If 2024 was about laying the groundwork for digital transformation, 2025 is about scaling those innovations in ways that redefine industries—but there’s a catch. We’re standing at the crossroads of major technological and environmental shifts. In the second installment of our Biggest Trends Across Industries series, we explore how smart cities, Web3, and regenerative agriculture…
As the pace of innovation speeds up and global concerns over the climate crisis hit a critical inflection point, consumers are demanding more than one-size-fits-all solutions. They want hyper-personalized experiences, seamless digital interactions, and products that align with their values. At Innovationedge, we’re monitoring shifts in consumer preferences, how companies respond, and which emerging technologies…
While we are giving thanks during the continuing pandemic for our families and for all those important things in our lives, we might also think about all the important professional relationships that we have been so fortunate to develop and experience over our careers. Professionally, I am very thankful for many of the outstanding leaders…
Times of crisis force us to think differently as entrepreneurs and leaders within our organization. As many of the systems we used just months ago become antiquated, it is critical to develop new pathways to move forward. Embracing innovation is key. Here’s how you can push yourself out of the comfort zone and explore unfamiliar…
The online shopping fray, that is. Kroger just announced its new e-commerce and home delivery push, Kroger Ship, which puts it squarely in the competitive race with Amazon, Walmart, Target, and just about every other large US retailer. Its offering is necessary but seems a bit late and may not be enough. Their prices are relatively low and no membership is required. Delivery speed of two…
Do you have a “personal innovation strategy?” Do you need one? My friend Robert Tucker recently published a Forbes article on disruption, and why we generally associate it with companies rather than our own careers. He notes, “in a time of exponential change and dislocation, with job functions being automated and algorithms doing more of…
When it comes to creating a culture of innovation and inspiring people, I like to keep it simple. I came across an interesting article the other day about inspiring teams of people to be at their best – without the fortune-cookie axioms so many bosses plaster on their breakroom walls. These are 25 simple ways…
Imagine using a wireless road technology that powers electric vehicles while motorists drive, eliminating the need for batteries and the necessity of stopping to charge. That’s actually happening right now, as an Israel-based e-mobility company ElectRoad has created a dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) system. (click on the image to learn more) The system shares…
I just saw this new Nano Cure Tech clothing line, and it’s pretty interesting. The Imperial Motion company is hoping to disrupt the textile industry with a jacket that actually repairs itself. The wearer simply rubs the fabric together for a few seconds, and the hole completely disappears. You can read more about it over…
Are you one of the millions around the world who get where you’re going via Uber? Uber is a wildly popular app-based transportation company valued as high as $68 billion and growing. According to TechCrunch, Uber is posed to make big changes to its app, to turn it into a “content marketplace.” Uber will reportedly…
