My Idea Made to Matter
Leaders and creators on how they develop and work with ideas.
My Idea Made to Matter
For Akamai CTO, productive interactions spur new ideas
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Akamai CTO Robert Blumofe finds idea inspiration at the intersection of design and creativity.
Dropbox's CEO stays motivated by solving problems that matter
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Dropbox co-founder and CEO Drew Houston talks about how he avoids idea boredom, and walking the “fine line between perseverance and delusion.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To build better ideas, appreciate the individual
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“I feel like connection is suddenly an imperative, our best hope for change.”
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.
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.