104: How Ireland is Creating a Universal Standard for Innovation

05/09/23 • 37 min

Charlie Tuxworth, Founder and Director of Celsio, joins me in exploring the fascinating world of innovation. We discuss the challenges, joys, and excitements of creating a universal standard around innovation. Is it possible? Can it be applied to everyone, both inside and outside of corporations? Tune in to learn more.

Charlie is an expert in helping companies set a clear direction for innovation and develop the capability and confidence to deliver it. He shares his journey from taking on the innovation brief in a UK financial services company in 2013 to founding Celsio and co-founding Innovate Island.

Listen in as Charlie discusses the challenges he faced when tasked with making a company "more innovative," revealing the power of diverse perspectives and finding better ways to solve problems. Charlie shares his captivating stories, from his experiences with international innovation consultants to the inspiration he drew from Winnie the Pooh in finding creative solutions.

This interview will leave you pondering the importance of innovation and the potential for a universal standard that could change how we approach and think about innovation across industries.

This interview will leave you pondering the importance of innovation and the potential for a universal standard that could change how we approach and think about innovation across industries.

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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.

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105: Experiential Intelligence (XQ) is the New IQ for Innovation Leaders

In this illuminating episode of Innovation Storytellers, I sit down with the Wall Street Journal best-selling author, INK Magazine columnist, and Co-founder of Praxie.com, Soren Kaplan, Ph.D. Recognized as a top management thought leader by Thinkers 50 and Business Insider, Kaplan brings his profound expertise in new business models and disruptive innovation to the table.

Kaplan, who previously led the strategy and innovation group at HP, shares invaluable insights into the world of startups, asserting that sales are the cornerstone of innovation. With a deep connection with customers and an understanding of their needs, there's more room for innovation.

Not only does Kaplan discuss the power of sales and customer connection, but he also delves into the transformative potential of personal experiences. Drawing from his own past, he reveals how seemingly small events can significantly shape our beliefs and how these beliefs can both limit and expand us in different ways. Kaplan's journey highlights the importance of empathy in business and the value of understanding people's motivations.

Moreover, Kaplan discusses the necessity of out-of-the-box tools for innovators and leaders, sharing how his platform Praxie.com provides instant, accessible solutions for lean startup work and business case creation. Today, Praxie is home to thousands of different tools that help 60,000 monthly visitors navigate their innovation journeys.

Join us as we explore Kaplan's concept of 'experiential intelligence,' his philosophy of learning from failures and successes, and how he applies these insights to propel himself and others towards a more innovative future. Listen in as this Commodore 64 video game contest winner (at age 13!) shares his unique insights into the world of innovation. If you're an innovator at heart, this is an episode you won't want to miss!