Reinvention Not Repetition: Shifting the Innovation Mindset
Summary
In a disruptive era, innovation needs to be agile, inclusive, and driven by purpose. It’s essential to move quickly and address issues by transitioning from endless MVP cycles to iterative approaches that integrate technology with human-centered design, ethics, and resilience. This panel discusses how founders, creators, and corporate innovators can leverage AI, automation, and digital collaboration to balance profit with purpose, support internal disruptors, and foster cultures where innovation delivers genuine value.
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Contributors
- Meg Murphy
- Sam Hunter Magee
- Amy Peck
- Sergiu Ardelean
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