Innovation is a tricky process – hard to manage and even harder to measure. When revenues and earnings decline during a crisis, it’s easy write off your innovation efforts as ‘too risky’ or ‘just not worth it’. But if this year has taught us anything – it’s that when done right, innovation is our secret weapon against market slowdowns and a beacon for rejuvenating growth. In this fireside chat, we hear from 2020 Timmy Awards Winners as they share their growth stories, plus how they have pivoted their strategies to build award-winning products, teams, and solutions to this year's biggest challenges.Â
As Co-Founder & CEO of Valqari - a drone delivery solution- Ryan's intellectual curiosity drives him to approach modern obstacles with unconventional solutions. For individuals, this means the convenience of safe and secure, universal drone receptacles to facilitate automated home delivery. For businesses, it is an opportunity to cross the threshold of what is currently achievable.
Ryan's mission at Valqari is to be the world leader in the development and implementation of drone delivery.
Chloe is the Chief of Staff to the Tech Org (comprised of Product, Engineering, Product Design) at Ro. She builds tools, process and teams. Like an architect who constructs a building with useful intent, she is an architect of social systems and environments. Building a space that enables collaboration and thoughtful problem-solving is challenging work with fruitful outcomes. She elevates teams to dream and create high-caliber, meaningful products. In an ever-shifting technological world, she strives to be the steward of a dynamic and innovative workplace.
