Innovation & Disruption

The following insights are derived from a recent Assembly talk featuring Olivia Jung, PHD, and Andrea Dorbu, MPH on Innovation Contests in Federally Qualified Health Centers in the United States. In this talk, Andrea and Olivia discussed a research project that they conducted across 54 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the United States to […]

The following insights are derived from a recent Assembly talk featuring Samir Sharma, the CEO of datazuum.  

In this talk, Samir emphasizes the importance of connecting data strategy with business objectives via a detailed discussion of operating models, which are structured frameworks or organizational approaches that govern how an organization manages and utilizes its data analytics and related processes. Samir draws from his expertise in organizational psychology to highlight the challenges organizations face in embedding data and analytics into their core practices and considers the critical role of talent, systems, processes, and upskilling in building a successful operating model.

See table for a summary of the five types of operating models Samir discussed in this talk along with the advantages and challenges that come with adopting each model in a business setting.

Zoox co-founder and chief technology officer, Jesse Levinson, shares what makes their autonomous vehicle product and model unique from a technical and business perspective.

Tech has had an impact on sports for years, but the pandemic outbreak pushed this transformation to new heights. Here’s how athletes, fans, and managers are being changed by COVID-19.

Some new home health tech products arrive with a lot of hype about their abilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers should be wary of what these devices can — and cannot — do.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused increased rates of depression and anxiety in the US. However, recent innovations with artificial intelligence have the opportunity to change the way mental health care is managed, even beyond this time.

How economically viable is it to
mine a commodity from outer space? In this case, the sky may be the limit.

Since aging is a predictable reality, tech designers should think broadly about creating solutions for different generations.

Sad but true: most companies’ digital transformation efforts fail due to “internal resistance to change.”

Everywhere you turn, someone is wearing a Fitbit, Apple Watch, or the newest brand of activity tracker. Wearables are just one type of connected technology that has flooded consumer health markets in recent years, and widespread acceptance of these products has led to the discovery of new ways in which they can be used. Along […]