We wanted to share a few photos and thoughts from today’s Washington Post Live panel discussion, Ideas and Innovation, featuring DARPA Director Dr. Regina Dugan, Google VP of Research and Special Initiatives Alfred Spector, WeddingWire CEO Timothy Chi, and Moderator, Mary Jordan (Editor, Washington Post Live). The three discussed a range of topics applicable to small and large businesses alike and how urgency often inspires greater innovation. Jordan posed the question, what one phrase or mantra do you keep on your desk and try to keep in mind during your day. The answers?
“We don’t encourage failure. We discourage the fear of failure.”
– Dr. Regina Dugan, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
“Try very hard to say ‘yes’.”
– Alfred Spector, Google
“And if you’re going to fail, fail fast.”
– Timothy Chi, WeddingWire
While there were many takeaways from such an intelligent and experienced panel of speakers, some key things to consider and apply to your business:
1. Urgency inspires greater innovation.
2. A team increases the likelihood of success.
3. Innovation isn’t always a linear process.
Photos thanks to Ralph Alswang Photography
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