Geralyn Breig (W’84), CEO of AnytownUSA.com, describes the processes her company has developed to connect online shoppers with verifiably American-made goods.…Read More
Bringing American-Made Directly to Online Shoppers
Podcasts
In with the Old, In with the New: Exploring Novelty While Enhancing Existing Value
Tanya Berman, Vice President at MARS, discusses the importance of keeping existing products strong and relevant while innovating new offerings.…Read More
Predictable Magic: Designing Around Customer Emotions to Reach Beyond Existing Markets
Deepa Prahalad, author of “Predictable Magic: Unleash the Power of Design Strategy to Transform Your Business,” introduces design thinking frameworks that can create strong emotional engagement between customers and firms.…Read More
The Company Bringing Clarity to Online Diamond Shopping
Ajay Anand (WG’13), Founder of Rare Carat, explains how the company is working to increase transparency in the diamond industry and smooth out the purchasing process for consumers.…Read More
Collaboration the Key to Dunkin’s Culinary Innovations
Katy Latimer, VP of Culinary Innovation at Dunkin’ Brands, explains why collaboration is necessary when translating consumer trends down the pipeline.…Read More
Using Blockchain: A Strategic Roadmap for Companies
The Mack Institute’s Saikat Chaudhuri presents strategies on how companies can approach blockchain technology to determine whether adopting it is the right step for them.…Read More
Rethinking Frameworks in the Life Sciences: Perspectives from Real Estate and Precision Medicine
Joel Marcus, Executive Chairman and Founder of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, and Liz O’Day, CEO and Founder of Olaris Therapeutics, discuss how collaboration across stakeholders can enhance innovation in the life sciences.…Read More
Brave, Not Perfect: The Importance of Getting Girls Comfortable with Failure
Reshma Saujani, Founder & CEO of Girls Who Code and author of “Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder” discusses how we can reduce gender gaps by teaching girls to take risks and learn from failure effectively.…Read More
Purposeful: Establishing a Culture of Change as a ‘Movement Starter’
Jennifer Dulski, Head of Groups and Community at Facebook and author of “Purposeful: Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter?”, revealed how managers must listen to both customers and employees to build connections and encourage change.…Read More
How Verizon’s New Carrier Aims to Bring Wireless Directly to the Consumer
Miguel Quiroga, CEO of Visible, explains how adopting a startup mentality and a tech subscription model reduces customer frictions in the wireless industry.…Read More
How this Small New England Hospital Centers the Customer Experience
Dr. Michael Jaff, President of Newton-Wellesley Hospital, shares the novel strategies his institution has used to solicit feedback and continuously improve the patient experience.…Read More
Robo-Reporting: How Artificial Intelligence Is Assisting Journalists in the Newsroom
Jeremy Gilbert, Director of Strategic Initiatives at The Washington Post, discusses the implementation artificial intelligence tools in the newsroom, allowing human journalists to put their time into more significant reporting.…Read More
From Legos in the Caribbean to Kid-Centered Design in Silicon Valley
Joel Sadler, Founder and CEO of the education tech startup Piper, shares how his upbringing ingrained in him the ideals of universal design and resourcefulness that he brings to his company.…Read More
How UNICEF Ventures Is Borrowing Strategies from the Startup World to Innovate for Good
Rajesh Anandan, Senior Vice President of UNICEF Ventures, discusses how innovating inside a charitable organization compares to doing so in the private sector.…Read More
How This Company Is Easing the Hassle of Connecting While Abroad
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
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
‘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