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Mastering Innovation

by Mack Institute for Innovation Management

Proven techniques for innovation success, broadcast from the Mack Institute at the Wharton School. Originally aired on SiriusXM Channel 132, Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. ‘Creating the Organizational Structures that Liberate People to Innovate’

    Kaihan Krippendorff, CEO of Outthinker, discusses the value of innovating from within and describes the traits that characterize internal innovators. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/internal-innovation-kaihan-krippendorff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  2. Using Smartphones to Make Roads More, not Less, Safe

    Zendrive Founder and CEO Jonathan Matus shares how smartphones can make us better drivers and how other stakeholders benefit from Zendrive’s platform. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/zendrive-jonathan-matus/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. The Next Phase of the Fintech Phenomenon

    Dickson Chu, Global Head of Portfolio Management at BBVA, discusses open innovation in fintech and identifies where he thinks the most exciting fintech ecosystems are developing worldwide. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/bbva-dickson-chu/ Hosted on Acast. See...

  4. The 360° Corporation: Using Trade-Offs as a Source of Innovation

    Mack Institute Senior Fellow Sarah Kaplan, author of The 360° Corporation, discusses how businesses can approach trade-offs as sources of innovation, creativity, and even long-term profitability. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/360-corporation-sarah-kaplan/ Hosted on…

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  5. Industry City CEO on Bringing Brooklyn into the ‘Innovation Economy’

    Andrew Kimball, CEO of Industry City, discusses the efforts to revitalize a dilapidated section of post-industrial Brooklyn into a massive, innovation-powered job center. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/industry-city-andrew-kimball/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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  6. Samsung NEXT on Connectivity Within the “Experience Economy”

    Brandon Hoffman (WG’15) discusses the role Samsung NEXT plays in transforming the customer experience that Samsung delivers. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/samsung-next-brandon-hoffman/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Doctor: Virtual Reality Training Leads to Big Performance Boost for Surgeons

    Dr. Justin Barad, of Osso VR, explains how doctors can use the platform to learn and practice procedures amid the health care innovation boom. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/virtual-reality-surgical-training-justin-barad/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  8. How Chobani Incubator Chooses 8 Food Entrepreneurs Out of 600 Applicants

    Director Zoe Feldman explains the equity-free startup program that's included Banza chickpea pasta, Cannonborough Craft Sodas, and Thaifusions. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/chobani-zoe-feldman/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. Axe Throwing, Swimming Pool Bowling Alleys, and Other Adventures in Hospitality

    Max Goldberg, co-owner of Nashville-based Strategic Hospitality, speaks about capturing the dynamic spirit of his hometown. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/hospitality-max-goldberg/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 'An Entrepreneurial Approach to Social Innovation' in Education

    Mehrdad Baghai, co-founder of High Resolves, shares how he combines his expertise on corporate strategy with his passion for social impact, particularly in education. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/high-resolves-mehrdad-baghai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

  11. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. on Building ‘A Celebrations Ecosystem’

    Chris McCann of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. describes how the company went from a single Manhattan flower shop to an e-commerce pioneer by embracing new technologies. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/1800flowers-a-celebrations-ecosystem/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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  12. 'Removing the Element of Luck' for Young Entrepreneurs

    Seth Berger of Sixers Innovation Lab discusses how the accelerator supports Philadelphia entrepreneurs by providing office space, health care, food, even housing. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/sixers-innovation-lab-seth-berger/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

  13. Applying the Tools of Innovation to Improve Lives in Cities

    Katie Appel Duda introduces Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Government Innovation grant program, which funds cross-functional innovation teams in more than 200 cities around the world. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/bloomberg-philanthropies-katie-appel-duda/ Hosted on Acast.…

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  14. Bringing it All Together to Lower Healthcare Costs

    Zipari founder and CEO Mark Nathan explains why providing consumers more information is key to bringing down healthcare costs in the U.S. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/zipari-mark-nathan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. Notes of Data Analytics and Overtones of Customer Engagement

    Winc co-founders Brian Smith and Geoff McFarlane shared how they're using data to anticipate customer desires and get ahead of the next big trend in wine. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/winc-geoff-mcfarlane-brian-smith/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  16. Combating ‘An Imminent Threat to the Health of Discourse on the Internet’

    Sherif Hanna, VP of Ecosystem Development at Truepic, describes their blockchain-based solution to the problem of deepfakes.. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/truepic-sherif-hanna/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. ‘Optimistically Confident’ in the Early Days of Artificial Intelligence

    John Roese, CTO of Dell EMC, explains that advances in artificial intelligence will depend on earning human users’ trust in machine learning. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/artificial-intelligence-john-roese/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. How BioCellection Began Turning ‘Unrecyclable’ Plastics into Building Blocks

    Miranda Wang, Co-founder and CEO of BioCellection, describes her venture's new commercial approach to the problem of plastics. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/biocellection-miranda-wang/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. Drawing a Collaborative Road Map for Healthcare Innovations

    James Lewis of 11|TEN Innovation Partners explains how his organization facilitates collaboration to accelerate the development of new healthcare technologies. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/collaboration-james-lewis/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  20. Surviving ‘A Mass Extinction Event in the Corporate World’

    Tom Siebel, bestselling author and C3.ai CEO, describes the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence and how CEOs can counter its threats. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/surviving-a-mass-extinction-event-corporate-world/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

  21. Where Craft Beer Meets Big Beer, Experimentation Thrives

    Todd Ahsmann and Christina Perozzi of Goose Island Beer Co. explain how they approach craft brewing by leveraging the resources of a large company. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/goose-island-todd-ahsmann-christina-perozzi/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  22. ‘You Can Make Innovative Products Without Having to Make Tiny Companies First’

    Phil Libin, CEO of All Turtles, discusses how his company takes an alternate path to the Silicon Valley startup approach while pursuing artificial intelligence solutions. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/all-turtles-phil-libin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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  23. Nailing Product-Market Fit and Scalability to Make Better Decisions

    Gaurav Dhillon, Chairman and CEO of SnapLogic, says that nailing product-market fit comes down to great listening skills and “a tolerance for pain.” Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/product-market-fit-gaurav-dhillon/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. From Legacy Newsrooms to Digital Media Startups, Lessons in Adaptability

    Jim Brady, CEO & Founder of Spirited Media, shares his experiences and lessons from The Washington Post and the startup media landscape. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/spirited-media-jim-brady/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. Etsy Focuses on Search Algorithms to Increase Sales

    Rachel Glaser, CFO of Etsy, discusses the e-commerce company's work on search capabilities. Read More: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/etsy-rachel-glaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. How Spotify's Data Shapes Strategy for Connecting Brands and 'Savvy Consumers'

    Khartoon Weiss, global head of verticals at Spotify, discusses how user behavior on the streaming platform informs the way brand partners target their listeners. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/spotify-khartoon-weiss/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  27. Inside the Open-Source Software Company That IBM Bought for $34B

    Matt Hicks, senior vice president of engineering at Red Hat, talks about the acquisition deal, the worldwide impact of free software, and more. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/open-source-software-matt-hicks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. Entrepreneur David Kidder Says Loving Your Idea Is the Wrong Business Obsession

    David Kidder, CEO and co-founder of Bionic and author of "New to Big" and "The Startup Playbook," explains his model for enterprise growth. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/enterprise-growth-david-kidder/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. How to Nurture ‘Loonshots:’ Change a Firm’s Culture by Addressing Its Structure

    Safi Bahcall, author of the new book “Loonshots,” explains how structural factors like incentives around risk-taking are the key to fostering a culture of innovation throughout a firm. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/loonshots-safi-bahcall/ Hosted on Acast. See...

  30. The Evolution of Machine Intelligence: How Algorithms are Shaping Our Lives

    Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar, author of A Human’s Guide to Machine Intelligence, walks through the evolution of artificial intelligence and points to the developments that lie ahead. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/machine-intelligence-kartik-hosanagar/ Hosted on...

  31. For Stroke Patients, New Video Game May Help Restore More Function, Faster

    John Krakauer, co-founder of Neuro Motor Innovations, describes how his company is testing specially designed video games to help stroke patients recover more fully. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/stroke-john-krakauer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  32. How BBVA’s Open Banking Strategies Deepened Customer Relationships

    Robert Sears, former CEO of a BBVA subsidiary, discussed how banks can streamline organizational functions and become more customer-centric. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/open-banking-bbva-robert-sears/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. This Nonprofit Is Using AI to Power 24/7 Counseling at a Moment’s Notice

    Nancy Lublin, Founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line, discusses the use of artificial intelligence to help triage millions of texts, the platform's integration into popular chat services, and their extensive team of devoted volunteers across the country. To reach the Crisis Text Line, text “HOME” to...

  34. For People Facing Renovations, This Company Tries to Sweeten the Deal

    Bridget Best, COO of Sweeten, discusses how the service works to connect general contractors with clients and oversee a smooth renovation experience for both parties. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/sweeten-bridget-best/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  35. What Jeff Bezos, Marc Benioff Teach Us About 'Innovation Capital'

    Curtis Lefrandt and Nathan Furr, co-authors of Innovation Capital: How to Compete--and Win--Like the World's Most Innovative Leaders, offer advice on leading in disrupting spaces and explain how you can amplify your own innovation capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. Technology and Pea Protein Are Key Ingredients in This Dairy Alternative

    Adam Lowry, co-founder of Ripple Foods, talks about his company's pea-based dairy alternative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. Expanding the Menu of Growth Opportunities in the Food Industry

    Sally Grimes of Tyson Foods discussed how the company innovates to reduce waste in the supply chain and offer consumers greater choice. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/tyson-foods-sally-grimes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. Reinventing Advertising in the Age of Influencers

    Greg Isaacs of Branded Entertainment Network shared how his advertising company is using data analytics to revive the practice of product placement. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/advertising-greg-isaacs/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. How Companies Can Optimize With Quantum Computing

    Mandy Birch, head of engineering strategy at Rigetti Computing, talks about how businesses can use the power of quantum computing to gain competitive advantages. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/quantum-computing-mandy-birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  40. E-commerce Company Vroom Works to Disrupt the Used Car Market

    CTO Mitch Berg talks about how the online marketplace for buying and selling used cars is tapping into a space long owned by mom-and-pop retailers. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/used-cars-mitch-berg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. Former Apple CEO John Sculley Predicts How Technology Will Change Health Care

    Entrepreneur and investor John Sculley sees fewer hospital beds and invasive procedures, and more sensors and digital voice assistants. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/health-care-john-sculley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. Condé Nast's Modern Media Strategy Connects Print, Digital, and Events

    Eric Gillin, chief business officer of Condé Nast's Lifestyle Division, talks about how technology is changing media. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/digital-media-eric-gillin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. BNY Mellon's Pershing Sees Financial Literacy Program as Good for Its Bottom Line

    Pershing's Michael Partnow and Andrea Madden say the community work helps the financial services firm attract the next generation of employees and clients. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/financial-michael-partnow-andrea-madden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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  44. Why an Online Marketplace Initially Said 'No' to Fitbit

    Jules Pieri, author of How We Make Stuff Now and CEO of The Grommet (a site that launched SodaStream, Bananagrams, Swell water bottles, and more), talks about what developers should think about when prototyping new products. Read more:...

  45. Telecom Company Plans for 5G Expansion in Latin America, Africa

    Tigo Guatemala's Roberto Rodriguez and Eric Seaman discuss how faster internet connectivity can enhance opportunities for learning and better health care. Read More: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/5g-seaman-rodriguez/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. This CEO Went From 'Traditional' Steel Industry to Leading B2B E-commerce

    Vinaya Varma, CEO of mjunction, talks about scaling up online marketplaces to serve diverse B2B customers, attracting millennials, and investing in new technology. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/e-commerce-vinaya-varma/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  47. Privacy, Trust, and Whether Blockchain Can Help Us Achieve Them

    Wharton professor Kevin Werbach, author of The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust, discusses the growing need for legal sophistication regarding data privacy and how blockchain is poised to play a role. Read more:...

  48. Connecting Donors to Classrooms to Make the Unattainable Happen

    Charles Best, Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org, describes the research-based strategies the nonprofit uses to encourage donations to millions of classrooms across the country. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/donorschoose-charles-best/ Hosted on Acast. See...

  49. Companies Can Use Connected Strategies to Engage and Influence Customers

    Mack Institute Co-directors Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch offer a path to strengthening long-term buyer loyalty, from customer engagement to cost-effective delivery. Read more at: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/connected-strategy-nicolaj-siggelkow-christian-terwiesch...

  50. Telemedicine Is Essential to This Diabetes Treatment

    Anand Parikh, general counsel and head of business development at Virta Health, talks about treating diabetes with virtual real-time assessment. Read More: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/anand-parikh-diabetes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Proven techniques for innovation success, broadcast from the Mack Institute at the Wharton School. Originally aired on SiriusXM Channel 132, Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School.

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