Robyn Bolton, MileZero

About this episode

Robyn Bolton discusses her journey in innovation consultancy and her work with manufacturing leaders.

Robyn Bolton is founder & chief navigator of MileZero, an innovation consultancy that helps manufacturing leaders turn bold ideas into tangible results. Robyn began her career at Procter & Gamble, where she led the North American launches of Swiffer and Swiffer WetJet, and shaped strategy for P&G’s $2B Household Needs portfolio at Walmart. She went on to become a partner at the firm founded by Clayton Christensen, the Father of Disruptive Innovation, before launching MileZero.  Her work spans multiple industries, from manufacturing to energy, advising leaders at industrial and consumer goods companies as wide ranging as Nike, Medtronic, Baltimore Aircoil (BAC), and Motif Food Works. She is the author of Unlocking Innovation: A Leader’s Guide for Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results.  

People in this episode

Guest: Robyn Bolton

Topics covered

• innovation
• manufacturing
• leadership
• consultancy
• strategy

Keywords

• innovation
• manufacturing
• consultancy
• leadership
• Procter & Gamble
• MileZero
• Clayton Christensen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MileZero, Procter & Gamble, Nike, Medtronic, Baltimore Aircoil (BAC), Motif Food Works, Clayton Christensen

Books & works: Unlocking Innovation: A Leader’s Guide for Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results

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