Innovation Starts With I: Increase Your Influence. Ignite Your Impact.

“This book is filled with vivid images and insights to spark ideas. It might just help you see the world—and yourself—differently.” Adam Grant, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

Are you in the process of reinventing yourself or your organization? Innovation Starts with I will help you future-proof yourself through a transformative journey of self-discovery.

In this awe-inspiring work that explores self-awareness as an integral prerequisite to an innovative mindset, Saleema Vellani, entrepreneur and innovation strategist, serves to re-envision innovation.

As we navigate the current Reinvention Revolution, one thing has become crystal clear: innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about being human.

Every day, we are bombarded with the need to rebrand, revamp and redesign ourselves to adapt to the rapidly-changing atmosphere.

In all this chaos, how can you build self-awareness, authenticity, and empathy into what you put out into the world?

As part of her research, Saleema embarked on a 100 Coffee Challenge, conducted design thinking workshops around the globe, and created innovative and collaborative solutions to problems in her various capacities. Along the way, she found herself developing tools and frameworks that truly reflect the ripple impact of conversations, collaborations, and compassion for the self and others.

Designed as part-self help, and part-business, Innovation Starts With I is an inspiring and thoughtful exploration of the power of innovation, reinvention, and entrepreneurship as tools and agents of change for the future.

Narrated through captivating storytelling coupled with practical guidance from trailblazing thought leaders, such as Arianna Huffington, Alex Osterwalder, and Nina Ansary, this book will give you the tools and tips to master the art of reinvention and maximize your impact.

Saleema Vellani is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, an adjunct professor, and the author of Innovation Starts With I. She has co-founded 9 ventures, and for over 12 years, has led 100+ international organizations, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies to their next stage of growth and innovation.
 
Currently, Saleema is the Founder and CEO of Ripple Impact, an accelerator and community helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and platforms. She also consults as an innovation strategist to the World Bank, teaches Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins University, and has co-authored 12 publications in international development and evaluation, including Frontier Agriculture for Improving Refugee Livelihoods: Unleashing Climate-Smart and Water-Saving Agricultural Technologies in MENA and Insect and Hydroponic Farming in Africa: The New Circular Food Economy. She is a TEDx speaker and regularly contributes to Forbes.