Brian Ardinger, Founder of Inside Outside Innovation podcast, InsideOutside.io, and the Inside Outside Innovation Summit

Inside Outside Innovation

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Inside Outside Innovation explores the ins and outs of innovation with raw stories, real insights, and tactical advice from the best and brightest in startups & corporate innovation. Each week we bring you the latest thinking on talent, technology, and the future of innovation. Join our community of movers, shakers, makers, founders, builders, and creators to help speed up your knowledge, skills, and network. Previous guests include thought leaders such as Brad Feld, Arlan Hamilton, Jason Calacanis, David Bland, Janice Fraser, and Diana Kander, plus insights from amazing companies including Ni...

Author

Brian Ardinger, Founder of Inside Outside Innovation podcast, InsideOutside.io, and the Inside Outside Innovation Summit

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Business

Podcast website

insideoutside.io

Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 247 - Adriana Cisneros Basulto, Founder of Maxwell, an Employee Benefit and Work-life Management Platform on the Changing World of Work 20.04.2021

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Adriana Cisneros Basulto, Founder of Maxwell. Maxwell was the winner of the IO 2020 Get Started Showcase competition and maker of the employee benefit and work-life management software platform. Adriana and I talk about the changing world of work from flexible benefit options, to diversity and inclusion, as well as the impact CO...

Ep. 246 - Susan Lindner, Cultural Anthropologist, Founder of Emerging Media, and Author of Innovation Storytellers on Storytelling for New Innovators 13.04.2021

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Susan Lindner, cultural anthropologist, founder of Emerging Media , and author of the upcoming book, Innovation Storytellers. Susan, and I talk about the importance of storytelling to the new innovator and what companies can do to have their stories resonate and spread in today's changing media landscape. Let's get started. Insi...

Ep. 245 - Hege Barnes, Director of Americas at Innovation Norway on Green Tech, Clean Tech, EVs, and Startup Innovations 06.04.2021

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Hege Barnes, Director of Americas at Innovation Norway. Hege and I talk about the new innovations in green tech, clean tech and electric vehicles, as well as how Norway is working with startups to help grow and support innovation, both inside Norway and around the world.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new inno...

Ep. 244 - Kathy Hannun, Co-founder of Dandelion Energy, Alphabet Google X Spin Out & Geothermal Home Energy Company on Trends in Clean Energy 30.03.2021

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Kathy Hannun, co-founder of Dandelion Energy, a Google X spin out and largest geothermal home energy company. Kathleen and I talk about the trends in the clean energy space and her experiences of launching a successful startup out of Alphabet's Google X Lab. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new...

Ep. 242 - Stefano Mastrogiacomo, Author of High Impact Tools for Teams on What it Takes to Align Teams, Build Trust, and Get Better Results 16.03.2021

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Stefano Mastrogiacomo, Author of High Impact Tools for Teams: Five Tools to Align Team Members, Build Trust and Get Results Faster. This is part of our IO Live was recorded in front of the live audience. And Stefano and I talk about what it takes to align teams, build trust, and get better results. Let's get started. Inside Outs...

Ep. 240 - Tamara Ghandour, Author of Innovation is Everybody's Business on Building Your Innovation Muscles 02.03.2021

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Tamara Ghandour, Author of Innovation is Everybody's Business. Tamara and I talk about innovation, what it means today in today's changing environment, and what individuals and teams can do to build their innovation muscles. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is a podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Ea...

Ep. 239 - Johnathan Grzybowski, Co-Founder of Penji on Graphic Design Service On-Demand & Growing a Startup 23.02.2021

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Johnathan Grzybowski, co-founder of Penji and on-demand graphic design service. Johnathan and I talk about the changing face of graphic design and the new trends making it easier for folks to build and launch new things. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each...

Ep. 238 - Tom Bradbury, Author of The Culture Project: 30 Days to Reboot Your Organization on Aligning Culture with Technology Decisions 16.02.2021

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Tom Bradbury, author of The Culture Project: 30 Days to Reboot Your Organization. Tom and I talk about the changing role of technology in the workplace and how companies can better deliver value by aligning culture with technology decisions. Inside Outside Innovation is a podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each...

Ep. 235 - Ryan Green, Co-founder and CEO of Gridwise, on Gig Economy Trends, Ride Sharing, and Mobility Analytics 26.01.2021

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Ryan Green, Co-founder and CEO of Gridwise. Ryan and I talk about the future trends of the gig economy, ride sharing, and mobility analytics. We also talk about his experiences helping to navigate his startup through the pandemic. Inside Outside Innovation is a podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'l...

Ep. 234 - Manbir Kaur, Author of Get Your Next Promotion on Growth Mindsets & Success in Changing Work Environments 19.01.2021

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Manbir Kaur, Author of the new book Get Your Next Promotion . Manbir and I explore what it takes for leaders to navigate today's changing work environment, the power of a growth mindset, and how you can set yourself up for success in the new year. Inside Outside Innovation is a podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next...

Ep. 232 - Kevin Depew, RSM's Deputy Chief Economist on Actionable Insights for a Turbulent Economy 05.01.2021

On this week's episode, Inside Outside’s Susan Stibal sits down with RSM's Deputy Chief Economist Kevin Depew. This episode was recorded live at the IO2020 New Innovators' Summit on Oct. 22, 2020. Susan talks to Kevin about actionable insights for a turbulent economy. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat to...

Ep. 231 - Martin Babinec, Co-founder of TriNet & Author of More Good Jobs on Building Startup Communities 22.12.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Martin Babinec, Co-founder of TriNet and author of the new book More Good Jobs. Martin and I talk about the importance of community dynamics, and the creation of new businesses and the changing trends, that are affecting building startup communities outside the Valley.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innova...

Ep. 230 - Ty Montague, Co-founder of co:collective and Author of True Story: How to Combine Story and Action to Transform Your Business 15.12.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Ty Montague co-founder and CEO of co:collective and author of True Story: How to Combine Story and Action to Transform Your Business . Ty and I talk about his career in advertising and his pivot to a new framework for how companies should be approaching a changing landscape, customers, competitors, talent, and more. Inside Outsi...

Ep. 229 - Xiaoyin Qu, Founder of Run The World, on Launching a Virtual Events Platform in Covid and Beyond 08.12.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Xiaoyin Qu. Xiaoyin is the founder of Run The World , the new virtual events platform startup. This interview took place at our IO2020 New Innovators' Summit in October. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front-row seat into what it takes to learn, gr...

Ep. 228 - Nahia Orduna, Author of Your Digital Reinvention: A Practical Guide for Discovering New Opportunities and Finding Your Place in the Future of Work 01.12.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Nahia Orduna, Author of Your Digital Reinvention: A Practical Guide for Discovering New Opportunities and Finding Your Place in the Future of Work . Nahia and I talk about the journey of reinvention and her agile sprint framework for how to practically work through the process, from inspiration to execution. Let's get started. ...

Ep. 227 - Diana Wu David, Author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration on the Changing Landscape of Work 24.11.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we speak with Diana Wu David, Author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration. We talked about the changing landscape of work, how you can better prepare for a 100-year career, and the opportunities that can be found in remote online communities. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast that brings you the...

Ep. 226 - Steve Glaveski, Author of Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life on the Power of Time Management 17.11.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Steve Glaveski, Author of Time Rich: Do your Best Work, Live Your Best Life . Steve and I talk about the power of time management and what individuals and organizations can do to become smarter and more productive. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast that brings you the best and the brightest in the world...

Ep. 225 - Erin Stadler, Managing Director of Boomtown Accelerators on Evolution of Accelerators, Corporate Partnerships, and COVID's Impact 10.11.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Erin Stadler. She's the managing partner at Boomtown Accelerators. Erin and I talk about the evolution of accelerators, how corporations are tackling the space, and how the impact of COVID is impacting innovation. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast that brings you the best and the brightest in the world...

Ep. 224 - Shannon Lucas, Co-author of Move Fast, Break Shit, Burnout: The Catalyst Guide to Working Well 03.11.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Shannon Lucas, co-author of the book, Move Fast, Break Shit, Burnout: The Catalyst Guide to Working Well. Shannon and I talk about the characteristics, roles and challenges that catalysts face in driving innovation within companies and how organizations can better identify and support these new change agents. Let's get started....

Ep. 223 - Kate Leto, Author of Hiring Product Managers Using Product EQ to Go Beyond Culture and Skills 27.10.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Kate Leto, Author of Hiring Product Managers Using Product EQ to Go Beyond Culture and Skills. Kate and I talk about some of the trends and tactics needed for hiring the best product managers and why there needs to be more of a balance between technical and human skills in the process. Let's get started.  Inside Outside Innovati...

Ep. 222 - Marguerite Johnson, Author of Disruptive Innovation and Digital Transformation: 21st Century New Growth Engines on embracing open innovation and transformation 20.10.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Marguerite Johnson, author of Disruptive Innovation and Digital Transformation, 21st Century New Growth Engines. Marguerite and I talk about the evolution of disruptive innovation theory and how legacy companies can embrace digital transformation and open innovation. Let's get started.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast t...

Ep. 221 - Regine Gilbert, Author of Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind on the Accessibility Process and Future Technologies 13.10.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Regine Gilbert, author of Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind. Regine and I talk about what inclusive design is and how teams and companies can build accessibility into their processes and the impact of future technologies in the space. Let's get started.  Inside Outside Innovation is the p...

Ep. 220 - Scott Anthony, Co-Author of Eat, Sleep, Innovate & Senior Partner at Innosight, on Creating a Culture of Innovation 06.10.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Scott Anthony. Scott is a senior partner at Innosight and co-author of the new book called Eat, Sleep, Innovate . Scott and I talk about the challenges of creating a culture of innovation, as well as some of the behaviors and actions required to drive innovation success. Let's get started.  Inside Outside innovation is the podca...

Ep. 219 - Christian Busch, Author of The Serendipity Mindset on Expanding Your Luck and Serendipity 29.09.2020

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Dr. Christian Busch, author of the new book, The Serendipity Mindset: The Art and Science of Good Luck . Christian and I talk about how you can expand your surface area of luck and flex your serendipity muscles, both as an individual and an organization. Let's get started.  Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast that brings yo...

Ep. 218 - George Brooks, Founder of Crema, on Lab Fridays, Business Innovation, and Culture 22.09.2020

Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast that brings you the best and the brightest in the world of startups and innovation. I'm your host, Brian Ardinger founder of insideoutside.io, a provider of research events and consulting services that helps innovators and entrepreneurs build better products, launch new ideas, and compete in a world of change and disruption. Each week we'll give you a front...

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