The Balancing Act of Innovation: Designing the Future of Food at PepsiCo

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The Unmtchd. Podcast explores the transformative journey of creators and founders shaping the future of business. Hosted by Oana Leonte, it dives deep into real stories, actionable strategies, and bold ideas that empower individuals to create IP, scale impactful brands, and build sustainable ecosystems. This is where creativity meets entrepreneurship, and purpose becomes legacy.

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The Balancing Act of Innovation: Designing the Future of Food at PepsiCo - Richard Walzer

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10 minutes 6 seconds

11 months ago

The Balancing Act of Innovation: Designing the Future of Food at PepsiCo - Richard Walzer

Richard Walzer, Innovation Director at PepsiCo, joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities of balancing performance and transformation in innovation. From designing crisps (or chips!) to fostering a culture of foresight, Richard shares his insights into creating breakthrough products while staying true to today’s business demands.

00:01 What Does an Innovation Director Do? 00:32 How Richard Went from Designing Gadgets to Designing Food 01:25 Balancing Innovation for Today and Tomorrow 02:38 The Fine Line Between Performance and Transformation 03:09 Using Foresight to Map the Future of Innovation 03:42 The Ideal Ingredients for a Culture of Innovation 05:11 Creating Breakthrough Products in Legacy Portfolios 06:36 Where Do Innovation Ideas Really Come From? 08:01 Breaking Patterns: Personal Stories of Courage in Innovation 09:35 Framing the Right Questions for Systematic Creativity 09:56 Sneak Peek at What’s Coming from PepsiCo in 2025

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