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S17 Ep2: Mo Gawdat - Rethinking Risk to Empower Innovation

Mar 7, 2023
Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, Mo Gawdat, discusses balancing innovation and security cultures in organizations, redefining risks in technology to foster creativity. The podcast also explores the challenges of modern security in a globalized world and advocates for simplicity in systems to enhance efficiency.
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  • Balancing freedom and safety enables innovation by allowing individuals to explore ideas without constraints.
  • Reshaping security strategies to accommodate innovation involves reevaluating protection requirements at different stages of the process.

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Fostering Innovation in Organizations

Encouraging a culture of innovation within organizations involves balancing freedom and safety to nurture creativity. Drawing from experiences at Google X, the importance of providing individuals with the freedom to explore ideas without constraints is highlighted. Innovation thrives when individuals are allowed to follow their passions and ideas without immediate rigid guidelines, leading to a surge in creative solutions.

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