Guest Thinkers — February 22, 2011

Live-Blogging the World Innovation Forum

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<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=da3230ef7e">World Innovation Forum 2009</a>

On May 5 and May 6 next week, I’ll be live-blogging the World Innovation Forum from the Nokia Theater in midtown Manhattan. Please join me as we learn the innovation insights from some of the biggest stars in the world of innovation – including my personal favorite Clayton Christensen – as they describe the challenges and solutions for companies grappling with the current economic uncertainty.

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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