Dubbed “Mr. Creativity” by The Economist, John Kao has spent the past 30 years growing his skills and reputation as an innovation activist, practitioner, and educator. His nonlinear noncareer reveals an eclectic set of accomplishments: Harvard Business School professor, Yale Medical School trained psychiatrist, Broadway and Hollywood producer, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and Yamaha “Artist in Innovation” (perhaps no surprise since he played keyboards in Frank Zappa’s band). He is currently CEO of EdgeMakers.