Embracing External Innovation
Organizations often fall prey to "not invented here syndrome," which stems from an unwillingness to adopt external solutions due to ego. A little ego can fuel entrepreneurial spirit, but true innovation at scale requires collaboration and openness to ideas from outside. Megan emphasizes the importance of scouting for solutions globally, highlighting that with billions of people, someone likely has the answer to any challenge.In this clip
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How to solve an impossible challenge, w/Megan Smith (US CTO, Google, shift7)
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