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With the rise of entrepreneurial activity after The Great Recession, Innovation Labs became all the rage in corporate environments. The word “innovation” became a popular buzzword that meant so many different things to different people, that it almost lost all meaning. A decade and one massive pandemic later, many of these labs are long gone. We've all heard the recent news about what's happening at Google, Walmart and other companies. The remaining corporate innovation teams are left wondering what their roles are. We're keen to discuss this with Brant Cooper and Thomas Knoll on March 13th, exploring what the true purpose of innovation labs is and how they must evolve in order to survive. #innovationlab #corporateinnovation #innovationleadership

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝟮 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 🛣, and the landscape of connections and innovations continues to expand. This week has been filled with inspiring encounters and meaningful exchanges that underscore the vibrancy of our startup ecosystem. 🌟 𝗠𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: - Jade Walters Walker of The Ninth Semester is exposing the world post grad and helping Gen Z college students position themselves to win their dream roles. - Oshawa Hunt of Hunt and Hire shines a spotlight on Austin’s dynamic business ecosystem, connecting talent to transformative opportunities. - Efraín Méndez of Score.ai (a fellow gener8tor alum) is democratizing the tech field with innovative AI solutions. 🚀 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: - Engaged with thought leaders at Forum Ventures shoutout to Maggie Bolt and Jonah Midanik. - Participated in Community Led Growth Office Hours with Jeanine Suah, gleaning insights into community-driven growth strategies. 🛠 𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁: - Initiated dialogues with potential CTO candidates, advancing our leadership team. - Progressed with V2 of our product development, excited about the enhancements we’re making. - Undertook the necessary, though daunting, task of revamping our pitch deck. - Sharpened our sales strategy, integrating new insights into our approach. Each meeting, each event, brings us closer to refining our mission and enhancing our impact. As we look to the week ahead, I’m energized by the potential of these new partnerships and the ongoing evolution of our product. Stay tuned for more updates, and remember, it’s the connections we forge that transform our trajectories. 🌐 𝗣.𝗦. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿. #StartupLife #Innovation #Networking #TechLeaders #BusinessGrowth #BuildinPublic

🌍 We had a great time telling alumni stories at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Gigascale Partner Victoria Beasley and Phil K., CEO of Arch—each a Stanford GSB grad—shared their experiences navigating careers in climate tech. Here are some of their top insights: 📚 Storytelling is Key: For founders, strong storytelling powers everything from hiring to fundraising to sales, and more. Clearly communicating your mission is essential to building momentum and inspiring others to join you. 🤝 Take Time Building Your Team: Finding the right people—especially for key roles like co-founders or senior leaders—requires patience. Meet lots of people, ask lots of questions, and remember, it’s an investment that pays off in the long run. 🤖 Don’t Overlook Hardware: Don’t be afraid to dive into hardware. Software isn’t necessarily less capital-intensive. Hardware startups, on the other hand, tend to have stronger customer stickiness, which can lead to larger, more resilient companies over time. Big thanks to Stanford GSB for having us and to all the future entrepreneurs and investors who joined us! 🌍 #ClimateTech #StanfordGSB #startuptips #entrepreneurtips #foundertips

Even though it was freezing this morning, I woke up energised and with a clear feeling of purpose ☃ Yesterday, the Accelerator Solutions Limited team gathered for our 2025 planning and leadership offsite—a chance to step back, reflect, and strategize for the future. The energy in the room was inspiring, and it reminded me of why I took the leap and started this new career journey. Here are four reflections on the day: 🎯 Culture is a doing word — it must live in the DNA of an organization. 👯 People are your greatest asset—invest in them, and watch your business thrive. 🤝 Partnerships built on trust and quality endure—and grow stronger over time. ❓ Knowing your “why” creates clarity—for both your team and your clients. I’m thrilled to lead Accelerator into the future alongside such amazing partners Heidi Daniell, Henry Hopkins, and our incredible team. Together, we’re helping businesses grow and stand out by putting people and service excellence at the core of success. If you’re curious about how we can help your business thrive, let’s connect—or follow us for exciting updates. 🚀 Big things are coming for Accelerator Solutions—stay tuned! #ETA #2025 #Searchfund #searchertoCEO

Ever wished your workplace felt more supportive? You're not alone. A culture of support can make all the difference in how we feel and perform at work. Curious about how to build this kind of environment? I shared some great insights on E343 of #thePOZcast. 👉 Listen up: https://lnkd.in/eDpm4ijJ Looking forward to your thoughts!

🚀 Thriving as a Non-Technical Founder: Insights from Leading Tech Executives Breaking into tech as a non-technical founder can feel overwhelming, but it’s far from impossible! 💡 Join a panel of seasoned tech executives who have successfully guided non-technical professionals in launching game-changing projects. Learn how to leverage your strengths, bridge knowledge gaps, and confidently lead tech-driven companies. Whether you’re just starting or scaling your business, this discussion will provide the tools and insights you need to thrive in the tech world. 🌐 🔗 Get your pass now and take your startup to the next level! https://lnkd.in/g3ijhnXh #BFUTR2024 #TechFounders #NonTechnicalLeaders #BlackTechInnovation #StartupSuccess Jarryd Boyd Andrea Hodge-Johnson Annette Stewart Jammie J. Nouhaila C. Karima-Catherine Goundiam JPMorganChase Hinge RBC Black Product Managers Network Scale Without Borders B2BeeMatch

Who agrees?  👉 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 happens when you step into collaborative spaces, where ideas flow, and where a conversation and a new connection can spark unexpected breakthroughs. While growth builds over time, it can also strike in an instant! And Elevate is that kind of space with over 10,000+ attendees, and 300+ speakers designed to foster meaningful connections and conversations. Every day at Growth Assembly, I work with founders and leaders to tackle the challenges holding back growth. And let me tell you—the list is long right now. One of the biggest hurdles? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. I’m excited to dive into this topic at Elevate 2024. Join me to discuss how businesses are navigating and balancing new customer acquisition with retention strategies. Look forward to seeing you at #Elevate—Canada’s most influential tech and innovation event built for global startups, investors, and the tech ecosystem from October 1st to 3rd! 🎤 Want to buy a ticket? You still can. Use code ELEVATESPEAKER10 for 10% off.💡 Look forward to seeing you at #ElevateFest2024 #Growth #innovation #GrowthAssembly   👋Monique Moran, Founder & CEO of Growth Assembly 🏆Award-winning Go-To-Market Leader, Fortune 100 Executive, and Tech CCO. ✨Go-To-Market Growth Architect & Advisor to scale-ups and mid-sized companies 🔔 Follow for all things go-to-market growth!

Wozniak and Jobs needed each other. Hewlett and Packard needed each other. Even Paul and John needed each other. In fact, most global startups come from a partnership. A partnership of like-minded individuals who work together, who understand each other, and who collaborate for the future. There's an old proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." That's why my 6th Rule of Success is Collaboration - because success is harder alone. Looking to explore the power of collaboration and other critical attributes of high-functioning teams? Take a look at my keynote talks, linked below. https://lnkd.in/gdgADEhV #Collaboration #HighFunctioningTeams #ProblemSolving #BusinessStrategy #BruceWhitfield

Are you thinking about launching a tech start-up? 🤔 I asked 3 successful leaders for their top tips to help you succeed. Thx Kimeshan Naidoo, Chris Parsons, & Kit Kyte for your ideas. 👉 Follow me (Alfie Whattam) for more like this.

🌟 Beyond Chiefs is Taking on Silicon Valley! 🌟 Just 8 weeks into our journey, we’re setting our sights on the global tech capital—Silicon Valley—and couldn’t be more excited to expand our impact. This move marks a new era in connecting world-class fractional talent with opportunities that shape the future. 💡 Why Silicon Valley? It’s where innovation meets ambition, and the ecosystem that consistently defines what’s next. By establishing a strong presence here, we’re creating a seamless bridge between Silicon Valley’s unmatched expertise and Europe’s leading companies, giving both sides unprecedented access to top-tier leadership and transformative growth. With Ram Srinivasan now on board as our Expert Partner, we’re enabling businesses to thrive in a fast-evolving landscape. Whether you’re a European company ready to harness the cutting-edge or a Silicon Valley startup looking to scale into Europe, Beyond Chiefs is the partner for visionary leadership. 🔗 Silicon Valley is just the beginning. Let’s redefine global leadership, one breakthrough at a time. #BeyondChiefs #SiliconValleyConnection #GlobalLeadership #VisionariesOnDemand #TechInnovation