Innovation Endeavors

Weather forecasting is undergoing a radical transformation. Our latest analysis explores why this sector is primed for innovation and what it means for founders building in this space. We dive into: - How traditional weather modeling works - The AI reshaping the field (think foundational weather models) - Challenges that have held startups back - Opportunities on the horizon Read our full analysis on the future of weather forecasting and the opportunities we see for founders at the link in comments 👇

🌦 Can this decade bring us a transformative weather company? In our latest blog post at Innovation Endeavors, Sam Smith-Eppsteiner and I explore: ✅ How traditional weather modeling works ✅ The cutting-edge tech reshaping the field (think foundational weather models) ✅ Challenges that have held startups back ✅ Big opportunities on the horizon Weather forecasting impacts everything—from agriculture to energy to disaster response. If you're excited about technology solving complex, global problems, this is for you. 📖 Dive in here: https://lnkd.in/dJzdtT37 Would love to hear your thoughts—what excites you most about this space?

Our final newsletter of the year is here. Throughout the year, our founders and companies continued to build breakthrough solutions for complex problems, proving that innovation thrives even in challenging times. The teams we work with each day never cease to inspire and amaze us. Their work and the impact they've created remind us to appreciate the incredible successes of the year and fuel our optimism for 2025. From all of us at Innovation Endeavors, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year.

Join Innovation Endeavors, Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange, and Sidley Austin LLP for a happy hour for healthcare investors, #startups, #founders, and leaders during the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. Info below. We hope to see you there!

Our thesis on next-generation tools for hardware engineering 🔨 ⚡ is coming to life! I'm thrilled to announce our seed investment in Cadstrom.io, an AI co-pilot for electrical engineers. With Cadstrom, hardware engineering is starting to mirror the speed and agility of software development. Their platform introduces continuous testing for PCBs, dramatically reducing development timelines and costs. Powered by a physics-grounded AI expert system, Cadstrom automates simulation setup and execution, analyzing board designs and component datasheets with precision and efficiency. We’re proud to support the visionary founders Margot Blouin and Scott Bright as they revolutionize hardware engineering—and thrilled to partner with Bison Ventures (Tom Biegala) and Ai2 (Jacob Colker) on this journey. Here's to making hardware development faster and smarter! 🚀 #hardware #electricalengineering #ee #ai

Fortune has the exclusive on the Cadstrom.io seed funding announcement and Margot Blouin's incredible founder journey. Deeply passionate about electrical engineering, Margot has described Cadstrom as her "life’s work," which was born from her experience building electronics and dealing with frustrating delays. Cadstrom has been named one of the most promising startups in the Montreal region by Quebec Tech. At Innovation Endeavors, we're proud to support bold founders who lead with authenticity and solve problems that truly matter. Cadstrom is the embodiment of these ideals! Go to the comments for Cadstrom's feature 👇

Announcing our investment in Cadstrom.io, which is bringing continuous testing to hardware development through AI-enabled PCB verification and validation. As circuit boards grow increasingly complex, development cycles are compressing from years to months. Yet testing remains largely manual, with each prototype iteration costing weeks and thousands of dollars. Cadstrom's AI-enabled system automates simulation setup and execution by analyzing board designs and component datasheets—significantly reducing development cycles. Led by Margot Blouin and Scott Bright, Cadstrom embodies our thesis that the future of #hardware #engineering will mirror #software #development—with modern tools enabling rapid iteration and testing. Click the link in comments for more 👇

🌟 What Does The Future of Construction Tech Hold? 🔮 We’re thrilled to unveil our newest report: 2025 ConTech Trends to Watch! 🚀 Dive into our observations and predictions into the biggest advancements shaping the construction industry, including: 🔍 AI as a Game-Changer: From project management to risk mitigation, AI is revolutionizing how we build. 🛠️ Automation & Robotics: Tackling labor shortages with precision-driven tools. 📊 Immersive Tech: Creating smarter, connected job sites with AR, VR, and computer vision. 🌱 Green Building: Embracing sustainability with innovative materials and eco-friendly practices. Whether you're looking to stay ahead or plan your 2025 tech strategy, this report highlights next year's ConTech Trends to Watch --> https://lnkd.in/e6WfAyDu #ConstructionTech #Innovation #AI #Sustainability #TrunkTools #ConTechTrends2025

Jørgen Vig Knudstorp became CEO of LEGO at 35 and pulled off one of the most legendary turnarounds in business history. I had the chance to sit down with Jørgen for a fireside chat, where we talked about his leadership journey, LEGO’s cultural shift, and how the company keeps evolving. Jørgen’s curiosity and love of learning are contagious — it’s a big part of why I am inspired by him as a leader and honored to call him a close friend. Check out the full chat here: https://lnkd.in/ggPsmjFc Special thanks to our incredible partners Yasmin Lukatz and Noa Topaz at ICON - Israel Collaboration Network and Idan Netser at Sidley Austin LLP for co-hosting this event with us at Innovation Endeavors. the LEGO Group

Sometimes, the most profound moments start with a simple conversation. At Curiosity Camp, a breakfast discussion about ocean conservation sparked a new passion for Google DeepMind VP of Research, Ya Xu. Where else can you learn about terraforming Mars from a microbiologist, discuss traversable wormholes with a physicist, and in the case of Ya, explore climate solutions with industry pioneers — all in one weekend? This is Curiosity Camp. An unconference for diverse experts who share one trait: boundless curiosity. Nominations for Curiosity Camp 2025 are open now. Nominate yourself or a visionary leader you know via the link in the comments. 👇