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Eyes on the XPrize: How the Famous Competition is Tackling Illiteracy Next

Shlomy Kattan XPrize

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

November 15, 2018   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts competition, XPrize

China’s Strategic Advantage: What the West Can Learn by Looking East

George Yip

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

November 8, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts China, Huawei

Turning Philadelphia’s Strategic Assets into an Innovation Ecosystem

Francisco Garcia, City of Philadelphia

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

November 8, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts accelerators, innovation ecosystems, Johnson & Johnson

‘It’s all About Personalization.’ How Marriott Is Adapting to New Consumer Trends

Stephanie Linnartz, Marriott

Stephanie Linnartz, Global Chief Commercial Officer at Marriott, discusses the varieties of ways that her company is innovating, such as making forays into the sharing economy.…Read More

November 1, 2018   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Artificial Intelligence, hospitality

The Acceleration of Artificial Intelligence Through Gaming

Danny Lange

Danny Lange, VP of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Unity Technologies, discusses how new technologies combined with gaming have kicked the pace of machine learning into high gear.…Read More

November 1, 2018   |   host: Nicolaj Siggelkow, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, machine learning

Changing Tastes: How Nestlé Stays on Top of Consumer Trends

Rui Barbas of Nestlé

Rui Barbas, Chief Strategy Officer at Nestlé USA, describes how the food and beverage giant remains innovative through what he calls a hybrid growth model.…Read More

October 25, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts consumer packaged goods, food, partnerships

The Downside of Applying Lean Startup Principles

Andrea Contigiani

Lean startup principles have fueled a revolution in business and entrepreneurship, but there is a downside to early market testing, according to new Wharton research.…Read More

October 25, 2018   |   Innovation Opportunities and Risks, Mack Institute News, Mack Institute Research, Mack Talks, Podcasts Andrea Contigiani, startups

From the Birth of Online Banking, Digital Security Continues to Evolve

Louie Gasparini discusses digital security.

Louie Gasparini, Founder and CEO of Covault, explains how his company is working to close digital security gaps through a variety of technological solutions.…Read More

October 18, 2018   |   host: Harbir Singh, Mack Institute News, Mastering Innovation, Podcasts cloud computing, cybersecurity

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

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