Judd Morgenstern on creating an innovation plan for the Rocky Mountain Institute. Introduction by Patrick Whitney.

Judd is a dual MBA + Master of Design candidate from the IIT Institute of Design. During his education, Judd has focused on how to apply business and design-thinking skills to craft holistic and elegant solutions to complex problems. Prior to pursuing his masters, Judd worked as an analyst for an operationally focused private equity firm in Chicago and studied Economics at Vanderbilt University.

Rocky Mountain Institute is a pioneer in the field of sustainability consulting. For over a quarter century they have championed the efficient and restorative use of natural resources through high-profile consulting engagements and numerous publications. After 25 years of thought leadership, RMI recognized that competition was rapidly intensifying and engaged a team from the Institute of Design to develop strategic solutions to help RMI remain a leader in the nascent field of sustainability consulting. The project demonstrated: understanding stakeholder perspectives; reframing the issue; analyzing vast research and information; systematizing strategic solutions.

Hosted in partnership with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the 2009 Innovation Summit brought together influential innovation experts, business executives, academics and government leaders to discuss innovation and accelerate Chicagoland's development as a globally recognized center for innovation. The summit was a collaboration between Illinois Institute of Technology Institute of Design and InnovateNow, the CCCF's innovation initative.
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