Kaitlin Milliken
Kaitlin Milliken works on multimedia projects as a Producer at Innovation Leader, including our podcast “Innovation Answered" and our series of videos. She also writes stories for the site and our print magazine, and moderates sessions at our in-person events. Kaitlin is a 2018 graduate of Boston University’s College of Communication, and has previously served as a Massachusetts State House correspondent for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, as well as an intern at The Hill and Discovery Digital Networks.
ArticleHow Customer-Centric Innovation can Lead to Big Wins
Olivier Toubia of Columbia Business School discusses factors leading to failure, how connecting with customers leads to success, and how to gather winning ideas.
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Five Innovation Tips to Start Your September
Vacation season is over, so brush up on what you missed while you were at the beach. Check out five takeaways from our August coverage of corporate innovation…
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The Five-Step Approach to Disruptive Thinking
Luke Williams of NYU walks through the five steps of disruptive thinking, the “hybrid” approach to innovation, and what innovators can learn from professional chefs…
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A Magna Carta for Corporate-Startup Collaborations
In this book excerpt, Trond Undheim, entrepreneur and former head of the MIT Startup Exchange, shares four elements of effective corporate-startup interactions, and some of the factors that can lead to failure or frustration.
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Inside Autodesk’s SF Technology Center
Autodesk’s San Francisco Technology Center is an innovator’s paradise, equipped with a wide array of tools and a skilled staff to help with the prototyping process…
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Five Corporate Innovation Tips to Kick Off August
Looking for the advice to kick start your month? Check out five takeaways from our July coverage of corporate innovation…
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How Brands Adapt to Disruption in Retail
Thought leaders with experience at Amazon, Ahold Delhaize, Roche Brothers, and L.L. Bean share industry trends discussed at Revolution Retail, a food retail pop-up.
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Inside the Mind of Bob Metcalfe
What’s the difference between innovation & invention? Bob Metcalfe shares. He also discusses founding 3Com and the company culture that allowed him to invent Ethernet…
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Suzi Hamill on the Power of Play
Suzi Hamill, the former Vice President of Design Thinking at Fidelity Investments, shares how play can help teams work more cohesively. Watch the video…
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Aflac Exec on Growing a Venture Capital Fund
Bharat Rajaram of Aflac discusses how the company grew its corporate venture fund in a year and the role of Aflac Venture Labs. Get advice here…
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At Experian, Data is an Innovator’s Best Friend
How are big companies working with data? Find out how Experian’s DataLabs spread innovative data solutions across the company. Listen to the full episode here…
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Inside AXA Next’s Innovation Avenues
AXA Next unites the French insurance company’s innovation initiatives. Learn more about AXA’s different innovation funds and how the company explores the insurtech.
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Five Elements of Successful Startup Engagement from the US Air Force
Steve Lauver, a Captain in the US Air Force, shares five elements of successful startup partnerships. He also discusses AFWERX, a program innovating within the Air Force.
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Partnerships at Bayer’s Innovation Center
Dr. Chris Haskell discusses how Bayer partners with startups, academic institutions, and other corporates at the company’s Innovation center.
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Chick-fil-A’s Hatch Innovation Center & the Future of Fast-Food
Innovators throughout Chick-fil-A gather at Hatch — the company’s hub for innovation — to solve common problems in the business. Get insights from the initative…
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Inside Silicon Valley’s Innovation Culture
We ask, “What makes FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google ) more innovative than other companies?” We ask Faisal Masud of Wing Aviation to find out.
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Revera Senior Living on Tackling the Challenges of Aging Collaboratively
From involving residents to running internal idea challenges to partnering with young tech companies, Revera Senior Living seeks to innovate aging collaboratively.
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How Comcast NBCUniversal’s LIFT Lab Created a Startup Program
Over a four years, Comcast NBCUniversal’s Danielle Cohn built LIFT Labs, a startup engagement program. She shares advice on how to design a startup strategy.
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Remaking R&D at the Kellogg Company
How is Kellogg reimagining their business through R&D? We sat down with SVP of Global Research and Development Nigel Hughes to find out.
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25 Corporate Innovation Hubs in London
Explore our interactive map to see the key players in London’s ecosystem, from corporate innovation labs to venture capital funds to accelerators.
