Innovation is always trying to make yourself obsolete :: Frederick Cary

More about our guest: Frederick Cary, a powerhouse entrepreneur and CEO of IdeaPros, a company that guides qualified entrepreneurs through the complexities and pitfalls of the startup world. With his entrepreneurial spirit, Fred started many businesses in different industries, created many successes, and acquired thousands of lessons along the way. His desire to give back to a community of like-minded eccentrics led him to create IdeaPros, the world’s first super venture partner – a company that could roll up its experienced sleeves and provide every entrepreneur with the opportunity to see their vision become a real company with a real product. He also produces a weekly show for entrepreneurs that has been viewed by over 4 million people. As a Top 1% Business Professional, Who’s Who in America, and top-ranked attorney for several years, Fred's personal brand can best be described as: “F *CK Average, Be Legendary.” Know more about him here:Frederick CaryCompany: IdeaPros ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - What is Innovation? 2:42 - Defining "personalized innovation" 6:50 - Teaching innovation 7:33 - Innovation: Changing perspectives through experiences 10:15 - Making yourself obsolete and market competition 15:15 - Road to Success: Being first in the market vs addressing the market 19:07 - Innovation, Investors, Founders, and Changing the world 22:07 - From revolutionary to evolutionary + breaking down company pitches 23:44 - Influencing pitches and investing   25:42 - Company comparisons: Being the X to the Y 29:32 - Advice to innovators -------------------------- OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management.