Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast

Join us as we dive into the dynamic world of Corporate Innovation with our esteemed guest, Francisco Peschiera, expert associate partner at Bain & Company and member of Bain’s Innovation & Design practice. In a thought-provoking conversation, we explore the crucial role of innovation within large organizations and its global impact as a fundamental skill for all businesses.

Francisco Peschiera brings his wealth of experience to the forefront, shedding light on why innovation is not merely a buzzword but a strategic imperative for corporate success. Throughout the episode, we uncover the challenges that organizations face in fostering a culture of innovation and how it extends beyond just ideation but execution as well, to become a global competency.

Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.

Host:  Mike Procee is an entrepreneur, facilitator, innovator and problem solver. Working in the Calgary Energy Sector, Mike strives to build the innovation ecosystem and community. From his volunteer position on the Strategic Capability Network, where he founded the Calgary Innovation Peer Forum, to pursuing his DBA in Winter 2024, focused on innovation, Mike is pushing the thinking on what it means to be a corporate innovation practitioner. 

Guest: Francisco (Sco) Peschiera is an expert associate partner at Bain & Company and member of Bain’s Innovation & Design practice. Sco helps clients accelerate growth within and beyond their core businesses by re-imagining what they do today and developing new business models for the future. He is an experienced leader in innovation, strategy, and digital, focusing on human-centered design and design thinking approaches to help organizations elevate customer and employee experiences.

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Show Links:

• Bain & Company 

Show Quotes:

"You're going to hear about new technologies that are going to transform the way that we work, the way that we live"

Credits...

This Episode Sponsored By: New Idea Machine

Episode Music: Tony Del Degan

Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan