In this special Thematic Investing Series episode, we go beyond buzzwords in the media with my guests, Mark Schwartz and Nick Cucci. Mark advises early-stage startups and co-founded PDT, a Chicago-based product development firm. Nick leads business development at PDT and helps clients identify new opportunities for innovation.Mark and Nick were perfect guests to follow up my Thematic Investing Series, diving deeper into common buzzwords like “innovation” or “disruption” and the confusion I see around them lately. Each day, Mark and Nick help companies navigate the complex process from concept to commercialization. They give us a look under the hood of innovation, help us understand what these buzzwords mean, and how innovation actually happens. Mark and Nick will talk about R&D and why it’s important for businesses to spend money or risk falling behind competitors. We also discuss emerging technologies such as LiFi, an alternative to WiFi, to securely transmit data at ultra-fast speeds using the light spectrum. Enjoy!---For more information:- Ryan Hitchcock: www.rhitch.com- PDT, an Astronics Company: www.pdt.com- Nick Cucci: www.cucci.xyz- Mark Schwartz: https://www.markschwartz.rocks  Ryan HitchcockFinancial PlannerHigh Point Capital GroupDirect: 414-253-4611[email protected] Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.  Securities and investment advisory services offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc. (SPF), member FINRA/SIPC. SPF is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of SPF. 1200 N. Mayfair Rd., Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI 53226. Phone: 414-253-4600.