The event was held at WeWork's co-working space in Aldgate Tower and welcomed three high-profile speakers discussing innovation:
Jen Thompson:
Before too long though, Jen began proceedings with a really interesting insight into the world of Google and some of the innovative initiatives they are currently implementing. She focused her talk around Google’s mission to empower everyone around the world by using technology as a means of improving and enriching livelihoods through access to information.
One of the main challenges to this is building the infrastructure required to give people access to the internet in remote parts of the world. Indeed, two-thirds of the world do not yet have internet access. However, Google are helping to solve this problem with 'Project Loon’, which is a highly innovative scheme using balloons floating in the stratosphere as a means of providing people with internet access.
The key message from Jen’s talk was that in order to be truly innovative, we need to first dream big and ask ourselves “what if…”. Only once we have set aside all constraints can we be truly innovative and solve some of the world’s most difficult problems.
Jaideep Prabhu:
Professor Jaideep Prabhu delivered his talk next, which began by giving us an insight into ‘Jugaad innovation’, where emerging markets (like India) are adopting a new approach to innovation that is ‘frugal, flexible and inclusive’. Despite having shoestring budgets and limited access to resources, we were provided with a range of examples in different industries where entrepreneurs in emerging markets have generated groundbreaking innovations. One pertinent example was an entrepreneur who has built a clay refrigerator selling for just $30, called MittiCool. It uses the cooling properties of water, providing rural populations with an alternative, as many cannot afford a conventional refrigerators and have no/limited electricity.
He then went on to explain how Western companies can learn from these principles to create high-quality products with limited resources. Indeed, with increasingly environmentally-aware customers and the pressing need to for sustainable behaviour, it’s unsurprising that companies are increasingly adopting a frugal approach. If this is something that interests you, then Professor Prabhu’s latest book 'Frugal Innovation: How to do better with less’ discusses the topic in detail.
Jeremy Waite:
The final speaker was Jeremy Waite, who took a more conversational approach to his talk. He discussed the incomprehensible speed of technological change and the opportunities that this presents. Indeed, he argued that the famous advice ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ no longer applies in today’s world. Instead, he proposes that it has now become ‘If it ain’t broke, it’s obsolete’.
Emphasising the point further, he went on to mention a couple of stats that really hit home the extent to which the digital world is expanding:
- 90% of the world’s data didn’t exist 12 months ago
- The digital universe will be 40X bigger by 2020!
Three has joined forces with My Kinda Future, which is connecting big businesses with young people. We met Colin who is part of this programme and lead us through what is to be expected. This includes gaining new skills and confidence that can be taken forward into the world of work.
Three has joined forces with My Kinda Future, which is connecting big businesses with young people. We met Colin who is part of this programme and lead us through what is to be expected. This includes gaining new skills and confidence that can be taken forward into the world of work.
Three has joined forces with My Kinda Future, which is connecting big businesses with young people. We met Colin who is part of this programme and lead us through what is to be expected. This includes gaining new skills and confidence that can be taken forward into the world of work.
The event was held at WeWork's co-working space in Aldgate Tower and welcomed three high-profile speakers discussing innovation:
The event was held at WeWork's co-working space in Aldgate Tower and welcomed three high-profile speakers discussing innovation:
Jaideep Prabhu:
Jaideep Prabhu:
He then went on to explain how Western companies can learn from these principles to create high-quality products with limited resources. Indeed, with increasingly environmentally-aware customers and the pressing need to for sustainable behaviour, it’s unsurprising that companies are increasingly adopting a frugal approach. If this is something that interests you, then Professor Prabhu’s latest book 'Frugal Innovation: How to do better with less’ discusses the topic in detail.
He then went on to explain how Western companies can learn from these principles to create high-quality products with limited resources. Indeed, with increasingly environmentally-aware customers and the pressing need to for sustainable behaviour, it’s unsurprising that companies are increasingly adopting a frugal approach. If this is something that interests you, then Professor Prabhu’s latest book 'Frugal Innovation: How to do better with less’ discusses the topic in detail.
He then went on to explain how Western companies can learn from these principles to create high-quality products with limited resources. Indeed, with increasingly environmentally-aware customers and the pressing need to for sustainable behaviour, it’s unsurprising that companies are increasingly adopting a frugal approach. If this is something that interests you, then Professor Prabhu’s latest book 'Frugal Innovation: How to do better with less’ discusses the topic in detail.
He then went on to explain how Western companies can learn from these principles to create high-quality products with limited resources. Indeed, with increasingly environmentally-aware customers and the pressing need to for sustainable behaviour, it’s unsurprising that companies are increasingly adopting a frugal approach. If this is something that interests you, then Professor Prabhu’s latest book 'Frugal Innovation: How to do better with less’ discusses the topic in detail.
He then went on to explain how Western companies can learn from these principles to create high-quality products with limited resources. Indeed, with increasingly environmentally-aware customers and the pressing need to for sustainable behaviour, it’s unsurprising that companies are increasingly adopting a frugal approach. If this is something that interests you, then Professor Prabhu’s latest book 'Frugal Innovation: How to do better with less’ discusses the topic in detail.
He then went on to explain how Western companies can learn from these principles to create high-quality products with limited resources. Indeed, with increasingly environmentally-aware customers and the pressing need to for sustainable behaviour, it’s unsurprising that companies are increasingly adopting a frugal approach. If this is something that interests you, then Professor Prabhu’s latest book 'Frugal Innovation: How to do better with less’ discusses the topic in detail.
Emphasising the point further, he went on to mention a couple of stats that really hit home the extent to which the digital world is expanding:
Emphasising the point further, he went on to mention a couple of stats that really hit home the extent to which the digital world is expanding:
Emphasising the point further, he went on to mention a couple of stats that really hit home the extent to which the digital world is expanding:
Emphasising the point further, he went on to mention a couple of stats that really hit home the extent to which the digital world is expanding:
Emphasising the point further, he went on to mention a couple of stats that really hit home the extent to which the digital world is expanding:
In his talk, Jeremy also tackled the topic of ‘disruption’ and his experience working with some of the world’s largest companies, who are all too commonly worried about being ‘Uberised’. Whilst this is a very real concern, Jeremy also offered some hope for traditional businesses, citing a Forrestor report that predicts 2016 will be the year that traditional companies stand up to disruptors. Indeed, he discussed how traditional businesses have several key points of differentiation - market footprint, capital and customer data.
In his talk, Jeremy also tackled the topic of ‘disruption’ and his experience working with some of the world’s largest companies, who are all too commonly worried about being ‘Uberised’. Whilst this is a very real concern, Jeremy also offered some hope for traditional businesses, citing a Forrestor report that predicts 2016 will be the year that traditional companies stand up to disruptors. Indeed, he discussed how traditional businesses have several key points of differentiation - market footprint, capital and customer data.
In his talk, Jeremy also tackled the topic of ‘disruption’ and his experience working with some of the world’s largest companies, who are all too commonly worried about being ‘Uberised’. Whilst this is a very real concern, Jeremy also offered some hope for traditional businesses, citing a Forrestor report that predicts 2016 will be the year that traditional companies stand up to disruptors. Indeed, he discussed how traditional businesses have several key points of differentiation - market footprint, capital and customer data.
In his talk, Jeremy also tackled the topic of ‘disruption’ and his experience working with some of the world’s largest companies, who are all too commonly worried about being ‘Uberised’. Whilst this is a very real concern, Jeremy also offered some hope for traditional businesses, citing a Forrestor report that predicts 2016 will be the year that traditional companies stand up to disruptors. Indeed, he discussed how traditional businesses have several key points of differentiation - market footprint, capital and customer data.
In his talk, Jeremy also tackled the topic of ‘disruption’ and his experience working with some of the world’s largest companies, who are all too commonly worried about being ‘Uberised’. Whilst this is a very real concern, Jeremy also offered some hope for traditional businesses, citing a Forrestor report that predicts 2016 will be the year that traditional companies stand up to disruptors. Indeed, he discussed how traditional businesses have several key points of differentiation - market footprint, capital and customer data.
In his talk, Jeremy also tackled the topic of ‘disruption’ and his experience working with some of the world’s largest companies, who are all too commonly worried about being ‘Uberised’. Whilst this is a very real concern, Jeremy also offered some hope for traditional businesses, citing a Forrestor report that predicts 2016 will be the year that traditional companies stand up to disruptors. Indeed, he discussed how traditional businesses have several key points of differentiation - market footprint, capital and customer data.
In his talk, Jeremy also tackled the topic of ‘disruption’ and his experience working with some of the world’s largest companies, who are all too commonly worried about being ‘Uberised’. Whilst this is a very real concern, Jeremy also offered some hope for traditional businesses, citing a Forrestor report that predicts 2016 will be the year that traditional companies stand up to disruptors. Indeed, he discussed how traditional businesses have several key points of differentiation - market footprint, capital and customer data.
In his talk, Jeremy also tackled the topic of ‘disruption’ and his experience working with some of the world’s largest companies, who are all too commonly worried about being ‘Uberised’. Whilst this is a very real concern, Jeremy also offered some hope for traditional businesses, citing a Forrestor report that predicts 2016 will be the year that traditional companies stand up to disruptors. Indeed, he discussed how traditional businesses have several key points of differentiation - market footprint, capital and customer data.
In his talk, Jeremy also tackled the topic of ‘disruption’ and his experience working with some of the world’s largest companies, who are all too commonly worried about being ‘Uberised’. Whilst this is a very real concern, Jeremy also offered some hope for traditional businesses, citing a Forrestor report that predicts 2016 will be the year that traditional companies stand up to disruptors. Indeed, he discussed how traditional businesses have several key points of differentiation - market footprint, capital and customer data.
In his talk, Jeremy also tackled the topic of ‘disruption’ and his experience working with some of the world’s largest companies, who are all too commonly worried about being ‘Uberised’. Whilst this is a very real concern, Jeremy also offered some hope for traditional businesses, citing a Forrestor report that predicts 2016 will be the year that traditional companies stand up to disruptors. Indeed, he discussed how traditional businesses have several key points of differentiation - market footprint, capital and customer data.
In his talk, Jeremy also tackled the topic of ‘disruption’ and his experience working with some of the world’s largest companies, who are all too commonly worried about being ‘Uberised’. Whilst this is a very real concern, Jeremy also offered some hope for traditional businesses, citing a Forrestor report that predicts 2016 will be the year that traditional companies stand up to disruptors. Indeed, he discussed how traditional businesses have several key points of differentiation - market footprint, capital and customer data.
