Innovation

For instance, while AI can generate images that appear real, it cannot create convincing backgrounds that can be geolocated, since they do not correspond to actual places.

Founder of Bellingcat, open-source investigation journalism network

The most straightforward way to create value is to solve a problem. When you provide a solution to someone's problem, by default, you're generating value for that person. Consequently, my perspective is that this journey must always begin with a problem.

Co-founder of Waze, GPS navigation app acquired by Google

Upon inquiry, I learned that we were using American technology, suitable for American roads but not Indian ones. So, the next step was understanding the market, and we went to the field, spoke to the truckers and understood their requirements and expectations.

Chairman of Apollo Tyres, Indian businessman and industrialist

In the tech sphere, when you acquire a company, you're seldom buying the present product. Instead, you're investing in their future innovations. This means retaining talent is paramount.

Former CEO of Cisco Systems, led company through internet boom era

I firmly advocate the idea of reinventing oneself every 5 years.

Former CEO of Cisco Systems, led company through internet boom era

I urge everyone to channel their inner teenager. Think back to those fearless days brimming with creativity and ambition. As we age, societal rewards for 'playing it safe' can stifle our innovative spirit.

Former CEO of Cisco Systems, led company through internet boom era

It made perfect sense to me that to infuse new life into Savile Row, they needed to perceive themselves more as couturiers than mere tailors. That's the perspective I brought to Savile Row.

British Menswear Designer & Savile Row Tailor Known for Bespoke Suits

For a long time, the suit was perceived as a uniform. However, I aimed to redefine the suit as a choice. If you apply top-tier creativity to your suit, the possibilities are boundless.

British Menswear Designer & Savile Row Tailor Known for Bespoke Suits

The sustainability of traditions relies on their ability to evolve. This was the crux of my message: how can we help this tradition evolve? Because at that time, it was certainly losing its vitality.

British Menswear Designer & Savile Row Tailor Known for Bespoke Suits

Industry expertise can sometimes be a hindrance in innovation. Those deeply entrenched in an industry are often the least likely to disrupt it.

Vice President of the United States under William Howard Taft

The classic 'lightbulb moment' is largely a myth. Remarkably, about half of these founders engaged in what we've termed a 'deliberate ideation process.' Intriguingly, they set out to establish a company with no specific idea in mind.

There's an entirely different category of knowledge, the utility of which isn't immediately apparent. This category is equally, if not more, crucial, especially for those aspiring to make creative or innovative strides.

Author of "The Tipping Point" & Popular Cultural Theorist

Sometimes, a game just works; it becomes a little engine that generates mystery and interest, prompting questions like 'What happens if I do this?' This is the hallmark of a living game.

Game designer and NYU professor known for game theory and interactive entertainment

I acknowledge the monumental impact of the convergence of games with computers, leading to the creation of video games. This fusion marked a significant cultural explosion, underscoring the importance of games in the context of modern technology.

Game designer and NYU professor known for game theory and interactive entertainment

We advocate for a 'feminist moonshot' approach, symbolized by the dandelion. Its seeds, spread by children, represent the spreading of our positive narrative towards a cleaner, healthier, more equitable world on the brink of a clean energy revolution.

First Female President of Ireland & UN Human Rights Commissioner

I often tell students we work with that there will be moments when they, as newcomers, propose ideas or approaches that are innovative and correct simply because they bring a fresh perspective, uninfluenced by established norms or the supposed limits of what's possible.