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Better Innovation
by EY
Better Innovation is a podcast featuring interviews with innovation thought leaders across all industries. It explores stories of how innovation is reshaping and transforming business in an inextricably digital world. Topics covered in this series include business model innovation, emerging trends, advanced technologies, and fostering an innovation culture inside organizations. Better Innovation is hosted by Jeff Saviano, EY Global Tax Innovation Leader (so expect a dose of tax innovation, too!). EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. The views of third parties set out in this publication are not necessarily the views of the global EY organization or its member firms. Moreover, they should be seen in the context of the time they were made.
Episodes
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Season 7, Ep. 11- Tomicah Tillemann on Project Liberty's Digital Renaissance: Rebuilding the Internet
As the digital landscape becomes increasingly dominated by a few major technology companies, the drive for a more equitable and inclusive internet has never been more urgent. In this episode of Better Innovation, host Jeffrey Saviano is joined by Dr. Tomicah Tillemann, President of Project…
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Season 7, Ep. 10- Demystifying AI Ethics with Reid Blackman
As AI rapidly advances, integrating ethical considerations into AI-enabled products, solutions, and business models is essential, however AI practitioners and business leaders report that putting AI ethics into practice is quite daunting. In this episode of Better Innovation, host Jeff Saviano...
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Season 7, Ep. 9- Beatriz Sans Sáiz: AI @ Scale
Join host Jeff Saviano as he welcomes back to the show Beatriz Sanz Sáiz, EY's Global Data and AI Partner Leader. Six years and nearly 100 episodes later, Beatriz returns to the microphone to provide a roadmap for embarking on an AI transformation journey within organizations, and the importance…
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Season 7, Ep. 8- Navigating the Generative AI Revolution: Insights from Roger Park, EY America's Innovation Leader
The spotlight on Generative AI (GenAI) is intense, dominating headlines and sparking novel experiments in many companies. Yet amidst the fervor, the technology's emergence raises critical questions. Do leaders truly understand its implications for their businesses? What investment and deployment...
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Season 7, Ep. 7- Navigating Ethical Considerations in the Age of AI with Dazza Greenwood
How does AI's growing influence on the law intersect with ethical obligations, such as ensuring transparency in AI decision-making and data privacy? Join host Jeff Saviano in a thought-provoking conversation with Dazza Greenwood, an expert on AI ethics and founder of CIVICS.com, as they explore…
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Season 7, Ep. 6- A Special Edition: Reflecting on 100 Episodes of Better Innovation
Welcome to the 100th episode of Better Innovation! We've reached this remarkable milestone thanks to our incredible and dedicated listeners, old and new. We're excited to present you with this special edition of the show, where Jeff shares memorable moments from past episodes, featuring some of…
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Season 7, Ep. 5- David Shrier: Decoding the EU AI Act and Implications for the Rest of the World
Join Jeff and his guest, futurist and innovation catalyst David Shrier, as David draws on his expertise in data, fintech, digital identity, cybersecurity, and innovation to examine the EU AI Act. You'll learn how David contributed to the development of the Act, and how it may influence AI...
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Season 7, Ep. 4- Sam Yen, JPMorgan Chase: AI's Impact on Design Thinking and Product Innovation
How is Generative AI reshaping the principles of design thinking and product innovation? In this latest episode of Better Innovation, host Jeff Saviano sits down with Sam Yen, Chief Innovation Officer for Commercial Banking at JP Morgan Chase & Co., for a thought-provoking conversation on the...
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Season 7, Ep. 3-Stories of Innovative Minds and Indomitable Spirits: A Rich Cohen Special
To kick off 2024, we bring you a special Better Innovation episode featuring renowned author Rich Cohen. Join Jeff as he sits down with the acclaimed American non-fiction writer, whose works have been New York Times Best Sellers and amongst the Best American Essays. In this episode, Jeff and Rich...
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Season 7, Ep. 2- Unlocking the Secrets of Digital Transformation with David Rogers
Step into the world of digital transformation strategy with our latest guest, David Rogers. As the Faculty Director of Executive Education Programs at Columbia Business School, David is a visionary in the realm of digital business strategy and transformation. He is the author of five books,...
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Season 7, Ep. 1- Revolutionizing Law with AI: Benjamin Alarie and Abdi Aidid Discuss 'The Legal Singularity'
Join us as we kick off season 7 of Better Innovation and our mini-series on Responsible AI with guests Benjamin Alarie and Abdi Aidid, co-authors of their new book 'The Legal Singularity: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Law Radically Better.' Ben is a professor at the University of Toronto...
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Season 6, Ep. 12- Martin Chorzempa: China's Cashless Revolution and the Rise of the Super-Apps
On today's Better Innovation episode with Martin Chorzempa, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Jeff explores a significant moment in the annals of innovation history: China's cashless revolution. In a discussion about his recently published book, The Cashless...
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Season 6, Ep. 11- Elizabeth Renieris on Beyond Data: Reclaiming Human Rights at the Dawn of the Metaverse
For several decades, data protection has captured our full attention, but have we failed to protect people in its pursuit? Live from our Better Innovation Boston studio, EY's Jeff Saviano sits down with Elizabeth Renieris, Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford...
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Season 6, Ep. 10- Dante Disparte: How can society, with so many technology dependencies, be so allergic to innovation?
What compels a society so dependent on technology to be so innovation-averse? And what is the role of the government in promoting innovation? Live from our remote studio in Washington D.C., EY's Jeff Saviano reunites with Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy for…
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Season 6, Ep. 9- Kevin Werbach: Exploring Decentralized Systems and their Intersection with Generative AI
Decentralized systems are evolving at a dizzying pace. How are these systems solving real-world problems today? What is a DAO and how may this new form of business organization disrupt the status quo? How can we ensure new Web3 regulatory frameworks protect citizens without stifling innovation?…
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Season 6, Ep. 8 - Yolanda Jinxin Ma: The United Nations of Digital Inclusion
Today's guest exemplifies what it truly means to ethically harness data and technology to transform the most vulnerable nations in the world. Yolanda Jinxin Ma, Head of Digital Policy and Global Partnerships at the United Nations Development Programme, joins Jeff on today's show to address…
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Season 6, Ep. 7 - Alex Osterwalder: Reframing Business Challenges as Innovation Challenges
Better Innovation listeners who have been with us for a few years may feel a sense of déjà vu with this episode. Today's guest, Alex Osterwalder - inventor of the Business Model Canvas, founder & CEO of Strategyzer, and one of the world's most influential strategy and innovation experts…
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Season 6, Ep. 6- Yoav Amiel: Disrupting Transportation
On this episode of EY Better Innovation, Yoav Amiel, Chief Information Officer at RXO, the recent spin-off of XPO Logistics, joins Jeff to explore how novel tech and data solutions are fueling innovation in freight transportation - an industry ripe for radical disruption. The culmination of…
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Season 6, Ep. 5- The Power of Partnership: Greg Sarafin on Creating Value through Ecosystem Business Models
How can leaders derive maximum value from ecosystems and their associated business models? In this episode of Better Innovation, Jeff Saviano sits down with Greg Sarafin, Global Managing Partner - EY Alliance Ecosystem. Greg oversees the EY strategy, enablement, and value creation derived from...
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Season 6, Ep. 4- Never Far from Home: Bruce Jackson's Poignant Story of Reinvention and Perseverance
What comes to mind when you think of innovation? Maybe it's the latest development in artificial intelligence, or what's on the horizon for Web3. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Bruce Jackson, Associate General Counsel at Microsoft, to explore a type of innovation frequently overlooked . . ....
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Season 6, Ep. 3- Jeremy Utley: Achieving Creative Breakthroughs with Ideaflow
Joining host Jeff Saviano on today's episode is Jeremy Utley, Director of Executive Education and professor at Stanford's d.school - and a master storyteller. Jeremy has dedicated his career to helping others unleash their innovative potential, changing deeply ingrained behaviors, and discovering...
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Season 6, Ep. 2- Glenn Hopper: Mastering the Role of the Modern CFO
How has the role of the CFO transformed over the last decade - and where is it headed? In our second episode of Better Innovation in Season Six, Glenn Hopper, Chief Financial Officer at Sandline Global and author of Deep Finance: Corporate Finance in the Information Age, sits down with Jeff...
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Season 6, Ep. 1-Jim Euchner: Disrupting the Status Quo to Drive Innovation within Large Organizations
Better Innovation is back with season 6! Our first guest of the season is Jim Euchner, author of Lean Startup in Large Organizations. With over 25 years of experience in the field of intelligent systems, Jim is a co-founder of the MIT Innovation Laboratory and was previously the Vice President of...
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Season 5, Ep. 12- Jim McKelvey and His Groundbreaking Innovation Stack
Jeff speaks to serial entrepreneur and tech legend Jim McKelvey about entrepreneurship, his founding of 'Square,' and his fascinating new take on innovation that emerged from that experience. Jim shares this innovation theory in his book: "Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One…
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Season 5, Ep. 11- Jeff Wray: EY-Parthenon Global Leader on Ecosystems as a Growth Enabler
In this episode, Jeff is joined by Jeff Wray, global leader of EY-Parthenon to discuss the power of ecosystems as a new growth enabler. Which ecosystem business model is right for you? How can you build the right ecosystem relationships for a competitive advantage? What is the optimal way to...
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Season 5, Ep. 10- Dr. Julia Glidden: Accelerating Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
Joining Jeff for the latest episode of the Better Innovation podcast is Dr. Julia Glidden, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, for Microsoft. Julia is a renowned expert on public sector digital transformations and recognized as the pioneer of Cognitive Government. Naturally,...
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Season 5, Ep. 9- US Congressman Tom Emmer – US Policy Impacted by Emerging Technologies
In this important episode, Jeff talks to US Congressman Tom Emmer about the intersection of US policy and emerging technologies such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Rep. Emmer is the Co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, a bipartisan group who study and promotes blockchain...
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Season 5, Ep. 8- Whitney Johnson: Smart growth . . . disrupt yourself to be yourself (Part 2 of 2)
Part two of Jeff's conversation with Whitney Johnson focuses on reaching the top of the personal learning S-Curve - the mastery phase - and why it's important to celebrate your achievements. Jeff and Whitney talk about their own career-shifting experiences, as they jumped from one S-Curve onto...
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Season 5, Ep. 7- Whitney Johnson: Smart growth . . . disrupt yourself to be yourself (Part 1 of 2)
In part one of a two-part episode, Jeff welcomes Whitney Johnson into Better Innovation. Whitney is the CEO of Distribution Advisors, S Curve Learning coach, Disrupt Yourself podcast host, and an award-winning author. In this timely discussion, Whitney breaks down the key principles from her…
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Season 5, Ep. 6- Bruno Carrasco: Why knowledge-embodied finance is the key to Asia's future prosperity
In this episode, Jeff talks with Bruno Carrasco, a Director General and Chief Compliance Officer with the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department. Bruno explains how the ABD produced an oversized pandemic response, as it strives for economic stability…
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Season 5, Ep. 5- Jeff Wong: Game on! Navigating the hype vs value curve of the Metaverse
Jeff Wong, EY's Global Chief Innovation Officer and technology enthusiast joins Better Innovation host Jeff Saviano for a fascinating and fluid conversation about the Metaverse. Some predict the Metaverse could soon become a $1 trillion+ industry. Jeff Wong explains the importance of…
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Season 5, Ep. 4- Nick Davies: How Innovative Tech Can Influence the Social Contract
How will innovative technologies influence the Citizen - State relationship? In this episode, Jeff is joined by Nick Davies, an innovation and technology leader within Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the UK tax authority. Jeff and Nick discuss the role of innovation and advanced tech in…
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Season 5, Ep. 3- Jeremy Allaire: Web 3.0 and the Future of Money
In this episode, Jeff is joined by Jeremy Allaire - technologist, internet pioneer, and serial entrepreneur. Jeremy is the founder of Circle, a global financial technology firm enabling a multitude of organizations to harness the power of digital currencies for payments, e-commerce and a wide...
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Season 5, Ep. 2- David Schonthal: The Human Element: Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas
This episode is about the friction we face as innovators. Jeff is joined by David Schonthal, Clinical Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and co-author of The Human Element: Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas. Jeff and...
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Season 5, Ep. 1-Rita McGrath: Seeing Around Corners
As we kick off a new season, Jeff speaks with Rita McGrath, Professor of Management at the Columbia Business School and author of Seeing Around Corners, How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen. Rita has received the #1 achievement award for strategy from the prestigious...
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Season 4, Ep. 10- Marcello Estevão: Rethinking Public Finance Systems for Economic Recovery
Marcello Estevão, Global Director of Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment at The World Bank knows the importance and impact of public debt management. In this episode, Marcello takes Jeff through the process of debt intervention for national economies, the role of debt in tax policy making, and…
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Season 4, Ep. 9- Susan Garfield: How Emerging Technology Unlocks High-Quality Care
Susan Garfield, Chief Public Health Officer at EY, believes we're at the precipice of a transformational moment in health equity, leveraging innovative technology to make a difference in the lives of millions. Jeff and Susan chat about the cascading effect of technology in healthcare, its impact…
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Season 4, Ep. 8- Dave Duncan (Part 2): Examining Your Customers Like a Detective
One episode was not enough, so we broke it in two. Here's the second part of Jeff's interview with Dave Duncan. Dave is the author of The Secret Lives of Customers: A Detective Story About Solving the Mystery of Customer Behavior. Through a very engaging parable, Dave dives into what motivates...
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Season 4, Ep. 7- Dave Duncan (Part 1/2): Examining Your Customers Like a Detective
Dave Duncan, author of The Secret Lives of Customers: A Detective Story About Solving the Mystery of Customer Behavior, investigates what customers truly care about most. Through a very engaging parable, Dave dives into what motivates customers across the functional, social, and emotional…
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Season 4, Ep.6- Hank Prybylski: Digital Trust
Are you incorporating "digital trust" into your digital transformation efforts? Hank Prybylski breaks down what it means to incorporate mission-critical trust elements into a successful digital transformation endeavor. In his role as Global Vice Chair of Transformation at EY, Hank helps business...
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Season 4, Ep.5- Tendayi Viki: How Intrapreneurs Win Through Collaboration
In this episode, Jeff is thrilled to speak with Tendayi Viki, PhD, Partner at Strategyzer, and author of Pirates In The Navy: How Innovators Drive Transformation. Jeff and Tendayi dive into the role of the "intrapreneur" within organizations, and the ways in which their ideas and innovations can...
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Season 4, Ep.4- Lawrence Wintermeyer: Unlocking a Smarter Global Financial System
This week, Jeff sits down with FinTech expert, and friend from Davos, Lawrence Wintermeyer, Co-Chair of Global Digital Finance. They deep-dive into a wide range of topics, including digitization of products and services, and the opportunity for governments to utilize digital currencies for relief...
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Season 4, Ep.3- Sandra Ro: Building back stronger with blockchain
This week, we're thrilled to speak with Sandra Ro, CEO of the Global Blockchain Business Council, and one Jeff's favorite collaborators in the innovative technology community. Sandra's positive influence in the blockchain community is significantly helping this potent technology flourish and...
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Season 4, Ep.2- Rumi Morales: Reinvention as a Necessity of Recovery
Rumi Morales has seemingly done it all . . . she has worked at traditional financial institutions, advised blockchain startups, and at one point was even a lounge singer! She knows so much about the power of reinventing oneself. Rumi has adopted this unique philosophy of reinvention throughout…
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Season 4, Ep.1- Shelia Warren: Technology governance and technical standards . . . stifling or enabling?
In this episode, Jeff talks tech governance with Shelia Warren, Head of Blockchain, Data, and Digital Assets at the World Economic Forum. While tech leaders often think that governance hinders innovation, Warren argues that a basic governance framework can help solution developers think more...
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Better Innovation Season 3 – That's a Wrap!
Our third season of Better Innovation was like no other. COVID-19 caused us to refocus our strategy; we took our own advice and had a series of 'innovation pivots' along the way. This led to a season filled with diverse topics - from artificial intelligence, to technical convergence, and…
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COVID-19 & Crisis Innovation: Data Cooperation with Dr. David Bray
In a few short years, there will likely be 10x as many IoT devices on the planet than humans. We've never had more data, but how do we utilize it without compromising privacy? This week, Jeff is joined by Dr. David Bray, inaugural Director of the GeoTech Center with the Atlantic Council. David...
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COVID-19 and Crisis Innovation: Reset. Rethink. Relaunch. - with Steve Blank
This week, we're joined for the second time by Steve Blank—innovator, educator and founder of lean start-up theory. Organizations of all types are seeking a return to growth. Steve has applied his lean theory to institutions reemerging from the pandemic; in search of unique ways to accelerate...
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COVID-19 and Crisis Innovation: Responding to Signals in a Crisis, with Pete Newell
This week, we're talking to Pete Newell, retired U.S. Army Colonel, CEO of BMNT (a government consulting/innovation firm), and close collaborator of former guest Steve Blank. Pete has helped entrepreneurs and organizations across the globe apply the innovation lessons he learned in the Army to...
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COVID-19 and Crisis Innovation: Sharing our data to save the world
This week, we're back with the Safe Paths team as Jeff sits down with its founder, MIT Associate Professor Ramesh Raskar. Jeff and Ramesh explore the inspiration for Safe Paths and Ramesh's vision for establishing Path Check, a nonprofit committed to developing leading technology to slow the…
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Better Innovation is a podcast featuring interviews with innovation thought leaders across all industries. It explores stories of how innovation is reshaping and transforming business in an inextricably digital world. Topics covered in this series include business model innovation, emerging trends, advanced technologies, and fostering an innovation culture inside organizations. Better Innovation is hosted by Jeff Saviano, EY Global Tax Innovation Leader (so expect a dose of tax innovation, too!). EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. The views of third parties set out in this publication are not necessarily the views of the global EY organization or its member firms. Moreover, they should be seen in the context of the time they were made.
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