Idea To Value - Creativity And Innovation

In today's episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with Paul Ruppert. Paul is a veteran of the Telecommunications industry, and his companies have helped bring breakthrough technologies like worldwide mobile calling and SMS to the masses. See the full episode at https://wp.me/p6pllj-1LG #telecomms #innovation #podcast In this interview, we speak about what it takes for companies to innovate in new markets, the challenges with new technology and whether you are better off being a first mover or fast follower. Apologies about any sound quality issues. Topics covered in this episode: 00:01:30 - Paul's journey helping to launch the company that became AT&T in America, and then at the company which brought SMS to the next level 00:04:45 - What it was like innovating in an industry when the technology was only just being developed 00:10:45 - The advantage of bringing in ideas from outside, as well as developing your own innovations internally at the same time 00:13:00 - How do you convince Venture Capi