“The ‘surplus society’ has a surplus of similar companies, employing similar people, with similar educational backgrounds, coming up with similar ideas, producing similar things, with similar prices and similar quality.”
—Kjell Nordström and Jonas Ridderstråle, Funky Business
Our Video Programs
teach the proven techniques of intentional innovation.
Our Workshop Trainings
help organizations weave innovation into their everyday activities and consistently
inspire the best from everyone on their team.
Our Strategy Sessions
are immersive, entertaining, no-holds-barred
experiences that deliver surprising new solutions.
We Speak at Events
conferences, trade shows, and other keynote gatherings.
We’re located in Bend, Oregon’s historic Old Mill District.
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