Bob Moesta

September 15, 2022
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Innovation is a skill you can learn, according to author, speaker, and thought leader Bob Moesta.

Bob joins the show to share some of the tools, philosophies, and practices he’s developed by working on 3,500 products throughout his career. He emphasizes the impact of his many mentors, the multiple hats we need to wear as product developers, and the danger of relying on luck. Through it all, he explains that his ultimate goal is to help people make progress in their own lives.

Bob also shares about his new book, Learning to Build, which helps innovators and entrepreneurs round out their portfolio of product thinking skills.

 

Episode Guests

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Bob Moesta | Author & Speaker | Founder, President, & CEO of the Re-Wired Group

Bob is a builder, teacher, entrepreneur, author, and co-founder at The Re-Wired Group, a design & development firm based in Detroit, Michigan. Early in his career, Bob received an education in building and launching new products from renowned innovators Dr. Clayton Christensen, Dr. Genichi Taguchi, Dr. W. Edward Deming, and Dr. Willie Hobbs Moore. The worldview he gained has enabled him to work on and launch thousands of new products over the last 30 years, start 10 different companies, and become a mentor to the next generation of builders and problem solvers. Bob is an adjunct lecturer at The Kellogg School at Northwestern University and a guest lecture at The Harvard Business School and MIT’s Sloan School of Business.

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Dave Mathew | SEP Alumn

As a former Software Producer at SEP, Dave created custom software experiences that addressed complex problems in diverse business domains. Dave is passionate about problem solving, human-centered design, and mentoring others. Dave pairs his technical background with his expertise in product management and experience design to ensure we solve the right problems with our clients while building solutions to address them in the proper context.


Episode Host

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Zac Darnell | Host of Behind The Product & Manager at SEP

With his diverse background and expertise, Zac brings a unique perspective to discussions around innovation, leadership, and the ever-evolving tech landscape. His ability to bridge technical and business domains makes him a valuable voice in the industry.

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