Lessons on innovation, economic prosperity, and cultivating joy Efosa Ojomo Lessons on innovation, economic prosperity, and cultivating joy As Efosa Ojomo gears up for the Aspen Ideas Festival, he reflects on three of the most important lessons he's learned from his mentor and colleague, Clayton Christensen. May 30, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
Low-end, yes, but India’s shared two-wheelers are unlikely to disrupt Uber & Ola Chandrasekar Iyer Low-end, yes, but India’s shared two-wheelers are unlikely to disrupt Uber & Ola In India, car-based ride hailing is expensive for many, while two-wheelers are commonplace. But don't dismiss Uber and Ola—Uber’s archrival in India—just yet. May 14, 2019 Chandrasekar Iyer
Adding up the cost of head-on competition Rich Alton Adding up the cost of head-on competition There are rare examples of companies that succeeded in entering a market at the high end. But they incurred a high financial price to get there. Jan 22, 2019 Rich Alton
Innovators Worth Watching: Voyage Chandrasekar Iyer Innovators Worth Watching: Voyage Will the road to a self-driving nirvana start in retirement communities? Read our latest "Innovators Worth Watching" post to find out. Dec 20, 2018 Chandrasekar Iyer
3 lessons from Curriculum Associates’ explosive growth Michael B. Horn 3 lessons from Curriculum Associates’ explosive growth In a seemingly endless sea of edtech companies, learn how one has seen its revenues grow nearly 1,000 percent in the last 10 years to nearly $260 million. Nov 28, 2018 Michael B. Horn
From radios to electric vehicles, targeting “nonconsumers” pays off Chandrasekar Iyer From radios to electric vehicles, targeting “nonconsumers” pays off Companies often focus on grabbing market share away from competitors, rather than searching for untapped demand. But as Sony proved in the 1950s, that untapped demand makes fertile ground for Disruptive Innovations. Nov 8, 2018 Chandrasekar Iyer
Driving Disruption: Catching the Next Wave of Growth in Electric Vehicles Chandrasekar Iyer Driving Disruption: Catching the Next Wave of Growth in Electric Vehicles Automakers are racing to win in electric vehicles, but where are the most promising opportunities for growth? Our latest research paper in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services has the answers. Nov 6, 2018 Chandrasekar Iyer
How automakers can successfully compete in the mobility game Chandrasekar Iyer How automakers can successfully compete in the mobility game As ride-sharing, peer-to-peer sharing, and car-sharing grow in popularity, automakers face a daunting challenge: how do they participate in the new world of shared mobility when their bread and butter is manufacturing an... Sept 18, 2018 Chandrasekar Iyer
Gawande’s listening. But can he disrupt healthcare? Rebecca Fogg Gawande’s listening. But can he disrupt healthcare? Skeptics doubt his qualifications for CEO of the Amazon-JP Morgan-Berkshire Hathaway venture. But Disruption Theory suggests he's an inspired choice. Aug 13, 2018 Rebecca Fogg
Coloring outside the lines: Why innovation in higher ed is happening beyond traditional schools Alana Dunagan Coloring outside the lines: Why innovation in higher ed is happening beyond traditional schools Accreditation has a stifling effect on innovation—at least, within traditional higher education. But innovators working outside the system are finding ways to move faster, create value for students and employers, keep ... June 28, 2018 Alana Dunagan
Are narrow networks the future of healthcare? Ryan Marling Are narrow networks the future of healthcare? Insurers offering a less comprehensive network of providers are building a foothold as a low-cost option for price-sensitive consumers. Are they our future? May 16, 2018 Ryan Marling
Innovators Worth Watching: Lemonade Parthasarathi Varatharajan Innovators Worth Watching: Lemonade Lemonade is making waves in the insurance space in part due to its user-friendly website and app. Could the insurtech disrupt traditional carriers? We dig deeper to find out. May 15, 2018 Parthasarathi Varatharajan