FORA.tv Speaker - Udaya Patnaik

Udaya Patnaik is a Jump founder and principal. He advises executives in technology, communications, healthcare, consumer packaged goods, and retail. He has worked with leaders at companies like HP, Target, and Harley-Davidson to solve long-term strategy issues while delivering rapid results. Patnaik uses experience in research, network analysis, roadmapping, facilitation, and training to help clients manage innovation, create new businesses, and transform organizations.

Patnaik is a frequent speaker on the topic of using innovation to drive growth. Prior to Jump, he worked in community and economic development, providing technical assistance in finance, policy, and systems improvement to governments and non-profits. He taught at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and Technical Communications Program.