Innovation Meets Leadership

Innovation Meets Leadership, founded by Natalie Born, is a top 25 innovation podcast heard in over 80 countries and a platform dedicated to equipping leaders to transform ideas into market-ready solutions. Natalie Born—Founder, CEO, podcast host, and author of Set It on Fire: The Art of Innovation—brings more than 20 years of experience in strategy, innovation, and product development. Her career includes collaborations on two approved U.S. patents and leading initiatives in more than 18 countries for global brands such as CareerBuilder, First Data, IHG, and ADP. Through the podcast, consulting, and speaking, Innovation Meets Leadership explores the intersection of leadership and innovation, sharing practical frameworks and real-world insights to help leaders align teams, build strategies, and scale effectively. Before founding Innovation Meets Leadership, Natalie held senior executive roles, leading large-scale strategy and M&A initiatives.