Thomas Jennings: Real success contributes

If you’ve ever been to the dry cleaners, you have Thomas Jennings to thank. Thomas Jennings was a free-born African American tailor who, in the early 1800s, invented a process he called “dry-scouring.” 🧺 The details of his method are unknown — a fire destroyed the original formula — but dry-scouring involved using a solvent […]

How creative brands stand the test of time

In the GLI’s “Emerging Technologies for Innovation” Substream, David Simnick (founder of Soapbox) focuses on communication as key. On the one hand, relevant brands transmit high-level vision, purpose, and values in a way that differentiates, inspires, and engages stakeholders. On the other hand, relevant brands convey nuanced features and benefits important to their customer base. […]

Emerging technology for arts innovation

In the GLI’s “Emerging Technologies for Innovation” Substream curated by Aliena Haig (Academy for Impact through Music), fellows explore applying technological solutions to arts, education, and career development challenges. This is examined through first-hand conversations with industry leaders ranging from Muvak — an innovative digital hiring and collaboration platform, to OAcademy — the global music […]