Ravi Rishy-Maharaj, Founder and CEO of GigSky, discusses how his company has set out to smooth connectivity hassles for international travelers using eSIM technologies…Read More
How This Company Is Easing the Hassle of Connecting While Abroad
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Creating a Culture of Innovation to Thrive in the 5G World
Mack Institute Senior Fellow Scott Snyder explains the technological potential of 5G, as well as the challenges facing firms who decide to assertively take the lead.…Read More
2018-2019 Y-Prize Finalists Take One Technology in Four Different Directions
The finalists in Penn’s seventh annual Y-Prize Competition have collectively proposed one of the most diverse slates of applications in recent memory, spanning infection prevention, saltwater desalination, green energy, and tissue engineering.…Read More
‘It’s a Question of Logistics.’ How this Company Is Tackling Hunger in the U.S.
Jasmine Crowe, Founder and CEO of Goodr, shares how the food waste management company creates win-win situations for businesses, nonprofits, and the hungry. …Read More
Eyes on the XPrize: How the Famous Competition is Tackling Illiteracy Next
Shlomy Kattan, Executive Director of the Adult Literacy XPrize Competition, shares about the development of the XPrize foundation since its inception in 1994 and how the competition he oversees is working to make reading more accessible to everyone.…Read More
China’s Strategic Advantage: What the West Can Learn by Looking East
George Yip, author of “China’s Next Strategic Advantage: from Imitation to Innovation,” discusses the flourishing of consumer-led innovation in China and what the West can learn from it.…Read More
Turning Philadelphia’s Strategic Assets into an Innovation Ecosystem
Francisco Garcia, Philadelphia’s Director of Business Development for Innovation and Technology, explains the strengths and weaknesses that can foster or hinder innovation in a city.…Read More
‘It’s all About Personalization.’ How Marriott Is Adapting to New Consumer Trends
Stephanie Linnartz, Global Chief Commercial Officer at Marriott, discusses the varieties of ways that her company is innovating, such as making forays into the sharing economy.…Read More
The Acceleration of Artificial Intelligence Through Gaming
Danny Lange, VP of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Unity Technologies, discusses how new technologies combined with gaming have kicked the pace of machine learning into high gear.…Read More
Changing Tastes: How Nestlé Stays on Top of Consumer Trends
Rui Barbas, Chief Strategy Officer at Nestlé USA, describes how the food and beverage giant remains innovative through what he calls a hybrid growth model.…Read More
The Messy Middle: Working Through Your Company’s Adolescence
Scott Belsky, author of “The Messy Middle,” elaborates on the struggles that developing businesses have in their middle stages and how to get past them.…Read More
The Downside of Applying Lean Startup Principles
Lean startup principles have fueled a revolution in business and entrepreneurship, but there is a downside to early market testing, according to new Wharton research.…Read More
Making Sense of Blockchain: How Firms Can Chart a Strategic Path Forward
To help firms make strategic decisions about blockchain, the Mack Institute introduces a new white paper laying out a road map and key questions for blockchain adoption.…Read More
From the Birth of Online Banking, Digital Security Continues to Evolve
Louie Gasparini, Founder and CEO of Covault, explains how his company is working to close digital security gaps through a variety of technological solutions.…Read More
Creative Selection: Behind the Genius of Steve Jobs and the Development of the iPhone
Ken Kocienda, former software engineer at Apple and author of the new book “Creative Selection,” discusses Steve Jobs’ unrelenting focus, harsh leadership strategies, and incredible decisiveness.…Read More
How a Former Tech Giant Got Back On Its Feet
Risto Siilasmaa, Chair of Nokia’s Board of Directors, explains how Nokia overcame disruption and regained its ability to adapt in an ever-changing technology landscape.…Read More
‘The Implications Are Profound for the Entire Financial Industry’
Don Tapscott, founder of the Blockchain Research Institute, discusses the implications of blockchain, the promises of decentralized networks, and how this new technology can change the world.…Read More
To Move Innovations Forward, Sometimes You Need a ‘Translator’
Mir Imran, Chairman and CEO of InCube Labs, discusses his role helping people from various disciplines communicate with each other in the pursuit of scientific progress.…Read More
Imagine It Forward: How Companies Can Learn to Embrace Change for the Better
Beth Comstock, former CMO and Vice Chair at GE and author of Imagine It Forward, discusses how large firms can make themselves more adaptable and learn to spot the patterns that signal opportunities for innovation.…Read More
A New Type of Network Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Online and Offline Relationships
Gina Bianchini, CEO and Founder of Mighty Networks, discusses how her company aims to offer an alternative to the social media giants by creating localized, niche networks that create strong relationships between communities and local businesses.…Read More