Kaitlin Milliken
Kaitlin Milliken served as a Producer at Innovation Leader, helping to launch our podcast “Innovation Answered" and our series of videos. 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.
ArticleNew Book: Five Ways to Innovate Inside Bureaucracies
Trying to make something new happen inside a big, established organization is never easy. Eric Haseltine and Chris Gilbert’s new book, “Riding the Monster: Five Ways to Innovate Inside Bureaucracies,” provides a guide to avoiding the gnashing teeth of the corporate machine, rather than getting chewed up and spit out.
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How Chinese Retailer Suning Group is Deploying AI and Other New Tech
Melody Jia, General Manager of Chinese retailer Suning International, shares shifts she’s seen with pandemic-era shoppers and how her team meets their needs.
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Video: New Research on How Design Can Build Competitive Advantage
Innovation Leader’s Kaitlin Milliken and Scott Kirsner discuss findings from the publication’s “Design as a Competitive Advantage” series. John Edson, US Head of Design and Engineering at PA Consulting, also shares how members of the C-suite can support design.
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How Transparent Timelines Can Improve Startup Collaborations
Mori, a startup focused on extending the shelf life of products, hopes to use science to reduce food waste. CEO Adam Behren shares the factors that fuel constructive corporate-startup partnerships.
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Why CVS Created a Dedicated Venture Fund
During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers around the globe sought digital solutions, and patients sought at-home options for what would have been in-person visits.
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Redesigning the Rowing Machine at Hydrow
CEO Bruce Smith discusses how his team designed Hydrow, an at-home alternative to traditional rowing machines with live content and leaderboards…
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Co-Creation Tips from P&G’s 6-Year-Old Venture Program
When Leigh Radford started the venture creation unit inside Proctor & Gamble, she was tasked with creating the next billion-dollar business for the personal care company. “I’m a very big believer…[in] learnings ahead of investment, and that has really treated us well to make sure we’re not over-invested in things where the learnings aren’t solidified.” More insights from Radford inside….
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What Matters in Innovation: The Future of Technology Hubs
What matters in innovation as we move into the fall? KPMG International’s Alex Holt, Global Head for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications, discusses a recent report on global innovation hubs. In a recent survey of 800 executives conducted by KPMG, 39 percent of respondents said tech hubs are still important for ...
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Venture Capital — Silicon Valley Style
We drove out to Los Altos Hills, California to sit down with Hemant Taneja, one of venture’s power players to understand what’s on his mind half way through this year. Marcus Daniels, Highline Beta’s Founding Partner & CEO, also shares his insights.
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What Matters in Innovation: Electric Vehicles
Innovation Leader’s Scott Kirsner joins Derisk CEO Alex Slawsby and Patti Mikula CEO of Hackworks to take a deep dive into the electric vehicle field. That includes Rivian’s cameo at the Blue Origin launch.
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Podcast: P&G on How to Tie Design to Consumer Needs
Bringing designers in early can help companies execute on big ideas and create smoother customer experiences. But how do you get that right, especially if design isn’t baked into the culture, or if other functions tend to dominate the innovation process? This episode of Innovation Answered explores…
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Pursuing Four Sustainability Goals at Russia’s Biggest Grocery Retailer
With 17,000 stores across Russia, X5 is the largest retailer of food and groceries in the country. Find out how the company is addressing sustainability.
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Disney: Innovating at the Intersection of Physical & Digital
Jon Snoddy of Walt Disney Imagineering gave an inside look at the culture that makes his team tick and his vision for how the physical and digital worlds are converging.
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What Matters in Innovation — July 9, 2021
What mattered in innovation this week? Innovation Leader’s Scott Kirsner joins Derisk CEO Alex Slawsby and MileZero Founder Robyn Bolton to discuss.
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What Matters in Innovation — June 25, 2021
What mattered in innovation this week? Innovation Leader’s Scott Kirsner and Kaitlin Milliken join Derisk CEO Alex Slawsby to discuss. That includes some of the innovation news that you may have missed this week, and why it matters for innovators working in big organizations.
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Tennis Association CMO on Forging Stronger Connections with Fans
The US Tennis Association’s CMO shares storytelling tips and explains how her team stayed connected digitally with fan’s during the most recent US Open.
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David’s Bridal CEO on Styling the COVID Wedding
David’s Bridal CEO Jim Marcum discusses how he’s navigating the future of the wedding business. That includes building an omnichannel experience to help brides shop from anywhere.
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Member Spotlight: Joshua Ness, Verizon
Joshua Ness is a Senior Manager at Verizon 5G Labs, where he predicts how 5G will work with other technologies. We spoke with Joshua as part of our IL Member Spotlight series.
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What Matters in Innovation — May 21, 2021
What mattered in innovation this week? Innovation Leader’s Scott Kirsner, Derisk CEO Alex Slawsby, and Highline BETA Founding Partner Ben Yoskovitz share.
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How Dana-Farber Leverages Partnerships to Advance Cancer Treatments
Lesley Solomon, Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses how her team utilizes partnerships to get new treatments to patients faster.
