Vaibhav Tikekar

Vaibhav Tikekar

Business Leader Emerging Technologies - XR, Thoughtworks

Vaibhav Tikekar is a Strategic Product Leader and Entrepreneur with a proven track record in driving business growth, client engagement, and product innovation. Currently serving as a Product Leader for Emerging Technologies and Innovation at Thoughtworks, Vaibhav has an exceptional ability to transform ideas into successful businesses. He led the rapid growth of an internal startup into a $10M enterprise, introducing sustainable services and dynamic Go-to-Market strategies. His expertise in mobile-based customer engagement platforms reshaped B2C and B2B2C interactions, resulting in a 40% boost in conversion rates. Vaibhav's career highlights include co-founding "That's Eat" and managing high-impact product delivery for renowned companies, all while championing digital transformation and tech-driven solutions. His skills encompass product strategy, innovation, team leadership, and business analysis. Vaibhav's impactful journey in the field of product management and entrepreneurship showcases his ability to drive innovation, optimize processes, and lead global initiatives for remarkable business success.

Session Title

The Journey of Innovation: Overcoming Anti-Patterns for Success


Session Overview

In this enlightening session, we will embark on "The Journey of Innovation" and delve into the critical aspects of overcoming anti-patterns for success in the world of enterprise. Our discussion will be divided into three compelling sections:

  1. 1. Understanding the Meaning of Innovation in Enterprise Context: We will begin by demystifying what innovation truly means within the context of large organizations. Explore the significance of innovation as a catalyst for growth, competitiveness, and adaptation in today's dynamic business landscape.
  2. 2. Understanding Why Most Innovations Fail: Discover the common pitfalls that hinder innovation initiatives. Uncover the anti-patterns and misconceptions that often lead to stagnation and missed opportunities. We will examine real-world examples to illustrate these challenges.
  3. 3. Identifying Measures to Get It Right: Recognize that innovation is not a one-time event, but an ongoing journey. We will explore strategies and best practices to foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and adaptability. Learn how adaptive leadership, open communication, and alignment with organizational goals can pave the way for successful innovation.

Key Takeaways:

By the end of this session, participants will gain valuable insights and actionable takeaways:

  1. 1. A Clear Understanding of Innovation: Participants will grasp a deeper understanding of what innovation means in an enterprise context and its pivotal role in staying competitive.
  2. 2. Awareness of Anti-Patterns: Identify and be equipped to avoid the common anti-patterns that often impede innovation initiatives within organizations.
  3. 3. Strategies for Success: Learn practical measures and strategies to foster a culture of innovation, including trust, openness, celebrating failures, and embracing a "fail fast, learn fast" mindset.
  4. 4. The Importance of Continuous Learning: Recognize the importance of continuous learning, tracking progress, and embracing both successes and failures as valuable learning experiences on the innovation journey.
  5. 5. Alignment with Organizational Goals: Understand how adaptive leadership and aligning innovation efforts with the organization's mission and values can lead to successful innovation outcomes.

Join us on this transformative journey as we navigate the path to innovation success and equip ourselves with the tools to overcome hurdles along the way.


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