In the first episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast series, General Fusion CEO Greg Twinney talks about his approach to bringing disruptive innovation into reality through strategic partnerships and execution. The world has consistently witnessed new waves of disruptive innovations that have changed how different sectors function today. The ability to recognize an opportunity to innovate and to execute the idea, while having the right resources and technology, is the secret sauce to success for disruptive innovators around the globe. Greg Twinney, CEO of General Fusion, believes that having clarity about the impact of an innovation for a five-year time period is the key to understanding whether it will be disruptive or not. Along with this, the right kind of partnerships that align with the vision of the company hold key for the innovation to reach its maximum potential to deliver the intended impact. Key takeaways: The execution of an idea along with recognizing the opportunity to innovate is key to driving disruptive innovations, and not just the idea in itself. Strategic partnerships that align with the company’s vision to deliver disruptive innovations is key to reaching the full potential of the innovation.