Bethany Mayer sees her job in the world of technology as a way to make people's lives better. "I love technology! It is exciting and makes people’s ...
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Do you recall the opening scene of the 2017 Superbowl when flying drones circled like stars over Lady Gaga’s head? If you missed the beginning go ...
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It seems almost surreal that the Edison Awards were initially introduced nearly three decades ago. But, as its founding father, I have as “proof devices” ...
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David Foster Wallace has this haunting line in his profound 2005 commencement speech, “This is Water.” He talks about “day in, day out.” He was addressing ...
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Getting young women and men to develop their innate capacity to be innovative has been at the center of what I aim to accomplish.  I ...
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On a business trip to the US, Honda’s CEO found fumbling for change at tollgates a problem, even an irritation when the cars behind impatiently ...
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Do you recall the 1994 book entitled Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras? In this book the ...
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There is no such thing as a Smart City on Planet Earth. Ok – I said it. I’m a Chief Innovation Officer trying to build ...
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It was my privilege to serve for over 30 years the customers, employees, and shareholders of one of the most respected Fortune 50 brands in ...
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I’ve been reflecting on process, creativity, and innovation.  It’s a subject that is of great interest to me and to my graduate students at Northwestern ...
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