
Mastering Innovation
Proven techniques for innovation success, broadcast from the Mack Institute at the Wharton School. Originally aired on SiriusXM Channel 132, Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Aug 8, 2019 • 20min
Where Craft Beer Meets Big Beer, Experimentation Thrives
Todd Ahsmann and Christina Perozzi of Goose Island Beer Co. explain how they approach craft brewing by leveraging the resources of a large company. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/goose-island-todd-ahsmann-christina-perozzi/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2019 • 32min
‘You Can Make Innovative Products Without Having to Make Tiny Companies First’
Phil Libin, CEO of All Turtles, discusses how his company takes an alternate path to the Silicon Valley startup approach while pursuing artificial intelligence solutions. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/all-turtles-phil-libin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2019 • 21min
Nailing Product-Market Fit and Scalability to Make Better Decisions
Gaurav Dhillon, Chairman and CEO of SnapLogic, says that nailing product-market fit comes down to great listening skills and “a tolerance for pain.” Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/product-market-fit-gaurav-dhillon/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2019 • 32min
From Legacy Newsrooms to Digital Media Startups, Lessons in Adaptability
Jim Brady, CEO & Founder of Spirited Media, shares his experiences and lessons from The Washington Post and the startup media landscape. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/spirited-media-jim-brady/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2019 • 22min
Etsy Focuses on Search Algorithms to Increase Sales
Rachel Glaser, CFO of Etsy, discusses the e-commerce company's work on search capabilities. Read More: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/etsy-rachel-glaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2019 • 31min
How Spotify's Data Shapes Strategy for Connecting Brands and 'Savvy Consumers'
Khartoon Weiss, global head of verticals at Spotify, discusses how user behavior on the streaming platform informs the way brand partners target their listeners. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/spotify-khartoon-weiss/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2019 • 21min
Inside the Open-Source Software Company That IBM Bought for $34B
Matt Hicks, senior vice president of engineering at Red Hat, talks about the acquisition deal, the worldwide impact of free software, and more. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/open-source-software-matt-hicks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2019 • 28min
Entrepreneur David Kidder Says Loving Your Idea Is the Wrong Business Obsession
David Kidder, CEO and co-founder of Bionic and author of "New to Big" and "The Startup Playbook," explains his model for enterprise growth. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/enterprise-growth-david-kidder/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2019 • 18min
How to Nurture ‘Loonshots:’ Change a Firm’s Culture by Addressing Its Structure
Safi Bahcall, author of the new book “Loonshots,” explains how structural factors like incentives around risk-taking are the key to fostering a culture of innovation throughout a firm. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/loonshots-safi-bahcall/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2019 • 33min
The Evolution of Machine Intelligence: How Algorithms are Shaping Our Lives
Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar, author of A Human’s Guide to Machine Intelligence, walks through the evolution of artificial intelligence and points to the developments that lie ahead. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/machine-intelligence-kartik-hosanagar/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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