I find social media as fun and engaging as the next person, but imagine if all the creative talent that was pouring into finding increasingly clever ways for us to broadcast daily banality (and then serve ads based on what is learned) instead focused on some of the UN Millennium goals? The world would be a better place.

Another key role the CEO plays is to focus efforts.

In my mind, so-called "cultures of innovation" really boil down to one word: curiosity.

We've got some great big problems in our world. We have to figure out how to feed 10 billion people. Too many people can't access clean water, quality healthcare, and reasonable education. We have to figure out what to do about climate change, income inequality, and more. Innovators need to rise to the challenge!

Most startup companies have two people, and they figure out creative ways to swarm problems. They move faster and have more impact.

Teams working on disruptive ideas need to be small enough that they can be fed by no more than two pizzas.

Now, I worry a bit about the TEDification of the world where style trumps substance, so hopefully you have a good blend of both!