Speech: Mission-Driven Innovation – Lessons from the Military, Museums, and Main Street

What do NATO, the Smithsonian, and your company have in common? They all face the challenge of innovating under pressure—and with purpose. In this powerful cross-sector keynote, Jeff DeGraff shares how transformative innovation emerges when business, government, and cultural sectors converge. Drawing on his work with 14 U.S. and allied military programs and national mission-driven institutions, Jeff presents a field-tested playbook for hybrid innovation. From vaccine acceleration to Pentagon transformation, this talk offers real-world insights and actionable frameworks for leading meaningful innovation in complex times.

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