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An All-American Triathlete's Approach to Successful Innovation

David Kaufman
Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives

How David Kaufman - a six-time All-American triathlete - applies endurance, strategy, and smart risk-taking to build innovation momentum at Resideo.

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Innovation | 49:07

The Future of Defense Innovation

Dave "Brew" Brewer
Founder & CEO

Explore leadership, tech, and defense innovation with retired Air Force officer Dave Brewer—insights on burnout, space strategy, and purposeful work.

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Innovation | 47:04

Inside Lean Startup: What Actually Works in Big Companies

Ben Hafele
CEO

Lean Startup CEO Ben Hafele shares battle-tested lessons to make innovation work - beyond theater, with strategy, culture, and smarter experiments.

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Innovation | 44:21

Innovation at the Crossroads: Strategic Choices in Disruption

Scott Brinker
Scott Brinker, VP Platform Ecosystem @HubSpot & Editor for chiefmartec

Scott Brinker on MarTech's Law, innovation strategies, and agentic AI. Hosted by Dr. Christian Mühlroth on the Innovation Rockstars podcast.

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Innovation | 38:14

The Future of Aging: Are We Ready for This?

Dr. Aubrey de Grey
President and Chief Science Officer

Explore aging with Aubrey de Grey, who discusses longevity research and how we might soon overcome age-related decline. Tune in now!

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Innovation | 55 min

Will Machines Tell Better Stories than Humans?

Mike Todasco
Visiting Fellow at the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence

Explore innovation, AI, and storytelling with Mike Todasco, former PayPal innovation leader, sharing insights on creativity and the future of innovation.

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Innovation | 42 min

Radical Optimism for a Future-Ready Mind State

Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt
Author: What's Next Is Now, Google's First and Former Chief Innovation Evangelist

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt, Google's first Chief Innovation Evangelist and author of the insightful new book, "What's Next is Now."

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Innovation | 62 min

Michael McCathren - Chick-fil-A’s Innovation Transformation | #73

Prof. Michael McCathren
Sr Principal and Head of Innovation Services at Chick-fil-A, Inc & Former Adjunct Professor at University of Georgia

In this episode of Innovation Rockstars, Michael McCathren from Chick-fil-A shares his journey from a restaurant worker to innovation leader, democratizing innovation.

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Innovation | 53:18

How To Nail Your Startup Engagement Program

Paolo Lombardi
Author of 'Startup Program Design' & Director of Artificial Intelligence Innovation at Taylor & Francis

Paolo Lombardi, author of ‘Startup Program Design’ and Director of Artificial Intelligence Innovation at Taylor&Francis, on startup engagement strategies.

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Innovation | 1:07:53

The Complete Guide To Measuring Innovation Performance

Dan Toma
Author, innovation expert, and co-founder of OUTCOME

Dan Toma, recognized author, innovation expert and co-founder of OUTCOME, on demystifying the complexity of measuring innovation performance.

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Innovation | 43:31

Commercialization Eats Culture For Breakfast

Prof. Dr. Andy Wynn
CEO TTIP Global and Professor @ IE Business School in Madrid

Prof. Dr. Andy Wynn, CEO TTIP Global, on importance of adaptability and cultural diversity in today's global business landscape

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Innovation | 40:46

Über den Nutzen von Foresight und Szenarien

Carolin Šalé & Steffen Kuhn
Strategic Design & Innovation Consultant | Managing Partner / Global Chapter Head Digital Innovation

Carolin Šalé und Steffen Kuhn von Detecon Consulting über den Einsatz und den Nutzen von Foresight und Szenarien

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Innovation | 43:32