Innovation

What Smart Manufacturers Know About Bundling Products and Services

Jeff Kavanaugh, head of the Infosys Knowledge Institute, explains why manufacturers are moving toward a more service-style strategy to build a longer relationship with consumers.

Can Wearables Convince Patients to Be More Proactive?

Johnson & Johnson has partnered with Apple to research whether the tech company’s smartwatch can be used to help with early detection of atrial fibrillation, a dangerous heart condition.

When and How Entrepreneurs Pivot

Wharton’s Jacqueline Kirtley studied seven early-stage firms in the energy and cleantech sector to learn how strategic changes actually play out in the startup world.

How Insurance Companies Are Coping with Digital Transformation

The insurance industry is facing its most profound disruption in decades. It is partnering with 'insurtech' startups to digitally transform, says RGAX CEO Dennis Barnes.

The 2019 Wharton Startup Challenge: Finding a Way to Cool India More Efficiently

The winner of the 2019 Wharton Startup Challenge is Aerate, a venture that wants to reduce the devastating effects of climate change by building a more energy efficient air conditioner.

Finding STEM’s ‘Gone Girls’: Why Women Innovators Need a New Deal

Though women have made great strides in science education and the C-suite, they are largely missing from patents. What should be done?

Can Algorithms Diagnose Disease Better Than Doctors?

AI holds great promise for medical advancements. Researchers discuss how algorithms can be used boost patient outcomes.

Banking on the Future of Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies will one day be used everywhere, predicts Litecoin creator Charlie Lee.

Don’t Panic: The Digital Revolution Isn’t as Unusual as You Think

Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s new book puts the digital revolution into historical context, placing it along a timeline of other disruptive transformations.

Unlocking the Creative Value of Inefficiency

Too much efficiency -- such as that provided by computers and algorithms -- can turn off creativity and innovation, according to a new book.

Why Education Is the Key to the MENA Region’s Future

With alternate energy sources gaining traction, the region’s future rests on the quality of its human capital, says Navin Valrani, CEO of Arcadia Education.

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