Water4’s NUMA–An innovative system that increases access to safe water where it is needed most. Jacob Fohtung Water4’s NUMA–An innovative system that increases access to safe water where it is needed most. The NUMA units deliver high-quality and safe water to Water4’s customers. May 24, 2022 Jacob Fohtung
Water4: market-creating innovation at the heart of Sierra Leone Jacob Fohtung Water4: market-creating innovation at the heart of Sierra Leone Only 2% of Sierra Leoneans have access to clean water. How can we make it accessible to more people in this country? May 11, 2022 Jacob Fohtung
The importance of targeting nonconsumption Jacob Fohtung The importance of targeting nonconsumption Targeting nonconsumption is at the core of developing market-creating innovations. Apr 12, 2022 Jacob Fohtung
3 lessons on creating a successful enterprise: Managers in growth markets should take note. Jacob Fohtung 3 lessons on creating a successful enterprise: Managers in growth markets should take note. The Innovator's solution is a guide for managers to become disruptors themselves. Apr 5, 2022 Jacob Fohtung
3 paradigm-shifting insights on creating global prosperity Jacob Fohtung 3 paradigm-shifting insights on creating global prosperity It was only when I came across The Prosperity Paradox that I started to see the world differently. Mar 29, 2022 Jacob Fohtung
How market-creating innovations can accelerate inclusive growth amidst global inequality Jacob Fohtung How market-creating innovations can accelerate inclusive growth amidst global inequality Developing policies that incentivize market-creating innovations will go a long way in helping create inclusive growth for all. Mar 22, 2022 Jacob Fohtung
3 ways to make prosperity in 2022 Jacob Fohtung 3 ways to make prosperity in 2022 As difficult as these past two years have been, our theories and frameworks provide a helpful lens to assess the challenges we’ll face in 2022. Jan 25, 2022 Jacob Fohtung
Could Elon Musk’s $6 billion help WFP solve world hunger? It depends. Jacob Fohtung Could Elon Musk’s $6 billion help WFP solve world hunger? It depends. The most viable way to help people and economies recover and build long-term resilience is through new markets that address unmet needs. Perhaps that's an approach Elon Musk can even get behind. Jan 13, 2022 Jacob Fohtung
How South Korea became the “most innovative country” in the world Jacob Fohtung How South Korea became the “most innovative country” in the world South Korea is once again the world's most innovative country. How did they escape poverty and become a global innovation leader in less than a century? Nov 9, 2021 Jacob Fohtung
Ecuador and the case for market-creating innovations in oil exporting countries Jacob Fohtung Ecuador and the case for market-creating innovations in oil exporting countries Ecuador and countries that rely heavily on exporting natural resources, like oil, can bolster their economies by investing in market-creating innovations. Oct 19, 2021 Jacob Fohtung
Taiwan created a space for innovation and reaped the benefits. Other economies should take note. Jacob Fohtung Taiwan created a space for innovation and reaped the benefits. Other economies should take note. What was behind Taiwan's dominant presence in technology and annual growth of 7.5% between 1981-1995? How does it still remain one of the world’s economic powerhouses and a technology hub until today? One of the reason... Sept 22, 2021 Jacob Fohtung
How Alibaba solved the trust problem on its platform and a model for companies in growth economies Jacob Fohtung How Alibaba solved the trust problem on its platform and a model for companies in growth economies How can we solve unpredictability and unreliability while building businesses in growth economies? A framework that explains how different parts of a system fit together could serve as a guide. Sept 7, 2021 Jacob Fohtung
