TED: Ask dumb questions, embrace mistakes — and other lessons on innovation | Dave Raggio

What was the speaker's initial role at Intuit?

• Sales

• Customer Support

• Product Development

• Marketing and Advertising

Why is it important to socialize your vision early and often?

• To reduce workload

• To work in isolation

• To gain support from other teams

• To avoid unnecessary bureaucracy

What strategy did the speaker use to build connections with colleagues?

• Emails

• Formal meetings

• Workshops

• Happy hours and coffee breaks

What was the purpose of 'dumb question sessions'?

• To ask questions without judgment

• To share personal stories

• To criticize others

• To make decisions quickly

What did the speaker realize about their understanding of marketing?

• They knew everything

• They were overconfident

• They needed no help

• They were underqualified

What is a key consideration when making decisions as an internal entrepreneur?

• Avoiding all risks

• Impact on the broader organization

• Speed of execution

• Personal risk tolerance

What is the speaker's advice for those with an idea to build from within?

• Ignore the system

• Collaborate with the system

• Avoid expert advice

• Work independently