Leaders in Innovation en © Fast Company We need a new Playbook for Innovation. In an era where things are changing so quickly, innovating simply at the product level is no longer enough. To get to true impact, scale & mass adoption now requires innovation across multiple levels, designing around systemic issues such as supply chain, go to market, new types of partnerships, and new ways of working. Join FNDR CEO James Vincent as he explores the intersection of leadership and innovation as massive leaps forward in biotech, completely new categories like AI, among many  transformative innovations are beginning to reframe everything. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d1a26492-4ccb-11ee-8102-3777f3b050f8/image/LII_PodcastArt_r7.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Leaders in Innovation no episodic A Most Innovative Companies Podcast Fast Company We need a new Playbook for Innovation. In an era where things are changing so quickly, innovating simply at the product level is no longer enough. To get to true impact, scale & mass adoption now requires innovation across multiple levels, designing around systemic issues such as supply chain, go to market, new types of partnerships, and new ways of working. Join FNDR CEO James Vincent as he explores the intersection of leadership and innovation as massive leaps forward in biotech, completely new categories like AI, among many  transformative innovations are beginning to reframe everything. We need a new Playbook for Innovation. In an era where things are changing so quickly, innovating simply at the product level is no longer enough. To get to true impact, scale & mass adoption now requires innovation across multiple levels, designing around systemic issues such as supply chain, go to market, new types of partnerships, and new ways of working. Join FNDR CEO James Vincent as he explores the intersection of leadership and innovation as massive leaps forward in biotech, completely new categories like AI, among many  transformative innovations are beginning to reframe everything.

]]> Fast Company podcasts@fastcompany.com How To Build A More Intelligent Future: 10 Lessons From The Leaders In Innovation Podcast James Vincent talks with his partners at FNDR about lessons learned from this seasons guests on Leaders in Innovation. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:19:43 -0000 full 2 Fast Company James Vincent talks with his partners at FNDR about lessons learned from this seasons guests on Leaders in Innovation. James Vincent talks with his partners at FNDR about lessons learned from this seasons guests on Leaders in Innovation.

]]> 2151 How To Solve The Mismatch Between Education And Work: Euan Blair From Multiverse James Vincent talks with Euan Blair, co-founder and chief executive of the apprenticeships company Multiverse, about the future of learning. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:40:43 -0000 full 2 Fast Company James Vincent talks with Euan Blair, co-founder and chief executive of the apprenticeships company Multiverse, about the future of learning. James Vincent talks with Euan Blair, co-founder and chief executive of the apprenticeships company Multiverse, about the future of learning.

]]> 2041 Bridging The Gap Between Economy And Ecology: Sara Menker From Gro Intelligence James Vincent talks with Sara Menker, CEO of Gro Intelligence, about how to prepare for what comes next with climate change and how to fix one of generative AI's biggest flaws. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 Fast Company James Vincent talks with Sara Menker, CEO of Gro Intelligence, about how to prepare for what comes next with climate change and how to fix one of generative AI's biggest flaws. James Vincent talks with Sara Menker, CEO of Gro Intelligence, about how to prepare for what comes next with climate change and how to fix one of generative AI's biggest flaws.

]]> 1698 The Moral Valence Of Technology: Josh Wolfe From Lux Capital On Trust, Human Nature And The ‘magical Realism’ Of Science James Vincent talks with Josh Wolfe, co-founder and managing partner of Lux Capital, about the need for technology to come from companies we trust and the role human nature plays in the application of technology. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 Fast Company James Vincent talks with Josh Wolfe, co-founder and managing partner of Lux Capital, about the need for technology to come from companies we trust and the role human nature plays in the application of technology. James Vincent talks with Josh Wolfe, co-founder and managing partner of Lux Capital, about the need for technology to come from companies we trust and the role human nature plays in the application of technology.

]]> 2159 Creating a 'Third Space' for togetherness: Jason Citron from Discord on AI, safety and the importance of play James Vincent talks with Jason Citron from Discord about safety, togetherness, and how we can use good AI to battle bad AI. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Fast Company James Vincent talks with Jason Citron from Discord about safety, togetherness, and how we can use good AI to battle bad AI. James Vincent talks with Jason Citron from Discord about safety, togetherness, and how we can use good AI to battle bad AI.

]]> 1682 Can we train AI to be more feminine? Whitney Wolfe Herd from Bumble. James Vincent talks with Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and executive chair of Bumble, about sexism in tech and the relation between AI and human emotion. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0000 full 2 Fast Company James Vincent talks with Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and executive chair of Bumble, about sexism in tech and the relation between AI and human emotion. James Vincent talks with Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and executive chair of Bumble, about sexism in tech and the relation between AI and human emotion.

]]> 2149 If you can’t fight technology, you should lead it: Hovhannes Avoyan from Picsart James Vincent talks with Hovhannes Avoyan, founder and president of Picsart, about leaning into AI and how the future will favor problem solving Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 Fast Company James Vincent talks with Hovhannes Avoyan, founder and president of Picsart, about leaning into AI and how the future will favor problem solving James Vincent talks with Hovhannes Avoyan, founder and president of Picsart, about leaning into AI and how the future will favor problem solving

]]> 1347 Nature is an asset class in modern business: Rachel Delacour of Sweep James Vincent talks with Rachel Delacour, co-founder and CEO of Sweep, about how to make your company resilient, how constraints breed creativity, and how climate impacts business. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 2 Fast Company James Vincent talks with Rachel Delacour, co-founder and CEO of Sweep, about how to make your company resilient, how constraints breed creativity, and how climate impacts business. James Vincent talks with Rachel Delacour, co-founder and CEO of Sweep, about how to make your company resilient, how constraints breed creativity, and how climate impacts business.

]]> 1665 How AI Can Tackle Cancer: Thomas Clozel of Owkin on Collective Intelligence and the Da Vinci Model for Innovation James Vincent talks with Thomas Clozel, co-founder and CEO of Owkin, about innovative approaches to AI, the need to help develop "collective intelligence", and how innovation requires systemic change. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full 2 Fast Company James Vincent talks with Thomas Clozel, co-founder and CEO of Owkin, about innovative approaches to AI, the need to help develop "collective intelligence", and how innovation requires systemic change. James Vincent talks with Thomas Clozel, co-founder and CEO of Owkin, about innovative approaches to AI, the need to help develop "collective intelligence", and how innovation requires systemic change.

]]> 2039 The Challenge of Scaling Nature: Tyler Huggins of Meati James Vincent talks with Tyler Huggins, CEO and co-founder of Meati, about sustainability, how to introduce the new with the familiar, and how startups are looking to nature for the next innovation. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 Fast Company James Vincent talks with Tyler Huggins, CEO and co-founder of Meati, about sustainability, how to introduce the new with the familiar, and how startups are looking to nature for the next innovation. James Vincent talks with Tyler Huggins, CEO and co-founder of Meati, about sustainability, how to introduce the new with the familiar, and how startups are looking to nature for the next innovation.

]]> 1756 Designing AI with Intention: Brian Chesky's Call to Arms for Creative People James Vincent talks to Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, at Fast Company's Innovation Festival this past September in New York City. They discuss the future of AI, the need to design good principles, and Chesky's "call to arms' for creative people. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 2 Fast Company James Vincent talks to Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, at Fast Company's Innovation Festival this past September in New York City. They discuss the future of AI, the need to design good principles, and Chesky's "call to arms' for creative people. James Vincent talks to Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, at Fast Company's Innovation Festival this past September in New York City. They discuss the future of AI, the need to design good principles, and Chesky's "call to arms' for creative people.

]]> 1565 Presenting Leaders in Innovation with host James Vincent Some of the greatest inventions have come out of crises - from the printing press during the Black Death in the Middle Ages, the computer during WWII to COVID vaccines in 2020. Innovation is essential for growth, but no company or CEO approaches it the same way. Join James Vincent as he explores different approaches to essential innovation from leaders across AI, Mobility, Food, Travel, Design, Luxury and more. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000 trailer 2 Fast Company Some of the greatest inventions have come out of crises - from the printing press during the Black Death in the Middle Ages, the computer during WWII to COVID vaccines in 2020. Innovation is essential for growth, but no company or CEO approaches it the same way. Join James Vincent as he explores different approaches to essential innovation from leaders across AI, Mobility, Food, Travel, Design, Luxury and more. Some of the greatest inventions have come out of crises - from the printing press during the Black Death in the Middle Ages, the computer during WWII to COVID vaccines in 2020. Innovation is essential for growth, but no company or CEO approaches it the same way. Join James Vincent as he explores different approaches to essential innovation from leaders across AI, Mobility, Food, Travel, Design, Luxury and more.

]]> 113 no How Index’s Danny Rimer Built A Track-Record of Success By Betting On People, Not Numbers On this week's Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Danny Rimer shares his investment ethos, his thoughts around the evolution of the venture capital industry, why he believes it’s a privilege to invest in someone else’s idea, and, how in return for that privilege, he promises to roll up his sleeves, get to work and do everything possible to make that company as successful as it can be.  Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company On this week's Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Danny Rimer shares his investment ethos, his thoughts around the evolution of the venture capital industry, why he believes it’s a privilege to invest in someone else’s idea, and, how in return for that privilege, he promises to roll up his sleeves, get to work and do everything possible to make that company as successful as it can be.  On this week's Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Danny Rimer shares his investment ethos, his thoughts around the evolution of the venture capital industry, why he believes it’s a privilege to invest in someone else’s idea, and, how in return for that privilege, he promises to roll up his sleeves, get to work and do everything possible to make that company as successful as it can be. 

]]> 2000 LIVE! from Fast Company Innovation Festival with Brian Chesky James Vincent talks with Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky on stage at Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company James Vincent talks with Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky on stage at Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City James Vincent talks with Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky on stage at Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City

]]> 2552 How this company hopes NFTs will transform fantasy sports On this week's Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Nicolas Julia, CEO and cofounder of Sorare talks about his vision for democratizing NFTs through the world’s biggest sports. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company On this week's Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Nicolas Julia, CEO and cofounder of Sorare talks about his vision for democratizing NFTs through the world’s biggest sports. On this week's Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Nicolas Julia, CEO and cofounder of Sorare talks about his vision for democratizing NFTs through the world’s biggest sports.

]]> 2140 This CEO is betting on AI to solve the world’s biggest problems On this week’s Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Alexandr Wang, CEO and founder of Scale AI, explains how his company is using data to tackle problems from access to healthcare to supplies for the war in Ukraine. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company On this week’s Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Alexandr Wang, CEO and founder of Scale AI, explains how his company is using data to tackle problems from access to healthcare to supplies for the war in Ukraine. On this week’s Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Alexandr Wang, CEO and founder of Scale AI, explains how his company is using data to tackle problems from access to healthcare to supplies for the war in Ukraine.

]]> 2717 These smart farms are 100 times more productive than traditional agriculture On the latest episode of the Most Innovative Companies podcast, Irving Fain, founder and CEO of the vertical farming company Bowery, explains how being an outsider to agriculture has helped him come up with new ideas. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company On the latest episode of the Most Innovative Companies podcast, Irving Fain, founder and CEO of the vertical farming company Bowery, explains how being an outsider to agriculture has helped him come up with new ideas. On the latest episode of the Most Innovative Companies podcast, Irving Fain, founder and CEO of the vertical farming company Bowery, explains how being an outsider to agriculture has helped him come up with new ideas.

]]> 2648 Lessons on innovation from over 100 founders James Vincent is joined by Rebekah Jefferis, Stephen Butler and Nick Barham, his partners at FNDR, to discuss lessons they've learned from their work with 126 founders. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company James Vincent is joined by Rebekah Jefferis, Stephen Butler and Nick Barham, his partners at FNDR, to discuss lessons they've learned from their work with 126 founders. James Vincent is joined by Rebekah Jefferis, Stephen Butler and Nick Barham, his partners at FNDR, to discuss lessons they've learned from their work with 126 founders.

]]> 2976 What does the combination of the digital and physical world look like? On this week’s Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Nate founder and CEO Albert Saniger discusses the role technology plays in our lives, and the autonomy we hold over our decisions and our data. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company On this week’s Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Nate founder and CEO Albert Saniger discusses the role technology plays in our lives, and the autonomy we hold over our decisions and our data. On this week’s Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Nate founder and CEO Albert Saniger discusses the role technology plays in our lives, and the autonomy we hold over our decisions and our data.

]]> 2126 How Farfetch is predicting the future of fashion in Web3 On this week's Most Innovative Companies podcast, Farfetch Founder and CEO José Neves explains what Web3 is and what it's capable of through the lens of fashion and culture, drawing from his experience founding and growing Farfetch, the online luxury fashion retail platform. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company On this week's Most Innovative Companies podcast, Farfetch Founder and CEO José Neves explains what Web3 is and what it's capable of through the lens of fashion and culture, drawing from his experience founding and growing Farfetch, the online luxury fashion retail platform. On this week's Most Innovative Companies podcast, Farfetch Founder and CEO José Neves explains what Web3 is and what it's capable of through the lens of fashion and culture, drawing from his experience founding and growing Farfetch, the online luxury fashion retail platform.

]]> 2332 Want to innovate? This is how to break out of your ‘yes bubble’ On this week’s Most Innovative Companies podcast, Joanna Coles explains the business case for all leaders to surround themselves with independent working minds that are connected to culture, both within the broader world around us as well as the communities we live, work, and thrive in. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company On this week’s Most Innovative Companies podcast, Joanna Coles explains the business case for all leaders to surround themselves with independent working minds that are connected to culture, both within the broader world around us as well as the communities we live, work, and thrive in. On this week’s Most Innovative Companies podcast, Joanna Coles explains the business case for all leaders to surround themselves with independent working minds that are connected to culture, both within the broader world around us as well as the communities we live, work, and thrive in.

]]> 2992 How complacency can be a company's downfall On this week’s episode of Most Innovative Companies podcast, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence talks with James Vincent about why companies should embrace innovation even when they don’t need to.  Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company On this week’s episode of Most Innovative Companies podcast, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence talks with James Vincent about why companies should embrace innovation even when they don’t need to.  On this week’s episode of Most Innovative Companies podcast, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence talks with James Vincent about why companies should embrace innovation even when they don’t need to. 

]]> 2422 Why power is shifting back to the hands of creators On this week's Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Jack and Sam dive into why the creator economy isn’t new, but a fresh iteration of a much older phenomenon, as well as the beauty of Web3 as it applies to ownership. By focusing on “love” as opposed to “likes”, Patreon has helped change the way art is brought back autonomy to artists and creators around the world, enabling them to receive fair pay—as opposed to fractions of cents—for their creative output.  Subscribe to Most Innovative Companies on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company On this week's Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Jack and Sam dive into why the creator economy isn’t new, but a fresh iteration of a much older phenomenon, as well as the beauty of Web3 as it applies to ownership. By focusing on “love” as opposed to “likes”, Patreon has helped change the way art is brought back autonomy to artists and creators around the world, enabling them to receive fair pay—as opposed to fractions of cents—for their creative output.  Subscribe to Most Innovative Companies on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. On this week's Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Jack and Sam dive into why the creator economy isn’t new, but a fresh iteration of a much older phenomenon, as well as the beauty of Web3 as it applies to ownership. By focusing on “love” as opposed to “likes”, Patreon has helped change the way art is brought back autonomy to artists and creators around the world, enabling them to receive fair pay—as opposed to fractions of cents—for their creative output. 


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]]> 2541 How consumer fintech Titan is navigating the financial crisis. On this week's Most Innovative Companies, Joe Percoco, cofounder and co-CEO of Titan, shares his thoughts with host James Vincent about why, while a financial crisis is undeniably a challenge to companies, it can also bring key opportunities for growth. His company Titan is a consumer fintech opening up access to expert-led investment opportunities for as little as $100. Operating in that space means that Percoco has seen this crisis from the eye of the storm. You can listen and subscribe to Most Innovative Companies on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 Fast Company On this week's Most Innovative Companies, Joe Percoco, cofounder and co-CEO of Titan, shares his thoughts with host James Vincent about why, while a financial crisis is undeniably a challenge to companies, it can also bring key opportunities for growth. His company Titan is a consumer fintech opening up access to expert-led investment opportunities for as little as $100. Operating in that space means that Percoco has seen this crisis from the eye of the storm. You can listen and subscribe to Most Innovative Companies on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. On this week's Most Innovative Companies, Joe Percoco, cofounder and co-CEO of Titan, shares his thoughts with host James Vincent about why, while a financial crisis is undeniably a challenge to companies, it can also bring key opportunities for growth. His company Titan is a consumer fintech opening up access to expert-led investment opportunities for as little as $100. Operating in that space means that Percoco has seen this crisis from the eye of the storm.

You can listen and subscribe to Most Innovative Companies on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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