by Julie Austin | May 27, 2025 | Creativity, Uncategorized
If we’ve learned anything in the past few years, it’s that government can and will be disrupted. It can be disrupted in many ways—peacefully or violently, internally or externally, technologically or ideologically. I have friends who have government jobs...
by Julie Austin | May 20, 2025 | competitive advantage, Intellectual Property, Uncategorized
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having a great product isn’t enough. Without protection, competitors can swoop in, clone your innovation, and erode your hard-earned market share, often before you even realize it. As an inventor with strong IP I’ve been...
by Julie Austin | Feb 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
When I moved to Texas a couple of years ago I was thrilled to go into my first Buc-ee’s convenience store. As a kid I grew up in my grandmother’s convenience store and that is where I got my entrepreneurial experience. It was a small mom and pop on a busy...
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 29, 2024 | Uncategorized, Workplace Innovation
In today’s fast-evolving workplace, employee productivity isn’t just about hitting quotas or sticking to routines. It’s about tapping into employees’ creative potential to drive innovation, engagement, and higher performance across the board. Organizations that...
