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Innovation in Nature: The Inspiring Story of Velcro
Discover the Velcro innovation that fuses nature, biomimicry, and design to revolutionize fasteners and inspire sustainable solutions.
Why the Tourism Industry Needs a Competitive Advantage Keynote Speaker
Learn how a competitive advantage keynote speaker drives tourism innovation with actionable insights and strategies for a competitive market.
Accidental Innovation: The Incredible Story Behind Super Glue
Discover the story of accidental innovation behind Super Glue—a breakthrough adhesive that transformed failure into a global success.
Marketing During Disruption: Lessons from Kellogg’s
I've recently been reading about companies who might be think about cutting back on marketing during a period of disruption. Sometimes pulling back on spending during disruption is the wrong choice. There are many companies throughout history that proved that you can...
What Will the Farm of the Future Look Like?
Discover the farm of the future: Explore how sustainable tech and innovative practices are transforming agriculture into a modern, efficient, and diverse industry.
The Evolution of Wrinkle-Free Innovation: How Inventors Transformed the Art of Ironing
Explore the history of ironing, from ancient charcoal techniques to modern wrinkle-free fabrics. Learn how innovations like electric and steam irons transformed fabric care.
The Buc-ee’s Phenomenon: How a Gas Station Became a Roadside Icon
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 highway...
Why Disruption is Good for Business
In my book "Surviving Disruption: 12 Unique Innovation Strategies to Create Your Ultimate Competitive Advantage" I talk about how there will always be disruption of your business. It could be the weather, bad business partners, technology, changing customer tastes, or...
The Journey to Patent Success: Julie Austin’s Experience with the US Patent and Trademark Office
Julie Austin details her experience with the US Patent and Trademark Office, highlighting the challenges and persistence needed for patent success.