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Creative Selection: Behind the Genius of Steve Jobs and the Development of the iPhone

Ken Kocienda

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

October 18, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Apple

How a Former Tech Giant Got Back On Its Feet

Risto Siilasmaa of Nokia

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

October 11, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts disruptive technology, scenario planning

‘The Implications Are Profound for the Entire Financial Industry’

Don Tapscott

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

October 11, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts blockchain, fintech

To Move Innovations Forward, Sometimes You Need a ‘Translator’

Mir Imran, InCube

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

September 27, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts biomedical science, collaboration, interdisciplinarity

Imagine It Forward: How Companies Can Learn to Embrace Change for the Better

Beth Comstock, author of Imagine it Forward

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

September 27, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts organizational adaptation

A New Type of Network Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Online and Offline Relationships

Gina Bianchini of Mighty Networks

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

September 20, 2018   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts networks, social media

In Wealth Management, ‘Technology Is Important, but Relationships Trump Technology’

Jack Markwalter

Jack Markwalter, CEO of CIBC private wealth management in the U.S., explains why customer relationships still reign supreme even as technology is rapidly changing the industry.…Read More

September 20, 2018   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts investment, wealth management

‘The Marriage Between Self-serve and Human Interaction Is the Sweet Spot’

Tim Davis, The UPS Store

Tim Davis, President of The UPS Store, discusses how the subsidiary combines brick-and-mortar with e-commerce strategies to adapt to the changing retail landscape.…Read More

September 13, 2018   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts omni-channel retail, retail

How a Mass-Producer Like Heineken Meets Consumer Demand for Personalization

Jenna Behrer of Heineken

Jenna Behrer, Senior Director and Head of Innovation at Heineken USA, discusses how the company is translating strategies from Europe to the very different U.S. beverage market.…Read More

September 13, 2018   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts omni-channel retail, strategy

Even Chocolate Has to Adapt to the Digital Age

Doug Straton of Hershey

Doug Straton, Chief Digital Commerce Officer at Hershey, explains why even a chocolate maker needs a robust digital strategy to connect with today’s customers.…Read More

September 6, 2018   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts omni-channel retail, retail, strategy

A Dynamic Duo: The Case for Combining Artificial Intelligence and Human Creativity

A headshot of a person with light brown hair wearing a blue jacket and earrings, standing in front of bookshelves filled with books.

Artificial intelligence expert Angela Zutavern explores machine learning’s potential to enhance innovation efforts by complementing our uniquely human powers of creativity.…Read More

September 6, 2018   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, strategy, synergy

When Two Brands Compete, It’s Customer Experience that Tips the Scale

Tiffani Bova Salesforce

Tiffani Bova, Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce and author of “Growth IQ,” discusses the importance of great customer experience in any successful business.…Read More

August 23, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts marketing

How Blockchain Is Bringing the Outdated Global Financial System into the Present

Asheesh Birla of Ripple

Asheesh Birla (WG’10), Sr. VP of Product at Ripple, explains why the global financial system operates so inefficiently, and how his company is trying to put blockchain-based solutions in place.…Read More

August 23, 2018   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts, Wharton grad

As Blockchain Fever Rises, Wharton Voices Share What’s Ahead

Blockchain Photo Collage

Wharton students, faculty, and alumni are at the forefront of exploring the many ways blockchain is likely to fundamentally impact the world in the near future.…Read More

August 22, 2018   |   Mack Institute News Asheesh Birla, blockchain, fintech, Kevin Werbach, Saikat Chaudhuri

To Stay Competitive, Theaters Are Revamping the Dinner-and-a-Movie Experience

Hamid Hashemi

Hamid Hashemi, Founder and CEO of IPic Entertainment, explains how theaters are finding ways to stay relevant in an era with more entertainment choices than ever.…Read More

August 16, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts entertainment

Costovation: When Less is More in Innovation

Stephen Wunker, Author of Costovation

Stephen Wunker, author of the new book “Costovation,” explains how some companies have found innovation success by simplifying their offerings and bringing costs down for everyone.…Read More

August 16, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts efficiency, toyota

Can Going Private Turn Tesla Around?

Tesla

Saikat Chaudhuri discusses Elon Musk’s recent announcement and debates whether going private will solve Tesla’s many challenges.…Read More

August 15, 2018   |   Mack Institute News, Podcasts Saikat Chaudhuri, Tesla

Benchmarking for Innovation Performance Amid Industry Convergence

Spring Conference 2018: Benchmarking for Innovation Performance

As new technologies cause the boundaries between industries to blur, clear metrics for innovation become increasingly important to setting a firm’s strategic direction.…Read More

August 14, 2018   |   Events, Mack Institute News, Spring and Fall Conferences

Reverse Innovation: India May Provide Answers for American Healthcare Woes

Vijay Govindarajan, author of Reverse Innovation

Vijay Govidarajan, Coxe Distinguished Professor at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, discusses recent developments in India’s healthcare system and how the U.S. can learn from them.…Read More

August 9, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts India, Reverse Innovation

How Failing Fast Led to the Perfect Baby Food Solution

Shazi Visram

Shazi Visram, founder of the premium organic food company Happy Family, discusses the failures her company encountered along the road to success.…Read More

August 9, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts food, retail

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