Innovation is evolving - are you? In a recent conversation with Pam Buchanan, founder of Quantum Sense, we explored the deeper dimensions of innovation. Pam challenges us to think beyond products and technologies, emphasizing that true innovation starts at the soul level. "Innovation is about evolving yourself, evolving your environment, and evolving the world," says Buchanan. She argues that by focusing on soul health and creating positive, love-based environments, we can unlock...

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, true innovation is more crucial than ever. But what separates genuine innovation from mere change? David Sinkinson, co-founder of AppArmor and author of "Startup Different," offers a thought-provoking perspective: "Innovation is not changes that reinforce the status quo. It's about doing something differently with better outcomes." How can leaders ensure their initiatives truly innovate rather than simply maintain the current state? Are your...

Join us in a profound discussion with Rani Al Hajji, a trailblazer in the FMCG sector with over 25 years of experience at leading companies like L'Oréal and Colgate. Rani shares his unique insights on turning complex technologies into consumer-friendly solutions that not only innovate but resonate widely. "Innovation has 4 criteria: it has to be new, it has to bring a positive dimension to people. It has to be easily understood, and it has to make commercial sense ." - Rani Al Hajji

Purandar Das, a two-time CTO and the current CEO of a leading data protection company, shares his insights on redefining innovation in the tech world: "Innovation is creating a new process, a new product, or a new approach to doing something better—solving a problem that's not been solved before." - Purandar Das

In a world where the term 'innovation' risks becoming a buzzword, understanding its true essence is crucial. Joia Spooner-Fleming, a seasoned innovation executive with a decades-long track record of developing people and products at Procter & Gamble, joins the show to discuss what innovation looks like in practice.

Join us this week for a conversation with Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and National Life Sciences & Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada! We challenge the common misconception that innovation requires constant efficiency. Shanil shares why some "wasted work" is inevitable, and even essential, for groundbreaking ideas.

This conversation with Collin Graves, CEO of North Labs, revolves around simplifying complex processes, removing technical debt, and streamlining workflows to increase efficiency and productivity. Jared and Collin also discuss the challenges of managing technical debt in complex systems and the importance of a slow and steady approach to AI adoption.

Host Jared Simmons talks with Tatsuya Nakagawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Castagra Products. Tatsuya offers a unique take: "For me, innovation is value creation towards some sort of goal or aim." This reflection springs from the story of his junior high school decision about whether to alter his name to overcome social barriers, highlighting how innovation is woven into the human experience.

Join us on "What is Innovation?" where Jared Simmons discusses what it takes to generate game-changing ideas with Dr. Craig Detweiler, President of Wedgwood Circle and Dean of the College of Arts and Media at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Detweiler shares his insights on innovation: "Innovation is all about changing the game. It shifts the paradigm in ideas, culture, and products, introducing something we haven't seen before."

In this episode, Jared chats with Louis Gump, author of "The Inside Innovator: A Practical Guide to Intrapreneurship." In addition to intrapreneurship, they discuss the evolution of innovation, emphasizing the importance of recognizing past achievements and learning from them to inform modern technologies like AI, LLM, and GPTs.

Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale, joins Jared this week to discuss innovation as a process, including how to cultivate a dynamic culture that fosters continuous improvement and the development of new methodologies.

Innovations that deliver true value to customers are novel and sustainable. This week, Jared is joined by Hunter Hastings, a thought leader blending economics, marketing, and innovation. Hunter defines innovation as "the creation of new economic value for an end user with a viable business proposition." They discuss the subjective nature of value, emphasizing the emotional and intangible aspects that resonate with customers.

This week’s episode of “What is Innovation?” features Anton Skornyakov, a Certified Scrum Trainer with Scrum Alliance and the Managing Director of Agile.Coach. Here are a few topics discussed in the conversation: - The concept of innovation as a new systemic solution to complex problems - The layers of innovation and the pivotal role of problem-solving across various industries. - The intersection of innovation, storytelling, and the perfect solution-situation fit. - Innovation hurdles in...

Join us as we explore innovation with Kevin Bailey, a leading product designer, business executive, and one of Canada's foremost experts in bringing new hardware products to market. With over 35 years of experience, Kevin's insight into the importance of deep thought, teamwork, and focused opportunity has guided over 1,000 entrepreneurs, startups, and global corporations in turning product ideas into successful, manufacturable products. Kevin's philosophy on innovation centers on leveraging...

In this episode, host Jared Simmons chats with Reggie James, founder of Digital Clarity. His expertise includes using AI, analytics, and innovative branding strategies to create value. They discuss why innovation is critical to value creation in today's market.

🎙️ This week on "What is Innovation?" host Jared Simmons chats with consumer product guru Niara Nicholas! With extensive experience, Niara breaks down how true innovation involves more than creating—it's about changing behaviors. Dive into how innovations meet consumer needs, especially in the beauty industry, and learn about the crucial "N of one" concept. How do we turn ideas into impactful innovations?

🎙️ Dive into the realm of innovation with Helene Cahen, founder of Fire Up Innovation Consulting, on this week's episode of "What is Innovation?" Discover how innovation intertwines with creativity, navigating the evolving landscape of the modern world. Seeking inspiration for your innovation journey? Tune in for Helene's invaluable advice and insights!

🎙️ Join us for this week's episode with Katrin Zimmerman, CEO of TLGG USA, on "What is Innovation?" Katrin shares her perspective on innovation types—evolutionary vs. revolutionary—and dives into innovation portfolios, values, and the delicate balance between investment and ROI. She also offers advice on navigating innovation cycles, confronting AI resistance, and applying innovation across various industries. What's the impact of 'today's money' on innovation? Considering their innovation...

🎙️ This week, delve into the world of innovation with us on “What is Innovation?” together with Janice Fraser, an innovation expert and author. Explore the challenges of intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship, including imposter syndrome, and uncover the pivotal roles of courage and confidence in venture funding. Don't miss Janice's profound insights and her book "Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama." Tune in for invaluable advice to ignite and sustain your innovative journey! 🚀

This week on "What is Innovation?" we are joined by author Peter Compo as we explore the concept of innovation as an amplification of ideas not yet conceived. He highlights music as a context for innovation and underscores the importance of discipline and consistency in achieving innovation goals. Listen, like and subscribe on your favorite platform today!

This week’s guest on the "What is Innovation?" podcast is Frederick Cary, CEO of IdeaPros. Fred talks about the importance of making yourself obsolete and prioritizing evolutionary over revolutionary innovation. Here, he offers his thoughts on why being first to market may not be the best thing for entrepreneurial innovators. Do you agree? What do you think about the importance of being first to market?

🎙️ This week’s guest is Dr. Merrick Furst, Director of the Center for Deliberate Innovation at Georgia Tech and co-author of “The Heart of Innovation.” Dr. Furst unpacks the essence of successful innovation as a change that takes hold and describes how principles from behavioral economics can be useful in this space. He also highlights a critical barrier to innovation: how to solve the puzzle of indifference. Have you worked on a project, product, or program that ultimately ran into the...

🎙️ This week on "What is Innovation?" podcast, we're joined by Ajay Malik, CEO of Secomind.ai and AI thought leader Ajay defines innovation as figuring out how and what to do better. Hear how he connects this definition to his deep knowledge of applying AI to businesses, seeing it as an enabler to that process. Let us know what you think! 🎧✨

🎙️ We are so grateful to have Joris Hensen, Co-Lead of the Deutsche Bank API Program, on the “What is Innovation?” podcast this week! Joris shares his perspective on innovation as evolution. His insights into how banking is evolving to meet customer needs are sure to spark ideas for how you can use innovation principles to delight stakeholders in your world as well. Listen in and let us know what you think! 🎧✨