Vishy Gopalkrishnan disusses the topic of ecosystems and innovation within AT&T. This is Part 1 in a two-part interview. Vishy explains that their team's mission is to capitalize on innovation with impact for AT&T, customers, and the broader ecosystem. We discuss engaging with the startup and venture capital ecosystem, running innovation centers, and promoting employee-driven innovation. Vishy emphasizes the importance of open innovation and collaboration with external partners. We explore the increasing intensity of investment in innovation due to secular trends and the need to adapt to technological advancements.
Read Michael's corresponding article for Forbes here:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesinsights/2019/06/24/futures-in-focus-a-world-only-19-of-americans-think-about-but-95-of-us-will-be-alive-for/?sh=5f96d82a7627
Michael Gale's Futures In Focus