Innovation


Recent Innovation Videos

Leader in Motion: How Choreographer Bill T. Jones Collaborates 

Award-winning choreographer Bill T. Jones has led his dance company for 30 years. Watch how he works.  Watch video

Always Think Like a Scrappy, Small Company 

Entrepreneur Josh Linkner talks about the advantages of thinking like a small company--even if you grow.  Watch video

3 Questions to Jumpstart Your Creativity 

Entrepreneur Josh Linkner says three questions can set you on the path to leading a more creative company.  Watch video

Easy Tricks to Better Brainstorming 

Entrepreneur Josh Linkner gives practical advice for how to improve your brainstorming process.  Watch video

Never Shoot Down a Bad Idea 

Entrepreneur and venture capitalist Josh Linkner says you should never discourage them from coming to you with new ideas.  Watch video

How to Be More Creative, Every Day 

Entrepreneur Josh Linkner talks about his techniques for getting shy employees to open up and be more creative.  Watch video

How to Overcome Creative Fear 

Entrepreneur Josh Linkner says everyone--not just a few--in your company must be creative in order to be successful.  Watch video

Don't Be Afraid to Go Against the Norm 

Entrepreneur and VC Josh Linkner says if you want to beat your competition, you should try doing something that no one else would dare attempt.  Watch video

Are You Scaling Too Fast? 

CrowdSpring founders Mike Samson and Ross Kimbarovsky talk about how they scaled too fast, and watched their site nearly collapse.  Watch video

How a Disaster on Everest Inspired an Entrepreneur 

When Philip James founded online wine seller Lot18, skeptics said he would fail. But a disaster on Mt. Everest years before had taught him to trust his gut.  Watch video

How to Vet Investors--Before You Make a Deal 

Tips from John Harthorne, founder of Mass Challenge, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Master Personal Productivity 

Advice on how to increase your productivity from Ari Meisel, co-founder of Less Doing, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Get the Most Information When You Survey your Customers 

Don't overlook the survey power of social media channels, says Idea Paint's Jeff Avallon. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Cou...  Watch video

Design a Company Logo That Stands Out 

Hold a design contest online, says Matt Mickiewicz, co-founder of 99designs. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Refine Your Product Messaging 

Promotional pearls of wisdom from David Meerman Scott, author of The New Rules of Marketing and P.R., and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepr...  Watch video

This Guy Invented the iPod With Steve Jobs 

Tony Fadell, the creator of the most iconic product of the last decade--Apple's iPod--talks about the innovations, and missteps, that helped him change perso...  Watch video

Get More People Talking About Your Brand: 5 Tips 

Advice from Dave Kerpen, CEO of Likeable Media, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

What Happened When Grooveshark Couldn't Meet Payroll 

Grooveshark founder Sam Tarantino wanted to reinvent the music business. But in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, funding was quickly drying up, and he ...  Watch video

How We Took On Goliath & Won 

Neil Blumenthal reveals how his company Warby Parker managed to make a dent in a billion-dollar industry.  Watch video

Why Your Idea Doesn't Matter 

Your idea isn't the important part of your business. It's the execution that makes the difference.  Watch video

How Gilt Keeps a Stellar Workforce 

Gilt Groupe's CEO Kevin Ryan says you should get to know all of your employees and learn when it's time to promote and let go.  Watch video

You Have to Work Around the Clock 

These co-founders are plugged in and online 24/7.  Watch video

'Your Best Employee Is Underpaid' 

Gilt CEO Kevin Ryan discusses how crucial it is to successfully manage your A-level employees. (Hint: Start with a raise.)  Watch video

How FUBU's Daymond John Does Guerrilla Marketing 

To build momentum for the FUBU clothing brand, Daymond John enlisted rapper LL Cool J.  Watch video

Daymond John's Branding Secrets 

Daymond John, founder of FUBU, lost $6 million when he steered the clothing line into the music business.  Watch video

Stop Trying to Fix Your Worst Employees 

Kevin Ryan, Gilt Groupe's CEO, discusses how he determines whether he's hired the right employee for the job.  Watch video

Forget Hobbies. Business Brings Fulfillment 

The most emotional--and fun--times for Howard Tullman are when he launches new products and businesses.  Watch video

How Howard Tullman Lures Talent 

Tullman talks about how he builds an exciting constantly-changing environment for Tribeca Flashpoint Academy students--and employees.  Watch video

Roll Up Your Sleeves. Lead By Example 

Innovation is as much about invention as it is about process improvements, shortcuts, and better systems.  Watch video

Showcase Your Business Accolades & Publicity 

Walk through Tullman's press room dedicated to 40 years of coverage of his business ventures and success.  Watch video