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Innovation is at the heart of what we do, and we are always looking for new ways to improve and evolve. Recently, we’ve been exploring some exciting advancements in our industry. What recent innovation or technology do you think will have the biggest impact on our future? Share your thoughts and let’s discuss how we can leverage these trends to drive progress. #Innovation #FutureTrends #FKVentures

Innovation in secret is often just wandering around alone in the dark. "Stealth" innovation efforts are often just efforts to hide from the truth and to delay finding out that you were chasing what was for you all along a dead end. It's not because the idea or insight was bad, or the planned execution wouldn't have worked. It's often because that without interacting with others, your idea had no chance of finding product market fit, and your people never got the opportunity to succeed in small wins that the confidence in executing in ambiguity delivers. Don't innovate alone. This doesn't mean you have to go completely open source and give up your IP and the illusion you have a protective moat. It means engaging in the kinds of activities that refine an idea, build relationships to execute on it, and get real feedback from the marketplace on what you're doing. If this kind of innovation appeals to you, you might like this upcoming free workshop for intrapreneurs, platform oriented entrepreneurs, and innovation ecosystem builders. It's called "Innovation Ecosystems: 6 Engagement Approaches that Build Movements." In it I'll show how to use Low-Cost Events for Convening, Aligning with Other Innovation Movements, Co-Creating Industry Content, Co-Defining Success, Co-Developing Products, and Coalitions that Build Capacity. Get the registration details here:

Innovation: when a movement beats a product Elon didn't invent the electric car, Apple didn't invent the smartphone, and Sam doesn't own AI. Just because you have innovative ideas doesn't mean they need to come to life in a product, startup, or new business unit. Many ideas actually get stifled in those settings because they're bigger than any one person's ability to shepherd them to life. A movement generates products and businesses because it's bigger than any one implementation of it. This is because the idea is what's coming to life through the innovator, not the innovator creating something out of whole cloth themselves. It's naive to think that the person with the patent, the copyright, or the first mover advantage was smarter than everyone else. A great innovator is a master of the context, though - what's emerging, what it combines with well, who it best helps. They aren't the smartest person in the room, they're the best reader and orchestrator of the room in that moment. Do you want to be part of changing the world for the better? Learn 6 approaches for innovation leaders to turn ideas about the future into movements that have impact. This free workshop will highlight examples of the work that I've done for organizations from founder-only to large enterprises - you can orchestrate a movement whatever your domain, and whatever your budget. https://lnkd.in/ggb5UqMT

Perhaps surprisingly, success in healthcare innovation takes more than a great idea – it takes strategic execution.   I have seen firsthand that founders who carefully align their teams and refine and sharpen their strategies are the ones who have the best chance of breaking through.   We are excited to help companies navigate this complex but rewarding journey.

In healthtech and medtech, innovation isn’t enough. Founders who succeed don’t just build companies haphazardly — they execute with precision. From aligning teams to refining go-to-market strategies, the ability to turn an idea into a fully scalable business makes the difference between a smashing success story and failure. We partner with founders to ensure that every step — pre-funding through to expansion — is a strategic one. Ready to take your next step? Let’s connect.

Hi everyone! I’m sharing this quick survey on how professionals approach innovation, document ideas, and use technology. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us drive forward-thinking solutions. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and experiences. Thank you for your participation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6kFtPdv #Innovation #Survey #Feedback #FutureThinking #Research #Innovation #Startup #CreativeProcess #ArtificialIntelligence

🔔 BIG.MATCH an online brokerage event, in the framework of #EEN ART-ER S. cons. p. a.  Date: November 14th, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (CET)  Registrations are opened! Click here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d_VScwfZ to apply. After creating a profile on the platform, participants will be able to use the days before Nov 14th to present their project and needs, to look for potential matches and, starting from Oct 28th, to schedule meetings for the 14th. BIG.MATCH will be a unique opportunity to meet strategic partners and important players in the international innovation ecosystem with whom to initiate and build a possible collaboration. Bookings are assigned based on the "First Come – First Served" principle. The longer you wait, the higher the possibility that interesting profiles are already fully booked. For whom: The event will be open to any player, starting from companies and startups, but also accelerators, incubators, venture capitalists, business angels, public institutions, research institutes, and universities. 135 international start-ups and 12 of the most important Italian corporates have already joined the program. Don’t miss the chance to meet them and create a possible collaboration. The program encompasses 3 main thematic clusters: ✅ Data collection and elaboration to support operators – Enhancing operator support through smart data extraction and processing, digitized instructions, and real-time monitoring to ensure safety and efficiency ✅ Data analysis for strategic decisions – Data analysis to optimize strategic decisions, from tender analysis and personalized healthcare to operational insights and HR strategies ✅ Data use for machine automation and performance – Enhancing machine automation and performance using advanced data analysis for predictive maintenance, autonomous agriculture, and optimized battery performance If you have any additional questions, fill free to contact us: een-srbija@uns.ac.rs

🔍 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐔𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬! 🔍 We’re conducting a short survey to understand how professionals document ideas, use technology, and face challenges in their creative processes. Your input will help shape a better understanding of innovation across different fields. 📝 The survey takes just 3-5 minutes, and all responses are anonymous. We’d be grateful if you could share it with your network. 👉 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/euTEfY7E Thank you for your time and insights! 🙌 #Research #Innovation #Startup #CreativeProcess #ArtificialIntelligence

🔍 75% of large organizations agree that Open Innovation is key to tackling complex business challenges. In a world where speed and agility dictate the winners, standing alone is no longer an option. Innoleaps' Open Innovation services are at the forefront of this shift, embodying the essence of startup methodology to supercharge your business's innovation processes. By integrating principles like lean startup methodologies, rapid prototyping, and iterative development, we enable your organization to move quickly, adapt to changes, and implement solutions with the efficiency and creativity that startups are known for.  Through our Open Innovation services, you'll engage with thinkers, makers, and doers who are adept at navigating uncertainty and turning challenges into opportunities. Are you ready to position your company at the forefront of your industry? Discover the transformative power of Open Innovation and unlock a world of possibilities. 🔐 💡 For more information: https://lnkd.in/eZAHEZXj Source: Capgemini Research Institute report on Open Innovation (https://lnkd.in/dvAQw69D) #OpenInnovation #InnovationStrategy #LeanStartup #AgileBusiness #BusinessTransformation #Corporatestartupcollaboration Elena Massucco Marta Castán Wilson R. Lauren Sanders Demetrio Tondella Fleur Engelberts Giulia Falcone Maarten Bushoff

How innovation can accelerate industry momentum 🚀 This McKinsey & Company article perfectly describes what filancore`s experience is in the field of Self-Sovereign Identity (#SSI) as innovation and collaboration with industries. McKinsec beautifully demonstrates here that the synergy between #technology and #innovation is undeniable. The results are a more sustainable business. It's not just about improving existing products 💡, but redefining entire landscapes 🗺. The most successful companies are not just improving their products, but pioneering new categories and ecosystems, leading to significant economic growth and sustainable competitive advantage. Companies like ETO GRUPPE have done just that with us by creating ecosystems with new products securely and openly using SSI technologies, whose innovation is now having an impact on entire sectors. If you want to stay ahead and be a true leader in your industry, consider these McKinsey strategies which are the key driver from our expirience: 🔭Look for opportunities that offer both immediate benefits and long-term market expansion. These are innovations that have created new markets while serving existing needs. 👥Strike #strategicpartnerships: Collaborating with startups can blend cutting-edge ideas with established infrastructures. 🌐Empower others: Provide platforms or tools that enable industry-wide growth. Create ecosystems that amplify the impact of their innovations across entire sectors. SSI, much like other tech innovations, has the potential to amplify these strategies and drive impactful change. For deeper insights, explore McKinsey’s full article: https://lnkd.in/ee--PYYN