Curtis Lefrandt Email & Phone Number

American Fork, Utah, United States

I am the CEO and Co-founder of the Innovator's DNA. We provide Fortune 500 companies, universities, and individuals with tools to enable creativity and innovation. Over the last two decades, we have had the opportunity to both study and work alongside the world’s most innovative organizations including as Amazon, Tesla, Johnson & Johnson, Caterpillar, and United Technologies. We have published three best-selling books, The Innovator’s DNA, The Innovator’s Method, and most recently, Innovation Capital, all in partnership with Harvard Business Review Press. In the past we have produced the World’s Most Innovative Companies and the World’s Most Innovative Leaders Lists featured in Forbes Magazine. I oversee critical functions for iDNA including client management and delivery, sales and marketing, and tool development. A large portion of my time is spent as a keynote speaker, facilitator, and advisor for a range of Fortive 500 organizations on building a culture and capability of innovation.

Provo, Utah Area

I teach social innovation and entrepreneurship to students from across campus, helping students learn and apply the best practices of design thinking, positive psychology, financial independence and other tools towards solving important social issues.

Boston, Ma / Bangalore, India

Developed innovation and growth strategies for Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, and the high-tech industries. Spent time working on the ground in India to develop a new model for healthcare delivery for the base of the pyramid.

Cupertino, Ca

• Built forecasting and cost models for iPod/iPhone products to analyze financial trends and improve forecasting accuracy• Analyzed build-cycle spending of iPod/iPhone product development from prototype through ramp-up phases

Salt Lake City, Ut

• Performed due diligence for deal screens, initial investment memos, and follow-on investments• Covered companies including app advertising platform, generic pharmaceuticals manufacturer, China-based financial services firm, and social media/virtual goods content provider—pitching investment recommendations to the board from $150,000 to $1 M

Bs, Business, Strategy Emphasis; Minor, Asian Studies; Summa Cum Laude, With Honors

Activities and Societies: Students for Social Entrepreneurship (Founder & President)• Ranked 1 out of 940 in the Marriott School.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Basketball, Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout• Appointed and accepted to United.