“Innovation is an act of love.”
So say’s our guest, Mauro Porcini, Senior Vice President and Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo. With over 1800 design and innovation awards having his name attached to them, if anyone would know, he would. On top of that, before joining PepsiCo, Mauro was 3M’s first Chief Design Officer, and was named one of Forbes’ 40 Under 40 ... Show More
Nov 22
Rethinking Creativity in the Age of AI w/ Jodie Cook | Ep 400
In this episode, Chris Do and Jodie Cook explore how creatives should approach AI, balancing curiosity with the fear many still hold. They examine how AI reshapes workflows, speeds up production, and challenges long-standing ideas about originality.
Chris shares examples from d ... Show More
1h 22m
Nov 20
Unlocking Your Higher Self w/ Jay Brown | Ep 399
In this episode, Chris Do sits down with Jay Brown for a deep and expansive conversation about identity, spirituality, and the pursuit of purpose. Jay shares his journey from growing up between the Philippines, San Diego, and Hawaii to becoming a standout high-school athlete with ... Show More
1h 21m
Nov 15
What Grief Teaches Us About Love w/ Jule Kim | Ep 398
In this episode, Chris Do sits down with coach and creator Jule Kim for a powerful and emotional discussion on grief, loss, and healing. Jule opens up about losing her brother unexpectedly and how it reshaped her understanding of family, identity, and emotional connection.
Toge ... Show More
1h 26m
Nov 2022
291: Mauro Porcini, Designing company culture
<p>Welcome to Strategy Skills Episode 291 with the first-ever Chief Design Officer and SVP of PepsiCo, the world's second-largest food and beverage company, Mauro Porcini.</p> <p>In this episode, Mauro talked about how his career started and how his love of what he is doing helpe ... Show More
1h 28m
Dec 2022
Ep 484: Innovation and Skills-Based Hiring
The pace of business change is continuing to accelerate. According to a recent McKinsey Global Survey, business leaders expect that by 2026, half of their companies' revenues will come from products, services, or businesses that haven't been invented yet. Innovation is critical f ... Show More
35m 52s
Jul 2023
Don Norman: Putting the User Back in User Interface
<p>Don Norman emphasizes the importance of humanity-centered design, which considers the impact of design on the environment, society, and all living things. He discusses the potential of artificial intelligence and the need for collaboration and diverse perspectives in design. D ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 2020
Episode 185: The Future of Design Education with Ekaterina Solomeina
These days, design roles are becoming more multidisciplinary, while designers are rapidly evolving into leaders. Shouldn’t design education also shift gears, and cater to more inclusive skillsets? Our guest today is Ekaterina Solomeina, creative director, TEDx speaker, and co-fou ... Show More
40m 31s
May 2024
How Simple Modern Built a $200M+ Brand on Generosity & Culture
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">How can a business blend substantial growth with a robust culture of generosity? Today on the show, I'm joined by Mike Beckham, CEO and co-founder of Simple Modern, a nine-figure drinkware company nearly a decade old. Mike is also a well-known po ... Show More
1 h