by Julie Austin | Dec 9, 2024 | Innovation, Inventing, inventions, Inventors
How a Failed Rubber Substitute Became One of the Most Beloved Toys of All Time Some inventions arise from necessity, while others are born from pure chance. The invention of Silly Putty is one of the greatest examples of accidental innovation. Similar to how Post-it...
by Julie Austin | Dec 9, 2024 | Event Planning, Innovation, Keynote Speakers
Discover How to Choose an Innovation Keynote Speaker with Real-World Experience to Inspire, Educate, and Motivate Your Audience. When it comes to hiring an innovation keynote speaker, meeting planners face a critical choice: Do you hire someone who has actually...
by Julie Austin | Nov 21, 2024 | Innovation
Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that puts human needs first. Inventors can teach us a lot about design thinking. I invented my product, the wrist water bottle, because I needed it myself. I passed out from dehydration while out running in the heat. I...
by Julie Austin | Nov 2, 2024 | Innovation, inventions, Uncategorized
In the world of innovation, some of the most transformative inventions come not from careful planning but from pure accident. The microwave oven is one of those surprising inventions—discovered entirely by chance, yet it went on to reshape modern kitchens and...
by Julie Austin | Nov 1, 2024 | Innovation, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
Failure. It’s a word that can fill anyone with dread, yet in the world of innovation, it’s almost a rite of passage. Innovators understand that failure isn’t the end; it’s often the beginning of a breakthrough. Those who have harnessed the power of failure know that...
by Julie Austin | Oct 28, 2024 | Innovation, Technology
Disruptive technologies are reshaping our world faster than ever, creating new markets, revolutionizing industries, and challenging traditional business models. As an innovation keynote speaker, I frequently speak on disruptive innovation, which is about more than...
