Creating the sneaker of the future, with Tiffany Beers
About this episode
Dr. Ralph Ford interviews Tiffany Beers about her innovative work in sneaker design and product development for major brands.
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tiffany Beers, vice president of enterprise innovation at VF Corporation, about her work designing products for Nike, Tesla, Logitech and The North Face. Originally recorded on May 8, 2026.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Ralph Ford
Guest: Tiffany Beers
Topics covered
- sneaker design
- innovation
- product development
- fashion technology
- sportswear
- entrepreneurship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: VF Corporation, Nike, Tesla, Logitech, The North Face
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