Wazoku

Wazoku

IT Services and IT Consulting

London, England 12,573 followers

Changing the world, one idea at a time. Your AI-powered innovation and idea management platform.

About us

Wazoku. Your enterprise solution for idea management & open innovation, powered by our proprietary Challenge Driven Innovation® methodology for Innovation at Scale. Wazoku is both a for-profit and for-purpose business. We are passionate about enabling organizations to engage and collaborate with their workforce, ecosystem, customers, and the world – to generate new ideas and turn them into impact. Our modular enterprise platform provides you with all the tools you need to power internal, external and open innovation across your global organization. Key benefits include: * Unique and unparalleled innovation at scale capability: inside-in, inside-out, outside-in software and expertise. * Enterprise-grade platform that’s secure, flexible, and integrated across the enterprise technology stack. * Proven ROI of 182% in under 2 months through our CDI® methodology * The world’s largest on-demand open talent community of millions of change makers Founded in 2011, Wazoku empowers organizations such as Waitrose, HSBC, NASA and AstraZeneca, as well as central/local governments and not-for-profits to help them embed innovation as a core everyday capability and change the world, one idea at a time. We are headquartered in London and have offices in Bristol (United Kingdom) and Dover, Delaware (USA). Our world-leading open talent marketplace, the Wazoku Crowd, hosts millions of engaged and brilliant problem solvers and is the place for pioneering crowdsourced innovation. Interested in becoming one of our Solvers? Head over to wazoku.com to register.

Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
London, England
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2011
Specialties
idea management, innovation management, employee engagement, open innovation, co-creation, crowdsourcing software, Idea Management Software, Culture of Innovation, and Idea Software

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    Missed our chat on The Bliss Business Podcast? No worries—we've got you covered! Our CEO Simon, tackled the big questions on the future of work—how agility, inclusion, and tech-driven collaboration can drive both productivity and employee satisfaction. . Catch the replay and discover what it takes to build a workplace that truly works. 👇 💬 What’s one change you’d love to see in the future of work? 

    The workplace is evolving. As businesses navigate the shift to remote work, flexible schedules, and hybrid models, one question remains: How do we create work environments that drive both productivity and employee satisfaction? Join us for a conversation on The Bliss Business Podcast featuring Simon Hill, CEO of Wazoku. Simon has helped organizations around the world rethink traditional work models, embracing agility, collaboration, and innovation in the modern workplace. In this episode, we’ll explore: + How companies can build a sustainable and scalable future of work + How does openness and inclusion in the workplace drive both productivity and employee satisfaction? + What role do autonomy and purpose play in creating high-performing teams? + How can technology be leveraged to enhance, rather than hinder, collaboration and engagement? If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or innovator looking to stay ahead of workplace transformation, this episode is for you. 📅 Thursday, February 6, 2025🕚 11:00 AM PST 💬 What’s one change you’d like to see in the future of work? Drop your thoughts in the comments and tune in for this insightful discussion! #FutureOfWork #Innovation #Leadership #TheBlissBusinessPodcast

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    💡💕 Innovation & Love: More Alike Than You Think 💕 What’s the secret to a lasting relationship? Alignment, continuous improvement, and delivering real value. (Sound familiar? 👀)   ISO 56000 is like the ultimate relationship counselor for your innovation strategy—helping organizations stay committed, adaptable, and always focused on creating long-term impact.   ✅ Aligns innovation across all teams (because one-sided love—or strategy—never works). ✅ Transforms ideas into real solutions (because intentions aren’t enough). ✅ Ensures continuous evolution (because staying the same = falling behind). Love should be nurtured. So should innovation. Ready to make the commitment? 👇 Download the full report and take the first step toward innovation that lasts. https://lnkd.in/eKBM_pWX  

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    Sophie Coates, BD Market Lead, Government & Defence, shares how hybrid work empowers her to thrive in and out of the office. With the possibility to spend time in places she loves and the opportunity to step into leadership when she's on-site, she’s found the perfect balance. Whether it’s collaborating in person or finding inspiration in new surroundings, hybrid work helps us bring our best to the table.

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    Innovation isn’t just about ideas—it’s about collaboration. 🤝 On February 18th, we’re back with a second exclusive event with Technology Innovation Institute, bringing together an invite-only group of industry leaders to shape the future of technology and business. This private event unites top organizations, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) sharing insights into their culture of innovation, and ADQ exploring how R&D fuels the future. But this isn’t just an event—it’s an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and lead the future of innovation. Couldn’t be there? We’ve got you covered. Stay tuned for exclusive after-event footage and key takeaways. 🎥 The future of innovation is unfolding, and we’re bringing it to you.

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    Reinvention isn’t a one-time event—it’s a continuous cycle. Like the phoenix, businesses and individuals must be willing to step into the fire, let go of what no longer serves them, and emerge stronger. In our latest webinar, we explored how organizations can embrace this mindset to thrive in uncertainty. Watch the full discussion to learn how to turn disruption into opportunity: https://bit.ly/3WIlaFV Wazoku is offering an exclusive discount to The Reinvention Summit on April 29th in Dublin. Contact us to learn more!

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    The countdown is on! On February 18th, we’re back in Abu Dhabi with Technology Innovation Institute for another #OpenInnovation event—this time, even bigger and better. This hybrid event will bring together industry leaders in person at Technology Innovation Institute and online, featuring speakers from Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Harvard Business School, EDGE, ADQ, and more. We’ll be diving into how collaboration fuels real-world innovation and the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future. 💡 Limited invite-only spots available—if you’d like to join us in person or virtually, drop a comment or message us! For those who can’t make it, we’ll share highlights post-event. But trust me, this is one you don’t want to miss. See you in 🇦🇪 or online!

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    The future of corporate discovery is here! Semantic search + Generative AI = A game-changing duo for organizations looking to unlock insights, streamline knowledge sharing, and make smarter decisions. Dive into our “GEN AI and Semantic Search Report” to discover how these technologies can empower businesses to harness data effectively and stay ahead in the digital era. Are you ready to tap into the full potential of your data? 🔍 Download now: https://bit.ly/4gu6Fg2

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    New Episode: Total Innovation Podcast 🎙️ When ChatGPT launched, it wasn’t all that different from OpenAI’s Playground—just a friendlier text box. So why did it take off like wildfire? Turns out, sometimes a tiny tweak makes all the difference. This week, AI Expert Mike Todasco joins us to talk about the power of small changes with big impact. 🔗 Listen now 👉 https://bit.ly/4gomCo1

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    The TII Open Innovation Event on February 18th is a great opportunity to bring together industry leaders, researchers, and visionaries to tackle some of the biggest challenges in AI, robotics, security, climate tech, and beyond. At Wazoku, we see every challenge as an opportunity to think bigger and work smarter—together. Looking forward to the discussions and the breakthroughs that will come from this event.

    The future isn’t built in silos—it’s shaped through collaboration. On February 18th, TII’s Open Innovation Event will bring together leading minds from industry, research, and academia to challenge conventional thinking, foster cross-sector partnerships, and drive real-world impact. This year’s discussions will explore advancements in AI, quantum, robotics, security, climate tech, energy, sustainability, talent development, and cross-sector innovation, highlighting how open innovation accelerates progress and transforms industries. Join us as we break barriers and shape the future of innovation—together. #TII #Innovation #Technology #OpenInnovationEvent #AI #Sustainability

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Funding

Wazoku 7 total rounds

Last Round

Series B

US$ 9.2M

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