Ingenious Thinkers

Ingenious Thinkers

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Ingenious Thinkers episodes

  • Solar Panda: Creating Access to Electricity

    In this episode, we spoke to Andy Keith and Brett Bergmann about Solar Panda, a company that develops innovative solar energy systems to electrify homes and small businesses.   

    The incredible Meghan Preiss joins us today to talk about the role that empathy plays in design, why it's important, and how it can change the future.   

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    Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference.

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    Hosted by:

    Ken Tencer

    Produced by:

    Sonia Romero Johnson
    Matt Miller

    29 min
  • Intrapreneurship at Intel China

    In this episode, we spoke to Kapil Kane, Director of Innovation at Intel China, where we dove deep into the topic of intrapreneurship and corporate entrepreneurship.    

    The incredible Meghan Preiss joins us today to talk about the role that empathy plays in design, why it's important, and how it can change the future.   

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    Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference.

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    Hosted by:

    Ken Tencer

    Produced by:

    Sonia Romero Johnson
    Matt Miller

    29 min
  • Building the Pathway to Diversity

    This episode we sit down with TRIAD Architects' Brent Foley, Casey Byrnes and Latifa Alagah. We had a brilliant conversation about what it means to do the work that creates opportunities for minorities in Architecture. Based in Columbus Ohio, TRIAD Architects is setting the example in supporting projects that promote inclusivity and equality.    

    The incredible Meghan Preiss joins us today to talk about the role that empathy plays in design, why it's important, and how it can change the future.   

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    Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference.

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    Hosted by:

    Ken Tencer

    Produced by:

    Sonia Romero Johnson
    Matt Miller

    31 min
  • Innovation in Real Places

    Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Dan Breznitz, joins Say Hi to the Future to talk about some key points from his book, Innovation in Real Places, and the current state of innovation policy in #Canada.        

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    Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference.

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    Hosted by:

    Ken Tencer

    Produced by:

    Sonia Romero Johnson
    Matt Miller

    32 min
  • The Future of Inspired Leadership

    Founder of MacKay CEO Forums, Nancy MacKay, joins Say Hi to the Future to talk to us about the new role of CEO in a post-pandemic world and the future of inspired leadership.        

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    Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference.

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    Hosted by:

    Ken Tencer

    Produced by:

    Sonia Romero Johnson
    Matt Miller

    30 min
  • Fluidity and the Future of Work

    Co-Founder of Flywheel Associates, author of Building of the Business of You, and host of the Strategic Momentum podcast, Connie Steele joins Say Hi to the Future to talk about the future of work.

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    Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking. We are a global community driven by passion, savage curiosity, and the audacity to make a difference.

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    Hosted by:

    Ken Tencer

    Produced by:

    Sonia Romero Johnson
    Matt Miller

    36 min
  • Agricultural Innovation and Technology

    Author Dick Munson joins Say Hi to the Future to talk to us about the future of energy and agricultural technology. His book "Tech to Table: 25 Innovators Reimagining Food" is out now!   


    Buy the book: https://www.richardmunson.com/book/te...



    Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of human ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking.   

    Our goal is to highlight new and interesting ways of looking at the world by speaking with ingenious thinkers and doers from all walks of life. Our topics are wide-ranging and cover anything from mental wellness and the circular economy to the future of learning, frugal innovation, diversity in the workplace, and the current state of small business. With an eye toward the future, Say Hi to the Future's mandate is to explore how non-conventional thinkers are taking on some of our most pressing contemporary challenges.  


    Say Hi to the Future is imagined and curated by Ken Tencer, CEO of Spyder Works Inc., a leading business consultancy for mid-market organizations and intrapreneurs, globally.   Know someone who is clever, inventive, and original? Reach out to us at [email protected]. We’d love to chat!

    27 min
  • Tiny Business, Big Money

    Author and freelance journalist, Elaine Pofeldt, returns to Say Hi to the Future to talk to us about her new book, Tiny Business, Big Money! Learn about testing an idea’s market viability while limiting risk, finding cash without giving up control, protecting your personal time and avoiding burnout, and knowing when it is time to start micro-scaling!



    Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of human ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking.   


    Our goal is to highlight new and interesting ways of looking at the world by speaking with ingenious thinkers and doers from all walks of life. Our topics are wide-ranging and cover anything from mental wellness and the circular economy to the future of learning, frugal innovation, diversity in the workplace, and the current state of small business. With an eye toward the future, Say Hi to the Future's mandate is to explore how non-conventional thinkers are taking on some of our most pressing contemporary challenges.  

    Say Hi to the Future is imagined and curated by Ken Tencer, CEO of Spyder Works Inc., a leading business consultancy for mid-market organizations and intrapreneurs, globally.   

    Know someone who is clever, inventive, and original? Reach out to us at [email protected]. We’d love to chat!

    38 min
  • The Power of Art & Advocacy

    Today we sit down with emerging artist, Julia Barrett, to talk about her artwork and the role she plays in advocating for injustice from the United States to France. 



    Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of human ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking.   


    Our goal is to highlight new and interesting ways of looking at the world by speaking with ingenious thinkers and doers from all walks of life. Our topics are wide-ranging and cover anything from mental wellness and the circular economy to the future of learning, frugal innovation, diversity in the workplace, and the current state of small business. With an eye toward the future, Say Hi to the Future's mandate is to explore how non-conventional thinkers are taking on some of our most pressing contemporary challenges.  

    Say Hi to the Future is imagined and curated by Ken Tencer, CEO of Spyder Works Inc., a leading business consultancy for mid-market organizations and intrapreneurs, globally.    


    Know someone who is clever, inventive, and original? Reach out to us at [email protected]. We’d love to chat!


    #jointheconversation #columbus #entrepreneur #innovation #ingenuity #intrapreneurship #canada #mississauga #podcast #business #ontario

    29 min
  • The Front Lines of The Climate Crisis

    Today we have special guest Simon Mundy on our show today to talk to us about his new book, Race For Tomorrow, where he travelled across 6 continents to document the real and present impact of the climate crisis.




    Part podcast, part blog series, part live event, Say Hi to the Future is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of human ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking.   


    Our goal is to highlight new and interesting ways of looking at the world by speaking with ingenious thinkers and doers from all walks of life. Our topics are wide-ranging and cover anything from mental wellness and the circular economy to the future of learning, frugal innovation, diversity in the workplace, and the current state of small business. With an eye toward the future, Say Hi to the Future's mandate is to explore how non-conventional thinkers are taking on some of our most pressing contemporary challenges.  

    Say Hi to the Future is imagined and curated by Ken Tencer, CEO of Spyder Works Inc., a leading business consultancy for mid-market organizations and intrapreneurs, globally.    


    Know someone who is clever, inventive, and original? Reach out to us at [email protected]. We’d love to chat!       



    #jointheconversation #climatecrisis #racefortomorrow #entrepreneur #innovation #ingenuity #intrapreneurship #canada #mississauga #podcast #business #ontario

    37 min

About Ingenious Thinkers

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Say Hi to the Future’s podcast Ingenious Thinkers is an inclusive platform aimed at highlighting the human side of ingenuity: clever, inventive, and original thinking.