What is Innovation?

Peter Schroeder , a multi-award-winning DJ, entrepreneur, and visionary founder of Telzio, joins us  we explore how innovation sparks creativity in business and the positive impact of a musical background. More about our guest: Peter Schroeder  has over two decades of experience, Peter has consistently proven himself to be a pioneer in both music and technology. Peter's unparalleled expertise in d...

Ravi Kurani, Co-Founder of Sutro , discusses the distinction between problem-solving and solution-building, active listening and adapting, what does not constitute innovation, and how to manage energy and create a successful innovation strategy. More about our guest: Ravi Kurani is the founder of Sutro. He is based in San Francisco. Ravi was selected to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2017 for the...

Robyn Bolton, Founder & Chief Navigator of MileZero , discusses the importance of leadership in driving innovation and how implicit and explicit company cultures affect it. She also shares insights on how to combat cynicism about innovation.  More about our guest: Robyn M. Bolton is the Founder & Chief Navigator of MileZero, an innovation consultancy that works with leaders of medium and l...

Peter Mann, CEO & Founder of Oransi , a leading air purification company known for its efficient, intuitive and reliable products for consumers, schools, organizations and businesses, talks on  the power of innovation in democratizing the work environment through the internet and AI, along with the innovative developments in the air purifier space and how they reshored their business back to t...

Ion Valaskakis,  President at President, Portfolio IV Media and Consulting talks on importance of these factors and their impact on our ability to innovate, including how circumstantial inspiration and the default mode network can affect our creative process. More about our guest: Ion Valis is a strategic advisor to entrepreneurs and executives by helping them anticipate the future, accelerate the...

Amanda Utz is a Partner at Avant Strategy. She has twenty years of experience driving change for senior executives at start-ups, private equity-owned businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. In this episode, we explore the significance of innovation to idea-oriented creative folks, and the importance of an innovative approach to thinking beyond product or service innovation. More about our guest: Am...

Ted Ladd, Dean and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Hult International Business School, and a recognised top learning and HR influencer for leadership development. In this episode, we explore how innovation creates value for anybody, including how we can innovate with respect, affirmation, and confidence, tapping into the minds of platform natives and drawing inspirations from past innovations. Mo...

Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group , the region’s most dynamic business association.  In this episode, he shares his view of innovation as paradigm-breaking ideas, and he discusses the impact of innovation on personal career growth. More about our guest: Ahmad Thomas,  partners with the organization’s member companies to promote entrepreneurial solutions to strengthen Silicon...

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...

Raji Rajagopalan, Author of "Daring to Be Different" and a Partner Director of Software Engineering at Microsoft. In this episode, Raji shares her unique perspective on successful innovation, emphasizing the importance of creating value for humanity. More about our guest: Raji Rajagopalan believes that your 'differentness' is your differentiator. She is author of the book "Daring to be Different:...

Ethan Karp, President and CEO of MAGNET sheds light on the different pillars of innovation and emphasizes the critical importance of people and talent in driving successful innovation. As a millennial CEO, Ethan also shares his insights on navigating the current work culture and leveraging the strengths of a diverse and dynamic team.   More about our guest: Dr. Ethan Karp is an expert in transform...

Derek Lawson , the Founder - Owner of Navigate Financial in Suwanee, GA. Since becoming a Financial Advisor in 2007, Derek has helped his clients, their families, and friends achieve financial confidence by developing strategies focused on their specific financial goals and needs. In this episode, Derek shares his three-part definition of innovation. This episode also dives into the innovation in...

Jeff Goins is a writer, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur with a reputation for challenging the status quo. He is the best-selling author of five books including  The Art of Work  and  Real Artists Don’t Starve.  In this episode, Jared and Jeff Goins shares on how places and locations bring out innovation. They also dive into the value of humility and importance of attention.  More about our guest...

Steven Blue is President & CEO of Miller Ingenuity, an international manufacturer of high technology products that save lives and preserves the environment. In this clip, Steven offers his advice on how senior leaders can destroy their own echo chambers and create an environment where people are comfortable sharing "the whole story," a critical element of a culture of innovation.  More about o...

Riggs Eckelberry is the CEO & Founder of OriginClear Inc, a public company that aims to rescue business owners faced with fast-rising water bills and build a new investment market in the process.  In this episode, we dive into the ways that experience teaches us lessons and how podcasts impact innovation.  More about our guest: Riggs Eckelberry has spent decades refining a very fast process of...

Abi Okeowo is an experienced Strategic Adviser and currently, a  General Manager at Capital One. In this episode, they discuss innovation through the lens of internal and external facing aspects of Fintech.  More about our guest: Abi is an experienced Strategic Adviser that leverages over 15 years of experience from McKinsey and bulge bracket Investment banks (Goldman Sachs, Citi & Morgan Stan...

Alex Goryachev is the former managing director of Cisco’s global Co-Innovation Center, where he spearheaded programs and initiatives to accelerate innovation. He is a Silicon Valley veteran who is a sought-after speaker on innovation and is often referred to as the ‘innovation therapist’. This episode dives into innovation's role as the natural enemy of bureaucracy and how constrained environments...

Dr. Charles C. Davis, Jr . is the Chief Comprehensive Services and Data Officer for Evolve502. In this episode, they discuss how non-profit organizations can use innovation principles to collaborate effectively with other sectors. This episode also dives into how personal motivation and availability of resources are essential to innovation and implementation More about our guest: In this role, Dr....

Lorraine Marchand is the  Executive Managing Director of Merative (formerly IBM Watson Health). In this episode, they talk about how innovation thrives in environments that embraces uncertainty, being 'unsuccessful', and the ability to pivot. More about our guest: Lorraine Marchand  has three decades of experience in new product development. She has held leadership positions at Bristol Myers Squib...

Amelia Schaffner  MS, co-founder of the  Emory University Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation where she built novel entrepreneurial culture, thinking, and initiatives, partnering with students, faculty, alumni, and the ecosystem. In this episode, they talk about empowering innovation through doubt, vulnerability, and disruption.  More about our guest: Amelia Schaffner  MS, is an Italian-b...

Ashish Kothari is an executive coach, author, consultant and founder of Happiness Squad , a company focused on helping individuals and organizations unleash the power of happiness and well-being to achieve their full potential. In this episode, they talk about the nine practices to unlock innovation. This episode also delves into the interconnectivity of productivity, creativity, and innovation. ...

Dr. Akhtar Badshah is Chief Catalyst at Catalytic Innovators Group , where he advises organizations and individuals to catalyze their strategy focused on social and philanthropic investments. In this episode, they discuss his purpose mindset view of innovation: self, community, and work. This episode also unpacks his five principles of a purpose mindset.  More about our guest: Dr. Akhtar Badshah  ...

Doug Shapiro, vice president of research and  insights at OFS. This episode talks about problem-solving, improving life with creativity, and the idea of  'openness'.  More about our guest: As vice president of research and insights at OFS , Doug brings more than 15 years of experience collaborating with product and interior designers from around the globe. After graduating from Millikin University...

Monique Childress, Founder and Principal at Horizon Advisory Group i n Atlanta, GA, which provides organizational strategy services for purpose-driven organizations committed to supporting and improving the lives of underrepresented communities. This episode talks about one of the critical tools to move from curiosity to impact--the strategic planning process and how ego and the scarcity-abundance...

Urvashi Bhatnagar, DPT, MBA, vice president of Business Development, Healthcare at Genpact, discusses how one can differentiate innovation from finding your 'north star'. This episode also unpacks the intersection of analytics and healthcare and how sustainability is reshaping the world.  More about our guest: Urvashi  Bhatnagar is a mission-driven population-health and sustainability expert. She...