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A ‘big, bold idea’ for better sanitary pads

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With its biodegradable, compostable sanitary pads, Saathi is pursuing sustainable and responsible manufacturing.

Apr 13, 2022
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A two-eyed seeing approach to conservation

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Patricia Saulis taps into Western tradition and Indigenous knowledge systems for ideas to address environmental conservation.

Mar 7, 2022
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IBM’s Ginni Rometty: Good ideas are often uncomfortable

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The former IBM CEO recommends the value of active listening, and the importance of a diverse set of minds for idea generation.

Feb 7, 2022
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The ‘Disasterology’ author wants us to rethink emergency management

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Samantha Montano draws from front-line experience to develop ideas for disaster justice and emergency management reform.

Jan 18, 2022
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At MIT Divest, all ideas point to one big goal

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Inspired by climate activists past and present, the student group uses collective action to advocate against MIT’s fossil fuel investments.

Dec 8, 2021
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To build better ideas, appreciate the individual

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“I feel like connection is suddenly an imperative, our best hope for change.”

Nov 10, 2021
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Don’t hide ideas. Test them with anyone who will listen

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Frederic Kerrest built a billion-dollar company around the concept of identity protection, but when it comes to ideas, he’s all about transparency.

Oct 13, 2021
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Finding value in the hard work of quant ESG investing

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For PanAgora’s chief investment officer, mining new data sources is central to an ESG investment strategy.

Sep 4, 2021
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How 8 innovative leaders keep track of ideas

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Digital note-taking apps are today’s go-to organization tools, but sometimes you can’t beat a pen and paper.

Sep 2, 2021
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This social change agent wants you to ‘fail better’

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Kara Penn, MBA ’07, applies insights from ‘smart mistakes’ to her organizational work at Mission Spark, Hustle Fund, and The Listening Challenge.

Aug 17, 2021
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