Guest Thinkers — February 22, 2011

Paul Saffo: Why Innovations Never Follow a Straight Line

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World Innovation Forum keynote speaker Paul Saffo will be be speaking on the topic, “Untangling the Future: Why Innovations Never Follow a Straight Line.”

Paul Saffo is a forecaster and strategist with over two decades of experience exploring innovation and long-term technological change, as well as the practical impact both have on business and society. He is currently a Consulting Associate Professor at Stanford.

Follow Paul Saffo on Twitter: www.twitter.com/psaffo

Also, check out Paul Saffo’s personal website.

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