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Race Of Your OwnChris Denson How Seeking Ease and Regenerative Agriculture Are Reshaping Human Connection S2E9In this episode sit down with Chris Denson he talks about his monthly men's group called "Personal Innovation Studio" and we have a wide-ranging conversation about the loneliness epidemic, the future of better farming, and how race, food, and community are more connected than we often realize. As society becomes more disconnected, we explore how local food systems, sustainable agriculture, and intentional community-building can help restore human connection and collective well-being. Chris shares insights on cultural identity, systemic challenges, and why rethinking how we grow food might also be key to healing social isolation. This episode challenges listeners to...
2026-02-1055 min
the eQuity bluePrintMoney, Meaning, and the Mountains We Climb with Chris DensonFor our Season 1 finale, we sit down with Chris Denson—marketer, multimedia host, bestselling author, and creator of Visionology. Known for his work with cultural innovators and organizations from The UN to Google Launchpad, SXSW to The Obama Administration, Chris brings a unique lens on how we build, heal, and grow—financially and personally.Together, we dive into:The importance of presence in financial decisions.Breaking cycles of financial trauma to create new legacies.Transformative “light bulb” moments that reshape our money stories.The hidden weight of micro rejections and how...
2025-09-291h 00
Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongTurn Your Diverse Experiences Into Your Business Advantages | Christina Marlett, Brandon Hart, Chris Denson | Ep 811"Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at will begin to change." Chris DensonJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Christina Marlette, Brandon Hart, Chris Denson as they reveal how being multi-passionate isn't a weakness, it's your secret weapon. Discover why doing what makes you feel "fully alive" trumps finding your purpose every time.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about...
2025-08-0847 min
The DoneMaker PodcastWhy MOST Innovations FAIL and What We Can Learn From Them | Chris DensonMost innovation fails—but NOT for the reasons you think!Award-winning innovation expert Chris Denson reveals how to pivot without crashing—from stand-up comedy to Fortune 500 boardrooms. (core value)💡 Brutal truths:- For every breakthrough, there are 20-100 dead ideas—emotional grit matters more than the "golden idea".- Remote work kills native energies—your best innovation happens when you sync human psychologies, not just workflows.Bonus pro tip: Test ideas like comedy routines—the worst-case scenario is usually funnier than not.Subscribe to get ahead in your business - new podcast episode every week.---------------------------------Chris Densont’s contacts:LinkedIn: https...
2025-07-3150 min
Race Of Your OwnChris Denson Growing Up In Detroit Benefits of Psilocybin Therapy & Healing S1E11 Chris Denson is an Award Winning Innovation Advocate, Thought Leader , Author , Host as well as Detroit Native. He is a creator & Host of Innovation Crush Podcast which has over 750,000 global subscribers. He has a #1 Best selling book “Crushing the Box : 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules." He has applied his expertise to help individuals and organizations increase their innovation potential. A Race Of Your Own IG : / raceofyourown Chris Denson https://www.chrisdenson.co/ / densonology Don't forget to subscribe. Thanks for listening.
2024-12-1342 min
Conversasians PodConversasians Pod Collaboration w/ Chris Denson from the Masters Of Craft PodcastWe have a special episode with Chris Denson from the Masters of Craft Podcast. Chris and the guys share their journey to where they are now in their career and passions. America being the epitome of a melting pot, we recognize the collaborations within cultures. While acknowledging these achievements Ryan tries to get the pass with a potentially questionable ask. There were very clear caveats to the ask. The guys wrap up the episode by playing a few games at Two Bit Circus who were generous enough to lend us their space for today's episode. With push-ups on the...
2024-10-1645 min
Think Out Loud With MeE40: TOLWM + Chris Denson x Big Blue Sky Playing (and Thinking)Some of us are on a mission to bring voice to lived experiences, putting a microphone in front of humans to share stories and relatable journeys with the world. We have a particular level of curiosity and knack for engagement that draws out characters and plots and allows us to fade in to scenes of life that are especially meaningful and packed with perspective. I’m one of those. My guest in this episode is another.Chris Denson is marketer, multimedia host, bestselling author, and former stand-up comic. He has spent his career building better co...
2024-08-031h 04
Think Out Loud With MeE40: TOLWM + Chris Denson x Big Blue Sky Playing (and Thinking)Some of us are on a mission to bring voice to lived experiences, putting a microphone in front of humans to share stories and relatable journeys with the world. We have a particular level of curiosity and knack for engagement that draws out characters and plots and allows us to fade in to scenes of life that are especially meaningful and packed with perspective. I’m one of those. My guest in this episode is another.Chris Denson is marketer, multimedia host, bestselling author, and former stand-up comic. He has spent his career building better companies, la...
2024-08-031h 04
The NetworkEpisode 78: Master of Craft Chris Denson on Entrepreneurial ThinkingInnovator, author, producer, and creative leader Chris Denson joins Corey for an engaging conversation about entrepreneurial thinking, taking a deep dive into answering what it means to be a beginner and how to leverage that to your advantage.CAPS Network and Chris Denson have been collaborating to create content for CAPS students, utilizing Chris's most recent venture, Masters of Craft, a podcast series that delves into the lives, times, and minds of some of the world's greatest thought leaders in business and beyond. Keep an eye out on the CAPS Network website and the CAPS Newsletter, The...
2024-02-0747 min
Unmissables with Ariba JahanWhat does it take to work in the creative innovation industry? An insider's perspective with Chris Denson | S01E07In this episode, I had the chance to speak with my good friend, Chris Denson, who is a marketer, innovation coach, multimedia host, and bestselling author of the book- “10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules”. Conversations around innovation in the creative, advertising or media side often focuses only on the outputs, so we focused this episode on everything else. We lifted the hood on the mindsets it takes, the internal conversations and day-to-day challenges and so much more.Chris shares insightful stories about how his childhood experiences shaped his curiosity and influenced his current work, and...
2023-11-2255 min
Masters of Craft#244: MassChallenge: How Peloton & HubSpot Drive GrowthRecorded live in August 2020, MassChallenge presents an in-depth conversation on the latest trends in sales and marketing from industry leaders and innovation experts, Brian Halligan, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of HubSpot, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, former Head of Marketing at Peloton, and award-winning, best-selling author, Chris Denson of Innovation Crush as moderator. We discuss everything from pivoting your business, to hurdles behind growth, to diversity and inclusion initiatives, and reinventing how we engage with consumers. Give it a listen, and enjoy! Also, don't miss the MassChallenge Awards on October 22! The event will showcase the progress the startups have made during...
2020-09-1558 min
Untold Stories of InnovationRedefining Success in Innovation with Chris Denson of the Innovation Crush PodcastWhy do stories matter to the innovation process? What values can be instilled in innovators who share stories? How do innovation leaders inspire creators to tell and share their success and failure stories? We speak with Chris Denson, creator and host of the Innovation Crush podcast. Chris shares stories with equal parts humor and insight, leading us through his personal story of innovation and the common truths to which all innovators can relate. Through interviewing and collaborating with hundreds of innovators and succeeding as an innovator himself, Chris has uncovered the keys to innovation: fearless creativity and honest storytelling.
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2020-08-2445 min
Masters of Craft#243: Dr. David Rabin - The New Science of TranquilityWhen it comes to mindfulness and emotional health, few have been more pioneering than Dr. David Rabin. A physician, neuroscientist, psychiatrist, psychedelics researcher, and now wearable technology entrepreneur, Dave is both the executive director of the Board of Medicine, and co-founder of Apollo Neuro. Apollo's first product is an "every-man" wearable device for mental wellness that helps users achieve more calm states by replicating the sense of touch -- which as he states, is the one of the single most important ways we are made to feel safe. On this episode of Innovation Crush, we chat with the good...
2020-07-0849 min
Masters of Craft#242: [REPUBLISHED] Hakeem Oluseyi - Becoming an Industry MercenaryWhat happens when you grow up on both Fat Albert and Albert Einstein? You get Hakeem Oluseyi. As one of the world's foremost scientists, Hakeem wears many hats-- TV personality, professor, life coach, consultant, voice actor, philanthropist, and former chief science officer at the Discovery Channel, to name a few. As a kid, he grew up in some of the poorest neighborhoods in the country. As an adult he has traveled the world, spreading the gospel of the sciences. On Innovation Crush, Hakeem stops by-- alongside special guest co host and Emmy award winner, Pili Montilla-- to discuss personal...
2020-07-011h 00
Mission Matters Innovation with Adam TorresInnovation in 2020 with Chris DensonAI, flying cars and Alexa. What's next in innovation? Adam Torres and Chris Denson, Host at Innovation Crush Podcast, Founder at Crush Industries & Author of Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules, explore innovation in 2020. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/podcastguestMore FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad...
2020-02-2711 min
Masters of Craft#241: [Republished] Sugar Ray Leonard - Say Yes to the YesSugar Ray Leonard is revered around the world as one of the greatest boxers who ever lived, dominating the ?80s with a fury in the ring like few have ever seen. Since his retirement from boxing, the boxer-come-entrepreneur has turned his public triumphs, personal tragedies, and unending drive into multiple businesses including a tell-all autobiography, a successful fashion line, a namesake ?Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation? for juvenile diabetes, and even motivational talks to individuals and corporations around the globe. On Innovation Crush, the champ talks about the power of saying yes, the importance of telling your complete story, battling addictions...
2020-02-2547 min
Masters of Craft#240: KC Ifeanyi - Fast Company Fridays (Ep. 4)Every month, the good folks Fast Company and Innovation Crush sit down to chat about some of the most inspired developments across innovation, creativity, and human performance. In this fourth installment, Fast Company podcast host and editor, KC Ifeanyi, gives us the latest from his world of creativity, entertainment, and pop culture. More particularly, how the entertainment industry distracts us with nostalgia, overcoming failure, advertising industry flaws, Oscar the Grouch, becoming award worthy and more. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat. For more from KC and guests like Paul Scheer, Tracy Ullman, David Sedaris, Killer Mike, and others, visit here bit.ly/2Z...
2020-02-0149 minMasters of Craft#239: Scott Kajiya - Ventures in CuriosityAs co-founder of one of the largest cannabis portfolio companies, Scott Kajiya is a life long learner and explorer. From early days of working with artists like Keith Haring and Basquiat, to launching Indian Motorcycle in Japan, to now co-founding Tabu.co with products in over 2000 locations in Canada, Scott has created a vast network of international business relationships and market understanding in both Asia, Latin America, and here in the U.S. He has developed numerous startups from fashion and accessories, to health and nutrition. He also carries a vast experience of finance and capital raising, and taking...
2020-01-2947 min
Masters of Craft#238: Heidi Roddenberry - Live Long, Innovate, and ProsperAs president of the Roddenberry Foundation, Heidi Roddenberry is a on a mission to quite literally -- boldly go where no man has gone before. Forged in the ethos and philosophy of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry, the foundation supports entrepreneurs, dreamers, and never-before-imagined solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges; including everything from climate change to girl's education to disease. Heidi joins Innovation Crush courtesy of The EPIC International Summit where she'll be speaking this spring, and spreading the word on helping everyone on the planet "live long and prosper." Held in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, The...
2020-01-2157 min
Masters of Craft#237: Shantell Martin - Drawn to New PerspectivesFrom MIT to Puma to the New York City Ballet to Google to Kendrick Lamar, to homes and office buildings around the world and back again, Shantell Martin and her artwork have become iconic staples in culture. Most famously, her work asks one simple question: "Who are you?" -- a question that all of us to have in our back pockets at all times. Over the years, Shantell has combined drawing, fabrication, technology, coding, music production, fashion, and friendships to create new perspectives in how we experience the world. Fresh off a new collaboration with Karlie Kloss to benefit...
2020-01-0752 min
Innovation Crush#236: Chris Denson - Left Unsupervised PodcastChris Denson joins the Left Unsupervised podcast to talk holidays, being an author, millennial social behavior, and all things innovation. Check out Left Unsupervised on Instagram to see some fun man-on-the-street videos we did in Los Angeles to get some great advice on the holidays. This episode is a treat! It’s our Thanksgiving special and Elizabeth Morales sits down to talk to innovator and marketing expert Chris Denson. He is also a self proclaimed recovering standup comedian and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book, “Crushing The Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules”. Chris is an expert...
2019-12-1036 min
Masters of Craft#236: Chris Denson - Left Unsupervised PodcastChris Denson joins the Left Unsupervised podcast to talk holidays, being an author, millennial social behavior, and all things innovation. Check out Left Unsupervised on Instagram to see some fun man-on-the-street videos we did in Los Angeles to get some great advice on the holidays. This episode is a treat! It’s our Thanksgiving special and Elizabeth Morales sits down to talk to innovator and marketing expert Chris Denson. He is also a self proclaimed recovering standup comedian and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book, “Crushing The Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules”. Chris is an expert...
2019-12-1036 min
Left Unsupervised PodcastSeason 3, Thanksgiving Special – Crushing The Box With Chris DensonThis episode is a treat! It's our Thanksgiving special and Elizabeths sits down to talk to innovator and marketing expert Chris Denson. He is also a self proclaimed recovering standup comedian and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book, “Crushing The Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules”. Chris is an expert at uncovering the best thinking across a diverse array of cultures. Applying his expertise to the likes of the White House, Art Basel Miami and Omnicom Media Group. He’s been featured in Adweek, Forbes and the New York Times. We talk and laugh on how to maneuver around the crazy...
2019-11-2735 min
Masters of Craft#235: John Canning - Staying Ahead of the CurveA brief history of how innovations are birthed and reach critical mass, with John Canning, a 20+ year industry veteran who's career has been spent developing new methods of creating and delivering media, games and interactive experiences from concept to consumer devices. He is currently the first ever executive producer of new media & experiential at Digital Domain, the company that gave us hologram Tupac, Benjamin Button, and Marvel's Thanos to name a few. John is also the chair of the new media council for the Producer's Guild of America, a documentary film maker, and a member of the Interactive Emmy's...
2019-11-2649 min
Masters of Craft#234: (Republished) Adam Garone - From Success to SignificanceEpisode #65: A self-proclaimed "mustache farmer," Adam Garone is the CEO and co-founder of Movember, a globally celebrated movement that pits mustaches against men's health issues; particularly prostate cancer. Adam comes from a long line of military, was a digital web and marketing exec, and now for the past 10 years, has brought 10's of millions of men and women together across more than 20 countries; raising well over a half a BILLION (yes, with a "B") dollars in its brief history. On Innovation Crush, Adam dishes on his personal history, what it means to be a leader, why Movember works, the...
2019-11-1259 min
Masters of Craft#233: Julia Bianco & Chip Beaman - Scaling Opportunity and AccessFrom BMW to Activision to EA to Star Wars, hundreds of creative projects have the secret weapons of Chip Beaman and Julia Bianco behind them. They've spent the majority of their collective career building a vast network of top tier content and game publishers, voice talent, production services, educators, and everything in between. In 2018, they created The Halp Network, a global network of creative entertainment professionals that connects talented individuals with game-changing projects, and vice versa. On this episode, the dynamic duo discuss ups and downs of principles like trust, chemistry, creativity, building a business, and launching a first...
2019-10-2951 min
Masters of Craft#232: Fast Company Fridays - Anisa Purbasari (Ep. 3)Every month, the good folks Fast Company and Innovation Crush sit down to chat about some of the most inspired developments across innovation, creativity, and human performance. In this third installment, Fast Company assistant editor, Anisa Purbasari Horton -- who is often her own guinea pig for the things she learns -- gives us her latest learnings on productivity and performance hacks, mental repositioning, and work-life balance. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat. For more from Anisa, listen to her on her own Secrets of the Most Productive People podcast here: http://bit.ly/2mhK8hxSee Privacy Policy at...
2019-10-2531 min
Masters of Craft#231: Craig Thompson - Becoming an Extraordinary AlienSince his self-described "awful" start on YouTube, Craig Thompson, aka Mini Ladd, has gone from 16-year-old awkward gaming video maker, to amassing close to 10 million subscribers across social media, launched his own 27-city comedy/variety tour (a first ever in its category), built wells in developing countries, started a music career, and invested in a number of businesses/entrepreneurs ranging from fashion to technology to beverages. Along the way, the Irishman turned Middle Easterner turned Londerner turned American (there was also a stop in Thailand along the way), has developed an appetite for exploration of new spaces, and very...
2019-10-2249 min
Masters of Craft#230: Dallin Larsen - All in the NetworkAs an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Dallin Larsen is no stranger to taking risks in building multi-billion dollar businesses. He is currently the CEO and founder of Vasayo, the world's first CBD network marketing business, and prior to Vasayo, almost single handedly turned the acai berry into the multi-billion industry it is today. His philosophy of envisioning a better future for the world and his teams and leaving a legacy is evident the moves he's made throughout his passionate career. In this episode, Dallin shares his personal mindset, professional business tactics, his many failures, overcoming skepticism, and...
2019-10-0958 min
Masters of Craft#229: Tim Daly - Full STEAM AheadTim Daly is an award-winning actor (Madame Secretary, Hot in Cleveland) and an arts education advocate. As a White House recognized "Champion of Change," he worked aggressively with the Obama administration to ensure that the arts remain central to the governmental focus at the time of increasing American efforts in science, technology, engineering, and math. Having worked alongside many business mavens, arts organizations, politicians, and high profile companies, his innovation philosophy boils down to the simple fact that adding creativity to any discipline often yields the highest forms of ingenuity. Fresh off of two broken legs, Tim joins Innovation...
2019-10-0257 min
Masters of Craft#228: Fast Company Fridays - Anisa Purbasari & Kate Davis (Ep 2)Every month, the good folks Fast Company and Innovation Crush sit down to chat about some of the most inspired developments across innovation, creativity, and human performance. In this second installment, Fast Company assistant editor, Anisa Purbasari Horton and deputy editor, Kate Davis give us their latest learnings on productivity and the future of work, including artificial intelligence, the art of interviewing (or being interviewed), employee well-being, side hustles, and much more. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat. For more from Kate and Anisa, listen to their Secrets of the Most Productive People podcast here: http://bit.ly/2mhK8hx...
2019-09-2734 min
Masters of Craft#227: Nathan Phillips - Technology, Humans, and TasteNathan Philips award-winning work spans TV commercials, digital content, books, speeches, theater shows, improvised experiences, alternate reality games, mapping projects, book adaptations and interactive films. His work has showcased at Sundance, Tribeca and a number of museums worldwide. In 2016, he co-founded Technology, Humans, and Taste (THAT), a disruptive agency that has worked with Walmart, Michael Kors, Ford, and the Food Network to name a few. Nathan joins Innovation Crush to discuss all THAT and more, from creative chemistry, to the art of pitching, being supported by M&C Saatchi, and their signature weekly Creative Dim Sum brainstorming parties.
2019-09-1848 min
Masters of Craft#226: Janice Bryant Howroyd - Billionaire Girls ClubJanice Bryant Howroyd is often touted as the first African American woman to self-start a multi-billion dollar business. As the founder and CEO of ActOne Group, Janice created her business in 1978 -- almost by accident -- while on vacation from her job as clerk for the Red Cross. A few decades of dedication later, she has racked up close to 17,000 clients in over 19 countries, worked with 4 sitting U.S. Presidents, staffed several Fortune 50 companies, and launched many verticals like AppleOne, All's Well, AT-Tech, ACT-1 Personnel Services, Agile-1, ACT-1Govt, and her latest, AllSTEM focused on diversity hiring and talent...
2019-09-1053 min
Money Matters Top Tips with Adam TorresChris Denson Founder of Crush Industries and Author of "Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules"Chris Denson Founder of Crush Industries and Author of "Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules" is interviewed in this episode. Chris is an award-winning innovator, marketer, recovering comedian, and host of the Innovation Crush interview series, with over 200 episodes and 700,000 subscribers around the world.
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2019-09-0310 min
Masters of Craft#225: Fast Company Fridays - KC Ifeanyi (Ep. 1)Every month, the good folks Fast Company and Innovation Crush sit down to chat about some of the most inspired developments across innovation, creativity, and human performance. In this first installment, Fast Company podcast host and editor, KC Ifeanyi, gives us the latest from his world of creativity, entertainment, and pop culture. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat. For more from KC and guests like Paul Scheer, Tracy Ullman, David Sedaris, Killer Mike, and others on his Creative Conversations series, visit here: http://bit.ly/2Zw4h5i.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
2019-08-2334 min
Masters of Craft#224: Eric Olson - Patience, Patients, and Doctoring DesignPatient care is evolving at lighting speeds. From the devices that serve them to the psychology of informed patients, to the ups and downs of online self-diagnoses, healthcare and medtech are changing the way we literally live. Eric Olson is the design director at Karten Design, an award-winning product design and innovation consultancy. Driven by deep market understanding and user empathy, Karten Design creates new products, processes, and cutting edge design, with multiple stakeholders in mind at ever turn. Doctors, federal regulations, technologists, functionality, style, cost, cultural pain points, and more, go into each and every projects. Meanwhile the firm...
2019-07-1845 min
Masters of Craft#223: Eric Bell - The Fast Future of MobilityEric Bell is the CEO of Blue Duck, a mobility platform designed to get consumers from anywhere along their last mile, safely, responsibly, and with ease. With a growing fleet of scooters around the country, and having raised over 23 million dollars in just shy of a year, Blue Duck is carving out an incredibly intelligent niche in a seemingly saturated market. As a fast follower, Eric and his team have spotted a mass of opportunities where market leaders like Bird and Lime have fallen short. On this episode of Innovation Crush, the 40 under 40 list-maker dishes on the design science...
2019-07-1058 min
Masters of Craft#222: Modi Oyewole - From Moments to MovementsWhether founding his own festival, running his own marketing agency, or blessing the likes of Nike, Red Bull, and All Def Digital with his stylish and creative approach to elevating culture, Modi Oyewole is one of this era's most culturally connected thinkers. In 2012 -- while in college -- he created the Trillectro Music Festival, which since its inception has booked acts like Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, SZA, Chance the Rapper and tons of hand picked up-and-comers to boot. He recently became the director of marketing for Epic Records, home of super star artists ranging from Meghan Trainor to Ozzy...
2019-07-0357 min
Masters of Craft#221: Felicia Day & Ryan Copple - Building an Alien NationAt the forefront of fandom and geek culture, are the brilliant minds of Felicia Day and Ryan Copple. Felicia -- a long-time actor and founder of Geek & Sundry -- is an internet and pop culture original, with hear early work, The Guild, recently becoming a part of the Smithsonian, and numerous roles in works like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Mystery Science Theater 3000 and more. Ryan has worked as a producer and writer on a slew of Geek & Sundry projects, and works like Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, as well as the duo's most recent creation, Voyage to the Stars...
2019-05-2245 min
Masters of Craft#220: Dr. Tom Waller - A Heightened State of Innovation As the founder and leader of Whitespace™, lululemon’s in-house innovation and R&D group, Tom Waller is helping the organization leave a legacy and build new roadmaps in global health futures. In the interest of unlocking all aspects of human potential and generating new value in and for the world, he and his team are reimagining everything from fabrics to mindfulness, technology, marketing, and cultural behavior. With a PhD in sports technology, Tom previously created and ran his own lab, worked inside of Speedo's Aqualab, and is an avid adventurer, TED speaker, and ever evolving philosopher. Recorded live at W...
2019-05-081h 17
Masters of Craft#219: Mara Abrams - Making the Best Ideas CountAs the head of innovation for the U.S. Census Bureau, Mara Abrams is on mission to bring the 2020 census into the 21st century. In her role as the founder & co-director of the organization's open innovation lab, Mara leads a nimble team that creates and deploys prize competitions, crowdsourcing, accelerators, design workshops, etc and much more in effort to to increase participation in the 2020 Census; which determines how $700 billion of annual Federal funding is directed throughout the country. Her work history includes inventive stints Nike and Jaguar as well as her own foundation she ran for a number of...
2019-04-3051 min
Masters of Craft#218: Dr. Nicole Prause - All Sex EverythingThe neuroscience of orgasm is relatively uncharted territory, with some of the most groundbreaking developments being led by Dr. Nicole Prause. As the founder of the Liberos Center -- a sexual biotechnology company -- Nikki has used the study of sex as a gateway for studying everything from clinical depression to relationships to branding. Both a neuroscientist and technology inventor, she has a long history of inventing her own tools and processes to advance her craft. From hacking Arduino circuit boards, to developing projection methodologies for performance artists, her career has been fueled by a combination brains, curiosity, and...
2019-04-2350 min
Masters of Craft#217: Damian Kulash - Mercedes Benz at SXSWTo celebrate the launch of Mercedes-Benz EQ -- a new electric vehicle -- OK Go front man, Damian Kulash joins Innovation Crush and discusses the creation of the Stress Inversion Transformer (SIT). Damian's vision in exploring "EQ" was to figure out away to turn negative energy into positive energy. So naturally (and because science), he built a booth that allows humans to exactly that. Along the way we discuss personal brand, the creative process, the SIT's upcoming world tour, and answer a few audience questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
2019-04-0928 min
Masters of Craft#216: Drake Sutton-Shearer - The Evolving Culture of CannabisAs the co-founder and CEO of PROHBTD, Drake Sutton-Shearer has created one of the leading brands inside and adjacent to the cannabis industry. PROHBTD doubles as a content platform and product engine focused on the intersection of cannabis and pop culture. From fashion to gastronomy to music and smart business insights, the brand has become an icon both domestically and internationally, and reaching fans by the tens of millions each month. An entrepreneur since, age 14, Drake holds multiple patents in technology and social applications, and has unique ability to spot opportunities where others may not. Whether creating the world's...
2019-03-2041 min
Masters of Craft#215: Richelle Parham - The Endless Feedback LoopRichelle Parham is a pioneer in retail marketing and business -- and by default, professional development. Having served as the CMO of eBay, she practically revolutionized the concept of email marketing. She serves on the boards of Best Buy, e.l.f. Cosmetics, LabCorp, and formerly Scripps Network, and is a VC at Camden Partners. Her career has been fueled by a seemingly endless loop of feedback from employees, leaders, customers, life itself, and what she dubs as her own "Personal Board of Directors," a formalized network of friends, colleagues, and family who help guide her career and personal...
2019-03-0655 min
Masters of Craft#214: Darrell Blocker - Perception Meets RealityHaving been in the CIA for almost 28 years, Darrell Blocker has seen and done it all. As the director of operations, he was awarded the George H. W. Bush Award for Excellence in Counterterrorism in 2014. He ran The Farm - the CIA's training facility - for 3 years, and was even the member of a well known band in Uganda while undercover there. If it's one thing he understands, it's human connection. What motivates us? How can we motivate others? How can we do away with perceptions and ego the like, and remain in service to the people we work...
2019-02-2654 min
Masters of Craft#213: Dr. Spiros Michalakis - All Quantum EverythingWhat do Paul Rudd, Keanu Reeves, Venture Capital, and Stephen Hawking have in common? Dr. Spiros Michalakis. As one of the most sought after scientists of our time, he serves as a quantum physicist and manager of outreach at The Institute for Quantum Information and Matter at Caltech (IQMC). When not at Caltech or fulfilling his role as professor-in-residence at Relay Ventures, he spends a good majority of his time consulting with Hollywood's biggest filmmakers and talent in applying quantum design thinking and scientific accuracy to their stories. Films like ANT MAN, NOW YOU SEE ME, CAPTAIN MARVEL, DR...
2019-02-2155 min
Masters of CraftAl Branch - Success is a Team SportFresh off a 2019 Billboard 100 nod, and multiple 2019 Grammy nominations to boot, CMO of the Blueprint Group, Al Branch joins Innovation Crush. As partner and CMO of Blueprint/Maverick, Al has been legendary in catapulting some of music industry talent into superstardom and beyond. From his early days with Jay-Z and Roc-a-fella to a current portfolio that includes acts like Nicki Minjaj, G-Eazy, The Roots, Jill Scott, and more, Al has had an uncanny knack for understanding how artists become iconic brands, and how important brands work with iconic artists. Whether pairing Drake with Sprite, or Kanye with Nike (pre-Yeezys...
2019-02-1455 min
Masters of Craft#211: Chad Veach - Same Message, New VoiceAs pastor of Zoe Church, Chad is a pioneer of his own design, redefining what it takes to be a religious leader and business owner in today's culture. Leading thousands each week in his home town of Los Angeles -- and more around the world -- Chad has redefined everything around the message, without disrupting the core of the message itself. Whether partnering with the likes of designer Jerry Lorenzo and creating record-selling "church merch" pop ups, shooting rounds of golf with Chris Pratt, or even getting matching tattoos with Justin Bieber, Chad has managed to place God squarely...
2019-02-0559 min
Building The Future Show - Radio / TV / PodcastEp. 330 w/ Chris Denson Host of Innovation Crush and Founder of Crush IndustriesChris Denson is an award-winning innovator, marketer, recovering comedian, and host of the Innovation Crush interview series, with over 200 episodes and 700,000 subscribers around the world. Having been a guest speaker, curator, and attendee at 100’s of industry events, Chris is an expert at uncovering the best thinking and commonalities across a diverse array of cultures. Applying his expertise to the likes of The White House, Google Launchpad, C2: Montreal, and Omnicom Media Group, his work has been featured in Adweek, Forbes, the New York Times, and Inc., to name a few.
As an industry taste-maker, he most recently served as Di...
2018-12-2044 min
Building The Future Show - Radio / TV / PodcastEp. 330 w/ Chris Denson Host of Innovation Crush and Founder of Crush IndustriesChris Denson is an award-winning innovator, marketer, recovering comedian, and host of the Innovation Crush interview series, with over 200 episodes and 700,000 subscribers around the world. Having been a guest speaker, curator, and attendee at 100’s of industry events, Chris is an expert at uncovering the best thinking and commonalities across a diverse array of cultures. Applying his expertise to the likes of The White House, Google Launchpad, C2: Montreal, and Omnicom Media Group, his work has been featured in Adweek, Forbes, the New York Times, and Inc., to name a few.
As an industry taste-maker, he most recently served as Di...
2018-12-2044 min
Masters of Craft#210: DJ Jazzy Jeff - The Magnificent MessengerLegendary DJ, producer, inventor and community builder, Jeffrey Allen Townes - aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, has been at the helm of music culture since the mid-'80's. Originally one half of the duo, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Jeff was literally instrumental in the catapulting of Will Smith's career, and has gone on to give rise to several artists ranging from Eminem to Darius Rucker, The Roots, Jill Scott, and more. A self proclaimed "messenger," the Grammy award-winning Jeff is adept at building mass connections, has partnered in developing industry technologies, and helps his industry collaborators explores the...
2018-12-121h 00
Masters of Craft#209: Ryan & Chris Detert - The Evolution of InfluenceWith a unique combination of artificial intelligence and social data, Ryan and Chris Detert's Influential.co is leading the revolution as to how the world engages with persons of influence. As one of only five IBM "With Watson" partners, the company uses vast and unique data sets to understand and recommend digital marketing initiatives and brand action. From psychographics to mobile behavior to predictive intelligence and everything in between, Influential has helped companies like Sony Pictures, Coca Cola, Wells Fargo, BMW, Unilever, and more to successfully navigate the nuances of converting would-be customers into fans. Recorded live at C2...
2018-12-0615 min
Masters of Craft#208: Kinjaz - Respect All, Fear NoneAfter an upsetting second place finish on America's Best Dance Crew in 2015, the fan favorite Kinjaz turned their loss into a huge win, by going on to form the first ever crowd-funded global dance studio ($127,000), and the highest raised ever in the dance category on Indiegogo. Since then, the group has opened up 3 studios in the US and China, launched an international camp program, and a line of merchandise ranging from watches to hats to jackets, and racked up millions of interactions across social media. Additionally, they've worked with brands and partners ranging from McDonald's to AT&T, Bruce...
2018-11-2857 min
Masters of Craft#207: Jon Levy - Making Connections MemorableBehavioral scientist, author, brand expert, and professional connection maker, Jon Levy is no stranger to creating memorable moments. Whether an every-day meet and greet, or hosting over 1000 invite-only influencer dinners, or through his book on adventure, "The 2AM Principle" Jon's expertise is rooted in studying and elevating the impactful connections we make 1:1 or en masse. His work has been featured in New York Times, Forbes, Business Insider, Inc, and Fast Company to name a few, and he currently works alongside famed bank-robber-turned-neuroscientist, Moran Cerf inside the C Lab at the Kellogg School of Management. On this episode, Jon walks...
2018-11-0649 min
Kinjaz: Movement In The ShadowsKP EP16: Innovation Happens Outside the Box | Chris Denson"Chris Denson is an award-winning innovator, marketer, recovering comedian, and host of the Innovation Crush interview series, with over 200 episodes and 700,000 subscribers around the world." He is in the business of reimagining. What are the tools & technology needed to achieve a goal? How to get people engaged in really smart ways. Chris talks on being a comedian transitioning to writing then later to Marketing and Innovation. http://www.instagram.com/densonologyhttp://www.twitter.com/densonologyhttp://thecrush.co Book...
2018-10-311h 11Kinjaz: Movement In The ShadowsKP EP16: Innovation Happens Outside the Box | Chris Denson"Chris Denson is an award-winning innovator, marketer, recovering comedian, and host of the Innovation Crush interview series, with over 200 episodes and 700,000 subscribers around the world." He is in the business of reimagining. What are the tools & technology needed to achieve a goal? How to get people engaged in really smart ways. Chris talks on being a comedian transitioning to writing then later to Marketing and Innovation. http://www.instagram.com/densonologyhttp://www.twitter.com/densonologyhttp://thecrush.co Book...
2018-10-311h 11
Masters of Craft#206: Molly Cain - The Process of PossibilityAs the first-ever Director of Venture and Innovation for Homeland Security, Molly Cain has learned to redefine "disruption" for herself and for the overall safety of the United States. Prior to her time in government, Molly had been recognized as one of the top 25 women in technology, having run Tech Wildcatters, the #6 incubator in the country, and a Forbes columnist raking in over 10 million reads of her perspectives on innovation. In redefining disruption within DHS, she has learned to focus more on the process of innovation rather than the end product. From rallying stakeholders, to implementing small scale products...
2018-10-3048 min
Masters of Craft#205: Joe De Sena - To the Breaking PointEach year, over 1 million people participate in Spartan Race - the world's #1 adventure race - overcoming obstacles, physical breaking points, mental fatigue, and challenging conditions, all in effort to become become better human beings together. A hustler and entrepreneur since selling firecrackers at age eight, CEO and Founder, Joe De Sena, has seen and overcome insurmountable setbacks in both life and business. Along the way, he has adopted a philosophy of not only facing your fears, but facing them with a smile and with style. 41 countries, 275 events, and 2 books later, Joe and his team have built an online community...
2018-10-2344 min
Masters of Craft#204: Purna Virji - Future Forward FreedomAs Microsoft's Senior Manager of Global Engagement, Purna Virji travels the world explaining the present day practical uses of some of the world's most advanced technology. A former award-winning journalist, theatrical stage manager, and communications specialist, Purna is adept at engaging audiences. Now with her vantage points on things like artificial intelligence, natural language processing, ad tech, chat bots, and Microsoft's suite of technological capabilities, Purna brings brands and businesses into the future through conversation and ideation. In this episode, recorded live at INBOUND, Purna breaks down our psychological connections to technology, tricks she uses to keep audiences engaged...
2018-10-1738 min
Masters of Craft#203: Dr. Carl Marci - The Neuroscience of CollaborationAs Neilsen's first Chief Neuroscientist, Dr. Carl Marci has a unique vantage point on how we make decisions and how we can be influenced to make decisions. A physician, father of twins, and Rhodes Scholar, who later partnered with MIT on a number of neuroscience initiatives, Dr. Marci became the Founder/CEO of Innerscope Research, a firm that uses biometrics and other technologies to study psychology. At Nielsen, he helps understand viewership, content choices, messaging response and more. Recorded live at C2 Montreal, we explore the theme of transformational collisions-- encountering people or things that change our personal and...
2018-10-0313 min
Masters of Craft#203: Jamaal Layne - New Flavor in Your EarAs the head of global cultural marketing for Sonos, Jamaal Layne is no stranger to making brands culturally relevant. His resume reads like a who's who in the brand world and spans from adidas, to Converse, to Microsoft, Fader Magazine, LA's Line Hotel, Urb Magazine, Nike, and many more. He is a born and bred New Yorker who eventually made Los Angeles home, but has traveled the world as an expert in recognizing the distinct line between marketing to a culture vs marketing within a culture. Long story short, you can't have innovation without understanding the nuances of tapping...
2018-09-2545 min
Masters of Craft#202: Kim Chilman-Blair & Esai Morales - A New Chapter in MedicineCombining world class comic book writers and illustrators with complex and common illnesses, Dr. Kim Chilman-Blair's MedicineX is redefining medical education for patients and families. With over 30 (and counting) conditions "xplained," each story blends scientific insight from top global medical professionals, with personal patient/family stories, and allows for closed group discussion around each topic. Their first celebrity collaboration is with actor and perpetual activist, Esai Morales (La Bamba, Ozark, NCIS, Dora the Explorer), and focuses on his own history of migraines as well as his mother's ongoing struggle with Alzheimer's. This humor-filled and touching episode focuses on the...
2018-09-181h 01
Masters of Craft#201: Marlon Nichols - The Next Billion Dollar CompanyWith a portfolio consisting of Gimlet Media, Macro Ventures, Fair, Thrive Market, Blavity and tons of others, Marlon Nichols is no stranger to picking and creating winners. The co-founder and managing partner at Cross Culture Ventures has rooted his company's philosophy in the phrase "Culture as Currency." Recorded live Urban Tech Connect, Marlon walks us through how adopting an inclusive approach to local and global cultures is at the heart of sourcing the next billion dollar company. See the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnTVRm9_SdM.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
2018-09-1318 min
Masters of Craft#200: Alex Bodman - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotify MindRecorded live at C2 Montreal, Alex Bodman leads Spotify's Global Creative for marketing and communications. Whether working directly with artists like Gucci Mane or Ed Sheeran, or telling individual stories of any of Spotify's 150 Million Users, Alex and his team have become adept at putting people first as part of pushing the company's trajectory. On this episode, Alex breaks down his humanistic approach to intersection of messaging, technology, and entertainment. more info on C2 at www.c2montreal.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2018-09-0413 min
Masters of Craft#199: Elmo Lovano - Beat of a Different DrumWorking alongside the likes of Skrillex, Miley Cyrus, Avril Lavigne, Paul Oakenfold, Christina Perri and others, Elmo Lovano has been considered one of the music industry's top talents. He has spent the majority of his career connecting good talent to great opportunities and vice versa. In 2008, Elmo created the weekly art and music event Camerata in Hollywood, which was a springboard for the careers of Young The Giant, Skrillex, Dead Sara, Rival Sons, the Growlers and more. Camerata ran for 200 straight weeks before concluding in December of 2010 when Elmo joined Christina Perri on her world tour. In February of 2017...
2018-08-2837 min
Masters of Craft#198: Crush Live - Back to the Future of FashionRecorded live in collaboration with Agenda Trade Show , Liberty, and Assembly, this panel discussion gathers some of the most influential names behind the hottest brands in the 90s, with a focus on their view on the resurgence and popularity of their lines in today's millennial culture and dives into world-class strategies on building a business in today's world. Panelists include Dame Dash, Karl Kani, April Walker, Maurice Malone, Andy Hilfiger, and Peter Paul.More at http://assemblyvegas.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...
2018-08-2151 min
Masters of Craft#197: Richard Janes - Becoming the Hero of Your BrandActor and Emmy award-winning producer turned personal branding expert, Richard Janes has coached the likes of celebrities and business ranging from Ashley Tisdale to Waka Flocka to Electronic Arts, to Jillian Michaels, and everyone else in between. On the path to understanding branding and engagement, Richard created Fanology a Clio Award-winning agency focused on fan engagement for clients like Toyota, Live Nation, Samsung, and Lenovo to name a few. Turning the idea of the start-up business tactic of MVP (minimum viable product) on it's head, Richard has coined the phrase, "Minimum Viable Person," which essentially treats you and your...
2018-08-1445 min
Masters of Craft#196: Kelly Leonard - The Theory of Applied ImprovisationWhat do Tina Fey, Facebook, Uber, Steve Carell, and Hilton all have in common? Improvisational comedy training. Starting as a dishwasher in 1988, Kelly Leonard is now the Executive Director of Insights and Applied Improvisation at The Second City. It's no wonder that Kelly is a popular speaker on the power of improvisation to transform people’s lives. His book, “Yes, And: Lessons from The Second City” was released to critical acclaim in 2015 by Harper Collins. He has presented at The Aspen Ideas Festival, TEDx Broadway, the Chicago Ideas Festival, The Stanford Graduate School of Business and for companies such as Coc...
2018-08-0732 min
Masters of Craft#195: Boots Riley - Sorry to Bother YouBoots Riley is the writer and director of Sorry to Bother You, a film he describes as "an absurdist dark comedy with magical realism and science fiction, inspired by the world of telemarketing." Prior to the film, the poet, rapper, songwriter, producer, screenwriter, humorist, political organizer, community activist, lecturer, and public speaker was best known as the lead vocalist of The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club. Courtesy of Annapurna Pictures, Sonos and Interscope Records, this live recorded session of Innovation Crush is an examination of the 6 year long, rule-breaking creative process behind the film and it's soundtrack, along w...
2018-07-3153 min
Masters of Craft#194: Chris Denson - The Young Turks / Breaking the RulesChris Denson stops by The Young Turks to chat all things innovation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2018-07-2430 min
Masters of Craft#193: Greg Larkin - This Might Get Me FiredThe first to predict the financial crash of 2008, Greg Larkin has become adept to pissing off the naysayers. His financial clients didn't take the news well, threatening to blackballing him from the industry. 10 years later, Greg g has built more than thirty digital products, generating millions in revenue for companies like Google, PWC, Nestle, and Bloomberg, and a handful of successful start-ups. In his new book, This Might Get Me Fired, Greg explores the intricacies of how to get great ideas done inside companies that might not always be primed to actually get them done. On this episode of...
2018-07-1756 minMasters of Craft#192: Reza Izad & Jake Greene - 50 Billion and CountingStudio71 CEO, Reza Izad and author/content creator Jake Greene are the Batman and Robin of content creation. In an era of digital video everywhere, all the time, their new book, Create Great Videos explores the evolution, future, and rules behind how great content gets made. Reza -- being one of of the first to take the leap of faith from traditional talent to YouTube generation talent --is a pioneer in the space. Meanwhile, Jake is considered an intergenerational expert in working with companies and individuals looking to explore social media. With help from 50 of the brightest stars on th...
2018-07-101h 08
Masters of Craft#191: Chris Denson - Advertising Week UKChris Denson visits Advertising Week UK's AW360 stage to discuss all things innovation, podcasting, and his new #1 bestselling book, Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules. More information at http://thecrush.co/crushing-box-book/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2018-06-1507 min
Masters of Craft#190: Ronit Neuman & Sebastien Laboreau - The Art of InnovationShowcasing the works of Banksy, Basquiat, Keith Haring, and more - including an artificially intelligent interactive street art experience - the Sagamore Hotel was the home of Innovation Crush during Art Week Miami 2017. On this episode, we are joined by mathematical scientist and finance maven turned art consultant, Sebastien Laboreau and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and Sagomore owner, Ronit Neuman. Exploring the dynamics of family business, winning in a saturated market, the intersection of art and innovation, and generational differences in the art experience. Thank you to Element.AI and the School of Audio Engineering for their support. See...
2018-05-3046 min
Rebel RadioChris Denson: How to dis somebody without making them feel badChris Denson has had a fascinating career so far — from standup comedy to TV production to helping the world’s largest brands with innovation and hosting the Innovation Crush podcast. His new book, Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules, takes his storytelling to the next level.
Chris came by the studio to tell everyone to buy his book. While we had him, we asked a bunch of questions about how he went from full-time hustler to salary man, and also schooled him about 90s conscious hip hop.
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2018-05-291h 40
The Wait What If PodcastPodcaster/Author Chris Denson - Creativity, Innovation, & Parenting in the 21st Century; Plus: Stand-up Comedy & Martial ArtsChris Denson is an award-winning innovator, marketer, stand-up comedian, and host of the Innovation Crush podcast. Chris is an expert at uncovering the best thinking and commonalities across a diverse array of cultures to bring success and innovation to creative projects. His work has been featured in Adweek, Forbes, the New York Times, and Inc.
Denson was born in Detroit, Michigan and later attended Michigan State University where he earned a degree in packaging engineering and was a member of the school’s martial arts team. While attending Michigan State, he began to explore stand up comedy and...
2018-05-2750 min
Masters of Craft#188: Marcellus Wiley - The Art of TransitionMarcellus Wiley is an NFL all-pro turned author, speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Whether as a host on ESPN, a partner in e-commerce platform, Hyperr, creating unprecedented courses with Columbia University, or penning his life philosophy in the upcoming book, Never Shut Up, Marcellus has mastered the art of transitioning from dormant dreams to explosive realities. Recorded live at the LA Times Festival of Books, Marcellus joins Innovation Crush, spitting slew of quotables on business, technology, leadership, family, and balance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2018-05-2243 min
Masters of Craft#187: Curtis Hickman - Secrets of the EmpireA magician turned mixed reality technologist, Curtis Hickman is co-founder and CEO of The Void, a company that combines VR, AR, and regular-ol-reality to create hyper realistic entertainment experiences. Tapping into his creative magical powers, he uses phrases like "path of conviction," "misdirection," or "illusion," to describe his team's work, which most recently has powered Disney's Secrets of the Empire experience, launched this past spring in London, Anaheim, and Las Vegas and a handful of other cities. On this installment of Innovation Crush, Curtis walks us through his design thinking, his personal philosophies, his time spent giving back, growing...
2018-05-0923 min
Masters of Craft#186: Matt Barnes - Thinking of a Master PlanTopping a 14-year NBA career with a 2017 championship alongside the Golden State Warriors, Matt Barnes is on a path of entrepreneurial reinvention. During his sports career, the outspoken Barnes began making investments in-- and studying everything from artificial intelligence to filmmaking to cannabis. Now, after his retirement, he's taking his same relentlessness from the basketball court and applying it to business. He's an advocate for cancer patient care, a boldly curious and smart tech investor, an advocate for the psychological and physiological benefits of cannabis, and even joking-not-joking speaks about a potential run for mayor. On this episode of...
2018-05-0244 min
Masters of Craft#185: Alie Ward - The Study of InventionFormerly known as the inventor of the Chicken McNuggetini, Alie Ward is one part science geek, one part comedic fireball, and one part curious kid. A resume that includes everything from the Cooking Channel to Key & Peele to Drunk History, Alie is now - alongside Mo Rocca - one of the hosts of CBS' Innovation Nation, exploring inventions and innovations and innovators from all over the world. On this episode of Innovation Crush, Alie dishes on her personal reinvention, her podcast, an obsession with the Natural History Museum, women's empowerment, and the magic that goes into making Innovation Nation...
2018-04-2541 min
Masters of Craft#184: Abbie Pugh - The Psychology of GrowthAnchored in cultural sciences, linguistics, and a vast understanding of human behavior, Abbie Pugh helps startups and sizable organizations prepare for, and get through exponential growth. Whether leveraging her deep understanding of global cultures for hostage negotiations and risk management, or gleaning from her role as chief of staff at Facebook UK, Abbie uses her empathic business skills to help leaders understand the subtle-- and not so subtle-- nuances that affect their ability to grow. On this episode, Abbie breaks down everything from internal knowledge of self, serving people and teams, how atheism plays a part in her outlook...
2018-04-0345 min
Sommergæsten 2009Crushing the Box: Chris DensonWhat would our world be like if everyone followed the rules? Well, the computer would have never been invented by Grace Hopper. George Lucas wouldn’t have taken us to a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars, and Colonel Sanders would still be pumping gas instead of serving up Kentucky Fried Chicken. Chris Denson, author of Crushing the Box, believes that true innovators think way outside the box, and he knows this well.
Chris is an award-winning innovator himself, and the host of the Innovation Crush Podcast, which has more than 700,000 subscribers worldwide. In this episode, Chris shares how yo...
2018-03-2840 min
Masters of Craft#183: Mick Batyske & Chris Denson: - Crushing the Box Book (Mick's Tape)Available now on Amazon and at www.thecrush.co. After 8 long months of ideation, outlining, organizing, writing, editing, re-writing, designing and crying naked in the fetal position in several motel bathrooms, I am happy to say that the book is ready and available. But I'll spare you all the markety details for now, just please check it out for yourself. For this very special episode of Innovation Crush, I partnered up with my good buddy and guest of the show, DJ Mick, and put together an incredible collection of inspiring soundbites, and toe tappin' tunes. Voices and...
2018-03-0900 min
Masters of Craft#182: Chris Barr - Knight at the Roundtable"It's really hard to turn a big organization around and create new priorities for them." With a focus on art, journalism, and community development across 26 cities, the Knight Foundation is one of the most impactful philanthropic organizations in the country. As the company's director of innovation, Chris Barr partners with museums and art institutions to reimagine the art experience, the way they communicate, and how they engage with would-be art enthusiasts. Fresh off their 10th anniversary, Chris joins innovation crush during Art Basel Miami to share his wisdom on everything from bots, to augmented reality, gentrification, awe, startups, technology...
2018-03-0748 min
Be InvestableChris Denson is an innovation expert with Omnicom Group, marketer and humor enthusiastChris Denson, award-winning innovator, marketer, recovering comedian and host of the Innovation Crush interview series, joins Michael Melfi on the Be Investable podcast.
2018-03-0700 min
Masters of Craft#181: Ariba Jahan - Rebel with a CauseThe Ad Council engages millions in global causes through creative messaging and experiences. As the organization's director of innovation, Ariba Jahan is charged with exploring future-forward methods and platforms for the organization through technology partnerships, creative development, and internal education. Threatened with completely losing her hearing at age eight, after emigrating to the US, Ariba has developed a keen sense for attention and empathy that echoes throughout her work. On this episode, the former biomedical engineer explains her perspective, the company's practice and her life experience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
2018-02-2741 min
Masters of Craft#180: Philip Thomas - Outside the Lions DenCannes Lions Festival of Creativity is one of the most highly sought after events in the world. From Bill Clinton to Mindy Kalig to Omnicom Media Group, the worlds top filmmakers, advertisers, brands, technology makers, politicians, and executives gather each year in the south of France to celebrate one another, network, and see some of the greatest achievements in the world. Now through his company, Ascential Events, Philip continues to manage Cannes Lions, Money 20/20, Bett, the Spring Fair, spanning fintech, education, retail, and then some. On Innovation Crush, Philiop discusses the science of wowing attendees through curation and experience...
2018-02-2117 minMasters of Craft#155: Digital Jam Session - Advanced Soldiers and Solutions"It's all about operation preparedness. It's about training, it's about rehearsing." -Afzal Ali, UK Defence Solutions Centre. During a recent visit to London, Innovation Crush host Chris Denson stops by Digital Jam Sessions podcast to chat with host Tanya Laird and Afzal Ali from the UK Defence Solutions Centre about collaborative thinking, advanced technology, and borrowing ideas from the private sector and vice versa. Recorded during the UK's first Virtual Reality Show held at the Business Design Centre. For more Digital Jam Sessions, visit digitaljamsessions.com/
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2017-05-0217 min
Business RockstarsChris Denson Chief Curator & Host of Innovation CrushChris Denson - Chief Curator & Host of Innovation CrushJesper Theil Thomsen - CoFounder & CEO of SOUNDBOKSStephen Stokols - CoFounder & CEO of FreedomPopJustin Lefkovitch - Founder & CEO of Mirrored MediaCourtney and Carter Reum - CoFounders of M13Chris Dorsey - CEO of Dorsey Pictures
2016-12-151h 21
Masters of Craft#104: CRUSH LIVE! - Samsung Presents... Design LifeBehind the Hustle, Samsung, and Innovation Crush bring together three of of the world's most creative designers for an exciting conversation spanning fashion, technology, entrepreneurship, business models, failure, and everything in between. Featuring Jason Mayden, former head of global brand design at Nike, and currently VP of Design at venture firm, Mark One; Chris Stamp, CEO of Stampd (currently as in market collaborations with Puma and GAP), and Spencer Nikosey, creator and designer of Kill Spencer. More info at www.behindthehustle.com
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2015-11-031h 13
Masters of Craft#99: Denson & Friends - 99 Problems...SolvedWith 99 episodes complete, we've looked at ton of creative business and cultural problems solved by some of the world's top thinkers and doers. Now, joined by a few innovation brothers from other mothers, this episode is a brief look back at a few episodes, themes, guests, and concepts that have been examined over the past two years on Innovation Crush.
And just in case you forgot: "Every week, Innovation Crush smashes convention to bits by profiling some of the world's most daring projects and the people behind them. From marketing ideas to technology innovations, disruptive business models, personal development, and...
2015-09-291h 22
Masters of Craft#85: Crush Culture - 5 Points of Innovation (Vol 1)Innovation Crush host, Chris Denson, breaks down 5 points of innovation; pulling anecdotes and stories from previous episodes and building takeaways for how to apply innovation principles and theory to your own Crush Culture.
1.) Curiosity & Exploration
2.) Say Yes to the Yes
3.) Diverse Perspectives
4.) Creating Happiness
5.) User Experience
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2015-06-0327 minMasters of Craft#82: Chris Redlitz - Businesses Behind Bars5 years ago, Chris Redlitz walked into San Quentin prison for the first time. He came out a changed man... luckily only 3 hours later. The serial entrepreneur and technology visionary had reluctantly visited to speak to inmates about entrepreneurship, but the passion he witnessed in that room convinced him to start The Last Mile, a business and technology incubator inside San Quentin, the oldest prison in California. On Innovation Crush, Chris walks us through his passion, personal transformation, the differences between incarcerated entrepreneurs and free businessmen... oh and that one time he sailed from California to Hawaii. www.thelastmile.org www...
2015-05-1356 min
ComedyFilmNerdsEp 266 Chris Denson*FILMS DISCUSSED: AGE OF ADALINE, UNFRIENDED, ADULT BEGINNERS, TRON, THE BLACK HOLE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Chris Denson. Denson talks about his tech/marketing podcast Innovation Crush. Graham liked Age of Adaline even with some predictabiltiy. Unfriended is interesting but Graham needs help. Denson found Adult Beginners funny and interesting. Mancini saw Tron and Black Hole on the big screen and was taken back to his insane youth. Ok week for DVDs and some kind of cape film is out this weekend. The Avengemen...or average men. Anyway something like that is in theaters this weekend.
2015-05-011h 12
Comedy Film NerdsEp 266 Chris Denson*FILMS DISCUSSED: AGE OF ADALINE, UNFRIENDED, ADULT BEGINNERS, TRON, THE BLACK HOLE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Chris Denson. Denson talks about his tech/marketing podcast Innovation Crush. Graham liked Age of Adaline even with some predictabiltiy. Unfriended is interesting but Graham needs help. Denson found Adult Beginners funny and interesting. Mancini saw Tron and Black Hole on the big screen and was taken back to his insane youth. Ok week for DVDs and some kind of cape film is out this weekend. The Avengemen...or average men. Anyway something like that is in theaters this weekend.
2015-04-281h 12
Comedy Film NerdsEp 266 Chris DensonFILMS DISCUSSED: AGE OF ADALINE, UNFRIENDED, ADULT BEGINNERS, TRON, THE BLACK HOLE Chris and Graham welcome first time guest Chris Denson. Denson talks about his tech/marketing podcast Innovation Crush. Graham liked Age of Adaline even with some predictabiltiy. Unfriended is interesting but Graham needs help. Denson found Adult Beginners funny and interesting. Mancini saw Tron and Black Hole on the big screen and was taken back to his insane youth. Ok week for DVDs and some kind of cape film is out this weekend. The Avengemen...or average men. Anyway something like that is in theaters this weekend.
2015-04-281h 12Masters of Craft#72: Maz Jobrani - Why I Am Not a TerroristWhat's the best way to change perceptions? Tell jokes about the very thing you want to change. Maz Jobrani is an entrepreneur, comedian, actor, and now author whose Iranian roots are deeply embedded in everything he touches. Like George Lopez, or Chris Rock, his comedy and his heritage are intertwined with hilarious, thought provoking socio-political views. The former PhD candidate has broken comedy records, appeared on 24 alongside Kiefer Sutherland, and created the first Middle Eastern comedy tour (Axis of Evil). On Innovation Crush, Maz dishes on social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and how "be funny first" has been the secret to his...
2015-02-1751 minMasters of Craft#44: Chris Gore - Declaration of IndependentsChris Gore is probably one of your favorite independent creator's favorite independent creators. The multi-hyphenate Gore, has hosted television, published a magazine, made films, performed stand up, and probably even dabbles in cooking and fine art. He is one of the most sought after authorities in creating independent success within industries traditionally dominated by large corporations. On Innovation Crush, Chris walks us through the trials and triumphs of creating, marketing, and partnering to see your vision through... on your own.
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2014-06-171h 03Masters of Craft#43: Chris Dancy - Half Man, Half GadgetChris Dancy has been labeled everything from cyborg to robot to the most connected man in the world. The 45-year-old former software developer has sensors and gadgets galore; his body, home, and car, and even his dog Rocko, are all pumping information in and out at any given time. Where most see techno-clutter, Chris's personal philosophies and natural gravitation toward technology give him the clarity to utilize these as tools for improving his life and the lives of others. He's lost 100lbs, saved his dog from chronic car sickness, improved his peace, quit his job, wired his home to be...
2014-06-1048 min