About this episode

The episode discusses building momentum, the value of design in the AI era, and the resurgence of physical stores.

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we talk about how to stop forcing motion and start building momentum, the value of design in the AI era, and the comeback of the physical store. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help innovation leaders navigate what's next. Each week, we'll give you a front-row seat into what it takes to grow and thrive in a world of hyper uncertainty and accelerating change. Join me, Brian Ardinger, and Mile Zero's Robyn Bolton as we discuss the latest tools, tactics, and trends for creating innovations with impact. Let's get started. Podcast Transcript with Brian Ardinger and Robyn Bolton Midwest Venture Capital Momentum and the Greater Plains Summit [00:00:30] Brian Ardinger: Welcome to another episode of Inside Outside Innovation. I'm your host, Brian Ardinger, and with me I have Robyn Bolton. Robyn, how are you? [00:00:48] Robyn Bolton: I am doing great today. It is sunny and warm for once in Boston, so couldn't be better. How are you doing? [00:00:54] Brian Ardinger: I think it's maybe the first time that Boston is warmer than Lincoln at this point. I think you said it was 80, and it's 56 right here, so…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Ardinger

Guest: Robyn Bolton

Topics covered

• momentum
• design
• AI
• physical store
• innovation
• business strategy

Keywords

• momentum
• design value
• AI era
• physical store
• innovation
• business
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Inside Outside Innovation, Mile Zero, Berkshire Hathaway

Places: Boston, Lincoln, Nebraska

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