innovation collision 2015
MICHAEL
DOCHERTY
Michael Docherty brings a unique perspective on innovation, having been an entrepreneur, senior corporate executive and venture capitalist. It might explain why he’s passionate about the intersection of corporate innovation and entrepreneurship. In his new book Collective Disruption, Mike reveals how the smartest corporations are learning to partner and co-create with startups for transformative innovation. The book provides established companies with a practical framework for plugging into the startup ecosystem to fuel and incubate new businesses.
As CEO of Venture2 Inc., Mike and his organization work with leading companies to develop transformative innovation capabilities, build innovation ecosystems and accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough new products, services and business models. Mike holds an MBA degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School and BSME degree from Drexel University. He is a highly rated speaker on innovation and corporate venturing and an active supporter of the entrepreneurial community.
Collective Disruption: Corporates and Startups Co-creating the Future
Too often, disruption is a bad word— something you don’t see coming. It doesn’t have to be that way. Collective disruption is about changing that paradigm and learning to embrace disruption through collaboration. Companies searching for new sources of growth must learn how to pursue higher risk, transformative innovation outside of their core. And they need to do this within organizations that are optimized for a focus on sustaining today’s business. Learn how to bring together the best of corporate and entrepreneurial approaches for transformative growth.