INTELLIGENT INNOVATIONS

INTELLIGENT INNOVATIONS: II ➜ X = 4E

4Es: ETHICAL, EXPERIENTIAL, EXPLAINABLE, EXPONENTIAL

Intelligent Innovations (II) mark a shift from narrow, task-driven AI toward intelligence that’s embedded, adaptive and deeply human-centered. Each II is shaped by a core set of principles – the 4Es – that define how intelligence should behave in the real world:

Ethical: Grounded in values that scale with use – and governed by systems that adapt, explain and stay aligned over time.
Experiential: Feels native to human behavior. Integrated into how people live, not just how we interact.
Explainable: No black boxes. Clarity by design – so humans can trust, verify and adapt.
Exponential: Learns quickly, improves continuously, and scales responsibly across systems and domains.

OUR INNOVATION BRANDS

Our collective of brands offers executives, innovators and organizations the content, connections and capital to create and scale Intelligent Innovations.

OUR INNOVATION BRANDS

Our collective of brands offer executives, innovators and organizations the content, connections and capital to create and scale Intelligent Innovations.

OUR INNOVATION BRANDS

Our collective of brands offer executives, innovators and organizations the content, connections and capital to create and scale Intelligent Innovations.

OUR LAURELISTS & SPEAKERS

Over the past 18 years, our brands have captivated a wide range of change-makers, rallying some of the planet’s most daring disruptors, trailblazers and luminaries.

Tarja Halonen, Finland's 11th President and first female head is a lawyer turned politician. She advocated for human rights, democracy, and social justice, with ministerial roles and international engagement. She was honored with the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Collaborative Innovation.

Tarja Halonen

Former President
Finland

Distinguished engineer and inventor, Dr. Robert S. Langer, with 1,250 published articles and 1,050 patents. Renowned for collaborations with 250+ esteemed companies, he has received 220+ awards for his prolific contributions and influence in the field, including the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for outstanding achievements in biotechnology innovation.

Robert Langer

Institute Professor
MIT

Susan Athey, Stanford GSB's Economics of Technology expert, renowned for impactful work, received the John Bates Clark Medal. A "tech economist," she advised Microsoft, served as Chief Economist at U.S. DOJ Antitrust, and is the 2023 AEA President. Honored with the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Economic Modeling Innovation.

Susan Athey

Economist & Professor
Stanford University

Hugh Herr, recognized as the "Bionic Age Leader," stands at the forefront of the field of biomechatronics, pioneering innovative advancements in prosthetics and wearable robotics. Herr's groundbreaking work has earned him esteemed recognition, including the prestigious World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for his outstanding contributions to the field of bionics.

Hugh Herr

Rock Climber, Engineer, & Biophysicist
Professor, MIT Media Lab

Robin Chase, transport entrepreneur, founded Zipcar, Buzzcar, and GoLoco. As Veniam's Executive Chairman, she holds board roles in esteemed organizations. Honored by Time 100, she's a collaborative innovator with degrees from Wellesley, MIT, and Harvard. She was honored with the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Collaborative Innovation.

Robin Chase

Co-Founder and Former CEO
Zipcar

Stephen Hawking, iconic theoretical physicist, revolutionized cosmology and engaged wider audiences through bestselling books. His global intellectual influence and innovative contributions are comparable to none. He was honored with the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Scientific Innovation.

Stephen Hawking

Theoretical Physicist

Emilio Ambasz, visionary architect, transformed green architecture by merging nature and buildings. Honored with awards like the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Architecture Innovation and the Emilio Ambasz Award. As a MoMA curator, his innovative designs continue to inspire.

Emilio Ambasz

Architect & Industrial Designer

Renowned fashion designer Guo Pei's creations adorned Chinese celebrities and Rihanna's iconic Met Gala gown. First Asian designer invited to Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Honored with the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Fashion Innovation.

Guo Pei

Fashion Designer & Artist

Bill Gates is a technologist, Microsoft founder, and philanthropist. Innovator from age 13, co-founded Microsoft, leading PC software company. Honored with the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Technology Innovation.

Bill Gates

Co-Chair
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

INNOVATION FELLOWS

Dedicated to convening a diverse array of designers, scientists, technologists, executives, entrepreneurs and investors to drive the evolution of Intelligent Innovations.

Lila Tretikov: Leading expert on Artificial Intelligence and business transformation. She leads cross-disciplinary efforts to solve global challenges through technology. Prior to joining NEA, Lila served as Microsoft’s Deputy Chief Technology Officer, where she applied a cross-disciplinary approach to creating solutions to empower humanity through advanced technology.

Lila Tretikov

Partner
NEA

Michael I. Jordan: One of the world's leading researchers in machine learning and data sciences. A professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Designated as the most influential computer scientist based on his highly cited publications. Michael I. Jordan is a recipient of the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Machine Learning.

Michael Jordan

Scientist & Professor University of California, Berkeley

Hong Z. Tan: Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Purdue University. Hong is known for her research on haptics. She was elected to Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for contributions to wearable haptics. Currently serving as a lead haptics scientist at Google. Prior industry engagement includes Microsoft Research Asia.