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Scott McDonald

Mar 2
2 min

Where the Best Ideas Come From

It probably won't be your next hackathon. Or the smartest person in the room.

Modern Accelerator

Jan 14
1 min

Modern Co-founder Recognized as Top 20 Product Leader of 2019

Scott McDonald was recognized this month for his leadership in re-inventing consulting models for today's marketplace.

Modern Accelerator

Oct 29, 2019
1 min

Modern Co-founders Featured on Vivid Voices

Karen Kranack and Scott McDonald talk change and opportunity in an accelerating world with Lauren Hunter of Vivid Resources.

Scott McDonald

Sep 10, 2019
3 min

It's Time to Redesign Our Design Teams

The convergence of two important trends is creating new possibilities for innovation and product teams worldwide.

Karen Kranack

Jul 24, 2019
3 min

User Testing with 5 Users: First-Line or Waste of Time?

There are dearly-held beliefs in most disciplines, and user experience design is no different.

Scott McDonald

Jul 15, 2019
6 min

Changing the Channel: Voice Computing and the Future of Insurance

Today’s most successful brands are active and available wherever their customers are, and increasingly those customers are engaging...

Scott McDonald

Jun 13, 2019
3 min

Book Review: A New Playbook for 21st Century Business

With so much change in the marketplace, it’s easy for insurers to forget that they have real advantages in their battles with startups.

Scott McDonald

May 9, 2019
3 min

Is This the End, or a New Beginning?

According to author, technologist and insurance veteran Rob Galbraith, we are facing "The end of insurance as we know it." And if you don...

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