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.
PodcastVenture 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 — July 23, 2021
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.
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Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust from Anywhere
How can you level up your digital presence and keep teams engaged from home? Erica Dhawan, author of the book Digital Body Language, shares tips.
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What Matters in Innovation — May 7, 2021
What mattered in innovation this week? Innovation Leader’s Kaitlin Milliken, Derisk CEO Alex Slawsby, and KITE CEO Mark Silva share. That includes some of the innovation news that you may have missed this week.
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Lundbeck’s CEO on Developing Breakthrough Medications
How do CEOs determine focus areas and allocate budget to R&D initiatives? Deborah Dunsire, CEO of Lundbeck — a phamaceutical company specializing in neurology and psychology — explains.
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What Matters in Innovation — Apr. 23, 2021
What mattered in innovation this week? Innovation Leader’s Kaitlin Milliken, Derisk CEO Alex Slawsby, and SwitchPitch founder Michael Goldstein share.
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How Aerospace Giant Embraer Approaches Spin Outs
Only 23 miles separate Hollywood from LAX. During rush hour, this distance can take over one hour to traverse. However, EVE Urban Air Mobility imagines a future with air taxis that can make the trip in minutes.
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How Herman Miller’s Chief Strategy Officer Sets Priorities
How does Herman Miller’s Chief Strategy Officer look for opportunities outside of the core? Megan Lyon shares best practices and tips for other innovators in charge of strategy.
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Corporate Innovators Talk Cost-Cutting and the Need to Reinvest in Innovation
During a recent conversation on the Clubhouse app, corporate innovators discussed weathering the COVID recession, pursuing breakthrough ideas, and corporate venture capital programs.
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Sonesta Hotels’ COO on Growth During a Pandemic
How did Sonesta grow from 58 hotels in November of 2020 to 1,200 locations today? Vera Manoukian, Chief Operating Officer, explains and shares how innovators can work with operation teams.
