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MaRs Mavens Speak - "Innovation is..."
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From Wikipedia:A trusted expert in a particular field, who seeks to pass knowledge on to others. One who understands, based on an accumulation of knowledge.
In network theory and sociology, a maven is someone who has a disproportionate influence on other members of the network.
Leaders in their respective industries
Passion for innovation
Diversity of discipline and company
High ranking credibility and insight
Well liked and respected…
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“Innovation is a key driver of remaining competitive and viable in a competitive world.”
Ferg Devins, Molson
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“At a macro level, innovation is the basis upon which we will be able to improve almost every aspect of our lives from health to wealth; and also, importantly, preserve our planet.”
Mary Keating, Hill & Knowlton
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“My all-inclusive view of innovation would be solutions that can move forward to make [something] better in the future.”
Brenda van Ginkel, MaRS Advisor
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“In an increasingly competitive world, it is imperative that TIFF embraces innovation when it comes to our audiences' interaction with the moving image. Our mission is to transform the way people see the world through film - and innovation needs to play a key role in that process.
TIFF Bell Lightbox, our new year-round home, is a hub that celebrates and champions cinema through diverse and wide ranging programming. We need to incorporate innovation into all our offerings and ensure we continue to lead the industry when it comes to innovation.”
Jennifer Bell, TIFF
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“Innovation is the future for our children. Innovation turns visions and dreams into reality. Innovation propels our future by delivering miracles, improved efficiency and sustainability”.
Nicole German, LinkedIn
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“Innovation is the primary enabler for success for individuals, firms and countries in the future. Industry after industry is being disrupted and the old ways of doing things falling away. If we don't lead with disruptive new solutions that bring value in a modern world our personal, corporate and national opportunities will be significantly constrained.”
Paul Barter, T4G
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“As a scientist and researcher, to explore and innovate is at the core of my being. To be part of MaRS that nurtures and helps commercialize innovations that may have never seen the light of day because of the lack of the right support and guidance is what that keeps me engaged and excited everyday.”
Usha Srinavasan, MaRS
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“Innovation is the point of entry: no longer is innovation something that distinguishes a forward-thinking organization from its competition, instead now its a way of operating that needs to be built into the DNA of, well, everything.”
Max Valiquette, Bensimon Byrne
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“Innovation is about turning future-friendly and radically new ideas, technologies and social concepts into exciting, useful and viable public, cultural and business opportunities. It’s the oxygen for healthy societies.”
Sean Moffitt, MaRS
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Paul Barter VP Research, T4G
Jennifer Bell VP Communications, TIFF
Willa Black VP, Corporate Affairs, Cisco
Mary Jane Braide Principal, MJ Braide
Lisa de Wilde CEO, TVO
Ferg Devins Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Molson
Nicole German Head of marketing, LinkedIn
Barry Hillier Founder, Dashboard
Mary Keating Senior VP, Hill & Knowlton
Alison King President, Media Profile
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Amber Macarthur Founder/TV Host, MGI Media/App Central
Stuart Macdonald Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer, Freshbooks
Idris Mootee CEO, Idea Couture
Tony Pigott President & CEO, JWT
Duncan Stewart Director of Research, Deloitte
Kevin Stolarick Research Director, Martin Prosperity Institute
Max Valiquette Managing Director–IP & Content, Bensimon Byrne
Brenda van Ginkel MaRS Advisor
Scotty Vanderwel VP Corporate Strategy/Planning, Rogers
Kim Warburton VP Communications/PA, GE Canada
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Ilse Treurnicht CEO
Sean Moffitt Chair
Joanne Thomsen VP, HR
Chris Stevenson Dir, Comms.
Karen Greve Young Dir, Strategy
Usha Srinivasan VP, Market Intelligence
Krista Jones Practice Lead, ICE
Andrea Hamilton Senior Associate
Todd Finch Business Development
Karen Schulman Dupuis Digital Communications
Earl Miller Strategic Partnerships
Lisa Torjman Social Innovation/Solutions Lab
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