November 17, 2024

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What happens when a small group of mavericks decide to launch an unauthorized version of Lean Startup inside a huge multinational firm like Cisco?

Over 1,100 new organic-growth ideas, including a surprise Shark Tank-like ending. Presented by Steve Liguori, (Founder Liguori Innovation and former GE Exec Director of Global Innovation) with Alex Goryachev (Cisco Senior Director Innovation Strategy and Programs) and Oseas Ramirez Assad (Cisco Senior Manager, Business Development and Innovation Enablement.)

This podcast originally appeared in Lean StartUp on September 5, 2017

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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.

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