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Disruptive Innovation

The theory that influenced Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Andy Grove, Disruptive Innovation describes a process by which a product or service takes root in simple applications at the bottom of the market and then relentlessly moves upmarket.

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5 education innovation trends to watch in 2025

Julia Freeland Fisher
December 18, 2024
3 health care predictions for 2025: As a health care insider, it’s time for your “A-game”

Ann Somers Hogg
December 18, 2024
The Christensen Institute’s Year in Action: 2024

Christensen Institute
December 18, 2024
My one big prediction for 2025 and beyond

Efosa Ojomo
December 18, 2024
Zero-inflation health care: A national strategy for unlocking and scaling insurance innovation

Ann Somers Hogg
December 11, 2024
HBCUs and the potential for disruptive AI innovation

Cecilia Marshall
December 10, 2024
How the US’ new global development strategy can actually be effective

Sandy Sanchez
September 26, 2024
Can we really call health insurance a market economy?

Ann Somers Hogg
September 24, 2024
A disruptive approach to UNGA 2024

Efosa Ojomo
September 17, 2024
AI’s impact on education: Wider & wiser curricula

Charles Fadel
August 29, 2024
Preserving community in the age of AI

Lewis Poche
August 27, 2024
Will 25 percent of colleges consolidate? An update on a prediction.

Michael B. Horn
August 15, 2024

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