Bangladesh. Probably not your first guess; it certainly wasn't mine, but when I read all the various innovations that are going on there - I was impressed. Beyond Profit Magazine had a great article about a number of innovative ideas that help make Bangladesh a...
From the Blog on innovation
Social Impact Bonds
This past Friday, the UK government launched more social impact bonds, building on the first official social impact bond working in the Peterborough prison. It's a huge step in changing how society, not just government, tackles social issues within the UK. I say...
$42 million to reinvent the Toilet
So Bill Gates has some issues withe the almighty porcelain throne! He wants us to reinvent the toilet and is giving $42 million to the effort. It's not about trying to reduce the time men retreat to throne to read the newspaper seeking some peace and quiet nor is it...
Connecting dots when others don’t see them
There is constant chatter these days about innovation - almost every business magazine you pick up, bookstore you walk through, and most articles about the economy are splattered with the i word. Innovation. Everyone is talking about it, most are looking for the magic...