Russ Fradin (W’97) and Steve Heyman (W’98, E’98), co-founders of Dynamic Signal, describe the process of growing their software as a service company.…Read More
“In the SaaS World You’re Constantly Connecting with Your Customers”
Mastering Innovation
“HR Should Have a Seat at the Table Strategically”
Dennis Carey (Vice Chairman, Korn Ferry) discusses his new book, “Talent Wins: The New Playbook for Putting People First,” about the key strategic role he believes human resources can play.…Read More
Biomedical Innovation Takes a Lot of Cooperation – and a Little Serendipity
The most fundamental discoveries often occur when an experiment doesn’t turn out as planned. Authors Lawton R. Burns, Mark Pauly, and Philip Rea discuss the element of serendipity in the life sciences.…Read More
How Individual Quirks Can Become Innovation Assets
Melissa Schilling, Professor at NYU Stern, discusses what we can learn from famously eccentric thinkers about encouraging innovation within organizations.…Read More
This Firm is Expanding the Menu for Retail Investors
Mike Gerber (C’95) of FS Investments discusses how listening to the market is a critical source of innovation for firms in the finance sector.…Read More
Five Types of Agility for Navigating Change
Baba Prasad (WG’97), President & CEO of Vivékin Group, discusses how organizations can foster the agility needed to remain innovative in periods of turmoil.…Read More
When an Innovation Ecosystem Makes Partners out of Competitors
Bob Muglia, CEO of cloud data services firm Snowflake Computing, discusses why wise companies know better than to go it alone.…Read More
Individuals Adapt to New Technologies Quickly. HR Needs to Catch Up.
Erica Volini, U.S. Human Capital Leader at Deloitte, discusses the organizational pressures digital technologies are putting on firms across sectors.…Read More
How New Entrants Are Changing the Rules in Aerospace
Ellen Chang (C’88, WG’98), co-founder of LightSpeed Innovations, discusses how entrepreneurs with an appetite for risk are redefining innovation in aerospace.…Read More
Thanks to Digitization, This Company Can Deliver Home Services Before They’re Needed
Jamie Smith (CIO and SVP of ServiceMaster) shares how even a long-established industry like home services is innovating and digitalizing.…Read More
Fast Company’s Bill Taylor Details the Four Types of Innovation Leaders
Bestselling author Bill Taylor warns that experienced leaders sometimes let their expertise cloud their perception of new possibilities and threats.…Read More
A Healthcare Economics Solution that has Asthma Patients Breathing More Easily
Arik Anderson, CEO of Adherium, explains how better quality of life and better healthcare economics go hand in hand.…Read More
“There’s no Better Time to Be in Retailing than Now”
Venky Shankar (Texas A&M University) discusses the challenges of retail in an era when customers expect a seamless 360-degree experience.…Read More
2018 Y-Prize Winners Reveal Their Secrets to Successful Teamwork
Michael Lee and Henry Zhou of Cellview Sciences share how they balanced their team’s expertise in business and science to win Penn’s 2018 Y-Prize Competition.…Read More
Open Innovation Is Driving a Cultural Shift at Ford
Dr. Venkatesh Prasad, Ford’s “What’s Next” guy, describes how Ford is taking on new trends like autonomous cars, new energy sources, and shared ridership.…Read More
When to Incubate, When to Scale? How Samsung Pinpoints the Right Moment
Nana Murugesan (WG’09), VP at Samsung Electronics, discusses how he can tell when it’s time to take an innovative leap.…Read More
How J&J Uses Consumer Data to Enhance the Customer Experience
Robert Boland (WG’13) explains how J&J applies external and internal data to build lasting connections with patients.…Read More
How Large Organizations Can Spur Entrepreneurial Change from Within
Carl Schramm of Syracuse University and the Kauffman Foundation discusses what organizations can do to keep their entrepreneurial employees around.…Read More
Innovation In Aviation Comes Down to Smart Bets on One Big Winner
With significant incumbent benefits and strict safety regulations, the aviation industry can sometimes present its engineers with a limited scope for innovation. Dr. Brian Tillotson of Boeing explains how the company continues to push boundaries despite various obstacles.…Read More
Terry Fadem Unpacks His Innovation Toolbox
We ask our guest Terry Fadem, Senior Fellow at the Mack Institute, about his varied experiences accelerating growth in both the academic and corporate worlds.…Read More