When creating a new market, simply doing what you’re good at is rarely enough Lincoln Wilcox When creating a new market, simply doing what you’re good at is rarely enough For innovators creating new markets, it isn’t just about what your organization is good at doing; it’s about what needs to be done. Apr 8, 2021 Lincoln Wilcox
Making your own luck in emerging economies: Six innovative strategies for creating new markets Efosa Ojomo Making your own luck in emerging economies: Six innovative strategies for creating new markets History has shown that market creation is vital for building strong organizations and economies, but it’s often deemed too risky. This groundbreaking research reveals the innovative strategies successful organizations ... Apr 8, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Not so fast: What Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure bill needs to be impactful Efosa Ojomo Not so fast: What Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure bill needs to be impactful The value that lies in infrastructure isn’t in the infrastructure itself, but in what it distributes or stores. Apr 6, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Ready to level up? 3 innovation lessons from global superpower Nintendo Efosa Ojomo Ready to level up? 3 innovation lessons from global superpower Nintendo The way Nintendo navigated through its early years offers powerful lessons for innovators today. Apr 2, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Innovators Creating Prosperity: Mintor Efosa Ojomo Innovators Creating Prosperity: Mintor We chatted with Leànne Viviers, co-founder and CEO of Mintor, about how her company is helping solve Africa's looming employment crisis. Mar 25, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Video: Why does poverty persist? An introduction to the prosperity paradox Christensen Institute Video: Why does poverty persist? An introduction to the prosperity paradox Learn why the predominant development strategy falls short of making meaningful progress towards solving poverty, and discover why a counterintuitive approach is our best shot at creating lasting prosperity. Mar 18, 2021 Christensen Institute
A market-creation story: Drinkwell Lincoln Wilcox A market-creation story: Drinkwell Contaminated groundwater in Bangladesh has led to one of the largest mass poisonings in human history. Drinkwell hasn’t just helped create a solution to the crisis, it’s creating new jobs and opportunities too. Mar 11, 2021 Lincoln Wilcox
When a light bulb is more than just a light bulb; the power of market-creating innovation Efosa Ojomo When a light bulb is more than just a light bulb; the power of market-creating innovation Market-creating innovations are powerful because they are more than just products or services; they are entire systems that pull in new resources, jobs, infrastructure, and regulations. Mar 4, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
The innovations countries need to build back better Efosa Ojomo The innovations countries need to build back better The pandemic has dealt a brutal blow to workers in emerging economies, highlighting the need for countries to build back with greater resilience. Feb 25, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Problems, solutions, and outcomes; a big misunderstanding in development Efosa Ojomo Problems, solutions, and outcomes; a big misunderstanding in development Answering these three questions can help development organizations transition towards developing lasting solutions that generate better outcomes. Feb 18, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
What toddlers teach about tackling poverty Lincoln Wilcox What toddlers teach about tackling poverty We humans are hardwired to love correlation. When it comes to tackling poverty, that can get us into trouble. Feb 11, 2021 Lincoln Wilcox
Lessons from Apple and Kodak for the next USAID administrator Efosa Ojomo Lessons from Apple and Kodak for the next USAID administrator Tapped by Joe Biden to lead USAID, Samantha Power must examine and transform the organization's capabilities before they become disabilities. Feb 4, 2021 Efosa Ojomo