Innovation


Recent Innovation Videos

How We Did It: The Blue Man Group [Video] 

Who are the real men behind that infamous blue paint -- and the multimillion-dollar empire that's sprouted up around them? Senior editor Rick Schine expla...  Watch video

Great Entrepreneurial Minds 

A panel discussion on business challenges, growth and strategies for success from Jack Stack, Joanna Meiseles, Clint Greenleaf, and Gigi Lee Chang.   Watch video

Homaru Cantu's Culinary Trailblazing 

Chicago chef Homaru Cantu's cooking straddles borders between science and cuisine. His concoctions rethink food in radically, offering new products and ma...  Watch video

Empowering Employees 

Delegating responsibility can energize your staff. Here are five things you need to know.   Watch video

Protecting Company Secrets [Audio] 

Every company has secrets. But what's to prevent an employee from jumping ship and sharing this information? Non-compete agreements. And they're becoming ...  Watch video

Tech Talk: Technology Advice from the Inc. 500 

From iPods to paperless publishing, some of the nation's top entrepreneurs sound off about the role technology plays in their companies.   Watch video

Weight Watcher 

It's no secret that America is facing an obesity epidemic. Jay Ferro, founder and CEO of Nutricate, thinks he may have a solution. And no, it's not anothe...  Watch video

Medical Marvel 

Synthetic body parts. It may sound like the work of Dr. Frankenstein, but Chris Sakezles, president of Animal Replacement Technologies, has found a way to...  Watch video

Trademark, Copyright & Patent Protection 

Your most valuable asset is your intellectual property. Inc. Expert Barbara Weltman offers advice on what needs protection and how to attain it.   Watch video

30 Under 30: The Innovator 

Ben Kaufman founded a successful iPod accessory maker, Mophie while in college, but it was some last minute inspiration at a trade booth really made waves...  Watch video

A Chat with Entrepreneur of the Year, Elon Musk 

He co-founded PayPal. He's building the coolest car ever. And he's ready to colonize Mars. Meet our 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year, Elon Musk.   Watch video

Printing with a Purpose 

What if you could save the world, one box of cereal at a time? Bob Danielson Sr., the president of Amerikal Products Corporation, thinks he's found a way....  Watch video

The Independent 

Clint Greenleaf, the founder of Greenleaf Book Group, gives authors an alternative to the stodgy New York publishing industry. So what does it take to pen...  Watch video

Looking Back, Moving Forward 

Bob Galvin helped transform Motorola from a small tech company into a household name. Today, in his mid-80s, he's turning his attention to several new ven...  Watch video

Case Study: The Reluctant Entrepreneur 

Nanda Home creates cute, clever products that are intended to "humanize technology." Founder Gauri Nanda talks with staff writer Max Chafkin.   Watch video

Leisure Pursuits [Audio] 

Vacations – a time to relax, try new things, visit new places. And that makes them a perfect marketing opportunity. Senior writer Stephanie Clifford...  Watch video

Perestroika Continues [Audio] 

Fidel Castro has given up power. The bad news is that he gave it to his brother Raul. Could the shift bring opportunity for U.S. entrepreneurs? Reporter S...  Watch video

Where New Ideas Flourish [Audio] 

A recent report puts the new economy in perspective, ranking states for innovation. Reporter Ryan McCarthy offers his take on the most forward-looking and...  Watch video

The Outsider [Audio] 

Some companies are now employing outside bloggers, to chronicle almost everything that goes on behind closed doors. Can it really help your business? Arti...  Watch video

Contagious Commercials [Audio] 

How can cheap, homemade movies help you connect with customers? Associate editor Nadine Heintz explains why more and more companies are turning to YouTube...  Watch video

Green 50: Recycline [Audio] 

Recycline's toothbrushes, razors, and plastic flatware can be found on the shelves of Target and Whole Foods. Founder Eric Hudson explains the challenges ...  Watch video

Green 50: The Ryzex Group [Audio] 

The Ryzex Group recycles everything – literally. The company eliminated trash cans in 2006 and went 100 percent waste free. How? Founder and CEO Rud...  Watch video

Three Scary Words: "Buy It Used" [Video] 

With more people buying stuff used, companies have to rethink everything from a product's durability to the terms of their warranties. Staff reporter Max ...  Watch video

Survival Story 

Inc. Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year Ping Fu discusses her software firm Geomagic. Having survived Chinese prisons, she came to America and built Geomag...  Watch video

Zappos.com: Amazon for Shoes 

With its recent sale to Amazon for over $800 million, Zappos.com has come a long way in the three years since we recorded this interview, at the Inc. 500 ...  Watch video

Playing the Right Cards 

Steve Lipscomb, CEO of the World Poker Tour, talks about his decision to go into the poker business, and the need to take risks and follow your passion as...  Watch video

Time-Management Tips 

Julie Morgenstern, author of Never Check E-mail In The Morning , discusses how entrepreneurs can use their time more effectively. One key tip, mul...  Watch video

Boomtowns '06 [Audio] 

Contributing editor Joel Kotkin explains why some cities are thriving, why others are failing, and where the most opportunity for entrepreneurs lies today...  Watch video