Beyond Innovation
The Beyond Innovation Podcast hosts frank conversations with leaders from B2B technology-driven organizations which make innovation a reality. Change-makers, complex problem solvers, designers, engineers, and strategists sit down with OCTO's founder, Justin Sirotin, to talk through their experiences and approaches to innovation, experimentation, leadership, strategy, systems thinking, and growth. You'll hear how they get comfortable with the uncomfortable, connect the dots, and embrace risk. Join us as we go Beyond Innovation to explore real-world examples, personal stories, and insights to inspire, entertain and inform.
Episodes
14 episodes
What is Innovation? with Justin Sirotin, Founder of OCTO
We're back for Season 3! In this kickoff episode, Justin Sirotin and Lynn Rakowsky discuss what innovation truly means, how it manifests in unexpected places, and the four key ingredients for building a culture of innovation. Innovation i...
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Episode 14
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32:02
Talent Strategy as Innovation with Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index
In this episode, we chat with Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index about an often overlooked area of innovation, talent strategy. Given that talent is the foundation for any business, it makes sense to think about how to build teams, how to m...
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Episode 13
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35:13
Innovation In Unexpected Places with Vic Nunes, Founder and CEO, QMed Innovations
In this episode of Beyond Innovation, I speak with Vic Nunes, Founder and CEO of QMed Innovations about how innovation can take unexpected forms, why deep experience in a category can unlock new ideas and how age can be an advantage when it com...
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Episode 12
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33:17
The Value and Role of Corporate Ventures with Chris Varley, Principal, Goodyear Ventures
In this episode, we speak with Chris Varley, Principal, Goodyear Ventures about the value and role of Corporate Venture in the startup eco-system. We discuss the distinction between open innovation and corporate ventures, how startups can lever...
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Episode 11
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36:08
Innovation Storytelling with Sachin Mathur, Rockwell Automation
In this episode, we speak with Sachin Mathur, EMEA Region Director, Software & Control Business Segment of Rockwell Automation. We explore importance of translating technology and innovation into relevant story telling for local audiences, ...
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Episode 10
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39:49
External Innovation Partners with Mike Pereira, MedTech Exec
In this episode, Michael Pereira and I discuss the importance of integrating external partners into the innovation process, the role of trust within an organization and with external partners and working both sides of the innovation table.<...
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Episode 9
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33:54
Exploring Complexity with Nick Scappaticci, Founder of Big Dreams Studio
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Scappaticci, founder of Big Dreams Studio. Join us as we discuss experiential prototypes, necessary disruptors and how companies can eliminate doubt and inspire innovation with storytelling to test your as...
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Episode 8
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42:58
Entrepreneurship is not a “Spirit”…It’s a Process – with Danny Warshay
In this episode, we speak with one of the leading experts on entrepreneurship and long time collaborator, Danny Warshay, author of “See, Solve, Scale – How Anyone Can Turn an Unsolved Problem into a Breakthrough Success”. We discuss the finer p...
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Episode 7
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1:10:12
The Power of Corporate Innovation with Richard Heggie, CEO H Catalyst
In this episode, we speak with Richard Heggie, Investor and Founder CEO of H Catalyst. We discuss the evolution of the corporate view and engagement with startups through accelerators and open innovation platforms and why now might be a great t...
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Episode 6
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49:27
Maximizing External Expertise with Joe Gordon, VP of Innovation at Veranex
In this episode we speak with Joe Gordon, VP of Innovation at Veranex. We discuss the dynamic landscape of MedTech, what makes a valuable external partner and my annoyance with the term human-centered design.As Vice President of Innovati...
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Episode 5
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43:26
Strategy & Innovation: How and Where Do They Intersect? with Darren Abrams
In this episode we speak with Darren Abrams, Lead Director Corporate Strategy at Bose. Darren is one of the best strategists we've had the pleasure of working with. In this episode we explore the genesis of innovation, the value and dangers of ...
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Episode 4
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1:04:10
Innovation in Highly-Regulated, High-Risk Industry with Josh Brumberger and Marissa Hummon
Join host, Justin Sirotin with special guests Josh Brumberger and Marissa Hummon, the CEO and CTO of Utilidata. Utilidata is on a mission to ensure that one of our most important infrastructures, the energy grid, can support our changing needs....
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Episode 3
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1:02:44
Navigating the MedTech Valley of Death with Aidan Petrie
Join host, Justin Sirotin and Aidan Petrie, Founding Partner of NEMIC (New England Medical Innovation Center) as they discuss navigating the Valley of Death in MedTech, the value of customer-led innovation and the changing landscape of software...
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Episode 2
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48:03
Innovation in Mature Industries with Milan Kocic
Join host, Justin Sirotin and Milan Kocic, Senior Director of Sixth Sense Open Innovation Platform as they discuss customer-led innovation and moving mature companies towards leading edge innovation.Milan has over 20 years of experience ...
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Episode 1
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42:05