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Shark Tanks are the Pumpkin Spice of Innovation

Innovation Excellence

Since its introduction in 2003, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has attracted its […]. It was the earliest ever launch of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte and it kicked off a season in which everything from Cheerios to protein powder to dog shampoo promises the nostalgia of Grandma’s pumpkin pie.

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The promise of open innovation

Exago

While the idea goes back to the 60s, Henry Chesbrough, faculty director of the University of California’s Center for Open Innovation, coined the expression ‘open innovation’ in 2003. The post The promise of open innovation appeared first on www.exago.com.

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What Innovators Can Learn From the Spectacular Rise and Crash of Theranos

Innovation Excellence

Including its CEO Elizabeth Holmes Last week in a Silicon Valley courtroom, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud in connection with the failed blood-testing company she founded in 2003. The Stanford dropout will … Continue reading →

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Nine Short Innovation Lessons from Lego

Destination Innovation

Lego is now revered as one of the most innovative and successful companies in the world. But in 2003 the company was $800m in debt and on the verge of bankruptcy. Lego was an early adopter of a concept which is now all the rage in innovation circles – the minimum viable product. Collaborate to innovate.

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How Jobs Theory can help address the loneliness epidemic

Christensen Institute

His advisory reports that not only do approximately half of American adults feel lonely, but also that the number of close friendships people have and time spent with others declined from 2003 to 2023. Furthermore, poor social connection is associated with increased heart disease, stroke, anxiety, depression, and respiratory illnesses.

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Why do we Underestimate the Power of Progress?

Destination Innovation

We seem unaware of the great improvements which innovation, science, capitalism and international trade have made. Life expectancy in Kenya increased by 10 years within the ten period of 2003 – 2013. We should sing the praises of science and innovation and trumpet the evidence of their progress.

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It’s Time To Be Skeptical About The Lean Startup. Here’s Why:

Innovation Excellence

In 1997 Clayton Christensen published The Innovator’s Dilemma and it sparked a revolution. It seemed that for years all anyone could talk about was disruptive innovation. That was until Henry Chesbrough published Open Innovation in 2003 and that got hot.

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