Beyond Bosch

Is an idea really worth anything? Is Innovation only for Engineers? What is the difference between Innovation and Invention? Are you curious? You must listen to this episode with Estella Woo and Elizabeth Blair - a dynamic duo in the Innovation space.

Estella is connecting “intrepreneurial” and operational worlds; drawing on 20 years of operational/ innovation experience to bridge the gap between strategy and business generation with an innovation perspective in a large multi-national corporation.

With an applied background in Design Thinking and Lean Startup, Elizabeth has close to a decade’s worth of experience in innovation and startups. She loves wading through the ambiguity of building new businesses to find the key insights that can propel (or, yes, kill) the idea.

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**Our guests’ thoughts and comments do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Robert Bosch LLC.

Resources/References:

• Udacity has a free online course (How to Build a Start-Up) https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245
• Links and books from Strategyzer
  • Business Model Generation
  • Value Proposition Design
  • Testing Business Ideas
  • Their website has a ton of tools you can download for free

BOOKS

• Elizabeth's goodreads account
• Talking to Humans by Giff Constable
• The Start-Up Owner’s Manual by Bob Dorf and Steve Blank
• The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clay Christensen
• The Science of Growth by Sean Ammirati
• Adaptive Space by Michael J. Arena
• Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore
• Jack’s Notebook by Gregg Fraley
• The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
• The Lean Enterprise by Owens and Fernandez
• Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

What is smaller than a fingernail and could potentially save your life? Curious? Then we get the sense that you will love this episode. Tiffany Zabinski is an Application Engineer for MEMS sensors and explains how sensors are a building block for many advanced technologies of today and the future, including Artificial Intelligence and Automated Driving. Take a listen to hear how sensors are positively impacting our lives every day.

**Our guests’ thoughts and comments do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Robert Bosch LLC.

Sensor references Tiffany mentions in this episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLQGZl0lpjQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsjvaYAFN1M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1W-dNtAKnk

http://www.bosch-semiconductors.com/automotive-mems-sensors/

An Idea or innovation can come when you least expect it…like when thinking about what kind of TV to buy on your commute to work. Sounds strange but this is exactly how the Virtual Visor idea was born. The Virtual Visor is a revamp of the vehicle sun visor that has remained mostly unchanged since its origination almost 100 years ago. In short, the virtual visor shades your eyes while driving without blocking your view – a glaring problem, solved. Listen to hear how a team of entrepreneurial innovators have taken this product from idea to award winning reality with a CES 2020 Best of Innovation Award! You won’t want to miss this!

**Our guests’ thoughts and comments do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Robert Bosch LLC.

Reference links for AI learning courses discussed in this episode:

Andrew Ng: Machine Learning Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning

Andrew Ng: AI for Everyone: https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-for-everyone

Listen in on an intimate conversation with our Diversity & Inclusion Manger, Carmalita Yeizman  as she shares how her personal journey led her on the path to create an emotionally safe workplace. Are you ready to challenge the way you think?

**Our guests’ thoughts and comments do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Robert Bosch LLC.

Join us for a conversation with artist Mel Rivera from our Fountain Inn, SC facility about how he’s inspiring children to expand their idea of art and engineering. Mel shares his personal story of how he has been inspired to inspire those around him, especially the next generation to see art in everything and how that connection flows into all aspects of life. Fondly known as "Mr.Mel" to the kids, but to us he's like our own Mr. Rogers. Enjoy this heartwarming piece and be inspired!

Follow Mel as he continues his journey:

Instagram: melrivera101 #melrivera

Facebook: Pencil Portraits by Mel Rivera

**Our guests’ thoughts and comments do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Robert Bosch LLC.

Take a listen to the fascinating stories of Bosch and beyond, hosted from the Bosch North American Headquarters near Detroit, MI.