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🎯 340+ Innovation consultantsAverage 10+ years experienceFrom IDEO, McKinsey, BCG
Jon Washington

Jon

Innovation Consultant

Jon is a business innovation consultant who founded The Innovation Garage in 2012, providing innovation consulting services. He helps organizations build capability for growth, developing strategy and leadership skills. Jon guides teams to link strategy and tactics for business growth, focusing on new business model innovation. He has consulted with over 35 organizations, from startups to publicly traded companies, on innovation strategy and execution.

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Jon - Innovation Consultant

Innovation Consultant | Founder & Proprietor

Jon is a business innovation consultant who founded The Innovation Garage in 2012, providing innovation consulting services. He helps organizations build capability for growth, developing strategy and leadership skills. Jon guides teams to link strategy and tactics for business growth, focusing on new business model innovation. He has consulted with over 35 organizations, from startups to publicly traded companies, on innovation strategy and execution.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Audrey Wyatt

Audrey

Innovation Consultant

Audrey is an innovation consultant who partners with leaders to build culture from the bottom-up, accelerating value creation. She facilitated workshops for a Fortune 100 social media tech company and served as a panelist for the World Health Organization's Innovation Hub. Audrey helps organizations achieve breakthrough results by fostering environments where creativity is encouraged and team satisfaction meets maximum contribution.

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Innovation Consultant | Auditor

Audrey is an innovation consultant who partners with leaders to build culture from the bottom-up, accelerating value creation. She facilitated workshops for a Fortune 100 social media tech company and served as a panelist for the World Health Organization's Innovation Hub. Audrey helps organizations achieve breakthrough results by fostering environments where creativity is encouraged and team satisfaction meets maximum contribution.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Valerie Owolo

Valerie

Innovation Consultant

Valerie is an L&D professional focused on human capital and strategy. She facilitates design thinking workshops and develops innovative solutions. Valerie implemented change management initiatives and scaled EQ & Microaggressions training as part of a DEI task force strategy. She coaches clients to align careers with goals, integrating organizational and social psychology theory. Valerie brings people and data together to find insights and inform strategy.

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Valerie - Innovation Consultant

Innovation Consultant | Talent Development Specialist (Talent

Valerie is an L&D professional focused on human capital and strategy. She facilitates design thinking workshops and develops innovative solutions. Valerie implemented change management initiatives and scaled EQ & Microaggressions training as part of a DEI task force strategy. She coaches clients to align careers with goals, integrating organizational and social psychology theory. Valerie brings people and data together to find insights and inform strategy.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Terri Albert

Terri

Innovation Consultant

Terri applies entrepreneurial processes to identify innovation opportunities and address marketplace demands. As Founder of Fresh Set of Eyes, Terri provides innovation consulting services, developing sustainable growth strategies. Terri created and led a two-year pilot program for student learning with the University of Chicago’s Polsky Exchange, which received a grant to expand. Terri also developed and launched a faculty training course for experiential learning.

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Innovation Consultant | Founder and CEO

Terri applies entrepreneurial processes to identify innovation opportunities and address marketplace demands. As Founder of Fresh Set of Eyes, Terri provides innovation consulting services, developing sustainable growth strategies. Terri created and led a two-year pilot program for student learning with the University of Chicago’s Polsky Exchange, which received a grant to expand. Terri also developed and launched a faculty training course for experiential learning.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Suz Vera

Suz

Innovation Consultant

Suz is an innovation consultant with 25+ years experience, including Google and Salesforce. Directed a Center for Business Innovation, teaching managing innovation and change. Led innovation skills labs at Google and facilitated Design Thinking workshops for Seoul University and the National Assembly of South Korea. Expert in human-centered design and creative skills for innovation.

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Innovation Consultant | Director of The Center for Business Innovation and Social Responsibility

Suz is an innovation consultant with 25+ years experience, including Google and Salesforce. Directed a Center for Business Innovation, teaching managing innovation and change. Led innovation skills labs at Google and facilitated Design Thinking workshops for Seoul University and the National Assembly of South Korea. Expert in human-centered design and creative skills for innovation.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Kristy Card

Kristy

Innovation Consultant

Kristy is an innovation consultant and talent development leader. At Intuit, she co-led large-scale innovation training for Customer Success, achieving over 90 tNPS within 60 days. Kristy facilitates design thinking sessions and develops innovation strategies, impacting teams across organizations. She creates leadership development programs and delivers high-impact experiential training, driving positive and lasting change.

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Innovation Consultant | Senior Contract Trainer - Elite Leadership Training Program

Kristy is an innovation consultant and talent development leader. At Intuit, she co-led large-scale innovation training for Customer Success, achieving over 90 tNPS within 60 days. Kristy facilitates design thinking sessions and develops innovation strategies, impacting teams across organizations. She creates leadership development programs and delivers high-impact experiential training, driving positive and lasting change.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Maha Baimyrzaeva

Maha

Innovation Consultant

Maha is an innovation consultant with 15+ years experience, integrating organizational development, leadership, and behavioral sciences. She designed and delivered impactful experiential learning for governments and businesses. Maha led program reimagining, developing innovative proposals for academic programs. Her research focuses on applying design thinking in the public sector, translating findings into actionable strategies.

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Innovation Consultant | Researcher

Maha is an innovation consultant with 15+ years experience, integrating organizational development, leadership, and behavioral sciences. She designed and delivered impactful experiential learning for governments and businesses. Maha led program reimagining, developing innovative proposals for academic programs. Her research focuses on applying design thinking in the public sector, translating findings into actionable strategies.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Nick Tran

Nick

Innovation Consultant

Nick is an innovation consultant focused on bringing scientific innovations to market. Co-founded The Wheelhouse Project, building collaborative ventures between science, business, and community partners. Nick delivers innovation consulting services, specializing in strategy lifecycle, process optimization, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Nick's expertise includes business innovation consulting for Fortune 1000 companies, driving transformative solutions and developing robust innovation strategy.

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Innovation Consultant | Strategy & Management Consultant

Nick is an innovation consultant focused on bringing scientific innovations to market. Co-founded The Wheelhouse Project, building collaborative ventures between science, business, and community partners. Nick delivers innovation consulting services, specializing in strategy lifecycle, process optimization, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Nick's expertise includes business innovation consulting for Fortune 1000 companies, driving transformative solutions and developing robust innovation strategy.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Anthony Kershaw

Anthony

Innovation Consultant

Anthony is an innovation consultant with experience transforming vision into processes for entrepreneurial leaders. He has managed programs at The Tech Garden, a 54,000 sq. ft. startup incubator, and connected corporate partners with university resources for product innovation at NC State University. Anthony offers innovation consulting services, including go-to-market strategy and business development.

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Innovation Consultant | Events and Outreach Manager

Anthony is an innovation consultant with experience transforming vision into processes for entrepreneurial leaders. He has managed programs at The Tech Garden, a 54,000 sq. ft. startup incubator, and connected corporate partners with university resources for product innovation at NC State University. Anthony offers innovation consulting services, including go-to-market strategy and business development.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Joseph Whiting

Joseph

Innovation Consultant

Joseph is an innovation consultant and design thinking expert. He cofounded The Innovision Institute of Future Leaders, developing a think tank with a compelling vision strategy and dynamic. Joseph instructed hundreds in creative innovation techniques and designed problem-solving focused case studies. He ideated meaningful services strategies and partnerships, and collaborated on high-priority development projects, informing executive decisions.

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Joseph - Innovation Consultant

Innovation Consultant | Organizational Development Specialist

Joseph is an innovation consultant and design thinking expert. He cofounded The Innovision Institute of Future Leaders, developing a think tank with a compelling vision strategy and dynamic. Joseph instructed hundreds in creative innovation techniques and designed problem-solving focused case studies. He ideated meaningful services strategies and partnerships, and collaborated on high-priority development projects, informing executive decisions.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Ashley Kays

Ashley

Innovation Consultant

Ashley is an innovation consultant and product manager. She defines product vision and roadmaps for next-generation platforms. Ashley connects business strategy with design knowledge to develop engaging products. She teaches teams creative thinking and design thinking capabilities. Ashley managed Digital Asset/Open Text Media Management projects for Pandora, Genentech, and Columbia Sportswear.

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Innovation Consultant | PRODUCT MANAGER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Ashley is an innovation consultant and product manager. She defines product vision and roadmaps for next-generation platforms. Ashley connects business strategy with design knowledge to develop engaging products. She teaches teams creative thinking and design thinking capabilities. Ashley managed Digital Asset/Open Text Media Management projects for Pandora, Genentech, and Columbia Sportswear.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Mark DiGiacomo

Mark

Innovation Consultant

Mark is a seasoned creative strategist and innovation consultant with a history of design-driven innovation. He led significant business results through innovation at Dell Technologies, improving instructional design quality and effectiveness. Mark managed teams of up to 20 people, producing hundreds of projects ranging from instructional animation to marketing tools. He also led visual design for the first release of Xbox.com at Microsoft.

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Mark - Innovation Consultant

Innovation Consultant | Creative Director

Mark is a seasoned creative strategist and innovation consultant with a history of design-driven innovation. He led significant business results through innovation at Dell Technologies, improving instructional design quality and effectiveness. Mark managed teams of up to 20 people, producing hundreds of projects ranging from instructional animation to marketing tools. He also led visual design for the first release of Xbox.com at Microsoft.

Experience: years in innovation

Specialties: innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant

Our innovation consultants are thoroughly vetted professionals with extensive experience in innovation consultant, innovation consulting, design thinking consultant, business innovation consultant, innovation strategy consultant, innovation management consultant. Each consultant can provide video proposals within 48 hours and has proven expertise in delivering innovation projects for enterprise clients.

When to Hire a Innovation Consultant
Your industry is being disrupted and you need new business models
Product development feels stale with incremental improvements only
Competitors are out-innovating you with breakthrough offerings
You need to build a culture of innovation across the organization
Digital transformation requires innovative approaches to succeed
Market research shows unmet customer needs you can't address with current thinking

Typical Innovation Projects

Innovation Strategy & Roadmap
6-8 weeks

Develop comprehensive innovation strategy aligned with business goals, including opportunity mapping, capability assessment, and phased implementation plan.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Prioritized innovation portfolio
  • 3-year innovation roadmap
  • Innovation governance framework
  • Quick-win initiatives identified
Design Thinking Workshops
1-2 weeks

Intensive workshops using design thinking to solve specific challenges, generate breakthrough ideas, and create rapid prototypes for testing.

Expected Outcomes:

  • 50+ validated innovation concepts
  • 3-5 high-fidelity prototypes
  • Customer-validated solutions
  • Implementation action plans
Innovation Lab Setup
3-4 months

Create dedicated innovation space, processes, and teams to continuously generate, test, and scale new ideas across the organization.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Functioning innovation lab
  • Trained innovation facilitators
  • 10x increase in ideas generated
  • Pipeline of validated concepts

Innovation Success Stories

Explore breakthrough innovations from new products to business model transformations. See how expert facilitation turns ideas into market-leading solutions.

Established the Taleo Proficiency Practice

ALEXANDER

Training Materials

ALEXANDER created a comprehensive Taleo Proficiency Solution for Taleo, featuring interactive in-application eLearning, job aids, and training guides. This innovation consulting services project transformed a curriculum development cost center into a $4.6M line of business. The solution, leveraging Oracle UPK, demonstrated an early innovation strategy for software training and adoption.

Established the Taleo Proficiency Practice

ALEXANDER created a comprehensive Taleo Proficiency Solution for Taleo, featuring interactive in-application eLearning, job aids, and training guides. This innovation consulting services project transformed a curriculum development cost center into a $4.6M line of business. The solution, leveraging Oracle UPK, demonstrated an early innovation strategy for software training and adoption.

ALEXANDER

Training Materials

Tools used: Articulate Storyline

Reduced onboarding time by 40%

6 months

Onboarding Project: Customer Service and Communication training with a Heart

Francisco

Onboarding Program

Francisco provided innovation consulting services by creating a blended learning solution, including VILT and eLearning modules, for North Highland and Horne LLP. This innovation strategy supported the DEO’s Rebuild Florida program by training call center representatives and managers. The project delivered critical onboarding materials, such as infographics and job aids, for long-term recovery efforts after Hurricane Michael.

Onboarding Project: Customer Service and Communication training with a Heart

Francisco provided innovation consulting services by creating a blended learning solution, including VILT and eLearning modules, for North Highland and Horne LLP. This innovation strategy supported the DEO’s Rebuild Florida program by training call center representatives and managers. The project delivered critical onboarding materials, such as infographics and job aids, for long-term recovery efforts after Hurricane Michael.

Francisco

Onboarding Program

Tools used: Articulate Storyline

Reduced onboarding time by 40%

3 months

Client Education Courses at Charles Schwab

Brian

eLearning Course

Brian created 12 comprehensive Strategy Seminar courses for Active Investors and the Charles Schwab Trading community. This project, for Charles Schwab, focused on client education, providing innovation consulting services to enhance financial literacy. The courses likely covered advanced trading strategies and market analysis, demonstrating an innovation strategy for investor empowerment and engagement.

Client Education Courses at Charles Schwab

Brian created 12 comprehensive Strategy Seminar courses for Active Investors and the Charles Schwab Trading community. This project, for Charles Schwab, focused on client education, providing innovation consulting services to enhance financial literacy. The courses likely covered advanced trading strategies and market analysis, demonstrating an innovation strategy for investor empowerment and engagement.

Brian

eLearning Course

Tools used: Articulate Storyline

Improved training completion rates by 35%

6 months

["Introduced eLearning to Mars","Incorporated"]

Barry

eLearning Course

Barry was a key player in the design, development, and launch of the successful Mars University, an eLearning platform for Mars Incorporated. This initiative introduced and promoted the use of eLearning within the business, serving as a core component of their innovation strategy. He helped create self-directed learning modules and courses, providing innovation consulting services to enhance internal capabilities and drive business innovation.

["Introduced eLearning to Mars","Incorporated"]

Barry was a key player in the design, development, and launch of the successful Mars University, an eLearning platform for Mars Incorporated. This initiative introduced and promoted the use of eLearning within the business, serving as a core component of their innovation strategy. He helped create self-directed learning modules and courses, providing innovation consulting services to enhance internal capabilities and drive business innovation.

Barry

eLearning Course

Tools used: Articulate Storyline

Reduced onboarding time by 40%

2 weeks

Mobile learning comes of age

Robert

Training Materials

Robert created an innovative mobile learning platform and services for clients, demonstrating early entry into this emerging market. This project showcases his expertise as an innovation consultant, providing cutting-edge solutions. His work involved developing a robust platform, a key component of his innovation strategy, for organizations seeking to leverage mobile technology for learning.

Mobile learning comes of age

Robert created an innovative mobile learning platform and services for clients, demonstrating early entry into this emerging market. This project showcases his expertise as an innovation consultant, providing cutting-edge solutions. His work involved developing a robust platform, a key component of his innovation strategy, for organizations seeking to leverage mobile technology for learning.

Robert

Training Materials

Tools used: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva

Improved training completion rates by 35%

3 months

Innovation & Growth Mindset Systems Project

Jon

Training Materials

Jon created an innovation and growth mindset system for a Publicly Traded Global Food Sciences Company. This involved building internal innovation capability from the ground up, providing innovation consulting services, and leadership education. The project established a robust innovation strategy, enabling the company to move from concept to independent operation within three months, and continues to provide technical expert consulting services for long-term growth.

Innovation & Growth Mindset Systems Project

Jon created an innovation and growth mindset system for a Publicly Traded Global Food Sciences Company. This involved building internal innovation capability from the ground up, providing innovation consulting services, and leadership education. The project established a robust innovation strategy, enabling the company to move from concept to independent operation within three months, and continues to provide technical expert consulting services for long-term growth.

Jon

Training Materials

Tools used: Articulate Storyline

Reduced onboarding time by 40%

1 month

Process Improvement & Course Development

Kayleen

eLearning Course

Kayleen created a series of course slides and educational content for Mike Veny Inc., a mental wellness organization. This project involved providing innovation consulting services and instructional design to develop unique learning experiences focused on emotional wellness. The work included developing a course on 'Mental Wellness for Educators' and content advocating for mental health education in schools, demonstrating a clear innovation strategy in educational design.

Process Improvement & Course Development

Kayleen created a series of course slides and educational content for Mike Veny Inc., a mental wellness organization. This project involved providing innovation consulting services and instructional design to develop unique learning experiences focused on emotional wellness. The work included developing a course on 'Mental Wellness for Educators' and content advocating for mental health education in schools, demonstrating a clear innovation strategy in educational design.

Kayleen

eLearning Course

Tools used: Articulate Storyline

Reduced onboarding time by 40%

1 month

Leadership Development Programs

Kayleen

Leadership Program

Kayleen created comprehensive virtual instructor-led training (VILT) materials for a large defense company, enhancing their leadership development programs. The curriculum incorporates interactive exercises, scenario-based activities, and clear visual aids. This project demonstrates strong innovation consulting services by transforming traditional learning into engaging, practical experiences, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation strategy within the organization.

Leadership Development Programs

Kayleen created comprehensive virtual instructor-led training (VILT) materials for a large defense company, enhancing their leadership development programs. The curriculum incorporates interactive exercises, scenario-based activities, and clear visual aids. This project demonstrates strong innovation consulting services by transforming traditional learning into engaging, practical experiences, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation strategy within the organization.

Kayleen

Leadership Program

Tools used: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite

Improved training completion rates by 35%

6 months

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What is Business Innovation Consultant?

Instructional designers create engaging, effective learning experiences that drive behavior change and skill development. They apply learning science, multimedia design, and assessment strategies to ensure your training delivers measurable business results.

Quick Stats

Available Experts

340+

Typical Duration

2-4 months

Average Investment

$20,000 - $60,000

Key Benefits of Hiring Business Innovation Consultant Consultants

  • Improve learning retention by 60-80% with proper design
  • Reduce training time by 40% while increasing effectiveness
  • Create consistent, scalable training across locations
  • Measure and prove training ROI
  • Build self-paced learning that reduces instructor costs

Common Business Innovation Consultant Projects

eLearning course development

Curriculum design and mapping

Microlearning program creation

Blended learning solutions

Assessment and certification programs

When to Hire a Business Innovation Consultant Consultant

Converting instructor-led training to digital

Launching new products requiring customer education

Compliance training requirements

Onboarding program needs redesign

Training content is outdated or ineffective

Our Business Innovation Consultant Consultants Have Worked With:

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