Transform Your Business: The Essential Guide to Innovation and Growth Strategies In a recent episode of "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur," host Josh engages in a compelling conversation with West Stringfellow, the CEO and founder of HowDo. This platform is dedicated to providing open-source resources aimed at fostering innovation and business growth. West shares his extensive background in leading innovation at major corporations and the mission behind HowDo. This blog post will break down the key insights and actionable advice from the episode, offering a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to innovate and grow. West Stringfellow introduces HowDo as an open-source resource platform designed to help individuals and businesses innovate. He acknowledges that the term "innovation" has become somewhat diluted over time but clarifies that, in a business context, it fundamentally means evolving and changing. West believes that the greatest opportunity in business today lies in innovation, whether that involves developing new processes, launching products, or reassessing existing business practices. Notably, HowDo has engaged over 400,000 users globally, with a diverse audience that includes students, educators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. He emphasizes that half of the users come from outside the United States, showcasing the platform's international appeal. While the resources on HowDo are free, West offers consulting and coaching services on the side. He finds that many people enjoy learning about innovation but may struggle with the implementation. His consulting work focuses on helping teams develop the skills necessary to apply the innovative processes outlined on HowDo. Josh wraps up the episode by encouraging listeners to explore the resources available on HowDo, emphasizing the platform's wealth of information, including book summaries and masterclasses. He invites entrepreneurs and business leaders to adopt a growth mindset and leverage the tools and insights provided by West and his team. About West Stringfellow: West is a product and technology visionary who has launched zero to one innovations at Amazon and PayPal, led transformations at Fortune 500s like Visa and Target, and accelerated startups with Techstars. He's not just an innovation and product management executive, he's also a successful founder and entrepreneur whose startup was acquired by a Fortune 50. With over 20 years of experience, West has consistently driven innovation, resulting in market disruptions and massive revenue growth. Today, West empowers entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes through coaching and consulting, sharing his expertise in product innovation and digital transformation. With 5 patents to his name and a wealth of international experience, West is here to share insights that can help you revolutionize your approach to product and technology. About HowDo: HowDo, founded in 2017, is dedicated to helping business leaders unlock their business’ growth potential through innovation and technical transformation. We partner with businesses of all sizes, from Fortune 50s to startups and government agencies. Our vision for sustainable innovation combines solid business fundamentals with industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies like AI, blockchain, cloud computing, and open-source solutions Our team of experienced consultants, led by former industry executives, works closely with organizations to tailor solutions to their unique challenges and opportunities.   Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out HowDo website at https://howdo.com/ Check out HowDo on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/howdo-com/ Check out West Stringfellow on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/weststringfellow/ Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!   More from UpMyInfluence: We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here. Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.