Think Like a Venture Capitalist

The most innovative companies have an approach to trials that is like the philosophy of a venture capitalist.  The VC is a prime example of an arsonist and fire fighter.  He will invest in a portfolio of different start-up companies, fully knowing that most will fail.  A few might break even and one or two [...]

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Thinking the Unthinkable

We can broadly simplify innovations into two kinds – incremental and radical.  Incremental innovations are improvements to current products, methods, processes, services, partnerships and so on.  Customer complaints and suggestions are a good source of ideas for incremental improvements.  So are the people who work in the organisation.  If you ask customers how your product [...]

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