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Stephanie Daru had been looking at ways to help aid the pain babies experience during the teething process. Together with her husband, Mathieu, they came up with a solution that was put into production and before long, available to purchase on the shelves...
As well as being the author of The Intrapreneurs' Factory, Nicolas Bry works in strategic and open innovation for Orange Africa.
In this episode, Nic shares stories and insights from his book, The Intrapreneurs' Factory, as he draws from over 20 years experience working in innovation, providing a clear guide for any company looking to propel their innovation initiatives.
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About this episode
Flamin' Hot Cheetos are a universally enjoyed snack and an all-time customer favorite.
But, the story of how they came to be is a fascinating tale of a janitor from an extremely poor background who defied all odds to propel his idea, and himself, to the top of the business world.
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Written, Produced, and recorded by Henry Rowley
(Special feature from actress Amelia Clarkson)
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The following articles were the inspiration for this episode, follow them for more information:
- https://www.newsweek.com/flamin-hot-cheeto-movie-true-story-creator-richard-montanez-1456377
- https://thehustle.co/hot-cheetos-inventor/
- https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/27/a-janitor-invented-flamin-hot-cheetos-and-became-a-pepsico-exec.html
- https://twitter.com/ankithharathi/status/1341193055425085442
How do you harness the collective brainpower of a dispersed workforce?
Leo Quinn is the Group Chief Executive of the international infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty plc. In 2013, he also founded The 5% Club - a dynamic movement of employers committed to “earn & learn” as part of building a socially mobile, prosperous and cohesive nation. Membership now exceeds 500 plus organisations representing a workforce in excess of 1 million employees, with 61,000 in formal workplace learning.
In this episode, Leo shares his approach to leadership with insights around how to nurture an environment where each and every employee is empowered to make a difference.
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About this Episode
Amazon Prime, the core identity of what is arguably the biggest company in the world, was created as a result of intrapreneurship in action. This is the story of how it happened.
With help from former VP at Amazon, Greg Greeley, we tell the story of Amazon Prime from ideation to implementation.
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About this Episode
What does it mean to be an intrapreneur? What is intrapreneurialism? Why is the rise of intrapreneurialism essential to the future of business?
Dr. Irena Yashin-Shaw takes us through her book - 'Intrapreneur' - providing the answers to these questions.
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How do you go from walking the beat as a police officer to the CEO at one of the UK's leading charities?
Edel Harris, CEO at Mencap, shares her journey and how authentic listening has shaped her approach to leadership at every step.
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