I coach a number of inventors whose ideas are cutting edge and exciting. One of the analogies I often share with them about getting an invention to the market place successfully is the idea of connecting an electrical circuit. All of the multiple components need to be in place and in the right order for…
Join Cheryl Perkins as she chairs the 8th Annual International Congress on Open Innovation and Co-Development. The event is jointly sponsored by Management Rountable (MRT) and the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) and takes place January 26-28, 2009 in Scottsdale, AZ, at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort. This year’s program, CoDev ’09: Building Open…
Innovationedge leverages a proprietary approach called “Completing the Circuit of Innovation®” to connect the innovations to the marketplace. The June 2008 newsletter describes their approach for creating a competitive edge by crafting intellectual asset strategies and winning business propositions. Listen to podcasts and hear how inventors and entrepreneurs are engaged in creating disruptive innovations, intellectual…
NEENAH, Wis., (June 10, 2008) Cheryl Perkins, Founder and President of Innovationedge, a global strategic innovation consultancy based in Wisconsin, will be speaking at The Invention & New Product Exposition (INPEX) conference from June 11-14, 2008. Cheryl’s presentation will address “The Keys to Sustainable Innovation,” which highlights her background on topics such as holistic innovation,…
Speaker: Martha Silcott
Inventor Martha Silcott speaks about what it takes to successfully bring products to market. In this Podcast, she shares the challenges of being an inventor and insights of early challenges, such as manufacturing prototypes. Martha also provides some advice on protecting your inventions, joining inventor forums, and preparing for the duration.
Speaker: Brian Fried of Think Up Designs
Prolific inventor Brian Fried, President of Think Up Designs, speaks about what it takes to successfully bring products to market. In this Podcast, he shares the challenges of being an inventor and offers hints for those just beginning the process of getting an idea to market. Brian also provides some insight on protecting your inventions and never giving up
Speaker: Jeff Lindsay
Jeff Lindsay, Director of Solution Development at Innovationedge, explores disruptive innovation. After offering Innovationedge’s definition of disruptive innovation, Jeff gives some examples of different innovations that fall into that category. He also addresses the advantages and disadvantages of introducing a disruptive innovation into the marketplace, as well as some of the challenges involved. He also introduces some case studies from companies that have both profited from and passed by innovations that have since changed how consumers behave. Jeff concludes by letting listeners in on some upcoming disruptive innovations from Innovationedge.
Speaker: Cheryl Perkins
Cheryl Perkins, Founder and President of Innovationedge, addresses the challenges and struggles of delivering growth and true innovation. Innovation is not a formula and is not one-size fits all. In this Podcast, Cheryl describes the Circuit of Innovation, a trademarked, proprietary capability offered by Innovationedge. She explains the necessity of a roadmap to deliver disruptive innovation, and changing what the world needs instead of having the world change you.
Join Cheryl Perkins for the Corporate Central Credit Union Executive Summit in Lake Geneva, WI. The conference, held July 15-16, 2008, is geared towards credit union executives and will demonstrate how to reach business goals through innovation and forward-thinking. Cheryl will be delivering a keynote address titled “The Key to Sustainable Innovation.” Her key points…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Appleton, Wis. (May 20, 2008) — Cheryl Perkins, Founder and President of Innovationedge, is pleased to announce the addition of Julie Gerstle to her team. As Innovationedge’s Business Development Leader, Gerstle leverages her expertise in strategy development and marketing to help clients identify and execute innovative change, enabling them to harness disruptive…
