Our Inspiration

It is critical to scan the landscape for the big ideas that transform learning. Research and new ideas are at the core of what we do.

Collaboration, Competition, and Critical Thinking Still Matter Most

April 24, 2026

Learning from great filmmakers about competition and collaboration, balancing AI in education, and the renewed importance of strategic thinking.

Disrupt or Be Disrupted, Rewire Your Mind, and Ditch the Sneakers

April 17, 2026

Thinking long to innovate now, forming a positive outlook, and a curious pivot in the shoe industry.

Redundancy Is a Feature, Not a Bug

April 10, 2026

The power of triple redundancies, robots that save industries not destroy jobs, and smarter competition. These are a few of the stories we're talking about this week. Whether it be in ...

Moonshots & Mindsets

April 3, 2026

Going back to the moon, Reverse Game theory for cooperation, concrete that builds itself, and how to make food from thin air. These are a few of the stories we're ...

What we’re talking about on March 27

March 27, 2026

Build something people love, interpersonal warmth, and finding beauty and symmetry from unexpected locations. These are a few of the stories we're talking about this week. Whether it be in the ...

What we’re talking about on March 22

March 22, 2026

We’re talking a lot about basketball this week…and since we have several Dukies on our team, we thought it only fitting to remind everyone of the broader lessons of tenting ...

What we’re talking about on March 15

March 15, 2026

"Frittering" away the hours, common sense innovation, and a simple way to get solid customer feedback. Whether it be in the office or on the airplane headed to our next program, ...

What we’re talking about on March 6

March 6, 2026

Going beyond productivity to imagine possibility, historical AI avatars, and the power of human consciousness. Whether it be in the office or on the airplane headed to our next program, we’re ...

What we’re talking about on February 27

February 27, 2026

An AI curriculum, the history of board games in America, and how an idea during a bike ride improved semi-truck aerodynamics. Whether it be in the office or on the airplane headed to ...

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What we’re talking about on February 20

February 20, 2026

Redefining the value of timekeeping, becoming "supermanagers," and slime mold intelligence. Whether it be in the office or on the airplane headed to our next program, we’re always talking about ...