1. Innovation- Staying Ahead
The Ingredients for Success
Presented by,
Jeffrey Kaplan
Managing Director
THINKstrategies, Inc.
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2. Defining Innovation
1. THE INTRODUCTION OF
SOMETHING NEW.
2. A NEW
IDEA, METHOD, OR
DEVICE.
JMK = DREAMING
THE (IM)POSSIBLE
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3. Innovators of New
Ideas, Methods & Devices
IDEAS
DEVICES
METHODS

4. Thinking Differently
New Ideas Create New Capabilities
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5. Thinking Differently
New Methods Create New Industries
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6. Thinking Differently
New Devices Create New Opportunities
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7. Technology Innovation is Empowering
Democratization of Computing Power
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8. The World is Being Driven by Software
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9. Key Technology Innovations
Networking
SaaS Accessibility
Elasticity
Sharing
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10. Important Tech Innovators

11. What Innovators Have in Common
 See Things Different
 Problem Solvers
 Unafraid of Failure
 Evangelism
 Competitive
 Determination
 Adaptive
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12. Where is Innovation Born?
Creative
Atmosphere
Academic Environment

13. U.S. Innovation Centers
Energy
Density
Proximity

14. Major Companies Breed Innovators
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15. Making Innovation Hip
Convergence of -
 Music
 Technology
 Media
Austin, TX
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16. What Entrepreneurs Need
Collaborative
Environment
Community Funding
Education Encouragement
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17. Where is Innovation Born?
Government
Ireland Software Policies
Language &
India Services Communications
Security Specialized
Israel
Solutions Skills

18. Where is Innovation Born?
South Electronics
Engineering
Korea Automotive
Software Socialist
Vietnam
Development Market
Low-Cost Foreign
China
Manufacturing Capital

19. Globalization – Good News, Bad News
Good News –
Worldwide Opportunities
Bad News –
Greater Competition
Eliminating the
Barriers to Entry
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20. Becoming a Market Leader
South Korea
U.S. India
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21. Fostering Innovation
 Culture  Education
 Cultivation  Enablement
 Collaboration  Ecosystem
 Communications  Economies
Creating a Breeding Ground for Innovation =
Investment + Information Infrastructure
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22. Steps to Success in SaaS/Cloud
Build monetization engine.
Develop frictionless processes.
Encourage customer input.
Create simple solutions. Land &
Expand
Target business inefficiencies.
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23. Monitor, Measure, Manage
Into
Convert
Business
Data
Intelligence
Capitalize on Analytics
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24. Putting Together the Right Pieces
Create Right
the Atmosphere
 Government Policies
 Economic Development Programs
 Public/Private Sector Partnerships
 Corporate Investments
 Academic Training
 Professional Associations
 Promotional Campaigns
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25. What to do Next
 Create an ongoing forum.
– Virtual network
– Regular gatherings
– Online Idea Exchange
 Foster collaboration & competition.
– Awards programs
– Incubators & mentor programs
 Promote your success.
– Local, regional & international
outreach programs.
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26. Good Luck!
Contact Information: Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director, jkaplan@THINKstrategies.com
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