Published Feb 17, 2021

Finding the Wheel at Disney

Nigel Simpson, a former Disney technologist, recounts his journey through major tech companies, emphasizing the significance of mentorship, hackathons, and open source culture in driving innovation and collaboration at Disney.

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Finding the Wheel at Disney

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Breaking Down Silos

Innovation Through Time

Innovation from Within

Unexpected Opportunities

Hackathons at Disney

Embracing Innovation

Embracing Open Source

Innovation at Disney

Pitching Ideas Effectively

Creative Sparks

Embracing Open Innovation

Augmented Reality Innovations

Open Source Collaboration

Innovation Roadmap

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Personal Journeys

Driving Innovation

Technological Challenges

Embracing Open Source

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Finding the Wheel at Disney

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Personal JourneysNigel Simpson, former influential technologist at The Walt Disney Company, shares his journey from Sun Microsystems to Disney and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He also discusses the importance of mentorship and how it has influenced his professional path.

Personal Journeys

Driving Innovation

Technological ChallengesNigel Simpson addresses the challenges of siloed efforts and intellectual property issues at Disney. He shares his strategies for fostering collaboration and embracing open source to drive innovation within the company.

Technological Challenges

Embracing Open SourceNigel Simpson explores the implementation of open source culture at Disney, emphasizing its role in fostering collaboration and innovation. He also highlights the importance of inner sourcing to break down silos within the organization.

Embracing Open Source

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