Innovator's DNA
Innovation Capital

Build your innovation capital.

Learn how to win resources and get buy-in for your innovative ideas.

What's in the book?

Exclusive Interviews

Learn directly from some of the biggest names in business. Previously unpublished anecdotes and insights on how these leaders.

Case Studies

See inside real examples with blue-chip companies. Hear how the leaders of Amazon, Tesla, Nike, Microsoft, and others laid the groundwork for game-changing innovations.

Innovation Leadership Models

Structures and frameworks for you to apply innovative leadership principles to your own work. Create an environment where innovation can thrive.

Resources & Activities

Assess yourself or your organization’s innovation capital, and find practical ways to improve.

What is your Innovation Capital?

Take our free assessment to see where you stand in three areas of innovation capital: (1) Human capital: who you are as a leader of innovation, (2) Social capital: who you know with key expertise and resources, and (3) Reputation capital: what you've done to warrant a reputation for innovation.

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The World's Most Innovative Leaders

Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos
Amazon
Elon Musk
Elon Musk
Tesla Motors
Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook
Tim Cook
Tim Cook
Apple
Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella
Microsoft
Marc Benioff
Marc Benioff
Salesforce
Shantanu Narayen
Shantanu Narayen
Adobe Systems
Reed Hastings
Reed Hastings
Netflix
Jeff Weiner
Jeff Weiner
LinkedIn
Larry Page & Sergey Brin
Larry Page & Sergey Brin
Alphabet
Forbes Article
Forbes

The Secret Ingredient Behind the World's Most Innovative Leaders

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Testimonials

Marc Benioff

“Innovation Capital shines a unique spotlight on a fundamental building block for achieving success in any entrepreneurial endeavor — cultivating a network of amazing mentors, advocates, and benefactors to help turn your ideas into reality.”

Marc Benioff | Chairman & Co-CEO, Salesforce
Indra Nooyi

“In this book, Jeff, Nathan, and Curtis present a compelling case for how leaders at every level can build and grow their innovation capital to turn new and creative ideas into reality. Whether you’re just launching your career or you’re an industry veteran, this is a must-read.”

Indra Nooyi | Former Chairman & CEO, PepsiCo

Free Resources

chapter 1-4

Measure Your Innovation Capital

Get a baseline reading on how you’re doing today. Understand your strengths and find opportunities to improve.

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Measure Your Innovation Capital
chapter 5 & 6

Impression Amplifier Worksheet

Assess yourself on seven key behaviors that build and sustain innovation capital Learn what you can do to make your ideas more clear, show your commitment to your ideas, and signal when others are on board.

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Impression Amplifier Worksheet
chapter 7

Virtuous Cycle of Leadership Resource

How great leaders attract great talent, which breeds success, which in turn attracts more talent….and so on. This creates a self-feeding loop of positive innovation outcomes.

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Virtuous Cycle of Leadership Resource
chapter 8

Applying to Your Organization

Bringing innovation capital back to your current institution. Use what you’ve learned to re-charge your teams and initiatives.

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Applying to Your Organization
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Indra Nooyi
“In this book, Jeff, Nathan, and Curtis present a compelling case for how leaders at every level can build and grow their innovation capital to turn new and creative ideas into reality. Whether you’re just launching your career or you’re an industry veteran, this is a must-read.”
Indra Nooyi  |  Former Chairman & CEO, PepsiCo