An amazing innovation from SmartSolve! With CEO and co-founder Jonathan Jakubowski and Director of Flexible Packaging Dr. Vidhu NagpalÂ
In this conversation, Jonathan Jakubowski discusses the intersection of faith and innovation within his company. He shares how their core values, particularly innovation, are grounded in scripture, specifically Jeremiah 33. Jakubowski recounts the journey of developing a new polymeric solution to address the environmental crisis of plastics, highlighting the role of prayer and vision in the creative process.
Takeaways
Incorporating scripture into core values fosters deeper meaning.
Innovation often arises from recognizing a pressing crisis.
Prayer can lead to creative breakthroughs in problem-solving.
The journey of innovation is often collaborative and iterative.
Faith can be a guiding force in business decisions.
Understanding the environmental impact is crucial for innovation.
Vision is essential for turning ideas into reality.
Core values can inspire and motivate teams.
Real-world problems require innovative solutions.
The excitement of innovation comes from seeing values in action.
Titles
Faith-Driven Innovation
The Power of Prayer in Problem-Solving
Sound bites
"He began to pray"
"An unveiling of a vision"
"What gets me up every day"
Chapters
00:00 Innovation Rooted in Faith
00:24 The Journey of Discovery in Innovation
Keywords
innovation, core values, scripture, polymer, environmental solutions, Purinil-Zero, creativity, vision, problem-solving, faith
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