The name “DeLorean” isn’t just synonymous with the 1985 blockbuster film Back to the Future, it’s also infamous for its connection to two uniquely American innovations: the sportscar and the drug trade. John DeLorean was a legend of the automobile industry who rose to the highest levels within General Motors. But his ambition for more than what Detroit could ... Show More
Jul 2021
General Motors: Back from the Dead | In With the New | 1
<p>General Motors is America’s carmaker, an empire that helped build Detroit Motor City. Since 1908, General Motors has been a key driver of the workforce, the economy and American culture. But in 2008, the once-thriving car business came to a screeching halt. In the wake of the ... Show More
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Aug 2021
Stan Lee: The Mind Behind Marvel | Origin Story | 1
<p>Comic book legend Stan Lee co-created some of the world’s most iconic superheroes including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and the Avengers. His creations helped give birth to the legendary Marvel Comics. But in the early 2000’s, Stan went to war with the company h ... Show More
41m 53s
Jul 2019
Innovation Fails: DeLorean | Driven to Succeed | S17-E1
<p>Normally on American Innovations, we look at the history of the science and technology that transformed the world we live in. These stories teach us about the vision, grit, competition, and teamwork required to conquer new frontiers and forge new pathways to the future. But eq ... Show More
40m 24s
Mar 2023
Former Corporate Spy Tells All with Robert Kerbeck
Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world’s greatest corporate spy. RUSE has received praise from Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can), Bradley Hope (Billion Dollar Whale) ... Show More
25m 9s
Aug 2022
Will Smith: Fresh Prince to Fallen King | Made In America | 126
<p>Will Smith is everyone’s guy. He went from multi-platinum rapper, to primetime sweetheart, to one of the world’s most bankable movie stars. And all while being a husband and father. Will’s reputation as a charming, easy going guy has shaped his whole career. Until now. In this ... Show More
49m 43s
Feb 2021
Innover en sortant du cadre comme les frères Lumière
A la fin du XIXe siècle, deux industriels vont inventer une machine révolutionnaire, le cinématographe, qu’ils vont commercialiser eux-mêmes dans le monde entier. Découvrez l'histoire et les méthodes de Louis et Auguste Lumière, deux frères entrepreneurs innovants et ambitieux.Un ... Show More
9m 32s
Oct 2023
Neuroscience, Storytelling and the Future of Marketing with Tracy J. Trost
Tracy J. Trost is an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker, and creator of the heartwarming TV series American Homecoming. Inspiring audiences worldwide through film, books, and motivational content. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The thing that separates American Homecoming from other ... Show More
31m 5s
May 2022
Ford’s Bill Ford: The Refounder Mindset, part 1
<p>We often hear the story about the great leader who joins a legacy company and guides it through massive transformation. But massive transformation can also start from the inside. Bill Ford, the executive chair of the Ford Motor Company, founded by his great-grandfather, is pro ... Show More
34m 17s
May 2024
Jeep vs Bronco | Back in the Saddle | 5
<p>David is going behind the scenes with Ford’s Director of Vehicle Personalization, Mark Grueber, who helped power the “Bronco Underground.” You heard him in this season of Business Wars, and now he’s sharing what it was like to bring the iconic Bronco back to life — and ho ... Show More
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