Could social media be the key to cracking chronic disease? Jessica Plante Could social media be the key to cracking chronic disease? Today more than 50% of American citizens are afflicted with a chronic disease. Social media can help. Feb 13, 2020 Jessica Plante
3 tips for innovating in healthcare with 2020 vision Jessica Plante 3 tips for innovating in healthcare with 2020 vision With the new year upon us, it’s a great time for a fresh start in healthcare innovation efforts. Here are some thoughts to keep in mind while doing so. Jan 21, 2020 Jessica Plante
Cutting-edge tech is exciting, but innovations don’t need to be flashy to be impactful Lincoln Wilcox Cutting-edge tech is exciting, but innovations don’t need to be flashy to be impactful While pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible is valuable, developing an innovative business model that democratizes access to needed products or services deserves just as much, if not more, praise. Jan 16, 2020 Lincoln Wilcox
Cash transfers to the poor won’t solve poverty Efosa Ojomo Cash transfers to the poor won’t solve poverty Poverty is not fundamentally a resource problem, and pushing resources into poor countries—whether in the form of schools, hospitals, new water installations, or cash—does not result in sustained development. Jan 14, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
A Sherpa’s Guide to Innovation: Autonomous vehicles, Tesla, and AI Rich Alton A Sherpa’s Guide to Innovation: Autonomous vehicles, Tesla, and AI In this episode of A Sherpa's Guide to Innovation, we share insights from our new research paper, The Race for Autonomous Ride-Hailing. Dec 18, 2019 Rich Alton
The key to facilitating change in chronic care management Jessica Plante The key to facilitating change in chronic care management Creating a network of patients and providers can work wonders for chronic disease management. We offer three examples of what these networks can truly do. Dec 17, 2019 Jessica Plante
The power of a roof over one’s head Jessica Plante The power of a roof over one’s head People experiencing homelessness often turn to the ER for care. What if there's a more cost-effective and compassionate solution? Dec 5, 2019 Jessica Plante
Innovators Worth Watching: Care Management Plus Jessica Plante Innovators Worth Watching: Care Management Plus Managing chronic illness requires a special approach. Is Care Management Plus' approach a disruptive one? Our latest Innovators Worth Watching post! Nov 12, 2019 Jessica Plante
Diamonds aren’t forever, but there’s still hope for Botswana Efosa Ojomo Diamonds aren’t forever, but there’s still hope for Botswana After decades of growth, Botswana’s economy is losing speed. A look at the driving factor in the country’s fragile economic growth hints at what went wrong and how the country can course correct. Nov 7, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
Nollywood has written the script for African development Lincoln Wilcox Nollywood has written the script for African development Rising from humble origins, Nigeria’s film industry now accounts for 5% of the country’s GDP. Can other developing industries in Africa replicate its success? Oct 31, 2019 Lincoln Wilcox
What Apple can teach innovators about developing health technology Jessica Plante What Apple can teach innovators about developing health technology Innovations in technology can play a large role in improving healthcare. But, as Apple found with the iPhone, it's how the tech is used that makes all the difference. Oct 22, 2019 Jessica Plante
On World Poverty Day, why ending poverty is not enough Efosa Ojomo On World Poverty Day, why ending poverty is not enough For the first time in our lifetime, the percentage of the global population living in extreme poverty is less than 10%. Many celebrate this achievement. But maybe they shouldn’t. Oct 17, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
