Reading Time: 2 minutesBy nature, big companies are risk averse, fearing that risky endeavors can hurt their brand. But the irony is that this kind of avoidance strategy ends up threatening their long-term survival. According to Innovation Enterprise, “Fifty-two... Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesSilicon Valley is the heart of entrepreneurship. New technologies are created each day to help companies improve revenue, decrease costs, innovate and to disrupt their space. Pick a table in a coffee shop in Silicon Valley—any table—and the odds... Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesUnless you’ve been living under a rock (or the bottom of the ocean), you’ve no doubt heard of the reality television series Shark Tank. For the uninitiated, the show features aspiring entrepreneur-contestants pitching their proposals for new... Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesHere at Brightidea we’re continually impressed with the impact that our customers are making with their innovation programs. That’s why one of the most gratifying parts of our Synthesize conference is to award our best-in-class innovators... Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutesPlanting the seed of innovation involves risk. It can consume a great deal of time, energy, and resources with no guarantee of return. But when that seed grows into something fruitful, the payoff for a business willing to make the investment can... Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutes Ah, summer is here. With the days now warmer and brighter, it’s time to dig out your sunscreen, flip flops, and swimsuits. It’s also the perfect opportunity for us to announce our Summer 2017 Release, bringing you a bunch of handy... Read more
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog post is part of a monthly series highlighting Brightidea’s nine innovation apps. Each month, we’ll focus on one app and explain how it can increase the engagement, productivity, and success of your innovation program. Mention the word... Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog post is part of a monthly series highlighting Brightidea’s nine innovation apps. Each month, we’ll focus on one app and explain how it can increase the engagement, productivity, and success of your innovation program. In any industry... Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog post is part of a monthly series highlighting Brightidea’s nine innovation apps. Each month, we’ll focus on one app and explain how it can increase the engagement, productivity, and success of your innovation program. Innovation has... Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog post is a supplement to the Brightidea podcast on how crowdsourced innovation is driving a renaissance in manufacturing. “American made” is back in vogue. After years of prevalent offshoring, more and more U.S. manufacturing companies... Read more