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I often get asked what the difference is between those terms. “Is lean startup opposite of design thinking? oh no, maybe it is the same?” and “Ah ok, so you mean agile?” or “I think Agile is a better…
It’s quite a trip to read the Wikipedia page on ‘business model [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_model]‘ where the business model canvas designed by Pigneur and Osterwalder is barely a footnote. In real life, there is probably just a handful of startups or multinationals that haven’t use this tool at some point, as a key element of creativity and to some extent, innovation or strategy. For those of you that were frozen in carbonite since 2008, this is what the canvas looks like: Trading
Most deep-tech startups don’t fit comfortably into corporate-venturing systems. Here are six areas in which corporate sponsors need to assess their readiness for deep-tech collaboration.
In a previous post, I went through several patterns of failing corporate innovation. In most of the cases, it fails not because of bad ideas but because of bad organizational support. Opportunities…
We’ve just finished an innovation metrics project with a consortium of three multinational companies and an SME.
Introduction When building innovative products we draw upon several models to help us follow the cycles and gauge products’ maturity levels (technological, market and use). We noticed that 3 complementary, superimposable models converge and together provide a coherence that makes the most of the various recommendations and best practices of each innovation strategy. The 3
Find out how to get in-depth data on hydroponics, vertical farming, and aquaponics and the top innovative startups in sustainable agriculture.
Check out this compelling visual that picks up on corporate innovation habits that we’re also seeing in the field.
Organizations need to know how prepared they are to support and nurture innovation. We’ve iterated on our Innovation Readiness Assessment Tool to include some
Why do strategy and tactics belong together? Strategy without tactics is intent without action while effort spent in planning that does not originate from a specific strategy is keeping busy without clarity on what you are trying to accomplish
The classic image of a startup revolves around the IT industry and many guides and tips are geared towards tech and programming ventures. However, startups can be found in many other industries and they are just as fascinating. Take for example the manufacturing sector which represents a sizable chunk of any economy and is always in need of innovative solutions and products. So if you are trying to find the best path to success for your manufacturing startup, we have 5 of the top tips to help yo
Below are 43 activities that can be done in 5-minutes or less, as well as 2 design processes to facilitate workshops . They are simple but powerful for identifying values, imagining outcomes, and…
The following post highlights how Venture Scanner categorizes the Internet of Things (IoT) startup landscape, and presents our Innovation Quadrant showing how those categories compare to one anothe…
Método dos Seis Chapéus do Pensamento (Six Thinking Hats®) criado por Edward de Bono que é muito útil para fazer reuniões mais rápidas, objetivas, colaborativas e produtivas, evitando discussões de…
I am very interested in Innovation Centres and LABs and have been exploring and also visiting some in different countries. Lately, my focus has been in Africa. A lot has been written about the boom…
How do companies like Amazon and Apple consistently make game-changing products? Here are 10 types of innovation, and the tactics that lead to big breakthroughs.
By considering factors such as market demand, competition, and your passion and expertise, you can identify startup ideas that has the potential to disrupt the market and generate revenue.
Here are ten tips that can help you survive and prosper if your business is fairly new and planning to see your startup success.
The advent of technology has brought innovation to the masses, now anyone has the power to create. But what does it takes to create a successful start-up? Tap into one simple, time-tested principle of science that will help you understand the process of innovation and solve problems with ease.
Lean startup strategies involve creating smart MVPs. They all started small so it was easy to take control and gauge performance of the business.
Every year, large corporations spend billions of dollars on supporting, investing in, marketing to, and donating to small businesses, startups, and the organizations that support them. These numbers are rising dramatically as interest in the entrepreneurship ecosystem rises. Startups who understand this new landscape stand to save money via discounted products [...]
Explore the optimal startup team structure for your dream company. Learn the types of teams you can form, what you should keep in mind, and common mistakes to avoid when setting up your team. Also, expert tips to figure out the perfect structure for your startup.
“Innovation” is a tricky word to define: it means different things to different people. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “You Call That Innovation?” provides a solid review of t…
I often get asked what the difference is between those terms. “Is lean startup opposite of design thinking? oh no, maybe it is the same?” and “Ah ok, so you mean agile?” or “I think Agile is a better…
Why MSPI? For product and service system innovation, there is a unique possibility to support and speed up society’s development towards sustainability.
MVP and Lean Startup Strategy - both of these concepts have gained popularity over the years and has helped startups increase their chances of success.
A framework for defining your business model and business strategy.
It is undeniable that the world around us is changing. Technology and software have transformed large parts of business; and continues to do so in more and more dramatic ways. Corporate leadership…
