Finch Designs
Nice to see a couple of eco preneurs succeeding in Shanghai! Possible site visit?
Nice to see a couple of eco preneurs succeeding in Shanghai! Possible site visit?
article about RedEye On Demand, a subsidiary of Stratasys. Case? Guest speaker? Site visit?
Interesting comments on 787 problems
as reported in Fast Company
Higher margins than sugarcane ethanol, Amyris as partner.
It's easy to like everything about this, including the successful kickstarter campaign.
Nice New Yorker article, using health care reform as an example of a 'wicked problem'.
It sounds unlikely, but the video makes it seem useful. This would be a fun project to work on.
Chinese design perspectives from a recent Beijing conference. Some INBAR references
disruptive online news with healthy revenue for writers. See the CivicVentures connection is this article
WI based org helps restaurants recycle cooking oil. Lots of partners. Interesting contrast to Brazil efforts.
new science and tech grad school(s). Proactive government can make a difference.
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/de612da6-1e8b-11e1-bae4-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1fc0OvnBy
Patagonia has an interesting way to help customers sell their used stuff on Ebay, using the Patagonia website.
Funded by kickstarter.com. I really want one and feel remorse for not acting sooner.
Big network based innovation with biofuels in Brazil. 10/25/11 NYT article on the infrastructure issues.
from NYT: "In Brazil, the question of sustainable energy is often seen as a dichotomy between petroleum and biofuel. But more and more critics question whether ethanol truly is a sustainable energy source in the long term. Few dispute that in the very short term it is a better source of fuel than petroleum, but sugar production takes up land and potentially raises the cost of food, and its production is far from carbon-neutral." Are these real issues?
Amazon Signs Up Authors, Writing Publishers Out of Deal
By DAVID STREITFELD
Published: October 16, 2011 NYT
Sampled these fully automated milkshake machines at truck stops across Montana. Very nice UX and use of technology.
Braskem announces green polypropylene unit to be operational 2nd half 2013. Working with Fundação Espaço Eco, consulting from DOM Strategy Partners. Also the Akatu Institute. Currently making sugarcane plastic bottles for Natura, Odwala, P&G among others.
"Medtronic incorporated a state-of-the art training facility into the new China headquarters building. The training facility, named The Innovation Experience Center and open to Medtronic employees and customers, features a virtual cath lab, a future surgical room and a telemedicine room, and provides a place for employees and customers to gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies."
Aoka has some interesting connections with Quilombo communities and NGOs.
I like the clean slate approach to the designs, renewable power manufacturing and smart transit apps. It is a start...
Innovation hampered by infrastructure woes.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/85b7d50a-6f64-11e0-952c-00144feabdc0.html#ixzz1KbL9Gr69
Innovative website matching bikes with visiting cyclists.
A learning, customizable e magazine for iPads. Could be interesting
The more you know , the less you like. NYT 2/22 Bittman
An invention trying to be a sustainable innovation. It has broken some of the Segway infrastructure constraints.
http://dmagazine.com/Home/D_Magazine/2011/March/How_In_N_Out_Burger_Will_Change_Dallas_Fast_Food.aspx
A blue ocean approach, since 60% of car manufacturing is plant costs. Less carbon footprint as well?
A decent, simple model for corporate giving/social responsibility.
Good discussion of how Facebook's culture lives on in new startups by ex ees. Jumo organizing nonprofits?
Organic ethanol in Brazil made by Native, working with UN grant.
How they are refining the project with social media.
An excellent example of what happens when there is not a healthy debate among leadership.
Instead of Super Bowl ads, community grants. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/31/business/media/31pepsi.html?hpw I wish there was more connection to Pepsi's mission, but what is their mission?
What happens when they decide to spend 1% of profits on philanthropy? http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/30/business/30charity.html?ref=technology
Need access to CourseLib/ U of MN library. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=53337344&site=bsi-live
From 6/8/10, good video, including a complement from Greenpeace! http://walmartstores.com/Video/?id=1520 An example of 'running in packs'.
Great social venture, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atximyxbjgI plus they use bikes.
Oakley enters the market with an opinion about the format war. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2010-11-08-3dglasses08_ST_N.htm?csp=34money&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories+%28Money+-+Top+Stories%29
Cabruca works with cooperative in Bahia. More info, partnership with Mars, more on Mars sustainable chocolate, new product
A large Brazilian supermarket chain with many sustainable activities
Good article describing challenges of expanding Brazilian biodiesel.
Amyris industrial synthetic biology platform using Brasilian sugarcane operating a pilot plant in Campinas. 2nd generation ethanol. Working with Usina São Martinho, Al Santos, 1893 - São Paulo
Great history, facts and future directions of Brazil's biofuel industry. Grupo Sao Martinho, Amyris Biotechnologies, Dedini and Novozymes look interesting.
Poco Fundo is a coffee cooperative 4.5 hrs from Sao Paulo, working w/ Caribou and Peace.
Nice graph and worth studying why the iPad launch worked so well. http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/10/10/hype.and.weight.of.expectation.versus.ownership/
Bio Way shoes, eco friendly, made in Life Way solar powered factory certified by Greenpeace
"The innovations are on the shoe leather (tanned with biodegradable astringent found in tree bark), the soles (made of latex extracted from rubber trees in Brazil and takes only five years to degrade in nature) in water-based glue, the shoelaces and the line (both organic cotton)."
No Brasil a linha Bio Way é comercializada nas lojas do Greenpeace localizadas na cidade de São Paulo: Pixolé Calçados e American Shoes. Em Curitiba na loja Holt Zutto. O site: www.freewayshoes.com.br
Alternative electric vehicle Arcimoto is gaining credibility through external validation from 2010 Cleantech Open Business Competition
Three successful restaurant openings in the midst of a down economy. Could be an interesting way to look at cycling concepts. Could invite guest speaker to last class and or/cater food.
Very inspiring discussion on the challenges and benefits of sustainable architecture.
Classic adoption problems. This will be easy to talk about.
Video from GEL conference this year. Its all about customer experience!
Video from GEL conference this year. Its all about customer experience!
Nice business model for car sharing. http://relayrides.com, featured on Vator.tv's Juice Pitcher
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1820330020100218
Poco Fundo coffee, possible site visit from Sao Paolo
This could be an interesting IBUS 3010 case and site visit in Beijing
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123379252641549893.html
Favelas and beauty products. Relevant for Natura case.
An interesting acquisition for P&G. Probably something UHG should be doing. I like it as part of P&G's innovation pyramid. Also a wise way to learn and deal with external partners. I am curious why they sold their pharma biz.
Toyota - NHTSA relationship could also ensnare big three automakers. Detroit Free Press article
Dow creates plastic with soy bean waste, then partners with designers to create products
Good HBR article 12/09? re: GE global innovations that end up expanding US market. Ex- low cost diagnostic equipment for China, 85% price reduction. Aneesh Chopra, US gov. Chief technology officer
A great 'mini case'. from 12/2/09 Bloomberg
Coopetition make make web of relationship (external relationship) strategies much clearer for students. Netflix is a good example in this 11/09 K@W article
Wonderful innovation journey story from 10.29.09 NYT. Shock, cycling, external relationships- its all there.
From spring 09 Qn
Interesting MN biofuels startup that addresses many of the environmental problems with biofuels. Star Tribune article 9.29.09
Doug Cameron, a scientist and head of alternative-energy investments at Piper Jaffray also a good source
"The technology is rooted in a 2006 research project on a better way to make biodiesel by then-Augsburg College student Brian Krohn, now a Rhodes Scholar, and chemistry professor Arlin Gyberg. They turned to McNeff, also an Augsburg-trained chemist, and Ben Yan, chief scientist at McNeff-owned SarTec"
Industry wide response based on GreenPeace report and McDonalds decision. 7/25/09
Great examples of web of relations between Cargill and NGOs over soybean and related infrastructure, businesses
One of my MGMT 6050 groups used prezi for their presentation. An interesting alternative to boring power points. Good examples on their website.
Just secured$18M to launch commercial instant ice cream makers according to NYT article. Nice video on company website. Significant redesign since launch in 2006. Still only in Boston. Many regulatory issues. Web bases monitoring. Mass customization trend.
Just secured$18M to launch commercial instant ice cream makers according to NYT article. Nice video on company website. Significant redesign since launch in 2006. Still only in Boston. Many regulatory issues. Web bases monitoring. Mass customization trend.
Why are 5,000 people in Albert Lea, MN wearing bracelets that say "Hara Hachi Bu"? It is part of the AARP/Blue Zones Vitality Project. Also tied into Richard Leider, a"purpose coach".
Good case on how certification can sustain rain forests. NYT article Indonesia and SE Asia focused, but refernce made to soybeans and the Amazon. Interesting role of NGOs, GreenPeace in particular.
Wonderful socially responsible business model. How do you sell shoes online?
Good article about collaboration with Cirque du Soleil in 2005
My hat is off to a guy who can make a living off of a lunch recommendation website.
Good article from LA Times 5/7/09. MICHAEL HILTZIK:
In-N-Out: Can perfection survive? Good growth issues.
This Washington Post article could be an interesting way to explore green and global
This and their solar energy plans would be interesting to look at.
The Motley Fool thinks its Exxon. How to do stakeholder analysis on this one?
And one about Ford with global implications.
In an article from the La Times, getting prescription eyeglasses are cheap and quick.
Flip is a great story and a great case. I love the lessons learned from the first products. Nice returns on Cisco sale for founder(80M) and VCs on sale. Timing considerations? Why Cisco?
Interesting video about Finnish designer Stephan Linfoss. Great design does help market entry. There is an environment aspect, maybe not intrinsic enough. video I also like the other topics on the site martinlindstrom.com
A new running in packs strategy for consumer products companies. See the shameless promotion in this video. Not a bad business model for POY.
This article shows the trend of Chinese seeking value added brands through investment. Vicarious by Nature would be a good case.
Great infrastructure issues and running packs strategy. Note counter example about Mark and Spencer
How should companies respond to the shocks of a major recession and change in administration? This NYT article discusses investment in "smart infrastructure" as an answer. It shows how companies can be proactive with government instead of reactive. Plus there is a quote from Rosabeth Moss Kanter, one of my favorite academics.
You Tube video summarizing Best Buy's innovation tools, including prediction markets.
Civia's attempt to encourage bike commuting. What are the key factors for creating a successful online community?
WIS 9 29 08 Great examples of strategic alliances and infrastructure challenges. Also learning by testing
Good interview "with Judy Estrin, a former Cisco executive, Disney board member, and author of "Closing the Innovation Gap," thinks the U.S. is falling behind innovatively but offers five core values that can help companies innovate. Stacey Delo reports." She likes Pixar as an example of great innovative culture.
Also podcast with Joachim Ebert, a vice president at management consultancy A.T. Kearney, tells the Journal's John Leger about successful strategies. Plenty of companies have innovation strategies, but what's the best way of ensuring success? He likes the Tata Nano car as a great example.
Could be good case for China course URBN Hotel
From NYT 9 23 08 Good case on infrastructure
Nice cross promotion by Virgin America as away to promote its new route in a difficult economic climate. Nice brand polishing. Is the value proposition compelling enough? 'Entourage' in the Sky
Lift Kids is an interesting business based non profit addressing at risk kids in extreme poverty.
Interesting example of divergence post VC capital round. Will they be successful? NYT 6 18 08
More tweaks to the Tesco Fresh and Easy US entry:
This could be an interesting case or semester long project for 4050. Is it a better alternative to a textbook?
Interesting how Tesco could mess up a major US launch of Fresh and Easy. Might be a good case compare and contrast to Super Target. More Fresh & Easy Buzz
Can Michael Eisner succeed at web based video? Some interesting divergence strategies. From NYT 3 3 08
A possible case, expat run ecotourism. Website also discusses Moganshan
Just when you though there was nothing new to do with t shirts:
http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/007836.html
socially responsible t shirt recycling with heavy consumer awareness and website/ social networking play
WSJ article:
Stimulus Plan for Candy:
Pack It Full of Caffeine
By KATY MCLAUGHLIN
February 13, 2008; Page B1
Interesting incremental innovation. Likely to be successful?
http://promomagazine.com/sampling/news/mar_pushes_caffeinated_snickers_college_0129/
NYT article about new $20K and $11K coffee makers. This less expensive one, Clover, is available at Kopplin's coffee. 490 Hamlin (at Randolph) in St Paul.
Source of multimedia content and case ideas?
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Carlson alum Steve Nielsen, business social networking site.
http://www.startribune.com/business/13824061.html
http://partnerup.com/
Since September we have been operating from our new location at 2003 Hami Lu;
fine tuning our delivery system and continuing to spread word of the benefits of live
bacterial yogurt. Excitingly, Hami Lu will soon be the location for our new cafe:
'Bébémamie Concept'.
Nice article on how to wade into China as a big company. Sign up needed for McKinsey quarterly.
http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/article_page.aspx?ar=1799&l2=16&l3=17&srid=7&gp=1
http://www.forbes.com/leadership/innovation/2006/10/25/carrefour-china-chereau-qanda-biz-cx_pnc_1025mckinsey.html
Employee turnover is a classic innovation journey scenario.
This is an interesting new, buzzy business. Might be interesting to look at first week, before we know anything, then revisit at the end.
A French Twist in Silicon Valley
With backing from high-profile investors, Loïc Le Meur is giving new meaning to the idea of "building a company online"
http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/dec2007/gb20071217_449879.htm?dlbk
http://www.seesmic.com/
A good example of why innovation is hard but necessary for big companies. Might be good to pair with Christenson and another case of an innovative large or small co. P&G? Starbucks? Perhaps a company that truly believes in organic or health food. Bring Oreos and Tassimo(set backs) to class.
http://www.businessweek.com/print/bwdaily/dnflash/content/dec2007/db20071212_286904.htm
Refilling Kraft's Cookie Jar
New import from China. Might be interesting to look at Frutzzo in 3010.
From China, Only in a Bottle, a Berry With an Alluring Name
http://select.nytimes.com/mem/tnt.html?emc=tnt&tntget=2007/12/12/dining/12yumb.html&tntemail1=y
Chocolate in Beta Testing, Offered by a Wired Founder
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/10/technology/10chocolate.html?em&ex=1197608400&en=f2de9b220307ee3c&ei=5087%0A
Nice case, trial and error learning, web of relationships
Interesting strategy involving external relationships and divergence of offerings.
TiVo Shifts to Help Companies It Once Threatened
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/10/technology/10tivo.html?th&emc=th
Lots of controversy with Facebook's Beacon launch. Good documentation of trial and error learning:
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/11/29/the-evolution-of-facebooks-beacon/?em&ex=1197003600&en=70bb60c6892e3b64&ei=5087%0A
Kindle ebook may be a way to dissect an innovation strategy: divergence in publishing, trial and error learning, web of relationships, social responsibility trend. This is a long article- a shorter one may be more appropriate for a case.
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=1851
Betting an Estate on Inhaled Insulin
By ANDREW POLLACK
Published: November 16, 2007
A good example of the innovation journey, including the following concepts: overpersistence, lack of pluralistic leadership, management turnover, web of relationships, lack of customer demand, infrastructure challenges( including regulations), the value of prior industry experience, pros and cons of deep pockets
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/16/business/16mannkind.html?_r=1&ref=business&oref=slogin
Possible case about an innovative clothing line, supposedly with seaweed. Good way to discuss setbacks, perhaps the web of relationships.
http://select.nytimes.com/mem/tnt.html?_r=1&emc=tnt&tntget=2007/11/14/business/14seaweed.html&tntemail0=y&oref=slogin
Good video on 100 MPG concept car that resells energy back to the grid.
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/09/04/video-rmis-hypercar-a-100-mpg-suv-featuring-amory-lovins/
Nice explanation on what to do and why to do it. Credible independent verification of CSR efforts by Clinton Foundation
http://www.news.com/Good-for-business,-good-for-society/2008-1036_3-6212067.html
I like this innovation quote:
"Jobs will go where there is the best-educated work force, the right infrastructure, and a focus on innovation and supportive governments."
from NYT:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/24/automobiles/autospecial/24VOLT.html?fta=y
Good innovation case on competitive threats, supplier risks.
Great case on innovation and pricing models
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=1821
Radiohead Said to Shun Major Labels in Next Deal
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/23/business/media/23music.html?_r=1&ref=business&oref=slogin
Interesting Forbes article on loss of focus. Possible cases include TiVo, Flickr. Could be way of reinforcing convergence idea in 4050. Or business plan section of 3010?
http://www.forbes.com/entrepreneurs/2007/09/24/yahoo-google-tivo-ent-manage-cx_ws_0924startupfailure.html?feed=rss_entrepreneurs
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119067606849638002.html
9 25 07
A new approach to cell phones
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/27/technology/circuits/27pogue.html?_r=2&ref=business&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
Jones soda breaking new ground. Good distribution case
http://publications.mediapost.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Articles.san&s=68227&Nid=34791&p=426878
Good interview with Pogue, NYT. Nice case on innovation, life cycle, target market selection, rollout strategies.
http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/09/27/the-electric-car-part-2-the-tesla-roadster/
A good innovation case, particularly as it relates to strategic alliances.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/333050_amazonmusic26.html
A very disruptive approach to learning, initially training students to prepare for GMATs. Is this for real?
http://www.techcrunch.com/tag/grockit/
Perhaps a case on harvest strategy, strategic alliances?
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/technology/AP-EchoStar-Sling-Media.html
Interesting case involving multicultural networks, team building.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2007/07/13/ypwr.intv.sumaya.kazi.cnn
http://www.examiner.com/a-457829~Sumaya_Kazi__An_online_world_for_young__ethnic_professionals.html
http://www.theculturalconnect.com/home
http://sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2007/02/05/smallb1.html
Good potential case on multiple revenue streams, industry life cycles, core competencies.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/23/business/smallbusiness/23sbiz.html?ref=smallbusiness
Interesting WSJ article on green certification and hotels.
Hotel Chains Grapple
With Meaning of Green
Marriott, Starwood Face Confusing Products, Standards
In Bids to Make Lodging Environmentally Friendly
By TAMARA AUDI
September 11, 2007; Page B1
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118946977050123233-email.html
Great article about differentiation through the supply chain. Also nice examples of social entrepreneurship and sustainability.
To Burundi and Beyond for Coffee’s Holy Grail, By PETER MEEHAN
Published: September 12, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/12/dining/12coff.html?ex=1190260800&en=d62e65553a27dbce&ei=5070
website for counter culture:
http://www.counterculturecoffee.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
Bikes to Rwanda, related nonprofit:
http://www.bikestorwanda.com/
Out of the labs comes 'racetrack memory" Could be a nice case or exercise with Christianson to talk about disruptive trends.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/11/technology/11storage.html?ex=1190260800&en=a6302c7a88921d42&ei=5070
This could be an interesting innovation case- compare and contrast with Rocket book failure. Also look at Google's strategy (Sony as competitor.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/06/technology/06amazon.html?ex=1346731200&en=371583a0e80c1874&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss
http://jeff-duntemann.livejournal.com/116052.html
Interesting use of an old brand name, niche market, trends,design and distribution.
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/scn-sa-eyeonbiz1sep05,0,2648046.story?track=rss
http://www.commodoregaming.com
Bose could be a good case about niche, design. Other good examples (crocs) in link.
http://www.brandchannel.com/features_profile.asp?pr_id=351
Hard to tell if second life is hype or real. Worth exploring in class?
http://economist.com/finance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9661900
Here is a New Yorker Article about Gordon Bells project to record everything in his life. Is there a business in this? Maybe. It certainly is a technological trend/possibility. Microsoft is funding a research project on it called MyLifeBits .
This could be an interesting case with social entrepreneurship emphasis.
Glee Gum http://www.gleegum.com/news-confectioner.htm
Lots of trends and no conclusions in this article about new Google and Microsoft initiatives. Could be a good case about trends, social repsonibility and innovation.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/14/technology/14healthnet.html?pagewanted=2&ei=5087%0A&em&en=66c63ffcdb8643a8&ex=1187236800
Good growth, differentiation, brand case. Recent NYT article:
http://select.nytimes.com/preview/2007/07/15/magazine/1154681721585.html?8tpw&emc=tpw
Cingular Wireless, which merged with AT&T, has lost a number of executives who left to join start-ups or television production companies. Among them is Jim Ryan, who helped develop mobile video at Cingular. He left in May to become chief executive of Mobile Campus, a messaging service for college students. Possible demonstration of movement between large and small companies, importance of industry experience. Ability to evaluate concept from a user's perspective.