Hi there Matt.
Not a bad article, couple of key points.
You don't need come with completely new ideas,( good point)
I've been working on a Concept that I've Reconfigured and Reconfigured and now I believe its ready.
So in your words.
Look around and be prepared to say "Lets co-create "
Is Cisco willing to hear other peoples Ideas, especially when there achievable.

Marty Anderson
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