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
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Podcasts
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
In Wealth Management, ‘Technology Is Important, but Relationships Trump Technology’
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
‘The Marriage Between Self-serve and Human Interaction Is the Sweet Spot’
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
How a Mass-Producer Like Heineken Meets Consumer Demand for Personalization
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
Even Chocolate Has to Adapt to the Digital Age
Doug Straton, Chief Digital Commerce Officer Hershey, explains why even a chocolate maker needs a robust digital strategy to connect with today’s customers.…Read More
A Dynamic Duo: The Case for Combining Artificial Intelligence and Human Creativity
Artificial intelligence expert Angela Zutavern explores machine learning’s potential to enhance innovation efforts by complementing our uniquely human powers of creativity.…Read More
When Two Brands Compete, It’s Customer Experience that Tips the Scale
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
How Blockchain Is Bringing the Outdated Global Financial System into the Present
Asheesh Birla, 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
To Stay Competitive, Theaters Are Revamping the Dinner-and-a-Movie Experience
Hamid Hashemil, 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
Costovation: When Less is More in Innovation
Steven 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
Can Going Private Turn Tesla Around?
Saikat Chaudhuri discusses Elon Musk’s recent announcement and debates whether going private will solve Tesla’s many challenges.…Read More
Reverse Innovation: India May Provide Answers for American Healthcare Woes
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
How Failing Fast Led to the Perfect Baby Food Solution
Shazi Visram, founder of the premium organic food company Happy Family, discusses the failures her company encountered along the road to success.…Read More
How Companies Can ‘Leap’ Ahead of their Competition
Howard Yu, author of “Leap” and Lego Professor of Management and Innovation, discusses what makes a company successful in the long term and how to avoid replication by competitors.…Read More
How Microsoft Is Working with Tech Startups to Build Win-Win Relationships
Tereza Nemessanyi (WG’97), Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Microsoft, shares how she works to create mutually beneficial relationships with competing startups.…Read More
Product Integration Is Putting Brands Where Customers Can See Them
Gary Shenk, Founder and Executive Chairman at Branded Entertainment Network (BEN), explains how advertising is evolving in this era of ad-free streaming services.…Read More
How IBM Is Scaling Blockchain Solutions for Major U.S. Companies
Alain Neyroud, Principal Blockchain Architect at IBM, discussed the current state of blockchain technology, along with new initiatives that are putting it to work.…Read More
Shining a Light on the Future of Connected Homes
Erik Charlton, CEO of NOON Home and previous Head of Business at Nest, discusses current initiatives to enhance wellness while working toward connected homes of the future.…Read More