{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Drip by AQUALAB","title":"The Drip by AQUALAB: Realistic Imagination in Product Innovation with Ali Alwattari","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e7ef4ffa\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2301,"description":"Ali Alwattari from Kraton Corporation has been working in product innovation for over 33 years, spanning industries from consumer goods to biotechnology and energy. His passion lies in integrating the human dimension and storytelling into scientific work, accelerating innovation and tackling challenges from the lab to the market. He joins The Drip to share his creative process and reflect on the unique products he's developed over his career.\nIn this episode, you’ll hear about:\nHow phenomena like the surface tension of water can drive innovation across industries\nBalancing reasoning and logic with creativity, termed as \"realistic imagination\"\nStories detailing the development of unique products like artificial spider silk and waterproof mascara\nHow looking to nature and unrelated industries can inspire breakthroughs \n… and practical advice for those starting in product innovation\nJump to:\n(00:53) Ali's journey in product innovation across diverse industries.\n(03:46) The significance of the human dimension in scientific work.\n(07:22) Realistic imagination's role in innovation.\n(11:53) Ali's creative process and examples of innovative projects.\n(25:47) The future of innovation in the food industry\n(29:59) Resources Ali recommends\n(36:44) This episode’s song recommendation.\n(37:29) This episode’s mantra.\nFeatured Artist and Song:\nEase My Mindy by Chris Lake\nLinks mentioned in this episode:\nKraton Corporation\n‘Disruptive Innovation' by Clayton Christensen\n'Rules for Revolutionaries' by Guy Kawasaki\n‘Entrepreneurs in High Technology' by Dr. Roberts\nViva La Vida by Coldplay, music was chosen by Ali Alwattari\nConnect with the show\nAQUALAB\nZachary Cartwright, PhD\n\n00:00 Reusable Skills Drive Success\n04:26 Empathy and Emotion in Innovation\n08:46 Translating Concepts into Scientific Terms\n11:40 Nature-Inspired Water-Repellent Textiles\n15:52 Innovative Mascara Formulation Insights\n18:57 Dimples Revolutionize Gel Adhesion\n20:16 Shaving Gel Chemistry Evolution\n23:17...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bdwyneYe-wwuE0piWvrRKwpYyT9MYdDMVavfd2QmlTQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZGRk/NDFhODg5NWI5YTc0/NWMzNjA1OTkxZGY3/MmJlZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}