We kick off this week with the first in Douglas Kruger's 'Relentlessly Relevant' series, with a look at lessons on innovation from a Soweto street vendor who tosses your bunny chow takeaway onto the highway - we can all learn from this example of true business innovation. Adiv Maimon shares this innovation-first mindset by explaining why custom solutions work, especially in the digital marketing industry where it's tempting to use a one-size-fits-all template. Lastly, we dive over the Digital Edge with key insights into the importance of digital with Dr Michael Wu, the man behind the Facebook Engagement Index (FEI) and Community Health Index (CHI) and one of this year's most anticipated speakers on the Digital Edge speaker line-up - taking place on Wednesday, 9 September at the Sandton Convention Centre. All inspired reading that should get some innovative business ideas sparking...
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