ISTARI.AI

2024 has already been an outstanding year for us academically, with 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞, but we're also hitting the big leagues with our research. We published in 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 like Research Policy and the Journal of Economic Geography! 🚀 But wait, there's more! 🏆 We snagged the Best Paper of the Year Award in the Journal of Spatial Economic Analysis - a testament to the impact and quality of our research. We've been diving deep into some seriously cool stuff - AI, blockchain ecosystems, geographic data analysis - you name it, we're on it. The insights we've generated are making waves in both academic circles and the business world. One of our standout studies explored how sustainability-driven #blockchain companies in the U.S. adapt to ecosystem pressures, uncovering crucial location-based factors for success. We've also made significant strides in Explainable #AI (XAI), analyzing how various types of proximity - geographic, cognitive, and more - influence collaboration within Chinese tech ecosystems. But we're not stopping there. Whether focusing on environmental #sustainability or the intersection of #technology and #society, our publications offer a robust, interdisciplinary perspective on global innovation trends 📚 This shows again that we are deeply rooted in science. Our growing number of publications, citations, and collaborations through our Research Partner Program demonstrate our commitment to driving innovation and providing real-world solutions. It’s an exciting journey, and we’re just getting started!

What a fantastic experience at the Third ISTARI.AI Research Partner Workshop! 🧙   Led by our Chief Scientific Officer Johannes Dahlke and Sebastian Schmidt, the workshop brought together top minds in web data research to explore innovative ways of addressing major societal challenges. Here are a few highlights:   🎤 Engaging sessions on topics like networks, institutions, and sustainability—all through the lens of web data research 🧠 A dynamic World Café session where participants tackled current challenges in utilizing web data, exchanging valuable insights 🏓 And for a bit of fun, the ping pong tournament added a refreshing break amidst the day’s discussions! We’re deeply grateful for the enthusiasm and contributions of everyone who participated. The enthusiasm and collaboration displayed promise an exciting road ahead for web data research.   Looking forward to the next one!   #ISTARI.AI #ResearchPartner #Science #BigData #WebAI #WebData

September at ISTARI: A Month of Pitching — Here’s What We’ve Been Up To 🚀 September was a busy and exciting month for us at ISTARI.AI, as we took the stage at several conferences to showcase how we’re transforming market research. It’s been a great start to the conference season, and we’re already looking forward to the next conferences we’re attending in the upcoming weeks!   ✨ 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 We were honored to be part of the Academia Meets Industry Roundtable at Universität Hamburg, diving deep into the evolving role of AI in business and research. The conversations were rich, focusing on how AI is not just a tool for automation but a partner in augmentation, enhancing human decision-making. This reflects our mission at ISTARI.AI to provide powerful AI-driven solutions that help users uncover deeper insights and make smarter strategic decisions.   🔍 𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈.𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 2024 At planung&analyse Insights 2024 in Frankfurt we had an amazing time discussing the future of market research with many researchers and professionals. Our highlight was the startup pitch where we were able to showcase how we reinvent market research using our science-based and AI-powered #webAI technology.   🥨 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐥𝐬 2024 We closed out the month by pitching ISTARI at Bits & Pretzels 2024 in Munich, where the entrepreneurial spirit was alive and thriving! We had the opportunity to connect with founders, innovators, and AI enthusiasts from all over the world.   As October begins, we’re energized and ready for the next conferences and steps to go. A big thank you to everyone we connected with in September—let’s keep pushing the envelope together! #AI #Innovation #MarketResearch #ISTARI.AI #TechConferences #FutureOfAI

The third ISTARI.AI Research Workshop just kicked off! Lead by our CSO Johannes Dahlke and Sebastian Schmidt we are looking forward to a day full of exciting #web #data #research.

ISTARI.AI at planung&analyse Insights 2024: Shaping the Future of Market Research with AI! 🌟   What a great experience at the planung&analyse Insights 2024 in Frankfurt, held at the I.G. Farben building on Goethe-Universität Frankfurt's Campus Westend! Over 450 industry experts gathered in this historic venue to network, learn, and discuss the future of market research.   We were thrilled to pitch alongside other innovative startups and had fantastic conversations with Tucan.ai and Lakmoos AI – special shout-out to Lakmoos AI for their well-earned win during the pitch battle! 🎉   With engaging keynotes, inspiring case studies, and interactive debates on AI and market research, this event was packed with valuable insights. We're grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many forward-thinking professionals and look forward to continuing the conversation!   Thanks to all the organizers, attendees, and participants for an unforgettable experience. Looking ahead to 2025!   #AI #MarketResearch #Innovation #ISTARI.AI #Insights2024 #AIinMarketResearch

🚀 Empowering Strategic Decisions: How Our Company Profiling Service 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦   𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞: Our client, a national research funding agency, needed an effective way to assess the innovation potential of companies across Austria. They aimed to uncover patterns related to company size, industry, and region to drive smarter decision-making.   𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: We used our #webAI technology to analyze company websites and generate innovation scores, predicting the likelihood of product innovation. This data, combined with a detailed analysis, gave the client a clear picture of the Austrian innovation ecosystem — highlighting trends, identifying key players, and pinpointing innovation hotspots. These insights offered a solid foundation for making informed decisions and better supporting the innovation ecosystem in Austria.   ✨ Want to explore how company profiling can unlock strategic insights for your business? 👉 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 about how our service can help you understand and navigate your market more effectively: https://lnkd.in/e4Ws7QVj   #CompanyProfiling #AI #InnovationMapping #DataAnalytics #BusinessIntelligence #ISTARI.AI

🔥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐀𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 ⛓ ♻ Hot takes: • Measuring blockchain adoption and sustainability engagement via large-scale web scraping and NLP. • 0.6% US companies are engaged in blockchain technology. • Share of sustainably engaged blockchain firms is higher (32.1%) than in the overall firm population (12.7%). • Sustainability engagement of blockchain companies is driven by their ecosystem embedding. Take a closer look at the study: https://lnkd.in/emTGwfQt Joint research with Institute for Quantitative Social Science (IQSS) at Harvard University, Technical University of Munich, Z_GIS - Department of Geoinformatics, University of Salzburg, ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research, Justus Liebig Universität Gießen and University of Mannheim. Robert Dehghan Sebastian Schmidt Hanna Hottenrott Dr. David Lenz

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🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈.𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧 🌍   When people ask why we founded ISTARI.AI in Mannheim, the answer we give is simple: Innovation and collaboration thrive in the Rhine-Neckar region. From startups to established businesses, politics, and investors – everyone here works together to drive success. 🏙️   🌟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: Our region is home to leading global companies like BASF, SAP and Heidelberg Materials, making it a powerhouse of established industries and cutting-edge startups. Not to mention a high density of top-tier universities like Universität Mannheim, Universität Heidelberg and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) as well as top research institutions like ZEW – Leibniz-Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung. This unique combination fosters a vibrant ecosystem that fuels growth and innovation.   💡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭: We saw this in action at last week's event with Volksbank Raiffeisenbank in Mannheim. Mannheim is a place where businesses, policy-makers and investors come together to shape the future.   🌍 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞? While cities like Berlin often get the spotlight, we’re seeing a powerful network emerge right here in the heart of our region🌱 While our heart lies in Mannheim, we have good connections to Berlin as well. But the Mannheim region offers the perfect environment for innovation, connectivity, and growth for ISTARI.   #RheinNeckar #RheinMain #Innovation #Startups #Collaboration #ISTARI.AI #Berlin Dr. Jan Kinne Dr. David Lenz Robert Dehghan