EP31 - "Beyond Buzzwords: Innovation, Satire, and the Real Work of Staying Relevant" with Costas Papaikomonou

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Creative Odyssey with Emil Drud

Emil Drud

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Creative Odyssey is a podcast for creatives building something that matters—in uncertain, chaotic times. Hosted by Emil Drud, it features real conversations with founders, artists, designers, and unconventional thinkers who share how they navigate uncertainty, stay curious, and earn trust in their process. No hacks. No hero stories. Just the honest, messy journey of making meaningful work. 🎧 Begin your odyssey: www.creativeodyssey.xyz

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EP31 - "Beyond Buzzwords: Innovation, Satire, and the Real Work of Staying Relevant" with Costas Papaikomonou

Creative Odyssey with Emil Drud

45 minutes 11 seconds

7 months ago

EP31 - "Beyond Buzzwords: Innovation, Satire, and the Real Work of Staying Relevant" with Costas Papaikomonou

"Innovation is a tool, not the outcome."

Innovation veteran Costas Papaikonomou—aka The Grumpy Innovator—breaks down what innovation really is (and isn’t), why disruption is overrated, and how satire helps cut through corporate nonsense.
He shares insights from decades of consulting, writing, and navigating the absurdities of modern business strategy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kostas Papaikonomou

02:58 The Grumpy Innovator: Origins of the Name

07:40 Understanding Innovation: A Tool, Not an Outcome

10:27 Types of Innovation: Protect, Grow, and Disrupt

18:13 The Misconceptions of Innovation

22:10 Sustainability in Innovation: The Market Dynamics

25:45 The Role of Satire in Business

35:05 From Grumpy Innovator to Tailwag Dog: The Evolution of Writing

39:37 Book Recommendations for Creative Minds

X : https://x.com/grumpyinnovator

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/costaspapaikonomou/

Grumpy books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.nl/s?k=thoughts+from+a+grumpy+innovator

Tail Wag Dog books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.nl/s?k=tail+wag+dog+paperback+papaikonomou

Or all books on Gumroad: https://grumpyinnovator.gumroad.com/?sort=price_asc