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Recent Episodes
The Power of Global Innovation and Cross-Cultural Leadership with Gigi Wang
Gigi explores the universal challenges and opportunities in corporate innovation, particularly when merging corporate structures with the agility of startups.
How to Simplify for Success: Lessons in Innovation and Time Management with Lisa Bodell
Together, Ian and Lisa explore the critical role of subtraction in driving innovation, how AI reshapes problem-solving while leaving space for human ingenuity, and the importance of fostering curiosity in a fast-paced world.
About AlchemistX:
Innovators Inside
What is new in Corporate Innovation, and why is it so hard?
Join us for a series of interviews with thought leaders and high achievers in Corporate Innovation. Through intimate conversations with host Ian Bergman, we explore what makes Corporate Innovation so hard. Guests range from established stars to the most exciting up-and-comers. Innovators Inside is a must-listen for anyone trying to instill a culture of curiosity into a large corporation.
Ian Bergman
Podcast Host,
Managing Director AlchemistX
Managing Director AlchemistX
As a self-described general-purpose nerd and corporate innovation agitator, Ian loves working at the intersection of emerging tech startups and the innovation needs of established organizations.
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Mercedes Fawns
Marketing Manager,
AlchemistX
AlchemistX
Mercedes has been working as a writer, editor, and communications professional for nearly 10 years and brings a passion for words and communicating the human experience into the digital marketing space.
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Corporate Innovation &
Government Programs
Model Silicon Valley’s culture of innovation by working with top-tier teams and mentors to build a program that aligns with your goals.
AlchemistX is the corporate innovation and government services division of Alchemist Accelerator. We partner with industry leaders and forward-thinking governments to engage with and support the world’s best entrepreneurs and innovation concepts. AlchemistX’s customized acceleration, market entry, intrapraneurship and venture incubation programs are built on the methods, knowledge and network that have supported successful Alchemist founders for over a decade.