Jamie N Jones

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies, which hold manufacturers to account for the environmental costs associated with goods throughout their life cycles, are an increasingly popular response. Many firms may be concerned about the cost of compliance with EPR rules, but innovative firms should consider the spread of such policies an opportunity to create new value, both economic and societal, and define a leadership position by developing creative solutions to waste management, and… Show more

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies, which hold manufacturers to account for the environmental costs associated with goods throughout their life cycles, are an increasingly popular response. Many firms may be concerned about the cost of compliance with EPR rules, but innovative firms should consider the spread of such policies an opportunity to create new value, both economic and societal, and define a leadership position by developing creative solutions to waste management, and particularly plastics waste management. Show less

The increased pace of technological change and a number of megatrends are reshaping how firms approach innovation and, consequently, the role innovation managers play in the firm. In the context of so much uncertainty and change, this study sought to explore the future of innovation management and how firms can ensure their innovation management practices are ready to meet future challenges. The impetus for this study arose from the desire of the Industrial Research Institute’s (IRI) External… Show more

The increased pace of technological change and a number of megatrends are reshaping how firms approach innovation and, consequently, the role innovation managers play in the firm. In the context of so much uncertainty and change, this study sought to explore the future of innovation management and how firms can ensure their innovation management practices are ready to meet future challenges. The impetus for this study arose from the desire of the Industrial Research Institute’s (IRI) External Technology Network to understand the internal and external influences that may shape the future of innovation management. A literature review, megatrends scan, and expert interviews were used to identify key issues and design a survey that asked innovation managers about their views on the issues and trends identified. The responses were analyzed to understand how practitioners, service providers, and academics perceive the future of innovation management. Show less

Around the world, national governments are recognizing that investment in science, technology and innovation is a key driver of economic growth.

Kellogg teaching case focusing on social innovation strategy at HP.

Increasingly, corporations want to work with social entrepreneurs to secure their supply chain, demonstrate their commitment to inclusive business, and strengthen trust and brand in the communities in which they operate. Social entrepreneurs are seeking to partner with corporations seeing them as first customers paving the path to scale, ever elusive in the world of social impact. So if both sides desire partnership, why are these kinds of engagements the exception rather than the rule?

Are you considering joining an accelerator in hopes of propelling your startup into the ranks of Airbnb and Dropbox? As accelerators proliferate, your options may seem endless and confusing. How do you choose the right accelerator for you and your venture? Once you are part of the cohort, how do you ensure you get the most out of the experience?

Accelerator programs are proliferating with an estimated 300 to 2,000 programs worldwide. Programs that support social- and civic-minded ventures are no exception. The value and success of accelerators is hotly debated, as discussed in the recent Wall Street Journal article "Tech Startups Benefit From Accelerator Boom." After two years of running an accelerator program that supports for-profit businesses with an integrated societal or environmental mission, the board of Impact Engine reflected… Show more

Accelerator programs are proliferating with an estimated 300 to 2,000 programs worldwide. Programs that support social- and civic-minded ventures are no exception. The value and success of accelerators is hotly debated, as discussed in the recent Wall Street Journal article "Tech Startups Benefit From Accelerator Boom." After two years of running an accelerator program that supports for-profit businesses with an integrated societal or environmental mission, the board of Impact Engine reflected on some of the highs and lows of building a supportive ecosystem for impact entrepreneurs. Here are some tips, both for those looking to start an accelerator or those considering accepting a slot in an accelerator program. Show less

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Next Season's Green Bond Harvest offers potential solutions to address the financing gap for climate change investments. It introduces a mix of innovative fixed income products to attract different kinds of institutional investors and draw more private capital into funding green technologies.

One Acre Fund (1AF) is a nonprofit organization in rural western Kenya that helps farmers lift themselves out of poverty by providing a bundle of products and services that support farmers with quality inputs, training on farming techniques, access to credit, and assistance in achieving optimal prices. Since the organization's founding nearly a decade ago, it has grown to serve over 180,000 farm families annually as of July 2014. This high level of penetration into rural Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi,… Show more

One Acre Fund (1AF) is a nonprofit organization in rural western Kenya that helps farmers lift themselves out of poverty by providing a bundle of products and services that support farmers with quality inputs, training on farming techniques, access to credit, and assistance in achieving optimal prices. Since the organization's founding nearly a decade ago, it has grown to serve over 180,000 farm families annually as of July 2014. This high level of penetration into rural Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania makes 1AF a potential distribution channel for rolling out new products and technologies that could benefit farmers and their families. The organization prides itself on its innovative culture, and always strives to offer new products and methods to its farmers. In 2011 1AF realized that it needed to formalize its innovation process to ensure it was confident in new products before rolling them out across its entire farmer network. It therefore created a robust, multistep evaluation framework to assess new innovations on four criteria: impact, adoptability, simplicity, and operability. Show less

The purpose of this case is to introduce the topic of socially responsible investing from both the investor and investee perspectives. The students will walk away with an understanding of 1) how to evaluate a portfolio company on a social/environmental mission and on traditional financial criteria, and 2) what considerations should be top of mind for a social venture considering accepting an equity investment.