Innovation is no longer optional — it’s the lifeline of competitiveness!
By 2027, 70% of manufacturers plan to implement AI‑driven digital twins, and early Industry 5.0 adopters are already realizing 2-5x throughput gains.
Yet unplanned downtime often signals deeper systemic issues. How can leaders harness AI/ML not only to prevent disruptions, but to drive participation, sustain uptime, and enhance safety?
Beyond technology, the real story of entrepreneurship is far more powerful than the myth of the lone genius:
► Hidden Contributors: Innovators like Margaret Hutchinson Rousseau, who scaled penicillin, remain overlooked.
► Real‑World Entrepreneurship: Breakthroughs come from small teams acting before they feel “ready.”
► The Hard Truth: Growth demands new skills, trusted partners, and the courage to operate beyond comfort zones.
The path forward isn’t about hero narratives — it’s about collaboration: fractional support, cross‑functional partnerships, and networks that help scale when resources are tight. The real question becomes: How do leaders build momentum in the next 30 days — not by dreaming bigger, but by acting sooner?
Featured Speakers
► Irene Legiec, PhD., CEO of IALS Consulting – 30+ years in chemical manufacturing & renewable energy
► Aaron Parr, CEO of InRoot.io – Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with $10M+ in averted losses
► Jim de Vries, Exec MBB, CSCP, SCR&R – 40 years in operations, supply chain, and process improvement
What You’ll Gain
1) Frameworks for scaling innovation
2) Strategies to connect technology with business execution
3) Actionable insights for startups and intrapreneurs
4) Clear links to bottom‑line impact
Agenda
1) Why Entrepreneurship Matters Now
2) The Three‑Legged Stool of Success
3) Scaling in a Digital World (PPDT)
4) Case Studies
5) Action Framework & Takeaways
