The New Polymath. Profiles in Compound-Technology Innovations.

Mirchandani, Vinnie

ISBN 10: 0470618302 / ISBN 13: 9780470618301

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2010

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Prepare for a world of compound innovation which blends 3, 5, 10 strands of infotech, greentech, biotech and healthtech to solve the "Grand Challenges" our world faces-and the more routine ones Polymath is the Greek word for a Renaissance person like Leonardo Da Vinci or Ben Franklin who excels in many disciplines. Series: Wiley Professional Advisory Services. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: KJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 592. . 2010. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The New Polymath. Profiles in Compound-Technology Innovations.
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470618302
• ISBN 13: 9780470618301
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Praise for The New Polymath

"Bravo! In a work that's fresh and inviting, Mirchandani shares with us his case studies in innovation and creativity. It's no small irony that the 'IT revolution' has created a technology industry that all too easily falls back on bromides and received wisdom. Mirchandani inspires us to return to IT's roots, with the transformative power that comes from putting technology innovation in service to business and society."
--Benjamin Fried, CIO, Google, Inc.
"At DeVry Education, we are focused on the next-generation workforce that will build the Polymath enterprises of tomorrow. So, it's good to see the book touch on such a wide range of technologies--from cloud computing to emerging medicine--that are shaping our curriculum. We are always looking for innovation, including online classes and instructional labs, and this book has got us thinking in new directions."
--Daniel Hamburger, President and CEO, DeVry Inc.
"In this fascinating book, Mirchandani, himself an example of the new breed of Polymaths that he defines, brings into a sharp focus exactly what has been achieved by those who have the remarkable ability to combine and mix technology elements. An excellent read on multiple levels: to learn from; to be entertained by; and most of all, to leave you wondering what you could personally achieve."
--Andy Mulholland, Global Chief Technology Officer, Capgemini
"A brilliant read. In order for individuals and companies to fully maximize new century opportunities--and stay abreast of a constantly morphing technological frontier--Mirchandani not only gives examples of the Polymath framework, but concrete evidence for successful leveraging. Thanks to technology, we can all be Polymaths if we open our minds to the possibilities. Consider this book your guide--I think da Vinci would be proud."
--Linda Avey, cofounder, 23andMe

About the Author

Vinnie Mirchandani, who goes by the moniker of "Deal Architect," coaches enterprises on how to exploit disruptive technology trends. His firm has been recognized in The Black Book of Outsourcing as a top advisory boutique. He is also a prolific blogger, writing about technology-enabled innovation on his "New Florence, New Renaissance" blog and about waste in technology on his "Deal Architect" blog. Earlier in his career, he was a respected analyst at Gartner, the technology research firm, and handled numerous international assignments at PwC Consulting. He has keynoted at many business and technology conferences and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, The Financial Times, CIO Magazine, and other executive and technology publications.