The Disruptive Kynd Genesis
The Disruptive Kynd was started in 2020 within entrepreneurial circles, after recognizing there is a community of professionals that had time, inclination (and frustration) over what was seen as generational repeated mistakes in the tech industry:
- A siloed focus on technology versus results
- Chasing technology trends of the day
- Disconnect between business and technology
- Missing the ‘Greater Good’ for short-term {insert priority here}
- Generation divides between ‘old guard’ and ‘high energy’ new professionals
just to name a few.
Many IT stakeholders (e.g. developers, execs, delivery folks, sales, business leaders, etc.) came together, pushed one-another and focused on innovation through collaboration to identify better ways to make meaningful differences .
We started with informal ‘brown bag’ sessions, sharing lunch times, insights, case studies, new technologies, and the obstacles we each faced .
As this became popular, we extended to groups outside our teams, and eventually other companies and partners . We see continued potential in broadening these activities and providing a platform for fostering collaboration.
Internally, a word has developed among the participants – ‘kynding’ (pronounced like – ‘Kinding’.) a sort of mindset to pay it forward.
We hope kynding grows, helps you and that you will add your kynd to the mix.
Mission Statement
The Disruptive Kynd’s mission is to foster conversations, and through them provided direction and shape to the unfolding of technology and how will be applied to bring value for all of us. These conversations move beyond the shackles and pitfalls of ‘pure technology’ or ‘pure business’ focus. They and many other contexts are interdependent.
That said, The Disruptive Kynd’s mission includes four main tenants:
- Provoke deep thinking around ‘why’ technologies are important and how they will make life better
- Host and encourage conversations from a variety of perspectives – bring your ideas, lets shape them together
- Teach, invest in and encourage one another, not merely present information – but develop each other
- Go out – use the information, connections and insights to become useful across our industry
My Background
I am a seasoned high-tech software executive with over 30 years of experience in both entrepreneurial and large technology enterprises. Currently, as VP of Strategy & Innovation, I am responsible for defining, communicating, and scaling product & services that connect business-technology strategy for our global account clients. This includes collaboration, coaching and co-design with our market sales and delivery teams, and direct engagement with our clients.
I have a proven track record of delivering innovative products across a broad spectrum of technologies and industry areas that deliver outcomes to clients and revenue growth to the company.
My mission (passion and drive) is to build durable, long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, thought-leaders and alliance partners to achieve sustainable and meaningful outcomes that meet the challenges of today’s complex business and technology conditions.
Contact us
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericksonrw
kynd-1@disruptivekynd.com
