November 17, 2024

Achieving Fearless Innovation with a Focus on Revenue

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Join us on this week’s edition of Innovation Storytellers as we welcome Alex Goryachev, an award-winning global technology executive and author of Fearless Innovation. With over 20 years of experience in turning disruptive concepts into successful ecosystem-centric business models, Alex has a wealth of knowledge to share. As the former managing director of Cisco’s global Co-Innovation Center, he spearheaded programs and initiatives to accelerate innovation.

Tune in as we delve into the topic of where innovation belongs in organizational structure, the connection between innovation and sales, and the role of communication in driving innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for building a successful and innovative business.

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Over the past 20 years, Alex Goryachev made it his business to turn disruptive concepts into successful ecosystem-centric business models. He has an extensive track record of building and leading global cross-industry business & technology teams focused on revenue and market share growth, increasing customer acquisition and profitability through new digital products and offerings. Alex is the former managing director of Cisco’s global Co-Innovation Center, where he spearheaded programs and initiatives to accelerate innovation.

The co-innovation strategy and programs that Alex created continuously reinvented the capabilities of the Internet by empowering employees, building ecosystems, and creating new offerings inside and outside the traditional product and partnership portfolios. Alex is a Silicon Valley veteran who is a sought-after speaker on innovation and is often referred to as the ‘innovation therapist’.

This podcast originally appeared in Innovation Storytellers on January 31, 2023

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Tap into the expertise of the former GM of Cisco's Global Innovation Centers—now one of the most sought-after speakers on AI and innovation—to inspire and transform your organization.

  • Alex is hands-on with AI and led innovation strategy across 14 countries, driving double-digit growth through AI-powered solutions.

  • Over 20 years of hands-on experience driving transformative business and technology solutions for global brands like Dell, Amgen, IBM, Pfizer, and Cisco.

  • Recognized by Forbes as “One of the World’s Top Experts on Innovation” and named a “Top AI Keynote Speaker to Watch.”

  • A frequent contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company, sharing actionable insights on the AI strategy, future of work, and innovation.

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