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

The speaker shares their journey as an accidental entrepreneur within Intuit, highlighting key lessons learned. They emphasize the importance of socializing your vision, listening to others, and understanding the stakes involved in decision-making. By leveraging the expertise within large organizations, one can build successful initiatives while minimizing risks.

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