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Article Disney CEO Bob Chapek Shares His Vision for the ‘Metaverse’
November 17, 2021 | By Scott Kirsner
Disney CEO Bob Chapek is looking beyond theme parks and video streaming services toward building an immersive digital “metaverse” — a kind of virtual reality environment that might enable Disney fans to take part in games and theme park-like experiences without hopping on a plane to Orlando, Anaheim, or Tokyo.
Article The Revolution in Consumer Products: 5 Lessons from New Brands
November 10, 2021 | By Paul Earle, Contributing Columnist and Principal of A Day in the Sun
Paul Earle, Contributing Columnist As a lifelong student, teacher and practitioner of innovation, I have always been fascinated by the quest to understand how. To find signal through the noise. What does John Lennon have in common with Bach and Banksy? What behaviors do Thomas Edison, Ben Franklin, and Tim...
Article Member Spotlight: Uma Meyyappan, LPL Financial
November 9, 2021
Uma Meyyappan is the Senior Vice President of Digital Innovation and New Venture Platform at LPL Financial. We spoke with Meyyappan as part of our member spotlight series.
Article The Revolution in Consumer Products Continues: 12 Brands You Need to Know
November 8, 2021 | By Paul Earle, Contributing Columnist and Principal of A Day in the Sun
Over the past five years, a full-scale revolution has fomented in the consumer products world. Rules are being rewritten. What up-and-coming brands are changing the game and reinvigorating the shopping experience? Contributing Columnist Paul Earle dives into the 12 brands you need to know for the future.
Video Thou Shalt Collaborate
November 2, 2021
In his 10th and final commandment, Moisés Noreña shares his Letterman-style “Top 10 List” on how to foster collaboration as an innovation leader.
Video Thou Shalt Create a Brave and Empathetic Culture
November 2, 2021
In his ninth commandment, Moisés Noreña shares how to create a risk-tolerant culture within a large organization by propagating and rewarding values like bravery and empathy.
Video Thou Shalt Establish Management Systems
November 2, 2021
In his eighth commandment, Noreña gives examples of how management systems can help innovation leaders juggle multiple projects and teams successfully.
Video Colaboraràs
November 2, 2021
En su décimo y último mandamiento, Moisés Noreña comparte su “lista de los 10 mejores” sobre cómo fomentar la colaboración como líder en innovación.
Video Crearás una Cultura Valiente y Empática
November 2, 2021
En su noveno mandamiento, Moisés Noreña comparte cómo crear una cultura tolerante al riesgo dentro de una gran organización mediante la propagación y recompensa de valores como la valentía y la empatía.
Video Establecerás Mechanismos De Gestión
November 2, 2021
En su octavo mandamiento en esta serie, Moisés Noreña dice los líderes de la organización son los responsables de extraer valor de la innovación.
Video Moisés’ 10 Commandments for Innovation and Growth
November 1, 2021
In this series, Moisés Noreña shares his “10 Commandments for Innovation and Growth” at established companies.
Article Venture Capitalist Jasmine Robinson on Sports Trends — at Home and at the Stadium
October 29, 2021 | By Collin Robisheaux
Jasmine Robinson, a Partner at Causeway Media Partners, talks about some of the recent investments her sports-focused venture capital firm has made, and what she sees coming next…
Article Meet the 2021 Impact Award Winners
October 26, 2021
Here’s the complete list of winners of our 2021 Impact Awards…
Article Tracking Disruption in Sports at an Indianapolis-Based Techstars Accelerator
October 25, 2021 | By Collin Robisheaux
The world of sports is experiencing a highlight reel of disruption — from streaming content to legalized betting to digital collectibles like the NBA’s Top Shot series. We talk with Jordan Fliegel, Managing Director of the Techstars Sports Accelerator, to understand what matters most.
Article Book Excerpt: 3 Types of People You Need to Win Over
October 22, 2021
The new book from Shameem Prashantham, Gorillas Can Dance, presents examples of effective startup engagement strategies from companies like Microsoft, Unilever, BMW, and Cisco. This excerpt discusses the three types of internal corporate players who need to be on board in order to make startup collaborations successful.
Article How a $19 Billion Truck Maker Scouts Relevant Startups in Silicon Valley
October 21, 2021 | By Scott Kirsner
Paul Konasewich is a key player at the PACCAR Silicon Valley Innovation Center, which helps the $19 billion truck maker connect to relevant startups. ”You need to get honest about whether [your startup scouting activity is about] cultural enrichment,” he says, “or actually creating new products.” More of Konasewich’s advice...
Podcast Busting Myths with the Head of Innovation and Science at Mars
October 19, 2021 | By Collin Robisheaux
Mars President of Innovation, Science, Technology, and Mars Edge Jean-Christophe Flatin discusses connecting with candy (and pet care!) consumers, and “myth busts” the top misconceptions he sees within innovation teams.
Article Why the San Francisco Giants Have a Fan Council — and Ambassadors
October 13, 2021 | By Collin Robisheaux
October is big for baseball fans and all eyes are on the SF Giants, leading the playoffs after a five-year hiatus. For Faham Zakariaei, who directs the team’s special events, the busiest part of the season means Nike partnerships, fan groups, and influencer marketing.
Article How Consumer Goods Companies Can Turn Everyday Users into Influencers
October 11, 2021 | By Jos Harrison, Contributing Columnist and Global Head of Brand Experience and Design at Reckitt
Jos Harrison, Global Head of Brand Experience and Design at the consumer packaged goods firm Reckitt, outlines how brands can leverage building positive relationships with the everyday consumer to grow a strong brand recognition and experience.
On Demand Webcast How Leading Brands Use Cognitive Diversity to Drive Innovation
October 8, 2021 | By Collin Robisheaux
What is cognitive diversity? Why is it important, and how can it deliver different outcomes to your innovation strategy? In our recent Master Class, Jeremy Brown and Alex Rückheim of Sense Worldwide discuss the advantages of cognitive diversity and how it can fuel an innovation team, including examples such as…...