The Committed Innovator
The Committed Innovator
McKinsey Innovation
Unsung heroes of innovation and deeply experienced innovators discuss their triumphs, trials, and lessons learned with Erik Roth, the global leader of McKinsey's Growth and Innovation practice.
Child and adolescent mental health as proving ground for innovation
In this episode of The Committed Innovator, McKinsey innovation leader Erik Roth speaks with the founder, president, and medical director of the Child Mind Institute in New York City, Dr. Harold Koplewicz. At a time of increasing concerns globally about child and adolescent mental health, the institute is working to use advanced imaging technologies and AI to help revolutionize diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric illness, and psychological and learning disorders. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Oct 22, 2024
35 min
Helping India’s e-commerce leapfrog into the future
Shiprocket cofounder and CEO Saahil Goel talks about why he started an e-commerce logistics platform, how it unlocks value in a developing economy, and his vision for scaling it.
Aug 21, 2024
38 min
March Capital’s Wes Nichols talks about innovating on the frontlines of technological change
Rapid technological innovation heightens opportunity for investors. Serial entrepreneur and investor Wes Nichols shares the factors he looks for in but choosing the right start-ups and entrepreneurs to back. Nichols is best known for starting MarketShare, the marketing resource allocation software solution. Today he is a partner at March Capital, the growth-stage venture capital firm that focuses on enterprise technology companies. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Jun 24, 2024
34 min
Innovation in video gaming with Electronic Arts’ Chief Strategy Officer Mihir Vaidya
Innovation in online gaming requires keeping up with a broad mix of changes, including digital advances, audience desires, and artistic trends. In this episode of The Committed Innovator podcast, McKinsey innovation expert Erik Roth talks with Mihir Vaidya, the chief strategy officer of Electronic Arts, about these unique aspects of innovating in the gaming industry.  See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
May 13, 2024
30 min
American Red Cross chief innovation officer Sajit Joseph
Innovation in a not-for-profit context involves measuring success in terms of returns on mission, rather than returns to shareholders. In this episode of The Committed Innovator podcast, McKinsey innovation expert Erik Roth talks with Sajit Joseph, the chief innovation officer of the American Red Cross, about how the 142-year-old institution began and carries out its innovation journey.Explore other episodes of The Committed Innovator: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/inside-the-strategy-room-podcast/innovationSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Mar 6, 2024
29 min
How Major League Baseball built an innovation machine
In this episode of The Committed Innovator, Major League Baseball’s Chief Operating and Strategy Officer Chris Marinak speaks with McKinsey innovation leader Erik Roth about how the league is using fan feedback, experimentation, and data to change a game steeped in tradition and culture to reach the next generation of fans. This season, MLB implemented rules changes that fundamentally altered the pace and action of the game and continues to embrace innovation and technology to improve the game and the overall fan experience. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/inside-the-strategy-room-podcast/innovationSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Oct 4, 2023
33 min
How Shopify approaches innovation
Shopify's president, Harley Finkelstein, talks about the changing online retailing landscape.
Jul 20, 2023
31 min
How design thinking drives innovation
PepsiCo design chief Mauro Porcini talks about the role of humanity and authenticity in driving innovation.
Jun 23, 2023
48 min
The core attributes of the innovative mindset
What are the building blocks of innovation and how do they help drive sustainable and inclusive growth?
Apr 28, 2023
22 min
Working with start-ups
Innovators from large organizations talk about working with start-ups, and how each can support the other
Mar 16, 2023
46 min
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