Defense Innovation: Inside NATO’s €1B Deep Tech Strategy
Can a 75-year-old alliance actually think like a fast-moving venture capital firm? If you ask Dr. Nikos Loutas, the answer isn’t just “yes”, it’s that they don’t have a choice. This time on Innovator Insights, we’re going inside the halls of NATO in Brussels. Dr. Loutas, NATO’s Director of Innovation, joined us to pull back […]
Security Innovation: It’s a Mindset, Not a Firewall
The security world is fighting a never-ending war, and the traditional players are losing. Why? Because security innovation often lags behind the threat. This week, Taylor May, Founder of SVIP, tells us that real breakthroughs come not from those inside the firewall, but from “people that think outside the box.” In our latest episode of […]
3 Keys to Unlocking Real Growth in Your School
We’ve all seen it: the shiny new tech, the expensive curriculum update, the mandatory professional development session. Too often, school leaders assume innovation is something you buy, a physical tool, an app, or a program that promises to solve all your problems. But what if the greatest barrier to innovation isn’t your budget, but your […]
Automated School Safety Systems: Why PoE and AI are Replacing Traditional Security
In the wake of an emergency, seconds matter. Yet, for decades, school safety has relied on a complicated patchwork of security systems (cameras, door locks, and alarms) that are often difficult to integrate, slow to deploy, and prone to human error. In a moment of crisis, when a teacher or administrator is forced to consult […]
Why the Biggest Innovations Start with One Small Act
You’re an innovator. Perhaps you don’t have that title on a business card, and maybe you don’t even believe it’s true. But you are. Because an innovator isn’t a hero in a lab coat, or a CEO with a billion-dollar budget. An innovator is just a person brave enough to try something new. In our […]
Thinking Like an Innovator: What a Cybersecurity Pioneer Taught Us About Bridging Gaps
Picture this: You’re a tech professional in the early 2000s, and your IT department won’t give you the 100 IP addresses you need for your security cameras. What do you do? If you’re like most people, you might complain or find a workaround. But if you’re Antoinette King, founder of Credo Cyber Consulting, you accidentally […]
Innovation: Beyond the Buzzword
Innovation. The word itself often conjures up images of brilliant scientists, paradigm-shifting inventions, and the next big tech marvel. But what if the true heart of innovation lies not in a lab, but in a relentless, curious, and often humble approach to solving problems? In a recent chat with Dave Peterson, a seasoned innovator with […]
What Happens When You Put People Before Technology? Brett Salakas on Authentic Innovation
Innovation isn’t always found in a new device or app; it’s found in how we use them to make life better. Brett Salakas didn’t set out to become a global voice in education and edtech. He started by trying to do right by his students, one in particular. A young learner with autism was struggling. […]
How a Job Rejection Sparked a Career in Innovation: George Couros on Leading Change with Intention
Innovation doesn’t always start with a vision. Sometimes, it starts with a rejection. George Couros had trained to be a kindergarten teacher. That was the plan. But during the interview, the panel kept asking about something he’d barely thought about since uni, a website he had created in college. He didn’t get the job. Three […]
What’s Next for Education? AI, Gamification & the Future of EdTech
Education is at a turning point. As classrooms evolve, the future of EdTech is reshaping how students learn, teachers instruct, and schools operate. AI-powered tools, gamified learning experiences, and emerging EdTech innovations are driving a shift toward more personalized, engaging, and effective education. The question is: What’s next? In this blog, we’ll explore the future […]