Innovation Crush

Recorded live in collaboration with Agenda Trade Show , Liberty, and Assembly, this panel discussion gathers some of the most influential names behind the hottest brands in the 90s, with a focus on their view on the resurgence and popularity of their lines in today's millennial culture and dives into world-class strategies on building a business in today's world.  Panelists include Dame Dash, Karl Kani, April Walker, Maurice Malone, Andy Hilfiger, and Peter Paul.More at http://assemblyvegas.com/

Actor and Emmy award-winning producer turned personal branding expert, Richard Janes has coached the likes of celebrities and business ranging from Ashley Tisdale to Waka Flocka to Electronic Arts, to Jillian Michaels, and everyone else in between. On the path to understanding branding and engagement, Richard created Fanology a Clio Award-winning agency focused on fan engagement for clients like Toyota, Live Nation, Samsung, and Lenovo to name a few. Turning the idea of the start-up business tactic of MVP (minimum viable product) on it's head, Richard has coined the phrase, "Minimum Viable Person," which essentially treats you and your business like a start up, a constant cycle of testing, failing, and maximizing ones self. On this installment of Innovation Crush, Richard discusses vulnerability, becoming a hero, suffering from an illness, and all that goes into your most authentic self, and how that authentic self extends into the products and businesses we create. More @ www.richardjanes.com

What do Tina Fey, Facebook, Uber, Steve Carell, and Hilton all have in common? Improvisational comedy training. Starting as a dishwasher in 1988, Kelly Leonard is now the Executive Director of Insights and Applied Improvisation at The Second City. It's no wonder that Kelly is a popular speaker on the power of improvisation to transform people’s lives. His book, “Yes, And: Lessons from The Second City” was released to critical acclaim in 2015 by Harper Collins. He has presented at The Aspen Ideas Festival, TEDx Broadway, the Chicago Ideas Festival, The Stanford Graduate School of Business and for companies such as Coca Cola, Microsoft and DDB Worldwide. Kelly co-created and co-directs a new initiative with the Center for Decision Research at the Booth School at the University of Chicago that looks at behavioral science through the lens of improvisation. He also hosts the podcast, “Getting to Yes, And,” for Second City and WGN radio that features interviews with thought leaders such as Adam Grant, Simon Sinek,

Boots Riley is the writer and director of Sorry to Bother You, a film he describes as "an absurdist dark comedy with magical realism and science fiction, inspired by the world of telemarketing." Prior to the film, the poet, rapper, songwriter, producer, screenwriter, humorist, political organizer, community activist, lecturer, and public speaker was best known as the lead vocalist of The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club.  Courtesy of Annapurna Pictures, Sonos and Interscope Records, this live recorded session of Innovation Crush is an examination of the 6 year long, rule-breaking creative process behind the film and it's soundtrack, along with snippets from a few of the songs Boots created with guests like Janelle Monae, Killer Mike, and Tune-Yards.

Chris Denson stops by The Young Turks to chat all things innovation.

The first to predict the financial crash of 2008, Greg Larkin has become adept to pissing off the naysayers. His financial clients didn't take the news well, threatening to blackballing him from the industry. 10 years later, Greg g has built more than thirty digital products, generating millions in revenue for companies like Google, PWC, Nestle, and Bloomberg, and a handful of successful start-ups. In his new book, This Might Get Me Fired, Greg explores the intricacies of how to get great ideas done inside companies that might not always be primed to actually get them done. On this episode of Innovation Crush, Greg talks about everything from rapid acceleration, to personality management, to his what he learned about innovation from his early days as a community organizer. Check the book out here: https://www.amazon.com/This-Might-Get-Fired-Entrepreneurial-ebook/dp/B07C9S9DBJ

Studio71 CEO, Reza Izad and author/content creator Jake Greene are the Batman and Robin of content creation. In an era of digital video everywhere, all the time, their new book, Create Great Videos explores the evolution, future, and rules behind how great content gets made. Reza -- being one of of the first to take the leap of faith from traditional talent to YouTube generation talent --is a pioneer in the space. Meanwhile, Jake is considered an intergenerational expert in working with companies and individuals looking to explore social media. With help from 50 of the brightest stars on the Internet, the stories, strategies and statistics in their book will help you create amazing videos, develop a digital voice, build an online community and collaborate with the YouTube generation.**note: please forgive a little of the mic handling noise in this episode! Great insights and information here!

Chris Denson visits Advertising Week UK's AW360 stage to discuss all things innovation, podcasting, and his new #1 bestselling book, Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules. More information at http://thecrush.co/crushing-box-book/

Showcasing the works of Banksy, Basquiat, Keith Haring, and more - including an artificially intelligent interactive street art experience - the Sagamore Hotel was the home of Innovation Crush during Art Week Miami 2017. On this episode, we are joined by mathematical scientist and finance maven turned art consultant, Sebastien Laboreau and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and Sagomore owner, Ronit Neuman. Exploring the dynamics of family business, winning in a saturated market, the intersection of art and innovation, and generational differences in the art experience. Thank you to Element.AI and the School of Audio Engineering for their support.

Marcellus Wiley is an NFL all-pro turned author, speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Whether as a host on ESPN, a partner in e-commerce platform, Hyperr, creating unprecedented courses with Columbia University, or penning his life philosophy in the upcoming book, Never Shut Up, Marcellus has mastered the art of transitioning from dormant dreams to explosive realities. Recorded live at the LA Times Festival of Books, Marcellus joins Innovation Crush, spitting slew of quotables on business, technology, leadership, family, and balance.

A magician turned mixed reality technologist, Curtis Hickman is co-founder and CEO of The Void, a company that combines VR, AR, and regular-ol-reality to create hyper realistic entertainment experiences. Tapping into his creative magical powers, he uses phrases like "path of conviction," "misdirection," or "illusion," to describe his team's work, which most recently has powered Disney's Secrets of the Empire experience, launched this past spring in London, Anaheim, and Las Vegas and a handful of other cities. On this installment of Innovation Crush, Curtis walks us through his design thinking, his personal philosophies, his time spent giving back, growing up in Utah, the dangers of technology, and growing up as the son of famed fantasy author, Tracy Hickman. Courtesy of Disney's IMX Lab, and recorded live at the Disney Accelerator. More info at: https://www.thevoid.com/dimensions/starwars/secretsoftheempire

Topping a 14-year NBA career with a 2017 championship alongside the Golden State Warriors, Matt Barnes is on a path of entrepreneurial reinvention. During his sports career, the outspoken Barnes began making investments in-- and studying everything from artificial intelligence to filmmaking to cannabis. Now, after his retirement, he's taking his same relentlessness from the basketball court and applying it to business. He's an advocate for cancer patient care, a boldly curious and smart tech investor, an advocate for the psychological and physiological benefits of cannabis, and even joking-not-joking speaks about a potential run for mayor. On this episode of Innovation Crush, Mayor Barnes discusses everything he's learned from his public perception, his drug dealing father, business mentors, his feelings about social justice, and how to reinvent his own personal brand from the inside out... all for a new series of wins off the court. Matt appears on this episode courtesy of the Urban Tech Conference. Lea

Formerly known as the inventor of the Chicken McNuggetini, Alie Ward is one part science geek, one part comedic fireball, and one part curious kid. A resume that includes everything from the Cooking Channel to Key & Peele to Drunk History, Alie is now - alongside Mo Rocca - one of the hosts of CBS' Innovation Nation, exploring inventions and innovations and innovators from all over the world. On this episode of Innovation Crush, Alie dishes on her personal reinvention, her podcast, an obsession with the Natural History Museum, women's empowerment, and the magic that goes into making Innovation Nation. Recorded at www.comexposium.com.

Anchored in cultural sciences, linguistics, and a vast understanding of human behavior, Abbie Pugh helps startups and sizable organizations prepare for, and get through exponential growth. Whether leveraging her deep understanding of global cultures for hostage negotiations and risk management, or gleaning from her role as chief of staff at Facebook UK, Abbie uses her empathic business skills to help leaders understand the subtle-- and not so subtle-- nuances that affect their ability to grow. On this episode, Abbie breaks down everything from internal knowledge of self, serving people and teams, how atheism plays a part in her outlook on business, and where true roadblocks come from.

"It's really hard to turn a big organization around and create new priorities for them." With a focus on art, journalism, and community development across 26 cities, the Knight Foundation is one of the most impactful philanthropic organizations in the country. As the company's director of innovation, Chris Barr partners with museums and art institutions to reimagine the art experience, the way they communicate, and how they engage with would-be art enthusiasts. Fresh off their 10th anniversary, Chris joins innovation crush during Art Basel Miami to share his wisdom on everything from bots, to augmented reality, gentrification, awe, startups, technology design and of course, how to "turn a big organization around and make new priorities for them". Recorded live at the Sagamore Hotel.

The Ad Council engages millions in global causes through creative messaging and experiences. As the organization's director of innovation, Ariba Jahan is charged with exploring future-forward methods and platforms for the organization through technology partnerships, creative development, and internal education. Threatened with completely losing her hearing at age eight, after emigrating to the US, Ariba has developed a keen sense for attention and empathy that echoes throughout her work. On this episode, the former biomedical engineer explains her perspective, the company's practice and her life experience.

Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity is one of the most highly sought after events in the world. From Bill Clinton to Mindy Kalig to Omnicom Media Group, the worlds top filmmakers, advertisers, brands, technology makers, politicians, and executives gather each year in the south of France to celebrate one another, network, and see some of the greatest achievements in the world. Now through his company, Ascential Events, Philip continues to manage Cannes Lions, Money 20/20, Bett, the Spring Fair, spanning fintech, education, retail, and then some. On Innovation Crush, Philiop discusses the science of wowing attendees through curation and experience and smooth productions, whileadding value every and differentiating year after year. As he states, "People have less time than ever, and now have more events than ever."

Adored by both cult and mainstream entertainment fans, Tim Kring is a pioneer in creating vast, mutliplatform story worlds. Most notably known as creator or writer of television series like, Heroes, Crossing Jordan, Dig, and currently Freeform's Beyond, Tim is an expert at transmedia storytelling, extending story into social, mobile, and real life experiences. At C2 Montreal, Tim explains the triumphs and pitfalls of his unique skills, and what it takes to create seamless interactions as audiences engage from platform to the next. Recorded live at C2 Montreal.

Miami has become the quintessential poster child for reinventing the classical music experience. A true blend of business and pleasure, there is a movement of reimagining the medium itself, as well as how audiences engage their time and money with live experiences -- including among other things, an outdoor, 4K "wallcast" with 165 speakers built into the lawn. Recorded live at the Sagamore Hotel during Art Basel week, renown composer and CEO of Nu Deco Ensemble, Sam Hyken joins Innovation Crush alongside Marte Siebenhar, VP of Audience Development at New World Symphony to discuss the triumphs, hurdles, and inspirations they've encountered on their path to success.Recorded by the SAE Institute, co-produced by the Arts & Business Council of Miami, and sponsored by Element AI.

Winner of Adweek's 2017 Grand Brand Genius Honor, Linda Boff has been at the helm of GE's marketing and branding for almost 2 years. As such, she is a master of amplifying human connection and emotion through brand messaging and experiences. From the annual GE BBQ at SXSW to creating a limited edition Moon Boot with Android Homme and even the company's mission to hire 20,000 women by 2020. Recorded live at C2 Montreal, Linda pulls back the curtain on how GE approaches innovation, marketing, and the idea of ecosystems.