Turning Ideas into Impact: The Matchbox Innovation Program

Turning Ideas into Impact: The Matchbox Innovation Program

Speakers

Sarah Kelly

Dave Hengartner

What we talk about

In this episode, Sarah Kelly, innovation consultant and former Innovation Manager at Liberty Global, shares the story behind the Matchbox innovation program. She explains why traditional idea platforms often fail—and how Matchbox helps employees turn early sparks into investable, real-world business ideas.

You’ll learn:

  • Why Matchbox was created and how it works

  • How training, mentoring, and pitching drive better ideas

  • The business and cultural impact of the program, including ROI

  • Why investing in innovation matters most during uncertain times

A practical deep dive into corporate innovation that delivers real results.