
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

Oct 16, 2018 • 18min
From the Birth of Online Banking, Digital Security Continues to Evolve
Louie Gasparini, Founder and CEO of Covault, explains how his company is working to close digital security gaps through a variety of technological solutions. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/digital-security-louie-gasparini/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2018 • 26min
‘The Implications Are Profound for the Entire Financial Industry’
Don Tapscott, founder of the Blockchain Research Institute, discusses the implications of blockchain, the promises of decentralized networks, and how this new technology can change the world. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/blockchain-research-institute-tapscott/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2018 • 21min
How a Former Tech Giant Got Back On Its Feet
Risto Siilasmaa, Chair of Nokia’s Board of Directors, explains how Nokia overcame disruption and regained its ability to adapt in an ever-changing technology landscape. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/nokia-risto-siilasmaa/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2018 • 16min
To Move Innovations Forward, Sometimes You Need a ‘Translator’
Mir Imran, Chairman and CEO of InCube Labs, discusses his role helping people from various disciplines communicate with each other in the pursuit of scientific progress. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/incube-mir-imran/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2018 • 27min
Imagine It Forward: How Companies Can Learn to Embrace Change for the Better
Beth Comstock, former CMO and Vice Chair at GE and author of Imagine It Forward, discusses how large firms can make themselves more adaptable and learn to spot the patterns that signal opportunities for innovation. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/imagine-it-forward-beth-comstock/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2018 • 27min
A New Type of Network Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Online and Offline Relationships
Gina Bianchini, CEO and Founder of Mighty Networks, discusses how her company aims to offer an alternative to the social media giants by creating localized, niche networks that create strong relationships between communities and local businesses. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/social-networks-bianchini/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2018 • 27min
In Wealth Management, ‘Technology Is Important, but Relationships Trump Technology’
Jack Markwalter, CEO of CIBC private wealth management in the U.S., explains why customer relationships still reign supreme even as technology is rapidly changing the industry. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/wealth-management-jack-markwalter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2018 • 32min
How a Mass-Producer Like Heineken Meets Consumer Demand for Personalization
Jenna Behrer, Senior Director and Head of Innovation at Heineken USA, discusses how the company is translating strategies from Europe to the very different U.S. beverage market. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/heineken-jenna-behrer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2018 • 21min
‘The Marriage Between Self-serve and Human Interaction Is the Sweet Spot’
Tim Davis, President of The UPS Store, discusses how the subsidiary combines brick-and-mortar with e-commerce strategies to adapt to the changing retail landscape. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/ups-store-tim-davis/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2018 • 20min
Even Chocolate Has to Adapt to the Digital Age
Doug Straton, Chief Digital Commerce Officer at Hershey, explains why even a chocolate maker needs a robust digital strategy to connect with today’s customers. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/hershey-doug-straton/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.