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The Intersection of Corporate Growth and Startup Innovation Defining Corporate Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is the investment of corporate funds directly in external startup companies. This form of venture capital is characterized by its dual objectives of achieving financial returns and strategic value. CVC can be an integral part of a corporation’s broader innovation strategy, providing both the capital necessary for startups to scale and the strategic support to navig

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Apple Vision Pro marks the biggest experiment yet in the field of “spatial computing,” which its boosters argue has the potential to be the next era of tech — a shift on par with the emergence of mobile computing. But what are early adopter companies really doing with Apple’s new hardware, and what do they hope to get out of these investments? The piece examines efforts from Lowe’s, e.l.f.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Fostering Innovation in Leadership Defining Innovation Culture An innovation culture refers to the values, behaviors, and norms that ensure an organization not only generates new ideas but also executes them to achieve positive outcomes. It’s a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial mindset and supports the creation of value through innovation.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Over the last few years, there’s been a renewed focus on burnout, a serious physical and psychological condition that requires attention and care. But a narrow focus on burnout ignores another key part of wellbeing — the more subtle but equally important ongoing maintenance of one’s energy, especially through the daily challenges of leadership. The authors identify five key energy batteries: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem Defining the Startup Ecosystem The term ‘startup ecosystem’ refers to the dynamic network of interconnected entities—individuals, organizations, and resources—that collectively contribute to the creation and growth of startups. This ecosystem encompasses a wide array of participants including entrepreneurs, investors, service providers, educational institutions, research organizations, and government entities.

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Innovation Excellence

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski If you want to make a difference, build trust. If you want to build trust, do a project together. If you want to build more trust, help the team do work they think is impossible. If you want to build more trust, contribute to the project in the background.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Large companies are striving to increase their purchases from small, diverse-owned businesses (SDBs) — those that are 51% or more owned and operated by an individual or group that is part of a historically underrepresented or underserved group (e.g., women, racial minorities, veterans, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities). Despite their pledges, they are struggling to meet their goals.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Leadership In the dynamic landscape of corporate leadership, emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a critical component of effective management and strategic vision. This section introduces the concept of emotional intelligence and underscores its significance in leadership roles. Defining Emotional Intelligence (EI) Emotional intelligence is the capacity to recognize, comprehend, manage, and reason with emotions within oneself and others.

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Phil McKinney

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In this fast-paced world, where every moment is scheduled, and every tick of the clock is a siren call for productivity, we are often afraid to embrace the quiet of boredom, a state ripe with potential for creativity and introspection. Yet, is it not also curious that in the same breath, we lament the loss of our ability to concentrate? The irony is not lost that as we chase ceaselessly after stimulation, our attention spans wane, undermined by the very technologies and habits devised to quell o

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Intersection of Leadership and Emotional Intelligence In the dynamic landscape of leadership development, emotional intelligence has emerged as a critical factor in effective leadership. This section explores the foundational elements of emotional intelligence and how they intersect with leadership competencies. Emotional Intelligence: A Primer Emotional intelligence refers to the capacity of individuals to recognize their own emotions and those of others, discern between different feelings,

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Defining Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI) is the capacity to recognize, control, and assess emotions in oneself and others. Often described as the ability to manage emotions effectively, EI is a critical asset for leaders in any organization. This concept extends beyond mere emotional awareness; it encompasses skills in emotional regulation and the capacity to motivate oneself, persevere in the face of frustrations, control

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Ecosystems4Innovating

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Hierarchy of Business Ecosystems Why Are We Recommending Navigating into this World of Interconnected Ecosystems? In the ever-changing and fast-paced world of business and innovation, the paradigm is shifting towards collaborative ecosystems. Traditional models are making way for a new approach emphasising openness, adaptability, and shared vision.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Defining Emotional Intelligence Components of Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to the capability to recognize, understand, manage, and reason with emotions, both within oneself and in others. This concept is built upon five core components, which are: Self-awareness – The ability to identify and understand one’s own emotions.

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Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.

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Rmukesh Gupta

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

One of the most fundamental foundations of a culture that enables high performance is a sense of belonging amongst the people who are part of that culture. This sense of belonging takes root when we trust our colleagues enough to show up as who we are, with all our strengths and faults. This sense of belonging takes root when the arguments and debates are about ideas and their merits and not about people and their beliefs.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Role of Corporate Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is an investment made by a corporation into a startup that is outside its normal operations. This venture arm operates at the intersection of corporations and the startup ecosystem , and has become a strategic tool for companies to foster innovation and growth. Understanding Corporate Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital is distinct from traditional venture capital in that it seeks both strategic and financial returns.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Understanding Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Defining Corporate Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) refers to the investment of corporate funds directly into external startup companies. This form of venture capital is a subset of the broader venture capital ecosystem, with the distinctive feature that the investment is made by established corporations rather than by specialized venture capital firms.

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