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🚀 Boost your business with strategies 🎯 Embrace the Power of Collaboration:➡️Break free from traditional competition and foster collaboration within your industry. By forming partnerships and alliances, you can combine resources, knowledge, and expertise to create groundbreaking solutions that challenge the status quo. Let's revolutionize together! 🎯 Embrace the Unexpected:➡️Break away from conventional thinking and explore uncharted territories. Embrace emerging technologies, unexplored markets, or untapped customer segments. By daring to be different, you can uncover hidden opportunities and create disruptive innovations that reshape your industry's landscape. 🎯 Embrace the Global Perspective:➡️Expand your horizons beyond borders! In today's interconnected world, leveraging international markets can be a game-changer. Seek out partnerships, explore new customer bases, and adapt your products or services to cater to diverse cultures and preferences. Let's disrupt on a global scale! 🎯 Embrace the Power of Purpose:➡️Stand out by aligning your business with a meaningful purpose. Today's consumers are increasingly drawn to companies that prioritize sustainability, social impact, and ethical practices. By integrating purpose into your core strategy, you can disrupt your industry while making a positive difference in the world. 🎯 Embrace Open Innovation:➡️Unlock the power of collaboration beyond your organization. Engage with customers, industry experts, and even competitors to co-create and crowdsource ideas. Open up your innovation process and tap into the collective intelligence of the community. Together, we can disrupt industry norms and unlock groundbreaking solutions! 👇Let us know which one you like best in the comments below. Please share your strategies and tips with us  #startups #businessgrowth #leadershipdevelopment #digitaltransformation #successstrategies #Innovation #personalbranding #professionalnetworking #sidehustles #worklifebalance #smallbusinessmarketing

I’m feeling super inspired by the conversations we had yesterday at our latest edition of Club Dinner (this time at Der Teufelhof Basel AG in Switzerland 🍽️). A lot of fruitful and eye-opening discussions with people working in innovation, ventures, corporate development and corporate strategy at leading corporations. Sharing with you the 10 key takeaways I left the dinner with: 1. Corporations manage different time horizons (short term, medium term, long term), which means they do market intelligence according to these horizons ⏱️ 2. Culture is paramount when creating an innovation environment. It helps you scale your innovation (or ventures or corp dev) teams as the organization grows, keeping teams aligned during global expansion. Novo Nordisk was mentioned as a success case in creating global innovation teams glued by a shared culture ✌️ 3. Cultural innovation has to be embedded across teams, especially when boards and executive committees are more traditional. Success relies on: (1) innovation aligning with strategic goals, (2) working with BUs to solve their problems, (3) starting small and highlighting wins as they happen, (4) understanding the devastating effect of not keeping up with innovation (a quote from last night; "all boards and execs know that 'nobody wants to be the next Kodak or Nokia'") 💡 4. Strategic fit between the corporation and the startup is crucial. This sparked a beautiful definition by one of our attendees: "Strategic fit = alignment with the corporation’s business + alignment in terms of mentality + alignment in terms of relationship / personalities" 🤝 5. The world is changing SO fast. As one executive highlighted, “our customers today won’t be our customers in 10 years”. We need to adapt quickly. Market intelligence about upcoming spaces and topics is crucial not to fall behind ⏩ 6. AI is the new Cloud—despite some initial resistance, it will happen. When Cloud emerged, people were reluctant to put their data in the cloud. Now everyone does it. Same with AI. Knowing it'll happen and embracing it early gives you a competitive edge ☁️ 7. A hybrid approach to market landscaping / scouting of potential solutions is essential; i.e. combining AI (e.g. FounderNest) and personal networks. AI gives scale, accuracy and relevance. Personal networks give qualitative feedback from people who are on the ground 🕸️ 8. Having a (competitive) corporation as a minority shareholder is not a red flag to other corporations to partner up with that startup 🟩 9. There is more collaboration among competitive corporations than we think. We largely discussed the case of pharma. As one of the attendees highlighted, “pharma companies compete against time, not against each other” 💊 10. 2024 seems to be having a bit of a recovery from 2023 although it’s still slow 📈

🚀 Unlocking Insights: Kakė Makė/ Nelly Jelly Journey to Success and Future Endeavors 🚀 In the realm of business, the journey from vision to fruition is often laden with twists, turns, and invaluable lessons. Today, I'm thrilled to offer you a glimpse into the remarkable voyage of Kakė Makė, as shared by my esteemed colleague Sandra Kalėdiene. Through her insights into Kakė Makė's Y2023 results and future aspirations, Sandra has eloquently illustrated our journey of diversifying income streams, navigating global markets, and setting our sights on even greater horizons. 📣 In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, the power of dialogue cannot be overstated. Inspired by startup principles, we've dedicated time for both discourse and data analysis, recognizing that innovation thrives at the intersection of collaboration and insight. 📣 Today, I extend an open invitation to engage in conversation, irrespective of whether a clear proposal is at hand. Our team, fueled by creativity and expertise, stands ready to co-create solutions that transcend boundaries and redefine possibilities. 📣 Why now, you may ask? Allow me to share a compelling narrative. Reflecting on the past year, the resonance of a chance encounter with Jurate Budryte Head of Sales at Liūtukas ir Ko, echoes profoundly. Despite intentions to connect, the ebb and flow of daily demands often deferred our engagement. Yet, when opportunity finally intersected with action, the ensuing collaboration bore fruit beyond expectation. Witnessing growing demand and the ascent of their product to the forefront of its category, validated the transformative power of timely dialogue. 📣 For those still contemplating the "someday" of outreach, consider this your catalyst for action. Sandra Kalėdiene, and I extend a warm invitation to seize the moment and embark on a journey of partnership and possibility. Special gratitude to Rūta Balčiūnienė for her invaluable contributions and unwavering support in amplifying our story at Verslo žinios Let's connect, converse, and catalyze innovation together. 🚫 Apologies for the inconvenience - the article is currently in Lithuanian. If you're interested, please feel free to reach out to me directly, and I'll ensure to provide you with a translated version.

Curious about how to give your organisation a 2024 boost? 💡 Instead of just looking for new talent to drive improvements, consider unlocking the potential within your team. Embracing #intrapreneurship can help make this happen. Give your team entrepreneurial autonomy, foster innovation and drive growth from within. Wondering how? Read more in Katleen's trend column: https://lnkd.in/e8baz63G

🔄 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 🔄 Let's explore a crucial attribute for sustained success in the ever-evolving business landscape - Adaptability through Innovation. This phase encapsulates the essence of evolving with changing times, embracing new technologies, and continually refining your strategies. Let's unpack the three pillars of fostering innovation. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 - Leveraging the Tools of Innovation First and foremost, Embrace Technology. Innovation often stems from technological advancements. Stay updated with the latest tools, software, and platforms relevant to your industry. Technology can streamline processes, enhance productivity, and open new doors for creativity and efficiency within your business. 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 - Encouraging Innovation Within Next, Foster a Culture of Creativity. Innovation thrives in an environment that nurtures creativity. Encourage your team to brainstorm, experiment, and voice their ideas. Sometimes, the most innovative solutions come from unexpected corners. Cultivate an atmosphere where every team member feels empowered to contribute their innovative thoughts. 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - Continuously Refining Your Offerings Lastly, Iterative Improvement. Innovation isn't a one-time event; it's an ongoing process. Continuously evaluate and refine your products, services, and processes based on customer feedback, market trends, and technological advancements. Embrace the concept of 'continuous improvement' to stay ahead in the competitive landscape. 🚀 In conclusion, the ability to adapt and innovate is a cornerstone of enduring business success. It's about not just keeping up with change but leading the charge, setting new standards, and carving out a distinctive path in your industry. #eTalkz #entrepreneurship #business #southafrica #southafricabusiness

Embracing an Innovative Approach: The Key to Success! Giving up is simply not an option! In today's fast-paced world, challenges are bound to arise in both our personal and professional lives. But let's not lose hope! Instead, let's shift our mindset and explore the power of innovation. 🌍🔍 Innovation is all about finding creative solutions, thinking outside the box, and challenging the status quo. It's about being adaptable and open-minded, constantly seeking new ways to tackle problems and achieve our goals. By embracing an innovative approach, we empower ourselves to overcome obstacles and unlock endless possibilities. Whether you're facing a setback at work, striving to bring a groundbreaking idea to life, or simply looking for ways to improve your everyday routine, innovation holds the key. It enables us to reframe problems, see them as opportunities, and unleash our full potential. So, why settle for the ordinary when the extraordinary awaits? Let's banish the notion of giving up and instead foster a culture of innovation. Let's encourage our colleagues, friends, and ourselves to think differently, to explore uncharted territories, and to dream big. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change, propelling ourselves and those around us to new heights. 🌟 ✨ Remember, innovation knows no boundaries. It is a force that transcends industries, professions, and backgrounds. So, let's embrace this mindset, support each other's ideas, and make innovation our secret weapon for success. Together, we can achieve greatness! 🌟💡 Watch the short clip of my interview with this young lady entrepreneur, @ariellejanelle who never simply gave up #InnovationMatters #EmbraceChange #UnleashPotential #NeverGiveUp

"LEADERS of the Month": a short video to recap the month of March highlighting the advice to #entrepreneurs and #innovators by our esteemed innovation leaders who were making the waves on The INNOVATORS in the past month. Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder of Blackstone: "Be psychologically prepared for endless series of setbacks, never lose your soul." Hans Vestberg, Chairman & CEO of Verizon: "Work with the right people, that is how you grow and innovate." Scott Sandell, Chairman, CEO & Chief Investment Officer of New Enterprise Associates (NEA): "Raise money from your customers!" The INNOVATORS a Super Platform for Everything Innovation, powered by a first-of-its-kind educational+entertaining, tech+biz video platform. As an one-stop-shop for innovation, it revolutionizes innovation ecosystems, boosts innovation productivity, accelerates innovation across locations on global arena 24/7. By championing an innovation & entrepreneurship movement, we foster thought leadership, cultivate a community of leaders + innovators, empowering innovators for success and impact. We reinvent an innovative way to do business, to invest and sell. We redefine a new lifestyle to discover the most innovative products/services while accelerating the growth of innovators. If you have any innovation leaders that are making the headlines, pls recommend to us in comments or send email to [email protected] . Your feedback and participation are invaluable contributions to our superplatform for everything innovation. Follow The INNOVATORS to stay on top of innovation! #innovation #leaders 

🌟Hear from past attendees on the World Business Forum🌟 The World Business Forum have hosted to many brilliant and creative minds from around the globe in diverse industries who were eager to learn more and connect with likeminded individuals. Hear from those who have experienced the magic of the World Business Forum. 🔊 Marco Vigil, CEO of Dare: "The credentials of the speakers are known to all. The format is spectacular and very useful. It is easy to consume, in adequate time and with good quality." 🔊 Steve Sosland, Vice Chancellor of Leader & Culture development Texas Tech University System: "For me, it is not as much about learning somethin new, as thinking about things I had learned previously in a new way or with a new perspective." 🔊 Bryan Jago, Executive Manager at Cannon Medical: "I enjoyed the format. It was helpful to see various points of view on the one topic." 🔊 Ney Diaz, President of Intras: "I was hooked. In fact, I plan to finish it tonight because of how much I loved it. Join us and be part of the global business community that is shaping the future. 📅 Date: 23rd-24th October (NY), 13th-14th November (Milan) Discount Code: WBF2024 Register now and experience it for yourself! 🔗Milano: https://lnkd.in/e6J5-_7t 🔗New York: https://lnkd.in/eNHTnMUD #WorldBusinessForum #WBF2024 #Leadership #Innovation #Networking #BusinessGrowth #BusinessOpportunities #BusinessNetworking #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #BusinessEvent

📌 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐀𝐎𝐌 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧  𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Sat, August 10, 3pm-4:30pm 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Swissotel, Veyvey 4 💥 Join us at Academy of Management in Chicago for a PDW on studying fundamental categories of organization during periods of deep social transformation. Pre-register by August 1 using the Google form below to participate in one or more of the following topics: the firm, employee/occupation, industry, and performance. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:  Current transformations in capitalism, such as digitization and climate change, challenge the basic categories of management research: firm, employee, industry, and performance. This workshop explores how management scholars can adapt their study of business during these shifts and what can be learned from other fields like history, anthropology, semiotics, and phenomenology. 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐬: 1️⃣ Panel Discussion: Insights from Jerry Davis, Lena Olaison, Christina Lubinski, Dan Wadhwani, Andrew Hargadon, and Stephen Cummings on the challenges and opportunities presented by digitization and climate change. 2️⃣ Breakout Groups, In-depth discussions on: ‣ The Firm: Exploring changes in flexible and temporary organizing. ‣ Employee/Occupation: Examining the rise of gig work and new contracting mechanisms. ‣ Industry: Investigating fluid strategic choices and flexible industry identities. ‣ Performance: Rethinking conventional measures of organizational performance in light of current challenges. 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:  Please pre-register using this Google form by August 1: https://lnkd.in/esBXENax If you need proof of involvement for funding, indicate this on the form to receive a letter of invitation/participation. We look forward to your participation and insightful contributions! #Entrepreneurship #Entrepreneurialism #RethinkingEntrepreneurship #AOMChicago #AOMConnect 🙏 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴: 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 '𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘨𝘦: 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺' 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 Carlsberg Foundation.

For decades, the #business and #corporate world has been sold on three ideas: One, we should analyse what is, to shape our view of what could be. Two, more than ever today, and even more so in the future, #technologyinnovation is the key to market #creation and #growth. And three, at the heart of innovation is the lone, smart, and gut-instinct entrepreneur.  Reasonable? Absolutely. Except those are not the right perspectives to lead with to generate innovation and growth. Should you consider them? Yes — and act on them too. But you can think of them as the cart, not the horse. And the horse needs to come first.  We have found that people who generate new markets where none existed before lead with certain perspectives and psychological states that differ in many ways from those long-accepted pillars. While these perspectives are applicable to growth and innovation in general, they are particularly relevant in allowing corporate leaders to expand their opportunity horizon beyond disruption to what we have come to think of as nondisruptive creation. Nondisruptive creation is when you create a new market without needing to tear down or displace others or your own business. There are no failed companies, lost jobs, or destroyed markets in its wake, opening a path to innovation where business and society can better thrive together. As our research shows, it offers the immense potential to innovate new markets where none existed before. Think of the billion-dollar industry the Square credit card reader unlocked, for example. Microfinance, cell phone accessories, men’s cosmeceuticals, e-sports, life coaching, and the $500 million-dollar pet Halloween costume industry are all prime examples of nondisruptive new markets in action. #executivedirectors  #culturetransformation #innovation #ceos #ceo #strategytoexecution #nonexecutivedirectors #commmunications #trustbasedleadership  #boardofdirectors #valuersbasedleadership #employeeengagement  #ceo #businessresilence #opportunities #trust #research #businessgrowth #modelling  #people #values #leadership #thoughtleaders #thoughtleadership