Advertise with Googlier.com Business Model Sandbox Fri, 29 May 2026 14:43:45 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:43:45 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 https://www.businessinnovationfactory.com/how-we-think/podcast/ en https://www.businessinnovationfactory.com/how-we-think/podcast/ https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/e/c/f/5ecfcab4f173d3eb/sandbox_logo_square_720.jpg Business Model Sandbox Saul Kaplan false Business Innovation Factory info@businessinnovationfactory.com episodic no Designing for Equity: Courtney Lester Designing for Equity: Courtney Lester Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:03:59 +0000 BIF team member Courtney Lester puts the "human" in "human-centered design." Courtney shares an inspiring practitioner view of how LunaYou, BIF's personalized wellbeing platform, helps women improve maternal health outcomes puts equity and inclusion at the core.

]]> BIF team member Courtney Lester puts the "human" in "human-centered design." Courtney shares an inspiring practitioner view of how LunaYou, BIF's personalized wellbeing platform, helps women improve maternal health outcomes puts equity and inclusion at the core.

]]> 33:09 false full Jeff Leitner: Discovering Unwritten Rules Jeff Leitner: Discovering Unwritten Rules Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0000 Jeff Leitner believes that if we want to create a new future together we have to start by uncovering the unwritten rules. Unwritten rules are remarkably powerful, informal suggestions about how we're expected to behave in social settings. They're the single biggest influence on our daily behaviors, setting the norms for how we interact with each other. Change starts by discovering the unwritten rules all around us.

Tune into this episode of the Business Model Sandbox podcast to hear Saul Kaplan and Jeff Leitner explore the evolution of social innovation and how to discover the power of unwritten rules to enable transformation change that matters.

]]> Jeff Leitner believes that if we want to create a new future together we have to start by uncovering the unwritten rules. Unwritten rules are remarkably powerful, informal suggestions about how we're expected to behave in social settings. They're the single biggest influence on our daily behaviors, setting the norms for how we interact with each other. Change starts by discovering the unwritten rules all around us. Tune into this episode of the Business Model Sandbox podcast to hear Saul Kaplan and Jeff Leitner explore the evolution of social innovation and how to discover the power of unwritten rules to enable transformation change that matters.

]]> 37:07 false full Rita Gunther McGrath: The End of Competitive Advantages Rita Gunther McGrath: The End of Competitive Advantages Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:21:56 +0000 34:19 false full David Nour: Relationship Economics David Nour: Relationship Economics Mon, 04 Nov 2019 15:22:08 +0000 32:19 false full Matthew Milan: Redesigning the Future with Software Innovation Matthew Milan: Redesigning the Future with Software Innovation Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:37:38 +0000 A leading transformational thinker, Matthew Milan has spent the last 20 years solving tough software innovation challenges for organizations ranging from small tech startups to large fortune 500 companies. Since 2008, Milan has served as the Chief Executive Officer at Normative, a software innovation firm helping organizations decide which projects should be invested in, how to manage innovation risks, how to build stakeholders' confidence, and how to get the right ideas to market efficiently. Milan joins Saul Kaplan on this episode of the Business Model Sandbox podcast to discuss software innovation and design, emerging technology and the (not so distant) future of human - technology interaction.

]]> A leading transformational thinker, Matthew Milan has spent the last 20 years solving tough software innovation challenges for organizations ranging from small tech startups to large fortune 500 companies. Since 2008, Milan has served as the Chief Executive Officer at Normative, a software innovation firm helping organizations decide which projects should be invested in, how to manage innovation risks, how to build stakeholders' confidence, and how to get the right ideas to market efficiently. Milan joins Saul Kaplan on this episode of the Business Model Sandbox podcast to discuss software innovation and design, emerging technology and the (not so distant) future of human - technology interaction.

]]> 26:58 false full Ben Siegel: Reimagining Social Impact Ben Siegel: Reimagining Social Impact Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:37:54 +0000 On this episode of the Business Model Sandbox, Saul Kaplan sits down with BIF's newest team member, Chief Impact Officer Ben Seigel to discuss the ins and outs of social impact investing, harnessing emerging technologies to unleash personal agency and new personalized business models.

Ben joins BIF after serving as the Global Social Impact Project and Partnerships Lead at ConsenSys. While there, Ben ideated, built, and activated the Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition, and led the ConsenSys Social Impact efforts in both client acquisition and the delivery of strategic initiatives, partnerships and client services. Focusing on areas such as human rights and financial inclusion, Ben is a leading voice in equipping social impact organizations with blockchain solutions. We are excited to have Ben on the BIF and Personalized Medicine by Design (PMxD) team!

]]> On this episode of the Business Model Sandbox, Saul Kaplan sits down with BIF's newest team member, Chief Impact Officer Ben Seigel to discuss the ins and outs of social impact investing, harnessing emerging technologies to unleash personal agency and new personalized business models.

Ben joins BIF after serving as the Global Social Impact Project and Partnerships Lead at ConsenSys. While there, Ben ideated, built, and activated the Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition, and led the ConsenSys Social Impact efforts in both client acquisition and the delivery of strategic initiatives, partnerships and client services. Focusing on areas such as human rights and financial inclusion, Ben is a leading voice in equipping social impact organizations with blockchain solutions. We are excited to have Ben on the BIF and Personalized Medicine by Design (PMxD) team!

]]> 28:20 false full Joe Wilson, Jr. : Performance Art for Social Change Joe Wilson, Jr. - Performance Art for Social Change Thu, 18 Apr 2019 21:05:59 +0000 Actor and activist, Joe Wilson, Jr. shares how the stage became a platform for community engagement, and how he learned to turn transactional relationships into transformational relationships.

]]> Actor and activist, Joe Wilson, Jr. shares how the stage became a platform for community engagement, and how he learned to turn transactional relationships into transformational relationships.

]]> 36:07 false full Business Model Sandbox Andrew Hessel: The Business of Your DNA Andrew Hessel: The Business of Your DNA Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:34:19 +0000 Genetic futurist and founder of the Genome Project, Andrew Hessel breaks down the landscape of our genomic future as we get into all things emerging technology as part of our series for our project on for Personalized Medicine by Design.

]]> Genetic futurist and founder of the Genome Project, Andrew Hessel breaks down the landscape of our genomic future as we get into all things emerging technology as part of our series for our project on for Personalized Medicine by Design.

]]> 36:18 false full Yolanda Wisher: Building Community Through Poetry Yolanda Wisher: Building Community Through Poetry Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:18:16 +0000 Poet, singer, and educator, Yolanda Wisher masterfully alchemizes the beauty of people and place into poetry, connectivity, and story. 

]]> Poet, singer, and educator, Yolanda Wisher masterfully alchemizes the beauty of people and place into poetry, connectivity, and story.

]]> 29:44 false full Richie Etwaru: The Business Of Your Data Richie Etwaru: The Business Of Your Data Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:22:39 +0000 Data privacy and control has become one of the fastest growing hot buttons in today's marketplace. What would it look like if you actually owned the rights to your personal data to decide when, where, and how it is being used? Etwaru and his team have elevated the issue to one of a basic human right, one that puts the power and monetization back in our own pockets.

]]> Data privacy and control has become one of the fastest growing hot buttons in today's marketplace. What would it look like if you actually owned the rights to your personal data to decide when, where, and how it is being used? Etwaru and his team have elevated the issue to one of a basic human right, one that puts the power and monetization back in our own pockets.

]]> 36:11 false full Tiffani Bova: Growth and Comfort Never Coexist Tiffani Bova: Growth and Comfort Never Coexist Thu, 15 Nov 2018 19:08:35 +0000 Salesforce Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist Tiffani Bova is a powerhouse when it comes to customer success, growth, and transformational innovation. Drawing on decades of experience, she shares insights with us from her new book Growth IQ and how to find success in the face of growing competition.

 

]]> Salesforce Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist Tiffani Bova is a powerhouse when it comes to customer success, growth, and transformational innovation. Drawing on decades of experience, she shares insights with us from her new book Growth IQ and how to find success in the face of growing competition.

]]> 33:57 false full Simon Majumdar: Finding Commonality Through Food Simon Majumdar: Finding Commonality Through Food Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:28:15 +0000 A regular on the Food Network, Iron Chef, and Cutthroat Kitchen, Simon Majumdar has been traveling the globe with random collisions centered around a common great connector - food. Finding the space of combining and recombining great ingredients, Simon shares his worldviews with using a common, delicious language we can all sink our teeth into.

]]> A regular on the Food Network, Iron Chef, and Cutthroat Kitchen, Simon Majumdar has been traveling the globe with random collisions centered around a common great connector - food. Finding the space of combining and recombining great ingredients, Simon shares his worldviews with using a common, delicious language we can all sink our teeth into.

]]> 32:30 false full Beth Comstock: Changemaking Through Imagination Beth Comstock: Changemaking Through Imagination Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:53:08 +0000 37:06 false full Dan Pink: The Science Of Timing Dan Pink: The Science Of Timing Thu, 26 Jul 2018 18:21:40 +0000 Bestselling author Dan Pink stops by to discuss his newest book "When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing" which takes an in-depth look at how and why we should all be paying closer attention to the ways in which timing can have a deliberate effect on the way we work, think, and live. 

]]> Bestselling author Dan Pink stops by to discuss his newest book "When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing" which takes an in-depth look at how and why we should all be paying closer attention to the ways in which timing can have a deliberate effect on the way we work, think, and live.

]]> 31:34 false full Philip Sheppard: Draft Ugly, Edit Beautifully Philip Sheppard: Draft Ugly, Edit Beautifully Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:51:25 +0000 Grammy award winner and classically trained musician, composer, and innovator Philip Sheppard goes beyond the notes to take a deeper dive into his inspiration, passion, and purpose.

]]> Grammy award winner and classically trained musician, composer, and innovator Philip Sheppard goes beyond the notes to take a deeper dive into his inspiration, passion, and purpose.

]]> 33:56 false full Stowe Boyd: The Ecology of Work Stowe Boyd: The Ecology of Work Fri, 25 May 2018 17:42:24 +0000 Self-proclaimed to be obsessed with the ecology of work, Boyd takes us through how we can more effectively design the future of our own work, with a little foresight and planning.

]]> Self-proclaimed to be obsessed with the ecology of work, Boyd takes us through how we can more effectively design the future of our own work, with a little foresight and planning.

]]> 46:03 false full Bonus Content: Integration Nation: Insights from the IDC Bonus: Integration Nation: Insights from the IDC with Todd Kern Tue, 15 May 2018 13:46:17 +0000 Welcome to Integration Nation! Hear from members of the Integration Design Consortium, a group of five passionate design teams who are advancing equity, innovating with purpose, and shaping the future of education reform.

]]> Welcome to Integration Nation! Hear from members of the Integration Design Consortium, a group of five passionate design teams who are advancing equity, innovating with purpose, and shaping the future of education reform.

]]> 05:34 false bonus Bonus Content: Integration Nation: Insights from the IDC Bonus: Integration Nation: Insights from the IDC with Molly McMahon Tue, 15 May 2018 13:43:06 +0000 Welcome to Integration Nation! Hear from members of the Integration Design Consortium, a group of five passionate design teams who are advancing equity, innovating with purpose, and shaping the future of education reform.

]]> Welcome to Integration Nation! Hear from members of the Integration Design Consortium, a group of five passionate design teams who are advancing equity, innovating with purpose, and shaping the future of education reform.

]]> 07:39 false bonus Integration Nation: Insights Panel from the IDC Bonus: Integration Nation - Insights from the IDC Tue, 15 May 2018 13:14:12 +0000 Welcome to Integration Nation! Hear from members of the Integration Design Consortium, a group of five passionate design teams who are advancing equity, innovating with purpose, and shaping the future of education reform.

]]> Welcome to Integration Nation! Hear from members of the Integration Design Consortium, a group of five passionate design teams who are advancing equity, innovating with purpose, and shaping the future of education reform.

]]> 28:04 false bonus Rita King: Harnessing Your Imagination to Create a Better Future Rita King: Harnessing Your Imagination to Create a Better Future Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:18:38 +0000 King discusses ways we can all tap into our own imaginative power, what we can do about a shifting technological future, and the power of thinking outside our own traditional silos to better ourselves personally, professionally, and for the organizations, we belong to.

]]> King discusses ways we can all tap into our own imaginative power, what we can do about a shifting technological future, and the power of thinking outside our own traditional silos to better ourselves personally, professionally, and for the organizations, we belong to.

]]> 32:46 false full Ray Wang: Our Technological Future Changing the World Ray Wang: Our Technological Future Changing the World Fri, 23 Mar 2018 21:02:18 +0000 One of the most prolific thinkers in the disruptive space, Ray Wang, the Founder of Constellation Research, stops by to discuss the landscape of our technological future and what it means to us as both individuals and members of organizations and communities.

]]> One of the most prolific thinkers in the disruptive space, Ray Wang, the Founder of Constellation Research, stops by to discuss the landscape of our technological future and what it means to us as both individuals and members of organizations and communities.

]]> 30:35 false full Scott Pulsipher: Redefining the Higher Education Model Scott Pulsipher: Redefining the Higher Education Model Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:29:54 +0000 Imagine having an opportunity to completely redesign the higher education model. What would that look like? How do we ensure that we're better serving our end-users, or in this case, students? Scott Pulsipher at WGU and his team has taken the lead on redefining the higher education model.

]]> Imagine having an opportunity to completely redesign the higher education model. What would that look like? How do we ensure that we're better serving our end-users, or in this case, students? Scott Pulsipher at WGU and his team has taken the lead on redefining the higher education model.

]]> 33:50 false full Jeneanne Rae: Design Thinking for Customer Value Jeneanne Rae: Design Thinking for Customer Value Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:45:49 +0000 What does it mean to incorporate innovative strategy and design thinking into your corporate lexicon? Internationally recognized as an innovative leader in design thinking as well as a customer experience expert, Jeneanne Rae shares her insights on service innovation and the customer journey as an imperative for success in the 21st-century.

]]> What does it mean to incorporate innovative strategy and design thinking into your corporate lexicon? Internationally recognized as an innovative leader in design thinking as well as a customer experience expert, Jeneanne Rae shares her insights on service innovation and the customer journey as an imperative for success in the 21st-century.

]]> 28:01 false full Nilofer Merchant: The Power of Onlyness Nilofer Merchant: The Power of Onlyness Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:34:57 +0000 Referred to as the 'Jane Bond' of innovation, Nilofer has an innate ability to recognize untapped ideas and turn them into actionable realities. Her transformational thinking has launched over 100 products, netting $18B in sales and shares with us the power of positive thinking, finding your tribe, and ultimately how owning your purpose will lead to finding your personal power. 

]]> Referred to as the 'Jane Bond' of innovation, Nilofer has an innate ability to recognize untapped ideas and turn them into actionable realities. Her transformational thinking has launched over 100 products, netting $18B in sales and shares with us the power of positive thinking, finding your tribe, and ultimately how owning your purpose will lead to finding your personal power.

]]> 31:44 false full Andrew Hessel: Using Emerging Tech to Craft Our Biological Future Andrew Hessel: Using Emerging Tech to Craft Our Biological Future Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:29:33 +0000 What exactly is synthetic biology and how will it affect our future? Andrew Hessel discusses the far-reaching implications of how rapidly emerging technological advancements in the field will change our entire lives, from the homes we live in, to the food we eat; and the results are far less scary than you think.

]]> What exactly is synthetic biology and how will it affect our future? Andrew Hessel discusses the far-reaching implications of how rapidly emerging technological advancements in the field will change our entire lives, from the homes we live in, to the food we eat; and the results are far less scary than you think.

]]> 29:59 false full Jeanne Liedtka: Strategically Blending Strategy and Design Jeanne Liedtka: Strategically Blending Strategy and Design Mon, 18 Sep 2017 19:23:46 +0000 Iconic design thinker and master strategist Jeanne Liedtka stopped by to discuss the imperative for stretching our collective thinking with systems design in order to achieve new heights and have an impact for the greater good. 

]]> Iconic design thinker and master strategist Jeanne Liedtka stopped by to discuss the imperative for stretching our collective thinking with systems design in order to achieve new heights and have an impact for the greater good.

]]> 36:06 false full Irwin Kula: Value Conflicts and the Need for Disruption Irwin Kula: Value Conflicts and the Need for Disruption Mon, 07 Aug 2017 19:36:22 +0000  

Saul Kaplan and Rabbi Irwin Kula discuss the imperative of all leaders to ask whether or not the core of what we do is actually helping people, citing the need for disruption across all domains, religion included, in order to solve our most vital problems facing our society today.

 

 

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Saul Kaplan and Rabbi Irwin Kula discuss the imperative of all leaders to ask whether or not the core of what we do is actually helping people, citing the need for disruption across all domains, religion included, in order to solve our most vital problems facing our society today.

]]> 31:33 false full Michael Margolis: Building Your Narrative Through Storytelling Michael Margolis: Building Your Narrative Through Storytelling Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:44:23 +0000 Saul Kaplan and Michael Margolis discuss storytelling as it relates to our personal brand identity, how it can be implemented effectively at a business level, and in our communities. Margolis explains that "stories are the DNA source code to human relationships," and discusses the fine art of allowing for a vulnerability in our narratives, the imperative of relationships to the storytelling process, and how the right story can lead to big changes and innovation.

]]> Saul Kaplan and Michael Margolis discuss storytelling as it relates to our personal brand identity, how it can be implemented effectively at a business level, and in our communities. Margolis explains that "stories are the DNA source code to human relationships," and discusses the fine art of allowing for a vulnerability in our narratives, the imperative of relationships to the storytelling process, and how the right story can lead to big changes and innovation.

]]> 34:40 false full Angela Blanchard: Being Holistic in a Siloed World Angela Blanchard: Being Holistic in a Siloed World Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:40:59 +0000 Saul Kaplan and Angela Blanchard talk about reinventing communities, starting with the people who live there – by listening to them, learning about their aspirations, and enabling them in the pursuit of their goals.

]]> Saul Kaplan and Angela Blanchard talk about reinventing communities, starting with the people who live there – by listening to them, learning about their aspirations, and enabling them in the pursuit of their goals.

]]> 30:40 false full Dustin Haisler: Civic Tech Dustin Haisler: Civic Tech Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:48:33 +0000 Saul Kaplan and Dustin Haisler, Chief Innovation Officer for E.REPUBLIC, discuss what it takes to innovate within the public sector. 

]]> Saul Kaplan and Dustin Haisler, Chief Innovation Officer for E.REPUBLIC, discuss what it takes to innovate within the public sector.

]]> 29:27 false full Patrick Doyle: Domino's Work-In-Progress Brand Patrick Doyle: Domino's Work-In-Progress Brand Thu, 26 Jan 2017 11:24:48 +0000 Saul Kaplan and Patrick Doyle, CEO of Domino's, talk the importance of customer experience in reinventing business models and they discuss that business model innovation is never done it should always be a work in progress.

]]> Saul Kaplan and Patrick Doyle, CEO of Domino's, talk the importance of customer experience in reinventing business models and they discuss that business model innovation is never done it should always be a work in progress.

]]> 29:24 false full Dave Gray: Create Change By Redesigning Your Thinking Dave Gray: Create Change By Redesigning Your Thinking Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:27:31 +0000 35:51 false full Alexander Tapscott: Blockchain Revolution Alexander Tapscott: Blockchain Revolution Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:00:00 +0000 38:31 false full Inside the Mind of Creative Genius Richard Saul Wurman Inside the Mind of Creative Genius Richard Saul Wurman Sat, 01 Oct 2016 11:21:54 +0000 33:54 false full Walt Mossberg: Tech Has Changed The World, But Has It Improved The World? Walt Mossberg: Tech Has Changed The World, But Has It Improved The World? Wed, 07 Sep 2016 22:45:13 +0000 36:54 false full Alan Webber: Facts Are Facts, But Stories Are How We Learn Alan Webber: Facts Are Facts, But Stories Are How We Learn Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:14:44 +0000 36:31 false full Bill Taylor: We Must Learn As Fast As The World Is Changing Bill Taylor: We Must Learn As Fast As The World Is Changing Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:18:09 +0000 34:54 false full Peter Roberts: Transforming Sick-Care to Healthcare Peter Roberts: Transforming Sick-Care to Healthcare Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:29:43 +0000 31:34 false full Jason Fried: Why Trust Beats Technology Jason Fried: Why Trust Beats Technology Wed, 04 May 2016 11:00:00 +0000 31:58 false full John Hagel: The Best Innovation Opportunities Are Found At The Edges John Hagel: The Best Innovation Opportunities Are Found At The Edges Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:00:00 +0000 30:13 false full Daniel Pink: The Human Side of Innovation Daniel Pink: The Human Side of Innovation Tue, 01 Mar 2016 18:09:34 +0000 24:30 false full Robin Chase: How Digital Platforms Drive New Business Models Robin Chase: How Digital Platforms Drive New Business Models Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:37:14 +0000 31:50 false full Whitney Johnson: Innovate Your Personal Business Model Whitney Johnson: Innovate Your Personal Business Model Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:11:20 +0000 30:24 false full Lucy Marcus: How Corporate Boards Can Support Business Model Transformation Lucy Marcus: How Corporate Boards Can Support Business Model Transformation Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:30:12 +0000 33:09 false full Larry Weber: Marketing's evolving Influence on Business Models Larry Weber: Marketing's evolving Influence on Business Models Mon, 23 Nov 2015 18:52:00 +0000 27:01 false full John Abele: Architect of Medical Device Innovation John Abele: Architect of Medical Device Innovation Mon, 23 Nov 2015 18:49:21 +0000 20:29 false full Vala Afshar: Leveraging Digital Technologies For Innovation Vala Afshar: Leveraging Digital Technologies For Innovation Tue, 22 Sep 2015 20:30:27 +0000 33:19 false full Alexander Osterwalder: Tools For Business Model Design Alexander Osterwalder: Tools For Business Model Design Tue, 18 Aug 2015 20:19:05 +0000 31:21 false full