S6E27 Stephen Hinch | Lessons from HP & Disruptive Innovations

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Join Aaron Moncur as he interviews Stephen Hinch about his remarkable career in innovation, discussing how companies can foster breakthrough technologies, overcome corporate innovation barriers, and create a culture that supports creative thinking.

Main Topics:

• From Engineering to Leadership: Steve's Career Journey
• Turning Innovative Ideas into Profitable Realities
• Creating a Culture of Innovation
• Challenges of Corporate Innovation
• The Role of Persistence in Technological Breakthroughs
• AI's Current Potential in Engineering

About the guest: Stephen W. Hinch is a seasoned innovation and high-tech management expert with a career spanning R&D, marketing, and executive leadership at companies like Hewlett-Packard, Agilent Technologies, and TeamLogic IT. An engineer with degrees from Harvey Mudd College and Claremont Graduate University, Steve played a key role in advancing surface mount and fiber optic technologies, earning honors like the IPC President’s Award.

He is also a prolific author, with his 2025 book Winning Through Innovation offering practical, team-focused strategies for driving innovation based on real-world leadership experience. Known for blending theory with hands-on practice, Steve now works as a consultant, guiding senior leaders through the challenges of innovation in today’s digital landscape.

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1. S6E27 Stephen Hinch | Lessons from HP & Disruptive Innovations (00:00:00)

2. Steve Hinch's Career Journey and Early Interests (00:00:01)

3. Transition from Engineering to Marketing (00:04:48)

4. Defining Marketing and Innovation Challenges (00:11:07)

5. Innovation Strategies and Market Disruptions (00:16:38)

6. Creating a Culture of Innovation (00:28:27)

7. Challenges of Corporate Innovation (00:38:41)

8. AI and Its Role in Engineering (00:44:17)

9. Building an Innovation-Focused Career (00:50:10)

10. Empowering Engineers for Success (00:54:24)