build new ventures. Plus, we discuss 2 travel ideas you should start now. Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses.About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models.Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedInAbout the guest: Francesco Ferreri is the Director of Innovation at FUNKE ONE, one of Germany's leading media groups, and the former co-founder of two successful startups. Under Francesco's leadership, Funke One has incubated multiple new business models prone to contribute significantly to group profits in the coming years.Follow Francesco's socials: LinkedInTimeline:(01:59) - The Secret Sauce to Successful Corporate Venture Building(08:24) - How to Set Up a Successful Corporate Venture Structure(10:37) - Creating Deal Flow - and Choosing the Right Approach(16:28) - How to be Scrappy - a Travel Industry Case Study(23:00) - Optimizing Costs in the Innovation Process(27:24) - Opening the Black-Box: Utilizing Consumer Data for 10x Innovation Results(32:07) - The Importance of Accepting Innovation Failures(37:54) - Danger! Disconnect Between Innovators and Business Units(43:08) - Francesco's Pitch for a Conversational AI in Business Travel Planning.(49:56) - Kilian's pitch for Next-Gen Personalization in TravelTravel Idea to Steal: Journey AI - Optimizing Business Travel with AI

In this episode, Russ Summers, who heads marketing for Quantified, shares insights into leveraging generative AI to boost productivity and creativity within sales and marketing roles. Having built a 'GP team' of custom GPTs, Russ has tripled his output, illustrating how AI can serve as virtual team members for tasks ranging from webinar content creation to specialized knowledge acquisition. Through personal anecdotes and exploratory conversations, the episode delves into the process of building AI team members, the importance of play in learning and innovation, and strategies for incorporating AI into personal and professional growth. Highlights include building AI with specific skills sets like 'Wendy Webinar' and 'Roger RevOps,' and the philosophical implications of personifying AI for better engagement and output. Moreover, Russ's personal journey from a layoff to pioneering AI productivity tools opens a discussion on the transformative power of AI in the modern workplace. 00:00 Meet Russ Summers: The One-Man Marketing Powerhouse01:42 Introducing Wendy Webinar: A GPT Team Member Revolutionizing Content Creation03:42 Leveling Up with GPT: Beyond Basic Task Automation05:18 Roger RevOps: A Custom GPT for Niche Expertise08:07 Exploring the Next Frontier: Collaborative and Mentorship GPTs14:25 The Art of Building and Utilizing GPT Staff: Tips and Tricks22:27 Expanding the Team: Integrating GPTs into Human Workflows23:42 Exploring Organizational Progress and Tool Adoption25:25 The Importance of Measuring Effort and Encouraging Experimentation26:50 Fostering Creativity and Psychological Safety in the Workplace29:06 Personifying Bots for Better Engagement and Output31:42 Reimagining Brand Communication in a Conversational World34:58 The Transformative Power of Play and Exploration38:43 Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth with GPT47:54 Concluding Thoughts on Innovation and the Future of Work For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelinJeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley Show producer: Natja Rosner (nat@dreamingincolors.com)

Jim Fava is the former Executive Director of the Anthesis Group, which supports businesses and governments in understanding and navigating the risks and opportunities they face. Renowned as the "father of modern-day life cycle assessment," Jim has provided invaluable guidance, tools, and expertise on strategies and actions that enable organizations to operate in a more environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. His efforts have contributed significantly to supporting global decision-making processes and have led the United States delegation responsible for shaping the first generation of ISO LCA standards. He is the co-founder of influential organizations such as the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative, Five Winds International, and the Forum for Sustainability through Life Cycle Innovation (FSLCI). Alongside Neil D'Souza, Jim co-hosts Five Lifes to Fifty, a podcast that explores the intersection between society, business, environment, and technology and how to negotiate the path to sustainable products. Jim joins us today to discuss the golden rules for embedding sustainability into the innovation process. He shares how he was inspired to conceptualize the golden rules of innovation and sustainability. He outlines the foundations of sustainable development and why those foundations need to be led by governance. He explains why sustainability officers need to be assigned directly to an innovation department. Jim also highlights why it's important for sustainability officers to avoid “sustainability talk” and instead speak the language of their audiences.   “If you're going to do something different, do it now. Change is part of what we have to do to make it happen.” - Jim Fava   This week on Innovation Talks: ●     The Ten Golden Rules of sustainability and innovation ●     The increasing awareness of sustainability's importance ●     Integrating sustainability into innovation ●     The foundations of sustainable development ●     Good governance and its role in sustainable development ●     Recalibrating the roles of sustainability officers in an organization ●     The value of speaking the language of your audience ●     How innovation drives marketing and procurement ●     Breaking silos and why people sustainability should be part of the innovation technology department   Related Episode: ●     Golden rules for a sustainable business with Jim Fava (https://www.sopheon.com/podcasts-audio/golden-rules-for-a-sustainable-business-with-jim-fava) Connect with Jim Fava: ●     Podcast: Five Lifes to Fifty (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/five-lifes-to-fifty/id1687638970) ●     Jim Fava on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-fava-04b88b5/)   This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5ibHVicnJ5LmNvbS9mZWVkcy8xNDY1ODg1LnhtbA) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/) | Amazon (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6e12f112-fdc6-499e-be27-bcdd18505859/innovation-talks)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you.   For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) .

The innovative spirit of startups is one of their strengths, something that seems to disappear as a company matures. Does it have to be that way? In this episode of Unlearn, host Barry O'Reilly is joined by Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation, who is an expert in corporate innovation and entrepreneurship. Together, they explore how corporations can regain the innovative spirit of startups to drive growth and transformation, and it begins with changing how they think about traditional metrics and strategies.Elliott Parker is a seasoned entrepreneur with a deep-rooted passion for innovation and problem-solving. With a background in working for large corporations and witnessing firsthand the power of entrepreneurship in his family, he brings a unique perspective on the intersection of startups and established companies.Unlearning to Achieve Big ObjectivesIn a rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to unlearn traditional practices and embrace new ways of thinking is crucial for fostering innovation and staying ahead of the curve. Elliott's experience with disruptive events like the collapse of a well-established company highlighted the importance of taking control of fate and exploring alternative paths, even if they involve risks. Elliott seeks to challenge conventional wisdom and to be open to new approaches, so that organizations can adapt to change, drive growth, and seize opportunities that may not have been apparent before.Nature's Innovation Process vs. Corporate InnovationWhat can organizations learn from the Amazon jungle? Resilience and innovation. Elliott shares how companies can draw inspiration from nature to drive creativity and problem-solving. By emulating the decentralized, bottom-up approach to innovation seen in natural ecosystems, businesses can encourage experimentation, embrace uncertainty, and uncover novel solutions to complex challenges. Just as diverse organisms in the jungle adapt and thrive in response to constraints and opportunities, companies can benefit from fostering a culture of exploration and learning at all levels.Scaling Innovation with CorporationsWhen startups collaborate with corporations, they have access to resources, expertise, and networks that help them tackle complex issues and bring innovative solutions to the market at a much larger scale. Not only does innovation itself become scalable, it's also a unique opportunity to address significant societal problems and drive meaningful change. Not only can this approach accelerate the pace of innovation, but it also creates a ripple effect that begins in the company and reaches society as a whole.Impact of Broadening Insights PortfolioThinking of insights as valuable assets, like a diverse investment portfolio, is key to expanding knowledge within a company. By exploring different ideas, trying new things, and questioning the usual way of doing things, businesses can discover fresh opportunities for growth and change. Encouraging a culture of ongoing learning and curiosity while steering clear of strict rules and top-down communication helps companies stay flexible, evolve, and succeed in a constantly shifting business world.ResourcesElliott Parker on LinkedIn | High Alpha Innovation

In the second 2024 episode of "The New Next," Matt and Robyn Bolton, founder of Mile Zero.io, delve into innovation and its integration into business strategies. Robyn outlines her method of intertwining architecture, behaviors, and culture to foster innovation, emphasizing the need for bespoke strategic playbooks and executive coaching for effective implementation. The duo discusses the challenges in aligning innovation with business goals and the pitfalls of corporate innovation programs, including the difficulty in maintaining momentum after events like hackathons. The conversation explores innovation's pace across various industries, from the swift cycles in tech to the slower adaptability in traditional sectors like oil and gas, highlighting the necessity for agility. They touch upon the transformation of internal innovations into commercial products and the role of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) in allowing corporations to explore new markets despite inherent risks and the demand for immediate results. A significant focus is on the Microsoft and OpenAI partnership, examining the integration of nonprofit and for-profit goals, leadership dynamics, and the impact on AI development and governance. The episode also covers the ethical and regulatory aspects of AI, its influence on jobs, creativity, and the incorporation of AI in publishing and corporate innovation. Leadership's role in embracing technology and overcoming resistance to change is discussed, emphasizing the importance of understanding human motivations. The podcast concludes with a call to prioritize action over ideas, the execution challenges in corporate innovation programs, and the pivotal role of leadership and resource allocation in cultivating an innovative environment. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for those looking to navigate the intricacies of corporate innovation and technological evolution. Connect with Robyn Bolton MileZero.io Connect with Matthew Jensen MatthewADJensen.com Podcast Summary: Introduction to Robyn Bolton (00:00:00 - 00:01:00) Robyn's Approach to Innovation (00:01:00 - 00:02:48) Role of a Strategic Playbook (00:02:48 - 00:04:41) Day-to-Day Collaboration and Innovation Process (00:04:41 - 00:07:39) Challenges in Corporate Innovation Programs (00:07:39 - 00:10:17) Holistic Approach to Innovation and Its Importance (00:10:32 - 00:12:00) Innovation Across Diverse Industries (00:12:12 - 00:15:00) Customer Perception and Market Adaptation (00:15:00 - 00:17:37) Internal Innovations as Commercial Products (00:17:37 - 00:19:00) Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) (00:19:08 - 00:19:49) Microsoft and OpenAI Partnership (00:22:06 - 00:23:04) Dynamics of Nonprofit vs. For-Profit in AI Development (00:25:41 - 00:28:48) Regulatory and Ethical Considerations in Emerging Technologies (00:28:48 - 00:30:28) AI's Impact on Jobs and Creativity (00:30:36 - 00:35:28) AI in Corporate Innovation and Research (00:35:36 - 00:39:00) Incorporating AI in Publishing (00:39:26 - 00:43:00) Leadership and Resistance to Change (00:43:08 - 00:51:07) Innovation and Individual Roles (00:51:32 - 00:53:46) Identifying and Nurturing Innovators (00:53:46 - 00:55:14) Overcoming Resistance to Change (00:55:14 - 00:59:22) Robyn's Core Beliefs about Innovation (00:59:22 - 01:01:24) Measurement, Resource Allocation, and Innovation's Core Aspects (01:01:54 - 01:03:13) Fostering Curiosity and Inclusive Innovation (01:03:13 - 01:08:07) Emotional Decision-Making and Value of Action (01:08:07 - 01:11:21) Corporate Innovation Challenges and Leadership (01:11:21 - End)

In today's leadership spark, I chat with Colin Bryar, Co-founder of Working Backwards. We talked about the impact of focused leadership and team management, particularly in the realm of product development and problem-solving within a company. Colin highlights Amazon's "single-threaded leaders/teams" concept, which prioritizes undivided attention to a single project or problem by a leader or team, enhancing the quality and innovation of solutions developed.  Colin also details the "bar raiser process" in hiring, ensuring candidates align with Amazon's leadership principles through a thorough, unbiased review by a panel of interviewers. While high performers at Amazon are strategically placed on significant opportunities and may experience expedited promotions, the company maintains a balanced approach to traditional practices like annual reviews, willing to innovate while retaining effective, established methods. __________________ This episode is sponsored by ⁠Kyndryl⁠. Kyndryl makes the future of work possible by designing, building and managing systems that the world depends on. Make sure to check them out at ⁠Kyndryl.com.⁠ __________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

Jim Fava is the former Executive Director of the Anthesis Group, which supports businesses and governments in understanding and navigating the risks and opportunities they face. Renowned as the "father of modern-day life cycle assessment," Jim has provided invaluable guidance, tools, and expertise on strategies and actions that enable organizations to operate in a more environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. His efforts have contributed significantly to supporting global decision-making processes and have led the United States delegation responsible for shaping the first generation of ISO LCA standards. He is the co-founder of influential organizations such as the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative, Five Winds International, and the Forum for Sustainability through Life Cycle Innovation (FSLCI). Alongside Neil D'Souza, Jim co-hosts Five Lifes to Fifty, a podcast that explores the intersection between society, business, environment, and technology and how to negotiate the path to sustainable products.Jim joins us today to discuss the golden rules for embedding sustainability into the innovation process. He shares how he was inspired to conceptualize the golden rules of innovation and sustainability. He outlines the foundations of sustainable development and why those foundations need to be led by governance. He explains why sustainability officers need to be assigned directly to an innovation department. Jim also highlights why it's important for sustainability officers to avoid “sustainability talk” and instead speak the language of their audiences. “If you're going to do something different, do it now. Change is part of what we have to do to make it happen.” - Jim Fava This week on Innovation Talks:●     The Ten Golden Rules of sustainability and innovation●     The increasing awareness of sustainability's importance●     Integrating sustainability into innovation●     The foundations of sustainable development●     Good governance and its role in sustainable development●     Recalibrating the roles of sustainability officers in an organization●     The value of speaking the language of your audience●     How innovation drives marketing and procurement●     Breaking silos and why people sustainability should be part of the innovation technology department Related Episode:●     Golden rules for a sustainable business with Jim Fava Connect with Jim Fava:●     Podcast: Five Lifes to Fifty●     Jim Fava on LinkedIn This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

Dr. Britt Andreatta  CEO, Brain Aware Training, former CLO of Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) , and a recognised top learning and HR influencer for leadership development. In this episode Dr. Britt delves into the different aspects that make up innovation, including the importance of psychological safety. More about our guest:Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to create brain-science based solutions for today's workplace challenges. Britt is the former CLO for Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) and has over 10 million views worldwide of her online courses. She regularly consults with organizations on leadership development and learning strategy. Britt is the author of several books on the brain science of success including Wired to Grow, Wired to Resist, and Wired to Connect. In 2021, she was named a Top 20 Learning Influencer and a Top 20 HR Influencer for Leadership Development and in 2022, a Top 10 Learning Influencer. You can learn more about her on her website, https://www.brittandreatta.com/------------------------------------------------Episode Guide:1:29 - What is Innovation?3:29 - Expounding 'work'5:08 - Walking the talk: A sense of purpose7:03 - Breaking down Incremental Innovation9:20 - Insight driven innovation10:49 - Technology-driven innovation14:22 - Defining "viable"16:08 - What isn't innovation?17:30 - Flashes of insight21:13 - Psychological safety in innovation23:09 - Investing in innovation25:48 - Viability: Innovation process and execution28:43 - Life outside work31:50 - Advice to innovators-------------------------OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management.

What really is innovation? And what does it take for an innovative idea to be formed? In today's episode, Carla Johnson shares how a business can effectively innovate in two steps! Carla is a global keynote speaker, a best-selling author, and a recognized marketing and innovation strategist that has worked with Fortune 500 brands. Tune in and learn from the expert herself what it really takes to innovate today!

May Wu, Senior Director, Carelon, a data and analytics-driven platform delivering clinical insights so each person can access proven value-based care. May unpacks her collection of learnings from executing AI/ML solutions in different industries from start-ups to enterprises. She is always curious about where an insight makes a direct impact on innovation, efficiency, or the bottom line. May shares how she is running the AI practice as a business within the enterprise with a result-oriented mindset of taking data-driven strategy to the next level, either packaged as products for the market or as an actionable call to action. Bringing together the right components to deliver a personalized Healthcare experience and building proactive people-first care models, digital tools, and services to provide better care for their members.  

An innovative culture is a crucial aspect of all business models but how to make sure its implementation process is smooth in large organizations? Well, we have all the answers you need!Netguru's Fintech Client Partner, Sean O'Connor, meets with Anna-Lena Lorenz, Head of Innovation Process at ABN Amro Bank to discuss what is the most challenging aspect of innovative culture and how to implement and conduct successful experimentation in this field. You can't miss this one so sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Disruption Talks.

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As an Innovation Catalyst, I help make the abstract real through innovative methodologies to build new digital products. I lead efforts in future visioning, ethnographic research, design strategy, product & market validation, and service design. Originally trained as an architect, I'm most curious lately about opportunities that weave together physical space and digital experience in both urban and rural environments. --- https:/fortive.com https://ideateandexecute.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinkfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thinkfuture/support

Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast, where we help you solve a critical business issue in 20 minutes or less.   This episode, host Jon Hubbard, Consultant/Shareholder at Boomer Consulting has a conversation with Marc Staut, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Boomer Consulting. They discuss the innovation process, creating a culture of innovation, ideas to reality, visionaries, executing ideas, expecting results, innovation investments, transformational opportunities, and steps to take now.   Jon on Social Media:   Twitter: @Jon_Hubbard  LinkedIn: @jonhubbard  Email: jon.hubbard@boomer.com  Marc on Social Media:  Twitter: @CPATechGeek  LinkedIn: @mstaut  Look out for new episodes every Tuesday, involving The Boomer Advantage 5 Pillars of a Successful Firm: leadership, process, technology, talent, and growth. For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com 

Process innovation is the implementation of new or significantly improved processes to achieve tangible outcomes. There are two types of processes: operational and managerial. Operational processes seek to improve efficiency through streamlining activities and eliminating production waste. Managerial processes strive to enhance the effectiveness of a process by improving coordination and decision-making. Redesigning the process's […]

Outsourcing your innovation process is an exciting way to increase innovation competitiveness. Utilizing organizations like an innovation agency can allow firms to focus on other business areas. The results are increased efficiency, improved quality, faster innovation implementation, reduced innovation risk, and increased flexibility. Outsourcing innovation can be a powerful tool to help companies speed up their […]

Josh Makower, MD, is the Boston Scientific Applied Bioengineering Professor of Medicine and of Bioengineering at the Stanford University Schools of Medicine and Engineering, and is the director and co-founder of the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Ravi Belani, Makower unpacks the center's biodesign process and encourages entrepreneurs to find opportunities in the world of health technology innovation.--------------------Stanford eCorner content is produced by the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. At STVP, we empower aspiring entrepreneurs to become global citizens who create and scale responsible innovations.CONNECT WITH USTwitter: https://twitter.com/ECorner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stanfordtechnologyventuresprogram/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StanfordTechnologyVenturesProgram/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ecorner LEARN MOREeCorner Website: https://ecorner.stanford.edu/STVP Website: https://stvp.stanford.edu/Support our mission of providing students and educators around the world with free access to Stanford University's network of entrepreneurial thought leaders: https://ecorner.stanford.edu/give.

Josh Makower, MD, is the Boston Scientific Applied Bioengineering Professor of Medicine and of Bioengineering at the Stanford University Schools of Medicine and Engineering, and is the director and co-founder of the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Ravi Belani, Makower unpacks the center's biodesign process and encourages entrepreneurs to find opportunities in the world of health technology innovation.

New product development isn't just forward-looking. It's also important to utilize knowledge management from previous projects to make the best possible decisions. The post Strategies for Making Knowledge Management Part of the Innovation Process appeared first on Sopheon.

New product development isn't just forward-looking. It's also important to utilize knowledge management from previous projects to make the best possible decisions. The post Strategies for Making Knowledge Management Part of the Innovation Process appeared first on Sopheon.

Tennis Australia, the governing body for Tennis in Australia since 1904, organizes national and international Tennis tournaments, including the Australian Open, the Australian Open Series, Davis Cup, Fed Cup, ATP Cup, and Australian Pro Tour.  Its core mission is to create a playful world through tennis for everyone. In addition, the association has also been on the innovation journey for several years now as they work to grow the connection with SportTech and tennis. For this new episode, we welcomed one of its leading voices in the field of sports science and innovation: Machar Reid.  Machar has a PhD in Biomechanics, has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and books, and is currently the Head of Innovation at Tennis Australia. During this episode, we have been through his activities within Tennis Australia and WildCard Ventures to understand how the innovation process is handled in both companies. Episode timeline:  - Presentation of Machar  - Machar's passion for mentorship - What does innovation mean to Machar? - The innovation process within Tennis Australia: a long term vision  - How does innovation prevent injuries? - Machar's three favorite technologies - WildCard Ventures: missions and duties - WildCard Venture's due diligence process - How does Machar perceive the Australian sports tech market compared to Europe or the US? - Recommendations: Podcast: Business Wars If you had good time listening this episode, do not hesitate to support us: 1. By subscribing, it's just a small click

https://murdycreative.co Learn more about how the Murdy Creative Co. came to be through our short podcast published Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will be sharing a unique behind the scenes look at our startup from the founder himself. Tune in daily to hear more. As the company grows, it becomes more important to develop processes to replace our reliance on human brilliance. Innovation is an element of the Murdy Creative Co. that has always been up to Colin. This dependency however creates a problem where any issue or long absence from the company by Colin leaves the place vulnerable. We need to implement a way for everyone to innovate. Listen in to learn more. As always if you are looking for the perfect gift for your boss, student, significant other, or frankly just looking to treat yourself get one of the best leather binders available, assembled in the USA, at https://murdycreative.co/ or follow us on Instagram if you just want to see amazing photos at https://www.instagram.com/murdycreative.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/murdycreativeco/support

Innovation is what every company aims to practice to keep up with the fast pace the pandemic set over the last two years. While having an innovation program set up is a standard business strategy, many organizations have difficulties getting everyone involved and engaged outside of just ticking boxes. What would the ideal [...] The post Innovation process is not a checklist appeared first on Sopheon.

Innovation is what every company aims to practice to keep up with the fast pace the pandemic set over the last two years. While having an innovation program set up is a standard business strategy, many organizations have difficulties getting everyone involved and engaged outside of just ticking boxes. What would the ideal innovation strategy look like? In this episode, I discuss common mistakes companies make when starting an innovation strategy. I explain the need to have a checklist when making decisions and the importance of not just settling with ticking boxes. I share why some systems can appear intimidating to users and why some strategies don't engage people. I also describe how to best assess the qualities of the innovations made. “It's one thing to look at a checklist of 30 items and say we've done them all and a different thing to review key outputs of those 30 items.” - Paul Heller This week on Innovation Talks: A challenge I see organizations make when trying to innovate The benefits of having checklist items in your decision-making Why a system can be daunting to its users Assessing the quality of work through a decision-making process Establishing a system that has value for the users outside of just ticking boxes This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

Innovation is what every company aims to practice to keep up with the fast pace the pandemic set over the last two years. While having an innovation program set up is a standard business strategy, man

Do you dare to take the creativity leap needed to bridge the gap between the churn of work and the highly sought-after prize called innovation?  In this episode, Natalie Nixon, PhD, president of Figure 8 Thinking, reveals why she believes creativity is the engine for innovation as an invention, and shares how it can be converted into a scalable value that can be both financial and cultural. Natalie explains that most organizations don't understand creativity, which is seldom appreciated beyond the arts realm. However, by introducing the idea that, if we think about creativity as our ability to toggle between wonder and rigor to solve problems, then we'll realize that it's not only the most exceptional dancers, musicians, and painters who are creative, but also the best lawyers, engineers, accountants, and teachers.

Carla Johnson, author of RE:Think Innovation: How the World's Most Prolific Innovators Come Up With Great Ideas That Deliver Extraordinary Outcomes, share how to use storytelling to spark innovation in yourself and your business.  Explore Park's free and premium story building tools including his new book, Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand: http://bit.ly/StorytellingTools Like what you hear? Park offers online or in-person workshops, consulting and keynotes. Visit businessofstory.com to get in touch.

So what EXACTLY is Innovation?   It's a word that is thrown around a lot these days. I have created a unique 3 step method that I use in all my work--from work with my private clients, to how I help you design and grow a profitable brick and mortar and online health and fitness brand. It's allowed me to pivot and re-invent myself many times--most notably after the COVID pandemic about decimated our industry.  Listen in and hear me explain ‘the PNF Method'.  What I share you can apply to your personal self care, or self care for your business, mindset or approach as an entrepreneur. Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser! SHOW LINKS:  Take advantage of our new ACCOUNTABILITY UPGRADE!  AT $99 a month it's a steal.  https://cufitness.com/AccountabilityBundle (https://cufitness.com/AccountabilityBundle) If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coach join our NEW group for coaches and entrepreneurs:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/869889620262089 ( INNOVATE and GROW for Fitness, Health, Wellness and Coaching Entrepreneurs | Facebook) Become a supporter of the Ultimate Journey of Self Care: https://cufitness.com/the-ultimate-journey-of-self-care-podcast-2/ (https://cufitness.com/the-ultimate-journey-of-self-care-podcast-2/) http://www.cufitness.com/ (www.cufitness.com) Let us know what you think!  alison@cufitness.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/alison.h.katschkowsky?ref=bookmarks (https://www.facebook.com/alison.h.katschkowsky?ref=bookmarks) Join my Facebook Community:  LIving your Ultimate Life through Fitness and Self Care: https://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/743439322342659/) Check out our retreats!  http://www.cufitnessretreats.com/ (www.cufitnessretreats.com) Instagram:  @fitstylegal Twitter:  @ahkats

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Learn how to make virtual meetings better and improve your innovation process with Douglas Ferguson of Voltage Control and Author of Beyond the Prototype and Magical Meetings.How do you create better meetings? How has remote work impacted the innovation process?Join Ryan Hatch and Robert Kaminski of the Headway Product Strategy team for a conversation with Douglas Ferguson, President of Voltage Control and Author of Beyond the Prototype and Magical Meetings.‍Douglas shares his work at Voltage Control, a facilitation agency that helps companies transform meeting and innovation culture through a multitude of coaching and workshop services. Douglas is the founder of Voltage Control and has more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and technologist.‍Show NotesContinue the conversation on Twitter -@ExploringPrdct@rdkhatch@candidrobert

How do you build an Innovation Culture and what does that process look like? What about measuring innovation success? Ryan and Robert chat with Shashank Varma, an Innovation and Startup Consultant that helped launch the Innovation Accelerator at Kohler.Learn about Shashank's background and how he got started in the business, his innovative work at Kohler, as well as his expertise in coaching startups, making innovation repeatable, and more!Show NotesContinue the conversation on Twitter -@ExploringPrdct@rdkhatch@candidrobert

Drs Kent Ellington, Joseph Park and Bret Smith discuss the role of the Foot & Ankle surgeon in partnering with industry to bring new technologies to market.  Check out other educational resources from AOFAS at: https://www.aofas.org/

Collaboration can bring creativity and diverse perspectives, but it can also be a bit of a challenge. Dr. Yulee Lee explains why and shares 4 ground rules for guiding communication. Hosts Dr. Steve Argue and Caleb Roose are coauthors of FYI's latest book Sticky Faith Innovation and they share some surprising insights from the research about the connection between teamwork and innovation.

Kicking off season two of the Energy Thinks Podcast, Tisha Schuller sits down with Kevin Krausert and Bryan Trudel of Avatar Innovations. Rewiring how the world powers itself is no small task, and Avatar has a solution—creating an independent innovation hub where technological advancement is accelerated and risk is mitigated. Avatar is busy answering the question, Where can growth for the oil and gas industry occur if production is to be limited in the future? Today's episode takes future-proofing the oil and gas industry to the next level. Listen for an exciting and inspired exploration of solutions. In this episode, we dive into: · Reshaping the narrative on how to achieve decarbonization · Creating a new ecosystem for lasting innovation · How to de-risk the innovation process Kevin Krausert is the CEO and Co-Founder of Avatar Innovations, an industry wide collaboration between E&P's, tech companies, and the University of Calgary bringing new technology and AI into the drilling industry. Kevin has spent 20 years on the front lines of energy innovation in numerous executive leadership roles in the industry. Starting his career in the energy industry as a roughneck on the oilrigs of Northern Alberta, he grew through the ranks until he was Chief Executive of Canada's oldest drilling company. His championed some of the first fully computerized drilling rigs in the world and led the first long-reach horizontal well in the Canadian arctic. Kevin has been an articulate and major champion for unlocking the energy transition solutions inside oil and gas for a better future. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science from McGill University and a Masters of Business Administration from the Haskayne School of Business and serves on the steering committees of both the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) and the Energy Futures Lab (EFL). Bryan is Avatar Innovations' CFO and Co-Founder. As an accomplished Capital Markets professional, Bryan's 20 years on Bay Street has seen him lead through many market and investment cycles in energy, becoming an Executive Director at one of Canada's largest banks. Given his extensive first-hand experience with Canada's largest institutional investors, Bryan's insight into the changing landscape of energy investment makes him one of Canada's rare energy bankers able to connect the importance of oil and gas with the market driven need to decarbonize. Based in Toronto, Bryan facilitates Avatar Innovations connection with the institutional investors critical to unlocking the massive capital required for the energy transition. Bryan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Carleton University. Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. [Interview recorded on December 9, 2020]

Today we're welcoming Kevin See, Vice President of Research for Lux Research, a leading provider of tech-enabled research and advisory solutions, helping their clients achieve growth through technology innovation. In his role as VP, Research, Kevin leads the digital research team, focused on the emergence of digital technologies and applications in use cases ranging from Industry 4.0 to digital health and the future consumer. Here, he leads a team of analysts, sets content and go to market strategy, and supports strategic initiatives of clients. During his career at Lux, he has served as an analyst and managed multiple teams in the renewable energy space before launching research areas in AI, robotics, sensors, and the Internet of Things, ultimately leading to managing a broader research program around Digital Transformation. Key Moments From Kevin See's Interview -The impact of AI is being felt in the later stages of the innovation funnel. - Some large corporations are experimenting with topic modeling and NPL in the front end of the lifecycle, primarily in the drug discovery space; but overall, covid-19 hasn't really been an accelerant of digital R&D. -Data science is finding a foothold in the manufacturing sector, supply chain, and in the CPG world where AI is being used to better understand customers and those insights are trickling back into the innovation flow. - The vast majority of companies are not well-positioned to leverage the amount of data they have. - The smartest approach is to pinpoint the problem you want AI to solve, and to look for small wins first, "nail it before you scale it." Learn more about today's episode and guest> patsnap.com/ep3 Today's episode was brought to you by PatSnap. Learn more about PatSnap at www.patsnap.com This podcast was fully transcribed and can be found at patsnap.com/ep3

Can you imagine a major construction site that requires no cranes? Or one that requires no people? Or completely eliminates the permitting process? Check out our conversation with Fernanda Leite, Associate Professor at the Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin who is helping to lead the Construction Industry Institute's (CII) Technology Path to the Future. Fernanda explains the process behind a unique collaborative methodology to solve this initiative exists to inspire organizations within the capital projects industry to successfully transform to new technology paradigms. The industry tends to focus most of its innovation attention and budgets on short term or incremental change. By focusing on what will be required to deliver capital projects three decades in the future, this report illustrates the need for radically different technologies.