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Mastering Innovation

‘Optimistically Confident’ in the Early Days of Artificial Intelligence

John Roese, Dell EMC

John Roese, CTO of Dell EMC, explains that advances in AI will depend on earning human users’ trust in machine learning.…Read More

August 22, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Artificial Intelligence, information technology, machine learning

How BioCellection Began Turning ‘Unrecyclable’ Plastics into Building Blocks

Miranda Wang of BioCellection

Miranda Wang, Co-founder and CEO of BioCellection, describes her venture’s new commercial approach to the problem of plastics.…Read More

August 22, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts green technology

Drawing a Collaborative Road Map for Healthcare Innovations

James Lewis, CEO, 11|TEN Innovation Partners

James Lewis of 11|TEN Innovation Partners explains how his organization facilitates collaboration to accelerate the development of new healthcare technologies.…Read More

August 15, 2019   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts collaboration, healthcare industry

Surviving ‘A Mass Extinction Event in the Corporate World’

Tom Siebel, C3.ai

Tom Siebel, bestselling author and C3.ai CEO, describes the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence and how CEOs can counter its threats.…Read More

August 15, 2019   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Artificial Intelligence, digital disruption

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

Phil Libin, CEO of All Turtles

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

August 14, 2019   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Artificial Intelligence

Where Craft Beer Meets Big Beer, Experimentation Thrives

Todd Ahsmann and Christina Perozzi, Goose Island

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

August 8, 2019   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts food

Nailing Product-Market Fit and Scalability to Make Better Decisions

Gaurav Dhillon discusses product-market fit

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

August 1, 2019   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts data analysis, digital data, leadership, startups

From Legacy Newsrooms to Digital Media Startups, Lessons in Adaptability

Jim Brady Spirited Media

Jim Brady, CEO & Founder of Spirited Media, shares his experiences and lessons from The Washington Post and the startup media landscape.…Read More

August 1, 2019   |   host: Saikat Chaudhuri, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts digital media, news media

How Spotify’s Data Shapes Strategy for Connecting Brands and ‘Savvy Consumers’

Khartoon Weiss Spotify

Khartoon Weiss, Spotify’s global head of verticals, shares how user behavior on the streaming platform informs the way brand partners target listeners.…Read More

July 25, 2019   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts advertising, data analysis, music industry

Etsy Focuses on Search Algorithms to Increase Sales

Rachel Glaser Etsy

Etsy CFO Rachel Glaser tells how, with nearly 60 million items to browse, the e-commerce company is aiming to show shoppers the results that best match them.…Read More

July 25, 2019   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts e-commerce, online marketplaces, retail

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

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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

July 18, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts information technology, software industry

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

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The CEO and co-founder of Bionic and author of “New to Big” and “The Startup Playbook” explained his model for enterprise growth.…Read More

July 18, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts business model innovation, firm growth, investment, venture capital

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

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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

July 11, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts innovation culture, management, organizational structure

The Evolution of Machine Intelligence: How Algorithms Are Shaping Our Lives

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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

July 11, 2019   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Artificial Intelligence, Kartik Hosanagar, machine learning

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

John Krakauer, Neuro Motor Innovations

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

July 4, 2019   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts gamification, healthcare industry

How BBVA’s Open Banking Strategies Deepened Customer Relationships

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Robert Sears, former CEO of a BBVA subsidiary, discussed how banks can streamline organizational functions and become more customer-centric.…Read More

July 4, 2019   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts banking, corporate strategy, finance

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

Nancy Lublin, Crisis Text Line

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.…Read More

June 27, 2019   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Artificial Intelligence

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

Bridget Best, COO Sweeten

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

June 27, 2019   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts

What Jeff Bezos, Marc Benioff Teach Us About ‘Innovation Capital’

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Curtis Lefrandt and Nathan Furr shared lessons from their book, Innovation Capital: How To Compete—and Win—Like the World’s Most Innovative Leaders.…Read More

June 13, 2019   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts books, innovation culture, leadership

Technology and Pea Protein Are Key Ingredients in This Dairy Alternative

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Adam Lowry, co-founder of Ripple Foods, explained why he thinks his company’s plant-based protein is appealing to consumers.…Read More

June 13, 2019   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts food, Sustainability

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