The takes a provocative look at innovation from business, policy and social change vectors, providing inspiration, insight, and the tools needed for succeeding in the next decade. The year-long series will feature topics that include Energy, The New Workplace, Innovation in Research & Development, and Gaming & Social Media.
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The What's Next Lecture Series Audio Archive
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The Future of Food from Plow to Plate
Lecture 5 -Recorded May 11, 2011 -
Some of the Central Coast’s most knowledgeable thought leaders together to discuss the seismic changes in the production, distribution and sale of food.
The panelists included , executive director of the Organic Food Research Foundation, Bonny Doon Vineyard founder and biodynamic farming proponent, , , founder and owner of New Leaf Community Markets and Salinas Mayor who is also president of Royal Rose, one of the largest producers of radicchio in the world. They explored ways that science, innovation and collaboration are having an impact and creating opportunities within the economic and social challenges facing those who grow our food. , CEO of Communications4Good was the moderator.
Netflix & TechCrunch Fireside Chat
Lecture 4 -Recorded October 5, 2010 -
The continues its five part Innovation program with a fireside chat between and on October 5, 2010 at the Del Mar Theater. Sarah Lacy, technology reporter for , interviews Reed Hastings, founder and CEO of about his company’s successful use of crowd sourcing for innovation. The lively conversation between Lacy and Hastings covers a wide range of topics including the company’s recent $1 billion streaming deal, its TV content approach and the unique Netflix corporate culture.
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The Revolution of Work
Lecture 3 -Recorded June 24, 2010 -
The nature of work is fundamentally changing. Technology, demographics, an increased emphasis on environmental sustainability, and a renewed quest for good, old-fashion sanity are driving this once-in-a-century shift in how, where, and why we work. The panel discusses how this shift will (or maybe won’t?) make us more productive, happy, and profitable. Panelists include best-selling author ; , VP of Innovation at Plantronics, and ; Senior Environments Designer at IDEO. , CEO of Communications4Good will moderate.
Innovations in Energy: New Sources, Crucial Savings, & How We’ll Finance It
Lecture 2 -Recorded April 28, 2010 -
The panel featured Dr. James L. Sweeney, Director of the , Daniel Shugar, CEO of n, and JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Paul Rogers, managing editor of and the Natural Resources & Environment Writer at the moderated the panel as they explore current trends and recent innovations in renewable energy production, business and residential efficiency devices and programs, and the investmentopportunities and trends driving opportunity and adoption .
Doing Well By Doing Good
Lecture 1 - Recorded Feb. 18, 2010 -
The panel features Peter Meehan, CEO of , KoAnn Skrzyniarz, CEO of , and Thomas W. Van Dyck, CIMA; Senior Vice President, Socially Responsible Investing at . Sandy Skees, CEO of , will moderate the panel as it explores trends and success factors in companies with a social and environmental mission.
These outstanding speakers provide current thinking, best practices and trends in sustainability and social innovation, examining how brands and the media are framing this business shift. Topics include an exploration of how businesses are responding to the social, environmental and economic challenges of todays world with innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities.
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