By any measure, Judy Estrin is one of the Very Smart People from Silicon Valley. In September, McGraw - Hill published her book, Closing the Innovation Gap. In addition to descibing how Innovation takes place in a corporate setting (and how corporations can nurture it), she describes the growing innovation gap between the US and the rest of the world.
Our short-sightedness has led to major challenges — dependence on oil,
climate change, health care, and national security — that threaten our
economy and quality of life. Each challenge also brings opportunities —
if we give innovation the attention it deserves.
McKinsey recently had the good sense to interview Estrin and publish that video to its website. You can find it here. 
