It’s never too early to start planning ahead, and that’s why, as chair of CoDev 2014, I’m inviting you to register early for best savings! This year’s event is: CoDev2014: Connected for Growth, where you can count on having multiple opportunities to connect informally with speakers, attendees and open innovation tool providers as you look…
I came across this fascinating interview with Adam Lowry, co-founder of Method, a company that has pioneered environmentally friendly cleaning products. He explains how his small firm is nudging large corporations toward sustainability. I thought I’d share a snippet of the story, then encourage you to read the entire article: Adam Lowry is the co-founder…
In case you missed it, FastCompany has come out with its annual list of the most innovative companies of 2013. Some of them you’ve heard of (Nike, Amazon), and others you may not have. The magazine’s guide has a distinct focus on the state of innovation in our economy, featuring the businesses whose innovations are…
Are you a recruiter or a hiring manager? Imagine being able to really get inside your job candidates’ brains to find the most suitable applicant. two middle east nations are ramping up the weeding out process. Israel’s BBR Saatchi & Saatchi IL ad agency has come up with an innovative recruitment process that puts applicants…
A California startup, SpoonRocket, is providing affordable haute cuisine in fast-food style, with a delivery time of around ten minutes. The price-point is similar to typical fast food restaurants and the additional option of quick, free delivery tells me this company will most likely change the way people think about the industry, proving that speedy customer…
As infection rates continue to remain high in healthcare facilities globally, placing patients and workers at great continued risk, there will be an increased demand for effective solutions to combat and control the spread of infectious pathogens throughout facilities. Innovationedge invites you to a one-time event: “Panel discussion on Ultraviolet disinfection for infection prevention, Healthcare…
I am excited to invite you to this year’s annual Consumer Goods Growth & Innovation Forum, the only event dedicated specifically to the new product process in the CG industry, is designed for executives who understand the importance of creating new brands and services and building brand loyalty. Through a variety of educational sessions and…
Just in time for the summer bug season comes this news about a patch you may one day wear to shield your identity – from mosquitoes! The Kite Patch was developed by Olfactor Laboratories, and works like DEET — blocking mosquitoes’ carbon dioxide receptors. Researchers say the chemicals used are so safe they are considered…
Imagine stumbling into your kitchen in the morning and activating your coffee machine – with a yawn! For me, anytime innovation marries coffee experiences, I pay attention. I recently saw an article about coffee roaster Douwe Egberts trying out the yawn-activated technology on unsuspecting, tired airline passengers at an airport vending machine. The machine dispensed…
As we work with leaders across industries, we hear a strong focus on diversity as a way of encouraging innovation from many sources. Open innovation and strategic partnering are two proven ways to add to diversity in your organization. Open innovation, a concept that was formalized at an academic level by University of Cal-Berkeley professor…
