Episodes

Turning Ideas into Products! Guide to MVPs and First Customers | Vinod Sharma | #43
Dec. 11, 2024

Turning Ideas into Products! Guide to MVPs and First Customers | Vinod Sharma | #43

Vinod Sharma talks about the journey from idea to MVP and scaling to the first 100 customers. Vinod shares his extensive experience in the tech field, emphasizing the importance of validating ideas, defining a minimum viable ...
Fractional Leadership Explained! The Smarter Way to Grow Your Company | Mike Malloy | #42
Dec. 4, 2024

Fractional Leadership Explained! The Smarter Way to Grow Your Company | Mike Malloy | #42

Mike Malloy talks about fractional executives in this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast. He explores the benefits and challenges of fractional executives, the evolution of fractional roles, and the types of companies t...
Driving Innovation! How TRIZ Can Revolutionize Your Problem-Solving Approach | Ivan Gekht | #41
Nov. 27, 2024

Driving Innovation! How TRIZ Can Revolutionize Your Problem-Solving Approach | Ivan Gekht | #41

In this conversation, Ivan Gekht discusses TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving or TIPS), a systematic approach to problem-solving and innovation. He explains its origins in the USSR, its evolution, and its application a...
Revolutionizing Strategy in Organizations! AI-Powered Alignment | Josh Folk | #40
Nov. 20, 2024

Revolutionizing Strategy in Organizations! AI-Powered Alignment | Josh Folk | #40

In this episode of the Hour of Innovation podcast, Josh Folk talks about the challenges of strategic alignment within organizations.Josh shares his journey of becoming a leader in innovation and discusses the barriers that i...
Building a Responsible Future with AI and Data Science | Dr. Alfred Spector | #39
Nov. 13, 2024

Building a Responsible Future with AI and Data Science | Dr. Alfred Spector | #39

In this conversation, Dr. Alfred Spector discusses the complexities of data science and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of understanding the broader context beyond technical aspects.Dr. Alfred Spector is ...
The Story of Life on Earth and Key Innovations Tackling Climate Change | Dr. Stephen Porder | #38
Nov. 6, 2024

The Story of Life on Earth and Key Innovations Tackling Climate Change | Dr. Stephen Porder | #38

In this conversation, Dr. Stephen Porder, an associate provost for sustainability and professor of ecology at Brown University, discusses the core message of his book “Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past and Wil...
Fostering a Culture of Innovation. Involve Everyone in Idea Generation! | Sam Zellner | #37
Oct. 30, 2024

Fostering a Culture of Innovation. Involve Everyone in Idea Generation! | Sam Zellner | #37

In this episode of the An Hour of Innovation podcast, Sam Zellner talks about fostering a culture of innovation within organizations. He explains the importance of involving all employees in the innovation process, managing r...
Digital Marketplace Innovation! Key Tenets for Product Managers to Succeed | Vik Bharadwaj | #36
Oct. 23, 2024

Digital Marketplace Innovation! Key Tenets for Product Managers to Succeed | Vik Bharadwaj | #36

In this episode of the Hour of Innovation podcast, Vikram Bharadwaj shares the unique challenges and opportunities of Product Management in Digital Consumer Marketplaces. He describes the essential skills Product Managers nee...