Krisztina 'Z' Holly

Contributor|Enterprise & Cloud

I’m an MIT-trained engineer, entrepreneur and adventurer whose passion is identifying undiscovered ideas and talent and helping them make impact. I’m probably best known for curating and hosting the first ever TEDx and founding two innovation centers at MIT and USC that helped

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2,012 viewsMay 31, 2019

Meet A New Generation Of Entrepreneurs Using Local Manufacturing As Their Secret Weapon

It’s a myth that production can be separated from technology, design or modern culture in America; today manufacturing represents the future of innovation at the intersection of digital and physical. These founders are tapping into the advantages of keeping their factories in their backyard.

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Jan 31, 2018

Trump Has Manufacturing All Wrong -- And So Do The Rest Of Us

The President’s State of the Union address reflected a desire to bring manufacturing back. But these efforts may be misguided. Here are 8 myths about manufacturing, busted.

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Jan 26, 2018

The Most Important Tech Trend Of 2018 Won't Be A Technology

The past year gave us a sneak peek of big innovations on the horizon. Yet, the most disruptive tech trend of 2018 isn’t a technology, it’s a company. Amazon is changing the face of our cities, and local manufacturing will be as important as ever. How have these seismic shifts impacted you?

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May 11, 2017

How Do You Rebel Against Rebellion? Skating Legend Rodney Mullen Keeps Reinventing Himself

Skating legend Rodney Mullen keeps reinventing himself and his industry.

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May 4, 2017

A Craft Distiller Embraces The Tension Between Uniqueness And Scale

As craft distillers and immigrants, Litty Mathew and her husband have built the largest organic spirits company in the world while maintaining a point of view.