Founded by author, innovation strategist, and engineer Mike Anderson, INOV8R Press produces thought-provoking books, guides, and content that sit at the intersection of science, storytelling, and systems thinking with work that spans fiction and nonfiction: from future-forward thrillers to guides on innovation leadership.
INOV8R Press: Turning Ideas Into Impact
We believe a community of purposeful innovators with cutting-edge ideas can make a positive real-world impact.
That’s the focus of our work – and this site.
INOV8R Press produces thought-provoking books, guides, and educational content that sit at the intersection of science, storytelling, and systems thinking. Our work spans fiction and nonfiction from future-forward thrillers to practical handbooks on innovation leadership.
I’m Mike Anderson an innovator, R&D strategist, systems engineer, and lifelong problem-solver with a passion for turning ambitious ideas into working technologies through operational rigor balanced with strategic perspective.
With over 30 years of experience spanning defense, aerospace, and advanced technologies, I’ve led innovation portfolios at the intersection of emerging tech and real-world needs. My work has ranged from front-line engineering aboard Navy ships and submarines to spearheading cross-sector research initiatives for one of the world’s largest technology companies.
I enjoy engaging with innovation communities to share best practices on how to manage multi-disciplinary teams, launch innovation pipelines from zero to scale, and together we can navigate the complex space between ideas, implementation, and impact.
At INOV8RPress, our mission is to ignite transformative innovation by harnessing the essential elements of the Innovation Fire Triangle: novel ideas, strong customer demand, and sustainable funding. We believe that successful breakthroughs require the right conditions to thrive, and as innovators, we act as the catalysts, bridging the gap between creativity, science, and strategy.
Every breakthrough has all these elements come together at once. Remove any side of the triangle, and the innovation inevitably flames out.
Ideas are the oxygen that breathes new life into the solution set.
Customers provide the heat of demand—without them, ideas have nowhere to apply, and no impact.
Funding fuels development—turning concepts into prototypes and action.
At the center of it all are Innovators—the catalysts who bring it together, bridging story, science, and strategy to move ideas into reality.
Whether we’re assessing customer demand and investment sources for a thorium reactor, building a guidebook on turning ideas into reality, or inspiring innovators to tackle global challenges, we are committed to creating meaningful solutions that have a lasting impact on the world.