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Crowdsourcing During a Pandemic and Different Innovation Roles

IdeaScale

Overview: In 2017, Davidson College redesigned its innovation program for more transparency, engagement, and democracy. The process was designed to bring in and launch as many ideas as possible, built on the IdeaScale platform. To learn more, request a demo. Building An Inclusive Innovation Practice.

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How the GSAs 10X Program Advances Government Innovation

IdeaScale

Overview : Founded in 2017 off of a popular crowdsourcing initiative, the Government Services Administration (GSA)’s 10X program internally crowdsources ideas to design new approaches and launch new programs. To learn more, request a demo. The event was so popular it quickly became an ongoing program.

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These are the Top Female Innovators of 2020

IdeaScale

Hannun is the co-founder of Dandelion Energy, a former Google X company that came about in 2017. COMP is a device for conducting video chats that’s designed for seniors. The one-button design makes it easy to reach out to family members and chat, and it’s been especially crucial throughout the pandemic. Kathy Hannun.

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Small Entities, Big Impact: The Surprisingly Sized World of Sustainable Development

Anaqua

One interesting application is for a wind turbine (patent # US9228564B2 ) designed for use in urban and suburban environments. This patent is for a system designed to separate solids and liquids in biomass slurries, making it easier to process and to manage viscous liquids. 3: Xyleco Inc. and Greener Fuels.

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Upcoming Event: Product Hunt Columbus – Jan 25th

Taivara

Thursday, January 25th, 2017. Z SHARE picks riders up at their home or designated pick and drop-off locations. 7:00 – 8:00 : Break out into tables, watch product demos, Q&A with presenting companies, more drinks, food, and socializing. Upcoming Product Hunt Columbus. Z RSVP.  Add to Calendar. u

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10 Teachings from the Startup Commercialization Trenches

Your Ideas are Terrible

In 2017 the corporate roster added Porsche North America and SunTrust Bank to the lineup from 2016, including Capgemini, Coca-Cola, COX Enterprises, InterContinental Hotels Group, and The Weather Company. We train startups in storytelling, negotiation, and pilot design before any real meetings with the corporations happen.

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The 8 great talks from 8 years of Union

100%Open

Cesar told us about an amazing idea to use a novel and open source boat design to clean up oil spills. Date: June 2012 – Theme: Business Without Borders – Host: Method Design. Date: Dec 2017 – Theme: Superhumanity – Host: Huckletree. Cesar Harada – Protei. It was such a brilliant idea.