My Idea Made to Matter

AI document management company co-founder Andrew Antos on how he communicates, his workout routine, and why anti-fragility is a must-have attribute.

Doug Zingale on healthy routines, negotiation as a horizontal skill, and what he asks of the biopharma and medical device companies he invests in.

Akamai CTO Robert Blumofe finds idea inspiration at the intersection of design and creativity.

Dropbox co-founder and CEO Drew Houston talks about how he avoids idea boredom, and walking the “fine line between perseverance and delusion.”

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

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

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

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

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

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