All articles by Scott Kirsner

Article Mastercard R&D Chief on AI, Spatial Computing, and Quantum
November 13, 2024 | By Scott Kirsner
For our latest research report, we spoke with Mastercard's EVP and Global Head of Research and Development, Rahul Deshpande. Deshpande discussed topics like addressing cybersecurity issues, leveraging AI for fraud prevention, and exploring trends shaping the future of commerce.
Video Impact 2024: 10 Takeaways and Visual Notes
November 5, 2024 | By Scott Kirsner
In this short video, Alex Slawsby and Scott Kirsner of InnoLead share 10 takeaways from the Impact 2024 conference held in Boston. You can download the slides they share at the link below.
Podcast Innovating Disney’s Theme Parks
October 1, 2024 | By Scott Kirsner
In this podcast episode, we talk with Bob Weis, the former president of the legendary Imagineering division at Disney, and author of the new book "Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering."
Article Disney Exec: The Six Essential Principles of Great Experiences
September 19, 2024 | By Scott Kirsner
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, which includes the company's theme parks and cruise line, shares the principles that guide the company as it seeks to create unique in-person experiences and tell memorable stories.
Video Do Corporate Innovators Need ISO Standards?
August 12, 2024 | By Scott Kirsner
As the ISO standards for innovation management begin to roll out, we wanted to bring together a group of innovation professionals to have a look at some them, and give some thought to whether they are useful to corporate innovators. Video inside...
Podcast How LG Electronics Brings Outside Ideas In
August 6, 2024 | By Scott Kirsner
In this episode, we connect with Dr. Sokwoo Rhee, EVP of Innovation at LG Electronics and Head of the LG Nova Innovation Center in Silicon Valley. Rhee shares his advice about making change happen in big organizations, including the government.
Article Setting a New Course at Airbus’ Silicon Valley Innovation Center
July 18, 2024 | By Scott Kirsner
In the post-Covid years, Airbus' Acubed lab has refined its mission to focus on artificial intelligence and autonomy — how those technologies will be applied in aviation, and how they can help the parent company build competitive advantage. We talk to COO Paige Stanton Wilson about their projects and how...
Article How to Set Up Innovation for Success: Experts Weigh In
July 16, 2024 | By Scott Kirsner
What should the best companies be doing in 2024 to make sure they have the right leaders in place, and the right resources and organizational structure, to make innovation a long-term priority that delivers real results? To explore these questions — and serve up some answers — we convened a group...
Podcast AI and Innovation Converge at Harvard Business Publishing
July 8, 2024 | By Scott Kirsner
In this episode, we talk to Laura Northridge, Senior Director of the AI Innovation Lab at Harvard Business Publishing. As is the case with many corporate innovators, she’s helping shape AI strategy and policy for the Boston-based nonprofit, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. It’s one of small number of...
Article Four AI Questions Organizations Need to be Discussing
May 7, 2024 | By Scott Kirsner
Author and business school professor Ethan Mollick says that there are four questions to be discussing inside organizations right now, as they look to understand how AI will impact them — and how they can benefit.