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Pace of Innovation – The Ultimate Competitive Advantage

Idea to Value

When we think of a business having a competitive advantage, we still tend to think of traditional economic moats such as a low-cost structure, economies of scale, or perhaps a more intangible moat like a strong brand. Thus, for most businesses, the only truly lasting source of competitive advantage these days is the pace of innovation.

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How Traditional Ad and PR Agencies Can Compete with Tech Companies in the Digital Era

Tullio Siragusa

However, the advertising and communications industry is highly competitive and faced with a threat from self-service technology companies such as Marketo, Pardot, Hubspot, Persado, Ayboll, Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, Hootsuite, Buffer and Sprout Social. This includes strategic planning, creative development, and market insights.

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When Building a Culture For Innovation, Form Follows Function

Cris Beswick

Decades later, the form-follows-function paradigm became deeply embedded across industrial design, software development, and systems engineering disciplines. In today’s relentlessly competitive landscape, conventional modes of operation erode productive capacity.

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Navigating the Future of Work: The Importance of Adaptability and Continuous Learning

Tullio Siragusa

By embracing adaptability and continuous learning, individuals can acquire new skills, stay current with industry trends, and ensure their value in the marketplace. The Need for Innovation In today’s competitive business landscape, innovation is crucial for success.

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New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Embracing the Future: Fractional Executives and Generative AI

Tullio Siragusa

Innovative Problem-Solving Generative AI can suggest multiple solutions to complex problems by analyzing similar scenarios from different industries, encouraging creative and innovative approaches to business challenges. By analyzing past performance and industry standards, AI models provide a data-backed foundation for objective setting.

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Maximizing Venture-Backed Company Success: The Importance of VC Investment in Operating Partners

Tullio Siragusa

Operating partners are experienced industry professionals who work alongside portfolio companies to provide operational and strategic support. Operating partners or fractional CxOs typically have a wealth of experience in a specific industry and can help startups navigate the unique challenges of that industry.