Insights & Innovations : Andy Gay and Garrett Waggoner

Our latest interview is with Andy Gay and Garrett Waggoner – the co-founders of the “Cirkul” personal hydration system – who provide the backstory on what drove them to establish…

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Three Ways to Create Enduring Design Solutions

In INNOVATION, the flagship publication of IDSA,* Motiv principal Paul Metaxatos suggests “Three Ways Businesses Can Create Enduring Design Solutions.” According to Paul, it’s become increasingly difficult for businesses to…

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Insights and Innovations: Wendell Colson

Our latest interview is with inventor Wendell Colson – Vice President of Research & Development at Hunter Douglas – who holds more than 100 patents. Wendell provides a rare perspective…

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Insights and Innovations: Steven Berg

In his interview with Motiv, Steve Berg – Managing Partner of the Boston-based private equity firm Castenea Partners – provides a candid behind-the-scenes view into how his firm helps emerging…

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Insights and Innovations: Nick Lazaris

In his interview with Motiv, Nick Lazaris -- the former President and CEO of Keurig and other successful ventures -- provides insight into the underlying razor / razor-blade business model on which…

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Four Business Lessons from Motiv’s Favorite Bartender

Professionalism and good business practices are often transferrable across a diverse range of occupations. That lesson was reinforced for Motiv recently, at a fun, after-hours group tutorial in the art…

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Insights and Innovations: Sam Aquillano

In his interview with Motiv, Sam Aquillano, the founder and executive director of Design Museum Foundation provides insights into his nomadic, multi-site design museum operating in Boston, Portland and San Francisco. Sam's…

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Insights and Innovations: Bruce Hannah

In his interview with Motiv, design legend Bruce Hannah provides the backstory for some of his 50+ year career highlights, including: - How design student perspectives have changed over the…

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