“For centuries people assumed economic growth resulted from the interplay between capital and labor. Today we know that these elements are outweighed by a single critical factor: innovation. Presented by Joel A. Barker, futurist, author, filmmaker

1. Innovation

8. Robocoaster! Copyright Kuka Robotics Group

13. “ Most of the big ideas of the 21 st century will be combinations of single ideas from the 20 th ” Jerry Allan, architect and professor

21. Does it work for us?

22. Robocoaster Review Kuka Robotics Group

23. Prius Toyota Motor Sales America, Inc

24. MDI Compressed Air Car Moteur Developpment International

25. Finding a “Disease”

27. Verge Graph Low Competition Other Territory High Competition My Territory

28. Vergent Territory—Fed Ex Low Competition Other Territory High Competition My Territory

29. “ Partners Over there”--iPod Low Competition Other Territory High Competition My Territory

30. “Over and Back” --Prius Low Competition Other Territory High Competition My Territory

31. “ Enhancing at the Verge” --software Low Competition Other Territory High Competition My Territory

32. USC Inkjet Housing

33. A “Printed” wall http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/16/business/realestate/main2487598.shtml

34. Programmable Clothing

35. Spider Silk and Goats

37. V Team Structure Copyright 2008, Joel A. Barker. All Rights Reserved

39. The Big Four

40. The Big Four

41. The Big four

42. The Big four Copyright, GCIS

43. Dubai Verge

46. At the intersection of differences lies the opportunity for innovation. JB