102: How Jacobs and Cosmos Collective Leverage Employees to Test & Disqualify New Ideas Fast

04/25/23 • 33 min

In today's special double-header episode, I sit down with Carrie Chambliss, former VP of Innovation at Jacobs, and Valerie Van den Keybus, Managing Partner at Cosmos Collective, to explore the power of collaboration in driving innovation.

Carrie and Valerie share their experiences working together in a 14-week intensive program that combined design thinking, lean experimentation, and agile methodologies to uncover new growth opportunities. They discuss the importance of making assumptions, creating experiments, and iterating based on learnings—all while staying agile and adaptive.

Listen in as they delve into the significance of validating and invalidating ideas and how this can lead to expedited decision-making and better results. Learn how teamwork, storytelling, and a strong focus on customer feedback can shape the success of innovative projects. Take advantage of this engaging conversation about the ins and outs of corporate innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of new opportunities.

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101: How Broadridge is Using Web3 to Innovate CX

In this episode, I'm embarking on a fascinating journey into the dynamic realm of financial services, compliance, guidance, and governance. As we explore the intersections of Web1, Web2, and Web3, we'll dive into these evolving technologies' impact on our growth strategies and product design.

Join me in a conversation with Aviad Stein, Global Head of Innovation and Corporate Strategy at Broadridge. With an impressive background in financial services, e-commerce, and other tech-related industries, Aviad is a former Bloomberg and Dun and Bradstreet executive. His expertise in ideation, incubation, and scaling new products and business opportunities has made him a force to be reckoned with.

We discuss how Aviad's focus on understanding consumers helps drive innovation within large corporations. We'll also explore the role of innovation labs, incubators, accelerators, and other tools in meeting customers' needs. Finally, we'll delve into the power of storytelling to foster innovative ideas within organizations like yours. Take advantage of this captivating episode filled with insights and inspiration!

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103: How USC is Teaching Us to Bring Accelerator Models to Corporate Innovation

In this episode, I am joined by Paul Orlando, founder of Startups Unplugged and professor of entrepreneurship at USC. We explore the ins and outs of integrating startups, accelerators, and groundbreaking innovations into the processes of large companies. With a wealth of experience in building startup accelerators around the world and mentoring founders, Paul shares valuable insights on how to navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Listen in as we discuss the role of accelerators in speeding up the process of connecting startups with potential investors and customers. Paul emphasizes the importance of accelerator management, knowing when and how to make appropriate introductions, and how this can impact a founder's success. He also shares his thoughts on the prerequisites of an excellent accelerator experience and the challenges startups may face when working with corporate accelerators.

Paul shares his knowledge and experience on how accelerators can help startups thrive in today's competitive landscape. This episode is packed with valuable insights and stories that will inspire and guide anyone looking to navigate the world of startups and accelerators.