GE's Jeff Immelt and Alphabet's X lab Captain Astro Teller were honored with the 2017 Edison Achievement Award. The award recognizes business executives who have made significant contributions to innovation throughout their careers. Immelt has transformed GE into a digital industrial company through software-defined machines and solutions. Teller oversees X lab and has successfully created five companies and holds several patents related to hardware and software technology. Both men were recognized for embodying Thomas Edison's values of innovation and transforming their companies' visions.