Invention Mode

This episode of Invention Mode explores the often-overlooked potential within individuals, teams, and the data organizations already have — and how it can spark true invention. Host Tanya Kohen talks with Tracey Knight, a nationally recognized treasury and finance technology expert with over 30 years of FinTech experience. Together, they discuss how personal readiness fuels organizational transformation, why it’s important to look beyond basic automation, and how curiosity combined with a fresh perspective on existing data can lead to meaningful breakthroughs in the way a company operates.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest speakers on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their current or previous employers or affiliated organizations.

In this kickoff episode of Invention Mode, host Tanya Kohen sits down with Seth Marlowe, a seasoned treasury, banking, IT, and consulting executive with over 30 years of experience. Seth has led transformation initiatives within some of the world’s largest companies, including GE, Wells Fargo, Danone, and EY. Seth shares his perspective on why true invention is crucial today, recounting a behind-the-scenes story of how his team developed an automated process that fundamentally changed finance operations. He discusses how something "new" emerged from within the "old way" of working.Tune in to explore the distinction between invention and innovation, why invention is more specific and impactful, and how organizations can create space for employees to act on bold ideas that drive business success.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest speakers on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their current or previous employers or affiliated organizations.