Technical Notes on Video:

Video length is 1:28:14.

Jason Pontin, Editor in Chief and Publisher, Technology Review, introduces the session, and panel moderator Padmasree Warrior.

At 1:57, Warrior begins, introducing panelists Yair Goldfinger, Phillip Sharp, Jay Walker, and Iqbal Quadir.

At 6:19, Warrior poses the question, “What’s your one big thought on innovation?”

At 6:35, Yair Goldfinger responds.

At 8:09, Phillip Sharp responds.

At 9:15, Jay Walker responds.

At 10:40, Iqbal Quadir responds.

Warrior continues posing questions to the panelists, including: Is the notion of the genius inventor dead?

Can innovation be taught?

Is there a blurring between researcher and innovator?

Do intellectual property laws and patents hinder innovation?

Are there serial innovators, or is it just luck?

Are companies obliged to focus innovation on sustainable ways to improve people’s lifestyles?

Is there a difference between innovator and entrepreneur?

At 53:50, Warrior invites audience questions, after summarizing the panelists’ themes.