Simon Hill, author of Expected Value (xV), reveals how to measure and prove the real value of innovation—avoiding theatre, zombie projects, and wasted budgets with his groundbreaking xV framework.

Simon introduces his Expected Value (xV) framework, a new system that combines confidence, predicted value, time sensitivity, and strategic fit to prove innovation’s worth in terms business leaders and CFOs understand. From case studies to the role of AI, Simon shows how xV helps organizations escape wasted budgets, align innovation with strategy, and create lasting competitive advantage.

We discuss:

Why most companies fail at measuring innovation
The pitfalls of innovation theatre and zombie projects
How the xV formula works in real-world organizations
Kill credits, project evaluation, and stopping bad investments early
The role of AI and data science in innovation decisions
Case studies including Nvidia and the S-Curve of technology adoption

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This episode is essential listening for innovation leaders, CFOs, strategists, and business executives who want to move beyond activity metrics and finally prove the real value of innovation.

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