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Inside Outside

by Brian Ardinger, Founder of NXXT, Inside Outside Innovation podcast, InsideOutside.io, and the Inside Outside Innovation Summit

Inside Outside Innovation explores the ins and outs of innovation with raw stories, real insights, and tactical advice from the best and brightest in startups & corporate innovation. Each week we bring you the latest thinking on talent, technology, and the future of innovation. Join our community of movers, shakers, makers, founders, builders, and creators to help speed up your knowledge, skills, and network. Previous guests include thought leaders such as Brad Feld, Arlan Hamilton, Jason Calacanis, David Bland, Janice Fraser, and Diana Kander, plus insights from amazing companies including Nike, Cisco, ExxonMobil, Gatorade, Orlando Magic, GE, Samsung, and others.This podcast is available on all podcast platforms and InsideOutside.io. Sign up for the weekly innovation newsletter at http://bit.ly/ionewsletter. Follow Brian on Twitter at @ardinger or @theiopodcast or Email [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Big Companies Navigating Innovation with Tom Daly, Founder of Relevant Ventures

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Tom Daly, founder of Relevant Ventures. Tom and I talk about the challenges big companies have when trying to navigate technology and market changes. And what you can do to avoid some of the common obstacles and barriers to...

  2. Lean Startup and Corporate Innovation with Tendayi Viki, Author of Pirates in the Navy & The Corporate Startup

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with the legendary Tendayi Viki. Tendayi is co-author of the book, The Corporate Startup. He's an Associate Partner at Strategizer and one of the major influencers in the world of lean startup and corporate innovation. On this...

  3. Value Through Empathetic Leadership with Chris Shipley, Coauthor of The Empathy Advantage

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Chris Shipley, co-author of the new book, The Empathy Advantage. Chris and I talk about the changing forces driving the great resignation to the great reset, and how empathetic leadership will be the key to navigating change in...

  4. Venture Studio Model Innovation with Maisha Leek, MD of Forum Venture Studios

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Maisha Leek, Managing Director of Forum Venture Studios. Maisha has had an amazing career in corporate innovation, company building and venture capital, and we talk about the new Venture studio model and some of the things that...

  5. Venture Studios & Collaborative Innovation with Barry O'Reilly, Co-founder of Nobody Studios

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Barry O'Reilly, author of Unlearn and Lean Enterprise and co-founder of the new Venture Studio, Nobody Studios. Barry and I talk about the ins and outs of a new model of creating and investing in startups called Venture…

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  6. Storytelling & Failure Narratives in Innovation Cultures with Stephen Taylor of Untold Content

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Stephen Taylor, Chief Innovation Officer at Untold Content. Stephen and I talk about the importance of storytelling, failure narratives, and its impact on the innovation culture of companies. Let's get started. Inside Outside...

  7. Using Purpose to Find Problems, Build Solutions & Achieve Outcomes with Paul Skinner, Author of the Purpose Upgrade

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Paul Skinner, author of the new book, the Purpose Upgrade. Paul and I talk about how companies can use purpose to find better problems to solve, build better solutions, and achieve better outcomes. Let's get started. Inside...

  8. Digital Transformation Implementation and Measurement Challenges with Tim Bottke, Senior Strategy Partner at Monitor Deloitte & Author of Digital Transformation Payday

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Tim Bottke, author of the new book Digital Transformation Payday. Tim and I talk about the challenges of digital transformation initiatives and how companies can better approach the implementation and measurement of them. Let's...

  9. Moving Ideas Forward Faster - Sarah Stein Greenberg, Stanford's d.School ED and Creative Acts for Curious People Author - Replay

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Sarah Stein Greenberg, Executive Director of Stanford's d.School. Sarah and I talk about her new book, Creative Acts for Curious People and dig into a number of the exercises and activities that innovators can use to move ideas...

  10. Open Innovation - Kevin Leland, Halo Founder and Baxter's Matt Muller - Replay

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Kevin Leland, CEO and Founder of Halo and Matt Muller, Director of Applied Innovation at Baxter. The three of us talk about the changing world of open innovation and what it takes to connect and collaborate, to solve big…

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  11. Buying and Selling Startups on MicroAcquire - Andrew Gazdecki, Founder - Replay

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Andrew Gazdecki, Founder of MicroAcquire and Author of the new book Getting Acquired: How I Built and Sold My SaaS Startup. Andrew, and I talk about his entrepreneurial journey building MicroAcquire, and some of the insights…

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  12. Aligning Innovation with Your Core Business with Katherine Radeka, Author of High Velocity Innovation & CEO of Rapid Learning Cycles: Replay

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, Brian Ardinger, IO CoFounder, sat down with Katherine Radeka, author of the new book, High Velocity Innovation and CEO of Rapid Learning Cycles. They talk about innovation and Agile. And specifically how it fits into the hardware space, why...

  13. Fostering Innovation Skills, Culture & Metrics with Rita Gunther McGrath, Author of Seeing Around Corners and Professor at Columbia Business School: Replay

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with the legendary Rita Gunther McGrath, best-selling author of books like The End of Competitive Advantage, Discovery Driven Growth, and her latest book Seeing Around Corners. Rita and I talk about what companies need to do to...

  14. Human Aspects of Innovation with Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo's Chief Design Officer & Author of The Human Side of Innovation

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo's first ever Chief Design Officer and author of the new book, The Human Side of Innovation. Mauro and I talk about the human aspects of innovation and the importance of love in the innovation process.…

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  15. Building your Innovation Muscle through Exploration & Experimentation with Lorraine Marchand, Author of The Innovation Mindset

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Lorraine Marchand. Lorraine is the author of the new book, The Innovation Mindset. She and I discuss how innovation starts, how you can build your muscle of innovation through exploration and experimentation, and much more.…

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  16. Product Development, Changing Behaviors, and Innovation Health with Kevin Strauss, Author of Innovate The 1%

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Kevin Strauss, Author of Innovate The 1%. We talk about Kevin's experiences creating products in the biomedical space, as well as his background as the founder of Uchi, a social app designed to strengthen relationships and...

  17. Tapping the Hidden Innovation Agendas of Large Companies with Neil Soni, Author of The Startup Gold Mine and Estee Lauder Innovator

    Neil Soni is the author of The Startup Gold Mine: How to Tap the Hidden Innovation Agendas of Large Companies to Fund and Grow Your Business. Neil spent years with startups, focusing on the sales and marketing side, trying to sell into large organizations. He then moved to Estee Lauder, where he...

  18. Innovative Design & Creative Process with Hussain Almossawi, Author of the Innovator's Handbook

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Hussain Almossawi, author of the Innovator's Handbook. Hussain and I talk about the common misconceptions about innovation and how some of the best brands in the world approach design and the creative process let's get started....

  19. Building a Work Environment Where People Can Think, Collaborate, and Innovate with Alla Weinberg, Author of A Culture of Safety - Replay

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Alla Weinberg, Author of the new book, A Culture of Safety: Building a Work Environment Where People Can Think Collaborate and Innovate. Alla and I talk about how companies can increase their efficiencies, their collaboration,...

  20. Developing Workspaces that Foster Creativity with Doug Shapiro, OFS's VP of Research and Insights

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Doug Shapiro, VP of Research and Insights at OFS. Doug and I talk about some of the trends in office design, the importance of developing workspaces that foster creativity, and some resources that you can use to plan both your...

  21. Inside Innovation & Focused Execution: Replay with Voltage Control's Douglas Ferguson

    In this episode, Brian Ardinger talks with Douglas Ferguson, founder of Voltage Control, a company focused on design sprints and getting new products to market. Douglas tries to look at the product as a whole unit and is convinced that ideas are worthless. It’s more about focused execution.…

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  22. Workplace Culture & Navigating the Future of Work with Maddie Grant, Cofounder of Propel

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Maddie Grant, Cofounder of Propel. Maddie and I talk about the changing dynamics of workplace culture and what companies need to be doing to navigate the new future of work. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the...

  23. Intersection of Arts and Innovation with Clive Chang, Lincoln Center's Chief Advancement and Innovation Officer

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Clive Chang, Chief Advancement and Innovation Officer at Lincoln Center. Clive and I talk about the intersection of arts and innovation and how people in organizations can embrace new ideas, experiments, and new audiences to...

  24. Innovation Models and Creative Problem Solving: IO2020 Replay with Karen Holst, Author of Start Within

    In honor of our upcoming IO2022 Innovation Accelerated Summit, which is happening September 19th and 20th in Lincoln Nebraska, thought it'd be nice to pull some of the best interviews and sessions from our IO2020 Virtual Event. So, over the next few weeks, check out some of our amazing speakers…

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  25. Using Uncertainty to Drive Innovation in World-Class Restaurant R&D Teams: IO2020 Replay with Vaughn Tan, Author of The Uncertainty Mindset

    In honor of our upcoming IO2022 Innovation Accelerated Summit, which is happening September 19th and 20th in Lincoln Nebraska. Thought it'd be nice to pull some of the best interviews and sessions from our IO2020 virtual event. So, over the next few weeks, check out some of our amazing speakers…

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  26. No Code Concepts, Tools, and Plans: IO2020 Replay with Doc Williams, Brand Factory Founder & Build With Me Host

    In honor of our upcoming IO2022 Innovation Accelerated Summit, which is happening September 19th and 20th in Lincoln Nebraska. Thought it'd be nice to pull some of the best interviews and sessions from our IO2020 virtual event. So, over the next few weeks, check out some of our amazing speakers…

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  27. Designing Resilient Remote Teams: IO2020 Replay with Steph Smith, Trends.co / The Hustle / Hubspot

    In honor of our upcoming IO2022 innovation Accelerated Summit, which is happening September 19th and 20th in Lincoln Nebraska. Thought it'd be nice to pull some of the best interviews and sessions from our IO2020 virtual event. So, over the next few weeks, check out some of our amazing speakers…

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  28. Investing in Emerging Markets, Startup and Corporate Innovation & Market Dynamics with Courtney Powell, COO and Managing Partner at 500 Global

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Courtney Powell, COO and Managing Partner at 500 Global. Courtney and I talk about investing in emerging markets, the differences between startup and corporate innovation, and the current market dynamics that startups and...

  29. Understanding Market Opportunity in the Longevity Economy with Susan Golden, Author of Stage (Not Age)

    On this week's Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Susan Golden, Author of the new book Stage (Not Age). Susan and I talk about the $22 trillion market opportunity in the emerging longevity economy from education to workforce to healthcare and housing. Let's get started. Inside Outside...

  30. Creativity's Obstacles & Opportunities with Monica Kang, Founder & CEO of Innovators Box & Author of Rethink Creativity

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Monica Kang, Founder and CEO of InnovatorsBox and Author of Rethink Creativity. Monica and I talk about some of the obstacles and opportunities around creativity. And how individuals and companies can benefit from enhancing…

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  31. No-code Insights for Startups and Enterprises with Abhishek Nayak, Co-founder of Appsmith

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Abhishek Nayak, Co-founder and CEO of Appsmith. Abhisek and I talk about the rise of no-code tools and some of the misconceptions and opportunities that no-code can bring to startups and enterprises alike. Let's get started....

  32. Innovation Processes in the Air Force and Elsewhere with Productable Founder Rachel Kuhr Conn

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Rachel Kuhr Conn, Founder and CEO of Productable. Rachel and I talk about the pitfalls and challenges facing corporate innovation and some of the processes and practices that companies can use to level up their innovation...

  33. Intel China's GrowthX Accelerator, Apple Touchscreens & China Trends with Kapil Kane

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Kapil Kane, Director of Innovation at Intel China, and Co-founder of the corporate accelerator GrowthX. Kapil and I talk about his journey from his early product development days at Apple working on the first touchscreen, to...

  34. VR & AI for Training and Human Performance - with Alex Young, Virti Founder

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Dr. Alex Young founder of Virti. Alex, and I talk about the impact of new technologies like virtual reality and artificial intelligence on the training and human performance space, and some of the challenges and opportunities...

  35. Ep. 287 - Andy Binns, Coauthor of Corporate Explorer on Beating Startups at the Innovation Game

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Andy Binns, Coauthor of the new book, Corporate Explorer. Andy and I talk about the innovation imperative facing corporations today. And what they can do to foster an entrepreneurial environment, to create corporate explorers...

  36. Ep. 286 - Harini Gokul, Head of Customer Success at AWS on Defining Customer Needs for Better Products & Services

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Harini Gokul, Head of Customer Success at AWS. Harini and I talk about the importance of working backwards to define customer success. And how companies can better understand customer needs to create better products and…

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  37. Ep. 285 - Liam Martin, Author of Running Remote on Succeeding with Asynchronous and Remote Work

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Liam Martin, author of the new book Running Remote: Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Remote-Work Pioneers. Liam and I discuss the challenges and opportunities of the new world of asynchronous...

  38. Ep. 284 - David Cutler, Author of The Game of Innovation on Integrating Creativity & Gaming into Business Innovation

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with David Cutler, author of the new book, The Game of Innovation. David and I talk about how companies can integrate creativity and gaming into their innovation practices. And we'll discuss some of the best practices, tactics, and...

  39. Ep. 283 - Grant Botma, Author of Work-Life Harmony on Tactics for Managing Your Work & Life

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Grant Botma. Grant is the Author of the new book, Work-life Harmony. Grant and I talk about the common problems with work-life balance. And some tactical tips for how to create harmony through the inevitable changes and...

  40. Ep. 282 - Shameen Prashantham, Author of Gorillas Can Dance on Challenges Corporates and Startups Face Partnering

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Dr. Shameen Prashantham, Author of Gorillas Can Dance. We talk about the benefits, opportunities, and challenges, corporates and startups face when trying to partner, grow, and innovate together. Let's get started. Inside…

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  41. Ep. 281 - Jackie Miller, On Deck Corporate Innovation Fellowship Program Director on Building a Community of Peers To Navigate Change

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Jackie Miller, Program Director of the Corporate Innovation Fellowship at On Deck. She's also a former corporate innovator at Chobani and Chanel. Jackie and I talk about the ups and downs of corporate innovation and the…

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  42. Ep. 280 - Jennifer Smith, Cofounder of Scribe on Building Software to Create Operating Systems of Knowhow

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we host Jennifer Smith, CEO and Cofounder of Scribe. Jennifer and I talk about her journey as an accidental entrepreneur and the trends and opportunity she sees as she grows a software company on a mission to build the first operating system of...

  43. Ep. 279 - Ben McDougal, Author of You Don't Need This Book on Startups, 1 Million Cups & Techstars

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Ben McDougal, Author of You Don't Need This Book: Entrepreneurship in the Connected Era. Ben and I talk about his portfolio-based career in entrepreneurship from founder to 1 Million Cups organizer, to his current role as...

  44. Ep. 278 - Jim Euchner, Author of Lean Startup in Large Organizations on Building Lean Startup Methodologies to Stay Competitive

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Jim Euchner, author of the new book Lean Startup in Large Organizations. Jim and I talk about the underlying fears companies have when trying to change and implement innovation initiatives. And what they can do to initiate and...

  45. Ep. 277 - Melissa Vincent, ED of Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship on Helping Midwest Startups Grow & Thrive

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Melissa Vincent, Executive Director of Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship. This recording was part of our IO Live series and Melissa and I sit down and talk about the people, the resources, and the companies making the Midwest…

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  46. Ep. 276 - Ben Bensaou, Professor at INSEAD and Author of Built to Innovate on Making Innovation Accessible to Everyone

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Dr. Ben Bensaou, Professor at INSEAD and author of the new book Built to Innovate. We talk about some interesting case studies and essential practices that companies can use to make innovation accessible to everyone in the...

  47. Ep. 275 - Karin Hurt, Co-Author of Courageous Cultures on Valuing Innovation, Curiosity & Productivity

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Karin Hurt, Co-author of the new book, Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. Karin and I talk about the difficulties and opportunities with creating a culture that...

  48. Ep. 274 - Todd Embley, Senior Startup Advocate for Agora on Startup Tech, Trends & Ecosystems

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Todd Embley, Senior Startup Advocate for Agora. Todd and I talk about the new technologies and trends from no-code tools to embedded audio and video platforms, that affect how we see, hear, and interact with each other. We also...

  49. Ep. 273 - Radhika Dutt, Author of Radical Product Thinking on Developing a Vision to Build Products

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with entrepreneur and product developer Radhika Dutt, Author of the new book, Radical Product Thinking. On this episode, we talk about the product diseases holding back good product development, as well as ways to develop and…

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  50. Ep. 272 - Dave Parker, Author of Trajectory: Startup on Ideation to Product Market Fit

    On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Dave Parker, five-time founder, and author of the new book Trajectory: Startup. Dave and I talk about a range of topics for helping founders go from ideation to product market fit. And this conversation was part of our IO Live...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Inside Outside Innovation explores the ins and outs of innovation with raw stories, real insights, and tactical advice from the best and brightest in startups & corporate innovation. Each week we bring you the latest thinking on talent, technology, and the future of innovation. Join our community of movers, shakers, makers, founders, builders, and creators to help speed up your knowledge, skills, and network. Previous guests include thought leaders such as Brad Feld, Arlan Hamilton, Jason Calacanis, David Bland, Janice Fraser, and Diana Kander, plus insights from amazing companies including Nike, Cisco, ExxonMobil, Gatorade, Orlando Magic, GE, Samsung, and others.This podcast is available on all podcast platforms and InsideOutside.io. Sign up for the weekly innovation newsletter at http://bit.ly/ionewsletter. Follow Brian on Twitter at @ardinger or @theiopodcast or Email [email protected]

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Brian Ardinger, Founder of NXXT, Inside Outside Innovation podcast, InsideOutside.io, and the Inside Outside Innovation Summit

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