Thu.Mar 26, 2020

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5 innovative solutions to combat Coronavirus developed by creative companies

Idea to Value

Necessity is the mother of invention. This famous saying is especially true right now, as the world is struggling to contain the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. However, some companies and creative individuals have already come up with innovative solutions to the problem. While scientists are still learning more about the virus and are trying to find effective treatments, a vaccine or a cure, these innovations are already helping people suffering from the illness as well as preventing its sp

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Innovation, NASA-Style: 1% Inspiration, 99% Perspiration

IdeaScale

NASA’s need for innovation is near-constant. NASA has driven technological innovation in ways that might surprise you. The space program has delivered innovation everywhere from food safety to materials science to medicine. NASA didn’t get there by luck or sheer intellect. As Carissa Callini, Ryan Stewart, and Jeff Doy of NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation explain on the latest IdeaScale Nation podcast , it’s a tradition of hard work.

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Innovation fails because humans have emotions

Idea to Value

A while back, one of my consulting partners from another office asked me to review their client’s innovation process. Their team had been engaged to review why their innovation process was not delivering results. Ideas were apparently being developed, but never successfully scaled within the company so that they were resulting in increased revenue.

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Having a company vision is great, but if you set objectives and key result metrics with this OKR template you will fare much better.

Leapfrogging

Sometimes big visions can be powerful motivators to drive people, but clear objectives and metrics deliver results. I’ve worked with some of the world’s most innovative startups and big companies for over 25 years. In that time, I’ve seen leaders and teams become enamored with the idea of building their own “disruptive” future visions.

Company 130
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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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This Company Is Making Texting With Your Doctor the New Normal

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Vermont-based startup OhMD is making HIPAA-compliant texting free for medical practices across America and accelerating the ubiquity of telemedicine.

Company 102
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Having a company vision is great, but if you set objectives and key result metrics with this OKR template you will fare much better.

Leapfrogging

Sometimes big visions can be powerful motivators to drive people, but clear objectives and metrics deliver results. I’ve worked with some of the world’s most innovative startups and big companies for over 25 years. In that time, I’ve seen leaders and teams become enamored with the idea of building their own “disruptive” future visions.

Company 100

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Developing and Scaling a New System for a Non-Profit Serving Seniors in their Homes

Inceodia

About this Client. Our client is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. By providing funding, leadership, education, research and advocacy support, our client empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time.

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Mitigating Risks to Your Business in Times of Uncertainty

New Markets Advisors

A few years ago, I developed a framework for finding, testing, and mitigating risks and uncertainties in periods of volatility. The idea… Continue reading on New Markets Insights ».

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The Future of Education – how to build future-ready education

etventure

What do we have to learn today to be prepared for tomorrow? What skills, what knowledge will we need in the future to be able to succeed in the working world? To discuss these questions with some of the most innovative minds in this field, etventure has teamed up with CODE University in Berlin and invited them to the “Future of Education” event at wavespace Berlin.

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#1,613 – The Hygiene Hand

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

Over the last few weeks I’ve done a good job of keeping to myself and social distancing but I still fear going outside. Still fear opening doors, pumping gas, and doing any number of things that require me to touch shared surfaces in public places. Thankfully, there’s now a way for me to avoid those scenarios going forward: The Hygiene Hand.

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.

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Leading Dual-Use Companies Through the COVID Crisis

BMNT

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#1,612 – NanoVapor

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

The other day I wrote about how UV light can be used to disinfect surfaces. But there may a far better solution than unleashing an army of Dalek like killer robots on the world. A solution that would last for a lot longer too. As BGR reports, “There are obviously several measures that healthcare professionals take in order to protect themselves as well as they can.

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#1,614 – Quarantourney

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

When March Madness was canceled and turned into March Sadness there were some people joking about an alternative: a virtual tournament. Matchups simulated by video game software and aired for the world to see. A small consolation prize for fans around the country who had been clamoring for the real thing. And much to no one’s surprise it’s actually happening thanks to the Quarantourney.

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#1,611 – The Bidetmega 400

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

The biggest surprise outcome of the global pandemic: toilet paper getting hoarded like nobody’s business. But you technically don’t need toilet paper. At least you wouldn’t if you had a bidet. You know, that weird item next to the toilet that you may see while traveling through Europe or South America. That thing that you have no idea what it is.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.