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Faces of Innovation

Faces of Innovation

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 Welcome to Faces of Innovation!

This podcast is dedicated to speaking to leaders across the innovation ecosystem, from Venture Builders to Chief Innovation Officers.

Faces of Innovation is hosted by Rachel Gordon. Rachel is a growth and innovation advisor to ambitious industry leaders in consumer packaged goods and pharmaceuticals. In her 20-year career, she's led innovation initiatives across Europe and North America in-house and as a consultant.

Today, she helps clients create internal structures for successful long-term innovation, enabling them to uncover market opportunities, build innovation capability and position themselves for large-scale growth. Rachel’s experience includes work with: ABInBev, AstraZeneca, Danone, General Mills, Harley-Davidson, PepsiCo and Virgin.Copyright Bamboo X Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Unlocking Innovation: The Consulting Revolution with Mark Payne | Faces of Innovation | EP 16

    Unlocking Innovation: The Consulting Revolution with Mark Payne | Faces of Innovation | EP 16
    Oct 24 2025
    Faces of Innovation is hosted by Rachel Gordon, featuring in-depth interviews with leaders across the innovation ecosystem—from venture builders and studio operators to Chief Innovation Officers and brand/strategy executives. Episodes explore how organizations structure innovation, de‑risk new ventures, and build growth engines, with guests from firms like Danone, Spark No. 9, and Co:Created

    In this conversation, Mark Payne, co-founder and CEO of Electric Innovation, discusses the evolution of innovation consulting, emphasizing the shift from idea generation to a more strategic approach. He highlights the importance of building client capabilities and the role of AI in enhancing innovation processes. The discussion also touches on the characteristics of successful innovators and the future challenges and opportunities in the consulting landscape.

    Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-payne-4820466/ Rachel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelgordonma/
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    49 mins
  • The Power of Purpose-Driven Business with Adam Rubin | Faces of Innovation | EP 15

    The Power of Purpose-Driven Business with Adam Rubin | Faces of Innovation | EP 15
    Oct 24 2025
    Faces of Innovation is hosted by Rachel Gordon, featuring in-depth interviews with leaders across the innovation ecosystem—from venture builders and studio operators to Chief Innovation Officers and brand/strategy executives. Episodes explore how organizations structure innovation, de‑risk new ventures, and build growth engines, with guests from firms like Danone, Spark No. 9, and Co:Created

    In this conversation, we discuss the evolution of innovation consulting, and Adam expands on how businessfourzero uniquely helps clients accelerate their performance.

    We explore two key aspects of how B4Z works, focusing on how it helps set clear, strategic directions and mobilize teams through energy and commitment. Learn more about their purpose-driven approach at businessfourzero.com and discover other topics like how B4Z helps clients drive strong execution and change behaviors in daily work.

    Adam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammichaelrubin/
    Rachel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelgordonma/
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    34 mins
  • AI and the Future of Corporate Innovation with Matt Stewart | Faces of Innovation | EP 14

    AI and the Future of Corporate Innovation with Matt Stewart | Faces of Innovation | EP 14
    Oct 24 2025
    In this conversation, Matt Stewart of Disruptive Edge discusses the transformative impact of AI on corporate innovation and the future of work. He emphasizes that while AI will automate many jobs, it also presents unprecedented opportunities for those in strategic design roles. The discussion explores the challenges of human bottlenecks in decision-making, the emergence of new job roles, and the potential shift towards a self-fulfillment economy where traditional work structures may no longer apply. The conversation concludes with a call to imagine a new economic model that prioritizes purpose and meaning in a rapidly changing world.

    Faces of Innovation is hosted by Rachel Gordon, featuring in-depth interviews with leaders across the innovation ecosystem—from venture builders and studio operators to Chief Innovation Officers and brand/strategy executives. Episodes explore how organizations structure innovation, de‑risk new ventures, and build growth engines, with guests from firms like Danone, Spark No. 9, and Co:Created

    Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjmstewart/
    Rachel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelgordonma/
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    31 mins
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