Fri.Dec 11, 2020

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How to Have a High-Tech Hanukkah

Entrepreneur - Innovation

It's the festival of lights, so you should celebrate it with a little 'chai' tech.

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Failure to Succeed

IdeaSpies

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, battled depression and family illness before starting the bicycle shop that would lead th.

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After a strong Q3, where next for innovation investment?

Commodore Innovation

Innovation spending grew strongly in Q3. Investment in innovation by US-listed firms grew strongly in the third quarter of 2020—reflecting strong economic growth for the quarter 1. After falling about 2.9% in Q1, and a modest return to positive … The post After a strong Q3, where next for innovation investment? appeared first on Commodore Innovation.

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Go for Launch: X.ai, Riff Analytics & Powow AI

Innovation Leader

Three AI-powered tools share their solutions to running better meetings, assessing employee engagement, and scheduling.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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#2,031 – Anxiety Week: Hand-Holding Robot

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

Have anxiety because of your loneliness? Then you may need Japan’s new hand-holding robot! Futurism explains: “Scientists from Japan’s Gifu University built a robot hand for men to clasp when they feel lonely. The hand, dubbed ‘Osampo Kanojo,’ which the engineers roughly translate to ‘My Girlfriend in Walk’ in their research , is meant to feel and even smell like a romantic partner from the forearm down, according to CNET.

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Future Synthesist, foreseeing the future in our present, with Cecilia Tham

Rapid Innovation in digital time

Future Synthesist, what an intriguing role! Cécilia Tham takes us in this journey to the future, so we can shape an enlightening present.

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#2,032 – Anxiety Week: The Introverts Shall Inherit the Earth

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

If you’re feeling anxious, afraid of meeting new people, or of what might happen to you if you venture outside your comfort zone, you’re likely to stay home more often than not. You may label yourself as a loner, homebody, or introvert. But during times of crisis you may have another label: hero. Fast Company explains: “Loners are not dysfunctional failures of the herd.

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Beware the Gatekeeper

Michael Roberto

Source: Wikimedia Every leader has a gatekeeper or two amongst their team of closest advisers and confidantes. These folks serve a useful role in many cases. They manage the flow of information, so that the leader can use his or her time wisely. They help synthesize data, frame the pros and cons of particular options, and help leaders assess complex situations.

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Implementing New Circular Business Models with the Circular Navigator Methodology

The BMI Lab Blog

The focus of many companies is currently on sustainability, however a big gap still exists between the actions taken and the current state of the planet. As shown in the previous blog post, the circular economy is a holistic solution to keep products at their maximum utility and value. This article explains our framework called « Circular Navigator » which provides an actionable path for companies to design, validate, and implement a circular ecosystem with suitable business models that are beyo