The Innovators Studio with Phil McKinney

With major shifts in the global economy, businesses need to be ready.  Amid a slowdown of growth, companies that thrive are using innovation to grow the intangible economy.  Steven is the global head of innovation at KPMG. Steven joins us to talk about the intangible economy and what companies need to know. Scale and Investment Equals Growth CEOs and boards who are serious about innovation must co...

Behind all things smart , from homes and buildings to vehicles, is IoT.  What will open up new worlds for the future? Open IoT standards.  John Osborne II is Chairman of the Board at Zigbee Alliance .  He is also Vice President of IoT, sales and marketing at LEEDARSON .  He talks with me about device innovation and enabling IoT standards across the industry. Innovation Across Industry John and I m...

Apply technology designed for one use to a whole new product. Then expect the unexpected. Tech that detects motion on bridges and other large structures is the backdrop.  Chief Operating Officer Nadia Giuliani joins the show from CES 2019. She shares the latest product from Next Industries: Tactigon Skin.  It transforms the controller, creating motion and gesture control for a number of uses. Moni...

Making creative ideas into tangible products takes time.  Anything that can optimize the process will give the advantage.  Developing the next evolution of cloud computing is Mutable, which offers public edge cloud.  This translates into low latency, increased security and maximum efficiency. Antonio "Pelle" Pellegrino is Founder and CEO of Mutable.  Pelle joins me to discuss his innovations using...

Being connected has become an essential part of our daily lives. Wireless has made huge strides over the past two decades.  IoT is connecting our world in ways we would have never imagined.  With the growing demand for constant connectivity, one area that needs fine-tuning is battery life.  All these devices we use throughout the day require battery power. Today's guest saw this as the opportunity...

Before becoming CTO at Comcast, Tony spent a good part of his career as the number two guy.  At Rogers Communications, Inc., people counted on Tony to get the job done. From there, he moved on to TCI in the number two role.  His innovative vision soon got him recognized.  A phone call from John Malone surprised Tony.  John had a problem that needed to be solved. With two weeks to mobilize, Tony br...

Early in my career one man who had a huge impact on me, my mentor  Bob Davis , told me to pay it forward.  As  Killer Innovations  kicks off Season 15 this week, we reflect on what it has meant to pay it forward.  Challenging and encouraging others toward impactful innovation has been my passion.  Kym McNicholas  joins me on the show as we look back at the  Killer Innovations  evolution from simpl...

When you're in the middle of an important project and equipment fails, you want it fixed fast.  In this week's show I talk with Blitzz Co-founder Rama Sreenivasan. His company is solving the inefficiencies of tech support .  Blitzz's customer support innovation integrates AI, AR, and live video to solve problems faster. Winding Journeys Connected As a chemical engineer working on medical devices t...

Getting around in the big city can be easier than in smaller, less populated locations.  In many areas across the country, getting from point A to point B is dependent on having a vehicle.  This can present a challenge for people who don't have access to a personal vehicle.  With this in mind, our guests today are solving this problem for communities in Ohio. At the Consumer Electronics Show, co-f...

If you've attended the Consumer Electronics Show for many years, your perspective can be invaluable.  For Tim Bajarin , preeminent Silicon Valley analyst and President of Creative Strategies , this is his 44 th CES.  When he speaks, the tech industry listens.  Tim joins us in the Mobile Studio to give his impressions on CES 2019.  What trends does Tim notice? Which innovations will impact our futu...

As the hype settles, practical AI emerges.  The use of AI in various forms is gaining traction.  Who can benefit from AI and how?  Steve Guggenheimer , Microsoft VP of AI and ISV, joins us in the Mobile Studio at CES 2019.  He shares his thoughts on CES and how AI is taking shape. The cool AI of last year gives way to the practical AI of today. CES 2019: Electronics and More Steve, like myself, is...

At times the leaps forward in technology are evident.  Then there are times when incremental steps slowly rise towards something momentous just yonder.  Bob O'Donnell is a top Silicon Valley analyst, USA Today columnist, and contributor to leading media outlets.   He returns to our show to give his take on this year's CES.  As Bob O'Donnell surveys CES 2019, he sees tech on the cusp of innovation....

Cars that walk.  TVs that roll up.  From rising stars to tech titans , the atmosphere at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 has been high energy.  To consider what's fueling that energy, I talk to the host of CES, Consumer Technology Association (CTA).  Joining us in the Mobile Studio is Rachel Horn, CTA Communications Director. She shares the CES 2019 tech trends, a few of her favorites, an...

  Keeping networks connected, secure, and visible is easier thanks to one startup.  Here at the Consumer Electronics Show, David Erickson joins me. David is Co-Founder of Forward Networks.  His company is innovating network operations. Their products transform how businesses manage networks. Gaming to Innovating Network Operations David's interest in networking began as a kid playing video games ....

  The work of innovation culminates in execution.  But getting there is a journey with hurdles to overcome.  You need innovation confidence to face corporate antibodies , deal with setbacks, and keep innovating.  Today's show focuses on how to build innovation confidence.  Innovation confidence will help get your ideas off the ground and on track.   Gifted or Skilled Innovation is not a special gi...

As 2018 comes to a close, it's time to reflect on an amazing year.  We've listened to innovators from around the world. We've found non-obvious innovation in unexpected places.  It's been a year of new experiences, like talking at  TEDx Boulder .  Excerpts from four of this year's shows reveal the aim of  Killer Innovations .   Motivating , inspiring, innovating. I hope these shows have given pers...

Success in innovation requires more than great ideas, that amazing product, the unique service.  Innovators need support from others to make their innovations a reality. How does the innovation leader persuade and influence others to support his/her innovations?  Executive presence plays a key role. This is Part Two of the two-part series that will help you create a strong executive presence. The...

What makes  great leaders  great?  Those who motivate and inspire others and draw a following embody a strong executive presence.  If you want to lead in innovation, strong executive presence is a must. Although it may seem an elusive quality, it's not.  Today's show is one of a two-part series on what defines, exemplifies, and comprises executive presence. With focus and effort, you can create a...

We've all heard these larger than life claims made about some innovation.  If it's too good to be true, it probably is. Bogus innovations cause serious damage.  They hurt consumers, employees, investors, and the innovator community as a whole. But how do you know if it's fake?  There are telltale signs that should cause you to dig deeper. These tells will clue you in to a  bogus innovation .   The...

A good number of us harbor a secret fear about our abilities or qualifications.  We're shadowed by clouds of doubt. Do you feel like a fraud and an impostor when it comes to your career?  You're not alone. I was an innovator with Impostor Syndrome. In this week's show, I share my recent TEDxBoulder talk about my experience.     The Truth About Impostor Syndrome Impostor syndrome is a real fear fou...

When delivery fails, it costs in more ways than one.  In today's show, I talk with Santiago Navarro, founder and CEO of Garçon Wines.  Santiago shares his unique solution to a constraint that caused major problems for his online wine business.  Based in the UK, Santiago developed a packaging innovation that ensures delivery the first time. But his flat wine bottle does much more than simply guaran...

For innovation leaders, one of the hardest tasks is keeping the innovation funnel full.  Yet, this is key to sustaining an innovation effort. What's worked for me is to create an innovation challenge.  Today's show lays out a process for making an innovation challenge.  Creating a challenge  will keep the funnel stocked with high quality ideas. What's an Innovation Challenge? An innovation challen...

Big corporate innovation or startup getting off the ground, the challenges are similar.  Amy Radin knows something of both. She went from direct marketing to becoming the first Chief Innovation Officer of Citibank.  Now she advises startups. Her latest book,  The Change Maker's Playbook,  offers insight on getting your innovation from idea to scaling.  In today's show, Amy defines what it means to...

Today we delve into the future.  I discuss topics in three areas: top innovations, teaching the future, and tomorrow's healthcare.  What innovations will have the most impact on our future? What can we do today to prepare students for the future?  How will technology help tomorrow's healthcare? I based this show on a speech I delivered recently to staff of  federal policy  makers. It's a future lo...

[shareable cite="Antoine de Saint Exupéry"]The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something.[/shareable] When the enemy is in close pursuit, there's not a lot of time to decide what's next.  Fighter pilots are trained to make decisions fast. It's a decision that could mean life or death.  And fast is not enough. Fighter pilots must make fast  and accurate  decisions.  Decision-makin...