On this podcast we look at the factors that drive business innovation and growth.
The Innovation Economy podcast, co-hosted by Greg Kihlström, Bonnie Habyan, and myself, Adam Chen, has three different tracks titled Intrapreneurs, Brand the Change, and Inspiration + Location. Each track delves into how people, processes, platforms, and places work together to create the future of work.
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The Process of Innovation with Martin van Kroonenburg, BW Ventures
In this engaging discussion, Maarten Van Kroonenburg discusses his entreprenurial background and how it led him to develop a tried and true process for innovation that companies large and small can adopt. Innovation isn’t driven by an epiphany and it is not an unreachable goal, it is the outcome of following a process, as…
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The ABC’s of Innovation with Robyn Bolton, Founder, MileZero
Today we talk about the ABC’s of Innovation with Robyn Bolton, Founder, MileZero. No, not the alphabet, but instead the ABC’s refer to the architecture, the behavior, and the culture of organizations that successfully drive innovation from within. Robyn is a passionate partner to business looking to take the nest step and this insightful…
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How Physical Spaces Impact Work Life with TJ Carvis, Project Executive, Gresham Smith
Host Adam Chen talks with TJ Carvis of Gresham Smith about the impact of the physical environment on the employee experience. About TJ Carvis TJ Carvis, AIA, LEED AP, is a Project Executive at Gresham Smith.A resident of Denver, Colorado, Carvis has practiced architectural design and planning for 25 years in a variety of…
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Learning and growing from experience with Ben Keller & Remen Okoruwa, Propexo
In this episode, I speak with the co-founders of Propexo, a company focused on integrations between property technology solutions and the core property management software in use in the industry. The discussion highlights their journeys from working on product at Hubspot to their latest start up venture, the lessons they have learned along the…
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Identifying Intrapreneurial Talent with Josh Secrest, Paradox
In this episode, co-host Adam Chen speaks with Joshua Secrest, a global talent thought leader and innovator who helps lead a new vision for HR software and experience through conversational AI. We discuss how to evaluate talent, how to nurture talent, and what environments people actually want to work within. Don’t miss hearing the…
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Facilitating Digital Transformation at The Amenity Collective w/ CIO Dan Cohen
In this conversation we dig into how to create a culture where innovation can thrive from a technology executive who also had a hand in giving our host, Adam Chen, the room to innovate within The Amenity Collective. Listen to the episode to glean advice on how to best let go and build trust…
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Stop self-silencing, unmute yourself and your ideas to reach your full potential with Rachel Druckenmiller
In this episode co-host Adam Chen speaks with Rachel Druckenmiller, founder of Unmuted and keynote speaker/corporate facilitator. Rachel’s unique journey is explored as well as how she found her passion in life helping individuals unmute themselves and stop the self-silencing behavior we all experience. Rachel opines on how internal and external obstacles can be…
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Intrapreneurship and fostering innovation from within, with Shane Pahl
In this episode, Adam Chen interviews Shane Pahl, a consultant by trade and organizational anthropologist by training. We discuss such heady topics as defining what intraprenuership means and how we see that play out in the organizations we have both worked with. Take a listen to glean insights on how organizations can cultivate people…
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Great outcomes through discussion design and facilitation with Roger Thompson
In this episode, co-host Adam Chen speaks with Roger Thompson, former executive at FirstService Corporation and current consultant and doctoral candidate. Roger expands on the idea of design and how the structure of a meeting, of a team, and of a company can impact the effectiveness of ideation and brainstorming. Additionally, they discuss the responsibility of…
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A journey through intrapreneurship and removing ego with Christine Tran, Senior Product Manager, Belvedere Trading
On this show, Christine Tran shares her learnings and advice on the exciting path of intrapreneurship and how it is closely related to and in fact supports entrepreneurship. We dive into culture and need to foster healthy dissention among the ranks. Check it out and see if you are ownership material. RESOURCES The Innovation…
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Intrapreneurship and global growth with Alex Ghiculescu and Beau Grzanich, Workforce.com
In this episode, Adam Chen interviews two change agents at Workforce.com, a leading workforce management software which manages scheduling, time & attendance, and payroll for organizations large and small. We hear two differing perspectives on what intraprenuership means at Workforce.com and how innovation is fostered and has evolved since the company’s inception. Check out…
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Introduction to Intrapreneurship with Adam Chen and Greg Kihlström
This episode originally aired on The Agile Brand podcast, and we wanted to share it as part of The Innovation Economy’s Intrapreneurs series. While entrepreneurs are often lauded with creating new businesses and ideas, it is more often the case that change agents working within organizations—intrapreneurs—are responsible for innovation and seeing those new ideas through…
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How intrapreneurs shape their own brand and the brand of their organization with guest Adam Chen
In this episode, we dig into the definition of an intrapreneur, the skillsets that make the role critical to companies, and their future in supporting business success with their innovative mindset. Synopsis In the episode, Adam Chen from Amenity Collective emphasizes the importance of maintaining an open mind and seizing opportunities for career growth.…
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Fostering an Intrapreneurial Culture in Financial Planning with Elliot Pepper
In this episode, we discuss the many factors that play into building and nurturing an intrapreneurial culture. Check out this in depth conversation with Elliot Pepper, Founder of Northbrook Financial, as he touches on the importance of accountability, communication, mentorship, and incentive structures in fostering a safe environment where anyone can identify and create…