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This is the first book to present innovation and entrepreneurship as a purposeful and systematic discipline. It clearly explains and analyzes the challenges and opportunities of America's new entrepreneurial economy. Peter Drucker, the most influential and widely-read thinker and writer on modern organizations, gives us a superbly practical book that explains what established businesses, public service institutions, and new ventures have to know, have to learn, and have to do in today's economy and marketplace.

Caradonna's unique and concise history broadens our understanding of what "sustainability" means, revealing how it progressed from a relatively marginal concept to an ideal that shapes everything from individual lifestyles, government and corporate strategies, and even national and international policy. For anyone seeking understand the history of those striving to make the world a better place to live, here's a place to start.

The world is never finished catching up with Vaclav Smil. In his latest and perhaps most digestible book, Invention and Innovation, the prolific author—a favorite of Bill Gates—pens an insightful and fact-filled jaunt through the history of human invention. Impatient with the hype that so often accompanies innovation, Smil offers in this book a clear-eyed corrective to the overpromises that accompany everything from new cures for diseases to AI.

From the cofounder of Square, an inspiring and entertaining account of what it means to be a true entrepreneur and what it takes to build a resilient, world-changing company In 2009, a St. Louis glassblowing artist and recovering computer scientist named Jim McKelvey lost a sale because he...

What will the city of tomorrow look like?We are living in the Century of the City. Cities are the main drivers of creativity and innovation. Yet, a great number of people have little or no conception of what their future will look like when it comes to creating resilient, sustainable, and liveable cities. Even though a significant majority are intent on learning more about climate disruption, energy, transport, water, air, waste, education, and jobs.In a decade of transformative change, Future Cities podcast tells stories about the best in democracy, culture, urbanism, and society. It is a ...

IDEO, the widely admired, award-winning design and development firm that brought the world the Apple mouse, Polaroid's I-Zone instant camera, the Palm V, and hundreds of other cutting-edge products and services, reveals its secrets for fostering a culture and process of continuous innovation.

The cry for a more inclusive form of capitalism is growing. But the irony is we are using the same tools that caused the excesses of shareholder capitalism—incentives and regulations—to drive responsible behaviour.Eighteenth-century economist Adam Smith propagated profit maximization as the...

Join us for insightful discussions on landscape architecture, design, construction / hardscaping, landscaping, and grounds management as SYNKD™ Media unites landscape professionals. Tune in as we meet amazing people and learn how they contribute to our industry. SYNKD™️ Media unites landscape professionals across architecture, construction, and horticulture to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and shape a more sustainable planet — one smart solution at a time. https://www.synkd.io We have in-person events, digital media, podcasts, webinars, education and a publication - contact ...

Exploring fashion as an art and a business. American Fashion Podcast is the fashion show for fashion people, diving deep into the designing, making, and selling of garments and accessories through long-form interviews with people at all levels and in all corners of the business, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation, since 2014. Hosted by Charles Beckwith and Cathy Schepis.

In an era of unprecedented economic, regulatory, and societal shifts, staying informed on corporate sustainability is no longer optional – it's essential. "Corporate Sustainability Innovation," brought to you by the sustainability consulting experts at Third Partners, delivers the insights you need to thrive. We break down emerging topics of critical importance for brands and manufacturers, from building resilient sustainable supply chains to optimizing energy efficiency, managing climate change risk, and navigating the complexities of sustainability reporting. Join the Third Partners team ...

The Samuele Tini Show-Where business, innovation, and sustainability converge to shape our future. Join Samuele and global changemakers as they uncover bold ideas, share inspiring stories, and explore actionable solutions. Tune in and be part of the quest for progress!

In The Creator Mindset, Bashan shows you how to use creativity as a decision-making tool and do so every bit as confidently as you use spreadsheets and data analysis.

'Achieving net zero will be the most amazing thing humankind has ever done.' - Bill Gates In 2010, Bill Gates first came up with the term 'Innovating to Zero' to advocate a nuclear energy technology that would be safe and reliable, and have zero emissions. From its early use as a placeholder in...