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How University Collaborations Can Drive Private Sector Innovation

Idea to Value

The typical goals of this sort of collaboration are better solutions and disrupting economic development — ultimately, it’s an early pipeline of new technologies. In exchange for financing and mentorship, an established business can be at the forefront of new products, models, and technologies.

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New Business Designs can be delivered through a Business Ecosystem Approach.

Paul Hobcraft

When looking at radically different thinking and design in business, where Ecosystems become central, you need to ask yourself what industries would benefit from such an alternative design and thinking due to the changing complexities and challenges they are facing.

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How To Screen Tech Talent?

The Human Factor

image source Introduction Companies rely heavily on hiring talented tech professionals to gain a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving technology-driven world. However, finding and hiring the right tech talent can be daunting. A company’s success often hinges on the quality of its tech talent.

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By Breaking Down Resistance to Business Ecosystems, we embrace them.

Paul Hobcraft

Risk Aversion: Challenge: Ecosystem approaches involve collaboration with external entities, which can be perceived as risky due to concerns about intellectual property, data security, and potential conflicts. This can hinder cross-functional collaboration and ecosystem thinking.

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Revolutionize Your Event: Selecting the Best Innovation Keynote Speaker

Leapfrogging

A speaker specializing in innovation can also highlight trends, emerging technologies, and industry disruptions, providing valuable context for future strategic planning. This includes educational qualifications, professional achievements, and contributions to the subject matter. The relevance of past topics to the theme of innovation.

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Ignite Inspiration: Selecting an Innovation Keynote Speaker for Your Corporate Event

Leapfrogging

A focus on innovation helps companies to adapt to rapidly changing markets, embrace new technologies, and stay ahead of the competition. Criteria Description Education Advanced degrees or certifications in business, innovation, or a related field. Industry Insights Provide updates on the latest industry trends and technologies.

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How an Entrepreneur Empowered Foster Kids During the Pandemic

Business and Tech

Cynthia Johnson co-founded the Santa Monica, CA-based marketing agency Bell +Ivy as well as the non-profit WonderKey, which provides tech to foster kids. She’s also on the advisory board for the tech, business, and educational advisory firm Millennium Alliance. I was honored and have been collaborating with them ever since.