Texas Innovation Keynote Speaker Blog
Real-world strategies, trends and expert tips from Texas’s leading innovation keynote speaker to spark creativity and drive growth.
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.
Navigating Supply Chain Disruption: Lessons Learned from a Manufacturer’s Journey
Discover key lessons in managing supply chain disruption, from supplier diversification to risk management, for a more resilient manufacturing strategy.
Why You Should Hire an Inventor as Your Innovation Keynote Speaker
Learn how hiring an inventor as your innovation keynote speaker can ignite creativity, inspire breakthrough ideas, and drive transformative success.
Accidental Innovation: The Story of the Microwave Oven
Learn how Percy Spencer’s accidental discovery led to the invention of the microwave oven, revolutionizing kitchens and changing everyday life.
How to Create an Innovative Culture
Discover how to foster an innovative culture in your organization. Learn practical tips for creative leadership, building a clear vision, and empowering teams to innovate daily.
Will Robots Disrupt Your Job? Understanding the Future of Work
Explore how robots are transforming industries and redefining the workplace. Learn about job disruption, new opportunities, and the future of human-robot collaboration.
Why the Manufacturing Industry Needs Diversity
Learn how diversity in manufacturing sparks innovation, breaks groupthink, and creates inclusive environments that drive long-term success.
The Invention of Silly Putty: From Accidental Innovation to Iconic Toy
Discover the fascinating story of Silly Putty — a failed rubber substitute that became one of the most beloved toys of all time. Learn how accidental innovation by GE engineer James Wright, combined with clever marketing by Peter Hodgson, turned a “useless” material into a global toy sensation. From its wartime origins to its induction into the Toy Hall of Fame, explore how Silly Putty bounced its way into pop culture history.
Hire an Innovation Keynote Speaker: The Ultimate Guide (2026 Update)
Why the Right Innovation Keynote Speaker Changes Everything I'm Julie Austin — inventor, entrepreneur, award-winning author, and CEO of Creative Innovation Group. I've been hired as an innovation keynote speaker by Fortune 500 companies, associations, universities,...
What Inventors Can Teach Us About Design Thinking
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...
The Value of Hiring an Innovation Keynote Speaker
As an innovation keynote speaker I use my background as an inventor to show companies and organizations how to think like an inventor to generate breakthrough ideas. Innovation is the key to creating your ultimate competitive advantage. And the key to doing that is...
The Power of Intellectual Curiosity: Why It’s Key to Personal and Professional Growth
Intellectual curiosity is key to personal and professional growth. Learn how nurturing this trait can lead to lifelong learning, career advancement, and personal fulfillment.
Fads – Group Think Gone Wild: The Rise and Fall of Trends
Explore the world of fads where group think fuels fleeting trends—from hula hoops to beanie babies—sparking moments of cultural passion.