Michael R. Collins is a Eureka Board member and leader of the leading innovation agent in consumer products, Big Idea Group, Inc. Mike Collins has been at the forefront of innovation his entire career. His skills include: Experienced in the development and execution of novel business models Background as a venture capitalist at some of the nations top firms: TA Associates Degrees in engineering (Dartmouth), and Business (Harvard) Successfully launched the Big Idea Group, the world's leading innovation network company Determined, resourceful, and entrepreneurial team leader Noted inventor Mr. Collins founded Big Idea Group based on three influential inputs: his experience as a venture capitalist, his frustration as an inventor, and the academic research of Clayton Christensen of Harvard Business School. Combining observations, experience, and trial and error, Mr. Collins developed a business model that creates value from an incredibly valuable, but remarkably inefficient market: the world between independent innovators and innovation consuming companies and consumers. To Eureka, Mr. Collins brings a powerful experience with the business model, strong entrepreneurial drive, and a solid network of contributors. He continues leading the Big Idea Group, Inc. as President and Chief Executive Officer and orchestrating the rapid growth at a pace of over 100% per year. |