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Whether you’re a founder or an VC, investing in your brand and developing a strategic marketing funnel can lead to unprecedented growth and opportunities. We helped and well-established venture capital firm Globalive quickly attract hundreds of founders seeking mentorship and funding. After refreshing the visual identity and branding, we leveraged thought leadership, pitch competitions, live discussions, strategic events and social media as a powerful tool for deal flow and community building. Brand Strategist Daniel Francavilla shares more. Part of the branding was to clearly position the firm as offering “Founder-focused funding” — partnering with innovative companies committed to developing technology to improve and change industries. With over 125 companies in their portfolio, Globalive takes a founder-centric approach and invests in series pre-seed through series A rounds in businesses across industries such as HRtech, Realtech, Fintech, Healthtech, Biotech and drone technologies. #founderledmarketing #communitymarketing #venturecapital

Reflecting on the transformative journey since the launch of our Innovation Studio last November, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for the remarkable individuals who have been instrumental in our success. To our dedicated team – your passion and creativity have fueled the engine of innovation, propelling us to new heights. A heartfelt thank you to our visionary partners, whose collaboration has been the bedrock of our achievements. Venture studios, venture capital enthusiasts, and the brilliant minds behind 5-time-founded corporations, your support has been the wind beneath our wings. Your trust in our capabilities has inspired us to push boundaries and redefine what's possible in the realm of innovation. Our journey extends beyond services; it's a shared commitment to shaping a future where groundbreaking ideas thrive. As we celebrate milestones, we're acutely aware that each step forward is a collective achievement. From idea generation to full-scale market launch, from strategy & consulting to fostering a culture of innovation, your involvement has left an indelible mark. The Innovation Factory has been a collaborative effort in every sense – from resourcing to structuring, from process enhancement to shaping a dynamic culture. In the realm of Industry X, where strategy, technology, and operations converge, we're charting new territories. Your partnership has been a cornerstone in navigating the complex landscape, and we look forward to unlocking more possibilities together. Our Advisory & Coaching services stand testament to our commitment to nurturing leadership, businesses, and teams. Your trust in our guidance is humbling, and we're eager to continue supporting your growth journeys. As we express our gratitude, we also renew our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation. The journey is ongoing, and we're excited to continue forging ahead with each of you by our side. Here's to collaboration, growth, and a future shaped by collective ingenuity. #InnovationJourney #GratitudePost #CollaborativeSuccess #FutureForward

In the dynamic world of innovation, we often focus on the initial spark of an idea, but the true magic happens when those ideas evolve into transformative solutions that reshape industries. For those in venture studios, venture capital, and experienced CEOs, this journey is especially significant. In my experience, working closely with visionaries in venture studios and alongside seasoned CEOs, I've witnessed the profound impact of turning innovative ideas into tangible solutions. It's not merely a process; it's a narrative of growth and evolution. The real game-changer lies in the transition from concept to commercial and enterprise solutions. This isn't just about creating; it's about crafting solutions that resonate with enterprises, reshaping industries in the process. The power of innovation is unleashed when we understand the strategic journey of bringing products to the forefront of enterprise solutions. A journey that goes beyond the ideation phase. Venture studios, venture capital enthusiasts, and CEOs, let's explore how the transformation of ideas into tangible solutions can elevate your approach to innovation and reshape the business landscape. The impact of bringing your products to commercial and enterprise solutions is not just about short-term success; it's about creating a lasting legacy. It's about positioning your innovations at the forefront of industry transformation and setting the stage for long-term business impact. Are you ready to elevate your innovation game? Let's dive into the narrative of how transforming ideas into tangible solutions can reshape the business landscape. #InnovationEvolution #EnterpriseSuccess #VentureImpact #InnovateToElevate #BusinessTransformation #IdeasToSolutions

Struggling to Innovate Internally in your company? There’s Another Way. Driving innovation within your company can be tough. Resources are stretched, priorities shift, and the risk to your brand is real. But what if there was a way to explore new ideas without putting your core business at risk? Here’s how venture building can help: Safe space for innovation ↳ Work on new ideas in a separate environment, without worrying about impacting your main brand or business operations. Agile, independent teams ↳ Instead of relying on internal resources, you get a dedicated, experienced team focused solely on making the new venture a success. Shared risk ↳ Spread the financial and operational risks with external partners, so you don’t have to carry the burden alone. Faster decision-making ↳ Venture building creates a clear path to fast, focused decisions—something that’s often challenging in larger, established companies. If internal innovation feels like it’s moving too slowly or getting stuck in red tape, venture building might be the solution you didn’t know you needed. At Camplight, we help businesses like yours turn Assets into Ventures. Without disrupting what’s already working. Let’s explore what venture building can do for you. #VentureBuilding #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #ProblemSolving

Reflecting on a year of innovation and growth: From continuous learning and employee expansion to exciting events and thriving venture capital scenes. Here's to another year of achievements and aspirations! #InVentures #startupsuccess #venturestudio

You know open innovation is critical, but resources are limited and there are so many options! Should you be running an accelerator? Setting up a Corporate Venture Capital Arm? Running proof of concept projects? Partnering with peers or universities? What's a venture studio anyway? Diana Joseph comes to the rescue at #Innov8rs SoCal, running a highly interactive workshop for you and fellow innovators to test your firm's requirements against the opportunities offered by each type of partnership engine. You'll walk away knowing which engine (or engines!) your firm should pursue, and new instincts for what kinds of partnership make sense. Ready to bet safely on open innovation? See you at the conference next month! #openinnovation #innovationmanagement

The transition to a low-carbon economy presents some of the most significant business opportunities in the coming decade — it's an entrepreneurial playground. At Stance, my agency for the past 9 years, I explored how to create impactful value. We supported innovative high-impact businesses in launching and scaling, and assisted established organisations in rethinking their impact and business models. In doing so, I've learned that the opportunity landscape is densely populated with emerging needs and increasing pains. In targetting net zero, tomorrow's opportunities often seem abstract today. Some require fundamental shifts in business models and customer experiences, while others need long-term investments in capital assets or policy changes. Yet, many opportunities will emerge through seemingly simple recombination, wrapping incremental impact in a common pain reliever. Irrespective of the play, digital technology will be the great enabler. Success stories will come from those who effectively reduce barriers to entry through innovative business models. Crucialworks is my vehicle for creating, partnering with, and investing in new technology-enabled ventures that aim to achieve net zero. My mission for the next decade is to launch and scale 10 high-impact, high-value businesses. The first venture launches tomorrow.

Need to know: Two-third of the value of a new corporate business is created in the late-stage (vs. early-stage) of the business-building process. ☝ Especially in the later stages of new product development, the true value can be unlocked. 🚀 In a nutshell: Corporate innovation and new-business building rest on an end-to-end process! ✔

"We focus on providing a comprehensive suite of support, from strategic planning and financial investment, but also we can offer our overall industry expertise." 💬 Our CEO Justin Paul Anastasi is all about proactive, disruptive innovation. He spoke to G3 Media magazine to explain how he blends market expertise with gut instinct to back start-up ventures with bold visions and scalable models 👏 🌟 VentureMax Group doesn’t just invest. We provide strategic guidance, industry insights, and a culture of innovation to help small to medium-sized businesses make a real market impact. Read more about how Justin identifies those start-ups and the strategies VentureMax uses to achieve an impactful market presence: https://lnkd.in/eQZcz_TY #VentureMaxGroup #iGaming #Innovation #MarketImpact

Two-third of the value of a new corporate business is created in the late-stage (vs. early-stage) of the business-building process. ☝ This contrasts with an observed degree of maturity in late-stage capabilities among companies that is low to moderate at best. ❌ Companies particularly grapple with 'Scaling-Up', i.e., growing a validated venture into a fully-fledged business that is set to be part of the company's core. This mostly goes along with transitioning the venture from an 'Explore' environment - e.g., Innovation Unit, Digital Lab, Incubator, Venture Builder (internal/external) etc. - to a core business environment. ⛔ Result: Only 2 out of 10 started ventures typically end up as sizable corporate businesses with an annual revenue of more than $50M! Bottom line: Keep the late-stage process and its underlying capabilities and requirements in mind! Undoubtedly, discovery, experimentation and validation are indispensable early-stage innovation activities. However, turning those activities into substantial businesses is where the most value can be unlocked. 🚀 In a nutshell: Corporate innovation and new-business building rest on an end-to-end process! ✔ Thoughts? Scaling-Up is a central part of Dual Innovation (see https://lnkd.in/e9Y8DZAJ), geared towards translating early-stage innovation activities into sizable impact. This critical, value-creating step has still been widely disregarded in most corporate innovation approaches so far. Do you want to discuss Scaling-Up for your company or aspire to build late-stage innovation capability? Please drop me a message! 👍 #innovation #corporateinnovation #businessbuilding #venturebuilding #ScalingUp #DualInnovation