How do we turn complex problems into simple, innovative solutions that drive real-world impact? In this episode of the Innovation Storyteller Show, I sit down with Joe Salesky, the Founder and CEO of Fixing.World, to explore the art of innovation and storytelling in a rapidly changing business landscape. Joe, a seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur and inventor, brings over 40 years of experience in leading diverse teams to create transformative solutions on a global scale.
Throughout our conversation, Joe shares his insights on how technology—ranging from AI to digital books—can revolutionize industries, with a particular focus on improving early childhood education. We dive into the trillion-book challenge, discussing how digital distribution can help bridge the gap for millions of children worldwide who lack access to books, addressing both cognitive development and social inequity.
Joe also talks about the importance of delivering simple solutions to hard problems, emphasizing the need for quick, effective proofs of value to overcome organizational inertia. We explore how trust, empathy, and diverse teams are crucial in driving innovation and building lasting brand engagement in today’s noisy market.
Join us as we uncover how to leverage innovation and storytelling to make the impossible possible, and how these principles can be applied to your own business challenges. How do you make complex ideas simple and impactful? Let’s dive in and find out together.
Name: Joe Salesky
Title: Founder and CEO
Company: Fixing.World
Joe Salesky is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and inventor with extensive experience in leading diverse teams to deliver valued and transformative innovation capable of operating at global scale.
For more than 30 years he has pioneered building “simple solutions to hard problems” and is recognized for delivering exceptional value for customers, shareholders and employees. He is a co-inventor of 27 patents for technologies broadly used by both consumers and large enterprises, including mobile banking and the original patent for web-conferencing.
He is currently the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fixing.World, a media and technology company unlocking the potential of every person – using digital assets and platforms to disrupt inequity and systemic issues in society funded by transforming marketing spend into both enhanced brand lift and essential community impact.
