124 - Danny Nathan's Blueprint for Injecting Innovation into Stagnant Companies

Danny Nathan, founder and CEO of Apollo21 Ventures, discusses the critical elements of leadership that foster innovation. Nathan shares his transformative journey from advertising to spearheading Apollo21 Ventures, where he assists established companies in breaking through stagnation to discover new growth avenues.

Throughout the discussion, Nathan emphasizes the importance of a learning-focused culture over mere execution, highlighting how innovation often takes a backseat due to risk aversion and efficiency-driven mindsets in large corporations. He explains that true innovation requires a shift towards accepting initial costs and failures as part of the process, aiming for long-term, significant returns.

The conversation also touches on notable failures in corporate history, such as Nokia and Kodak, serving as stark reminders of what can happen when companies fail to adapt and innovate. Nathan’s insights provide a blueprint for leaders to rethink their strategies and embrace a more dynamic approach to business leadership.

Want to learn more about Danny's work? Check out their website at https://apollo21.io.

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