
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.
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Jul 4, 2019 • 22min
For Stroke Patients, New Video Game May Help Restore More Function, Faster
John Krakauer, co-founder of Neuro Motor Innovations, describes how his company is testing specially designed video games to help stroke patients recover more fully. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/stroke-john-krakauer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2019 • 30min
How BBVA’s Open Banking Strategies Deepened Customer Relationships
Robert Sears, former CEO of a BBVA subsidiary, discussed how banks can streamline organizational functions and become more customer-centric. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/open-banking-bbva-robert-sears/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2019 • 25min
This Nonprofit Is Using AI to Power 24/7 Counseling at a Moment’s Notice
Nancy Lublin, Founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line, discusses the use of artificial intelligence to help triage millions of texts, the platform's integration into popular chat services, and their extensive team of devoted volunteers across the country.To reach the Crisis Text Line, text “HOME” to 741741 for free, confidential help, available 24/7. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/counseling-nancy-lublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2019 • 27min
For People Facing Renovations, This Company Tries to Sweeten the Deal
Bridget Best, COO of Sweeten, discusses how the service works to connect general contractors with clients and oversee a smooth renovation experience for both parties. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/sweeten-bridget-best/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2019 • 19min
What Jeff Bezos, Marc Benioff Teach Us About 'Innovation Capital'
Curtis Lefrandt and Nathan Furr, co-authors of Innovation Capital: How to Compete--and Win--Like the World's Most Innovative Leaders, offer advice on leading in disrupting spaces and explain how you can amplify your own innovation capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2019 • 32min
Technology and Pea Protein Are Key Ingredients in This Dairy Alternative
Adam Lowry, co-founder of Ripple Foods, talks about his company's pea-based dairy alternative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2019 • 20min
Expanding the Menu of Growth Opportunities in the Food Industry
Sally Grimes of Tyson Foods discussed how the company innovates to reduce waste in the supply chain and offer consumers greater choice. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/tyson-foods-sally-grimes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2019 • 25min
Reinventing Advertising in the Age of Influencers
Greg Isaacs of Branded Entertainment Network shared how his advertising company is using data analytics to revive the practice of product placement. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/advertising-greg-isaacs/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2019 • 25min
How Companies Can Optimize With Quantum Computing
Mandy Birch, head of engineering strategy at Rigetti Computing, talks about how businesses can use the power of quantum computing to gain competitive advantages. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/quantum-computing-mandy-birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2019 • 24min
E-commerce Company Vroom Works to Disrupt the Used Car Market
CTO Mitch Berg talks about how the online marketplace for buying and selling used cars is tapping into a space long owned by mom-and-pop retailers. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2019/used-cars-mitch-berg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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