IBM, Academics and a Business Case for Diversity
We know intuitively that diversity is good for business, and that diverse perspectives lead to new and innovative ideas. But what does an innovation initiative centered on diversity mean in practice? For IBM it meant $290 million in new revenue.
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How GE harnessed the Medici Effect, cut cost, and brought manufacturing back to America
By harnessing the power of diversity General Electric was able to completely re-imagine their GeoSpring water heater. The end result was a cheaper, more efficient product manufactured in America.
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The Urban Farm Revolution
Viraj Puri is an unlikely entrepreneur. He studied economics and international development at Colgate University and spent the next few years working in international development. His work brought him to India and Malawi, and he may be leading an urban evolution.
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Top 10 Tech Innovations at the Intersection
Ground breaking innovations happen at the intersection of different fields, cultures and disciplines. Here are the top new innovations that may shape the world.
Read MoreInterview: Seeding Intersectional Thinking with future business leaders
Earlier this month, we chatted with Frans Johansson following a keynote at the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University where he addressed the incoming MBA Class of ’14. This talk was the...
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Astronauts and African Food Markets
When Maria Nyström studied kitchens and cocking in developing countries she saw a strong connection to the living conditions for astronauts. A few years later she found herself revolutionizing space.
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