Designing Innovation for People Who Ship

In this episode, Jae Encarnacion chats with Blade Kotelly, innovation leader and Senior Lecturer at MIT’s School of Engineering, about designing systems that accelerate execution—not just ideation. Blade shares how his work at Blade Kotelly, Inc. helps companies innovate with purpose, align teams, and deliver real outcomes. They dive into the challenges of lead generation without a sales team, the power of anchor content, and Blade’s mindset for scaling sustainably. You’ll also hear insights ...