Idea Hub
OhioX’s Idea Hub is a center of information and shared learning. Here, experts from diverse backgrounds share their thought leadership and research to amplify the ideas, companies and people building the future.
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The Colonial cyberattack should scare you
'Here are a few things every executive, at every company, in every industry, should be asking themselves after a major ransomware attack crippled a critical fuel pipeline across a large swath of the United States,' writes Kevin Benacci.
‘Tech’ needs a human-centered redesign to create the inclusive environment we want
Tech has the opportunity, right now, to reinvent itself to be the industry that welcomes and supports the diverse workforce of the future, writes Arianna Gianakopoulos. It can provide not only economic opportunity, but also the opportunity to create positive social and environmental impact through innovative solutions.
Spring Cleaning with Cybersecurity in Mind
The concept of spring cleaning typically applies to crowded closets, dusty cabinets, and cluttered shelves. After a long year spent leading much of our lives online, our digital identities deserve a little cleanup, too.
The Advisory Board: Is it right for my organization?
Brandon Fredericks, CPA is a Principal at Apple Growth Partners and writes on the questions and considerations your company or startup may have when considering an Advisory Board.
Fostering an innovation-based Ohio economy, with the workforce to match
The Fourth Industrial Revolution of artificial intelligence and automation is upon us -- and Ohio can lead the way, if it continues to invest in AI education and the innovation economy, write guest columnists Chris Berry and Alex Kotran write in Cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer.
Top 10 Digital Ecosystem Trends In Supply Chain And Logistics
Mike Walker, Sr. Director of Applied Innovation at Microsoft, on the top 10 digital ecosystem trends in supply chain and logistics.
The importance of inclusivity in NEO’s innovation ecosystem
Dr. Albert Green, Founder and CEO of AMG Consulting Group, on the importance of inclusivity in Northeast Ohio’s ecosystem.
AI + Humans Is The Superpower Your Organisation Needs In 2021
Cal Al-Dhubaib, the Managing Partner of Cleveland-based Pandata, on how AI + Humans is the superpower your organisation needs in 2021
View: Three Ways To Leverage Digital Ecosystems
Mike Walker, Sr. Director of Applied Innovation at Microsoft, on three ways to leverage digital ecosystems.
View: Boost STEM education to reduce racial health disparities
Randal Doane, of Cadence Editorial Services in Oberlin, writes on to boost STEM education in order to reduce racial health disparities.
View: Five Surprises from Coronavirus
Brian Gale, President and CEO at I.D. Images, with five surprises that have emerge from the global COVID-19 pandemic.
View: COVID-19: Five strategies to help funded startup companies survive the Coronavirus crisis.
Rich Mazzola, of Marcum LLP, on how emerging companies can survive the Coronavirus crisis.
View: Zooming in on key conversation skills in pandemic
Randal Doane, of Cadence Editorial Services in Oberlin, writes on how with social distancing in effect, the value of skilled conversation, for vendors and clients, and between friends, is likely to rise exponentially.
View: User Experience for Economic Success and Social Impact
Keith Instone, Founder of Dexterity User Experience, on how superior user experience leads to the most innovative and successful companies.
View: How to use data to prepare for the rise of healthcare consumerism
By Matt Buder Shapiro, Founder and CMO, MedPilot
The future of health care and transforming patient financial engagement.
View: Timeless Training
By Albert Green, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, AMG Consulting Group
Go deeper than today's "hot skills" and you won't go hungry.
View: Innovators ask Weird Questions
By Greg Shaw, Ph.D.
Leaders are judged by the questions they ask. This is especially true when leading or sponsoring innovation projects.
View: Do not overcomplicate hiring
By Don Pawlowski, CTO, University Tees
Hiring the right people is the most important activity a leader will be responsible for. As we all know, without a team of solid contributors, nothing gets done. Hiring can also be one of the hardest things to do correctly.