Start-ups are changing the world faster than ever - Accelerator programs are growing and enabling great entrepreneurs to succeed. Here is why Microsoft Ventures is helping the entire ecosystem and how that benefits to our Start-ups.
Accelerating Success: A Study of Seed AcceleratorsGustav Larsson
A presentation of our bachelor thesis conducted at Chalmers University of Technology on the subject of accelerators. Learn more at acceleratorstudy.com.
Accelerate Now! Current trends and strategies for the futureNUMA
You liked our White Paper "Accelerate Now" ? Read this news and share it !
NUMA goes for equity crowdfunding ! Paris-based innovation space provider NUMA is going international. To provide capital for this development phase, it has decided to call on the community at large, with an equity crowdfunding campaign.
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Accelerate Now !
Proudly supported by L'Atelier BNP
Early December last year, NUMA, a leading tech and innovation hub in central Paris and home to France’s first accelerator program, held its first ever European Accelerator Summit.
The Summit brought 200+ leaders from accelerators from across Europe and beyond to discuss and debate the current state and future of acceleration. Using collaborative workshops and interactive talks, the purpose of the 2-day conference was really to identify the top trends and challenges facing the accelerator sector and viable models and ideas to reinforce the future of acceleration.
Leveraging the ideas and content generated from the Summit, we’ve developed this whitepaper which focuses on what the group identified as the top trends in acceleration as well as the challenges, opportunities, and models for each.
Everyone is talking about Innovation, yet do we really know what it is and how it can help us to do better projects, understand our users, reduce time wasting and reduce the risk of massive high profile failures from traditional project methodology?
We use these slides to present our Innovation Unpacked workshop, which gives an insight into how innovation can help your organisation to work better, smarter, faster and more creatively.
Content:
● Introduction to Innovation
● Introduction to new terminology and concepts
● We explore the difference between incremental, disruptive, open and radical innovation
● Innovation is a process - from Problem Space to Ideation Space to Solution Space
● Introduction and workshop practice using innovation tools - 5 Why’s / Collaborative Questioning / MIT Innovation Drill
● Innovation Killers - what will prevent you from innovating
● Agile vs. Waterfall Development methodology - how to avoid a big white elephant
● Design Thinking - focus on what the user needs, not what the organisation needs
● Innovation tools and methodologies
This presentation provides an overview of the elements that comprise the entrepreneurial ecosystem and shares the best practices for new product development. It also provides measures that can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and proposes a world class solution that can be used to increase the success rate of entrepreneurial ventures.
Smart City Expo 2014: How to generate more innovation and improve return on i...Grow VC Group
How to generate more innovation and improve return on investment from your innovation ecosystem.
Global downturn raised expectations for innovation services that are not producing enough results. We explore the reasons and solutions to overcome these challenges. Solutions that can radically improve transparency, efficiency and measurability of the innovation funnel, to produce economic growth.
Related recorded short version video: https://youtu.be/kF6kjq374RQ?t=4m15s
Start-ups are changing the world faster than ever - Accelerator programs are growing and enabling great entrepreneurs to succeed. Here is why Microsoft Ventures is helping the entire ecosystem and how that benefits to our Start-ups.
Accelerating Success: A Study of Seed AcceleratorsGustav Larsson
A presentation of our bachelor thesis conducted at Chalmers University of Technology on the subject of accelerators. Learn more at acceleratorstudy.com.
Accelerate Now! Current trends and strategies for the futureNUMA
You liked our White Paper "Accelerate Now" ? Read this news and share it !
NUMA goes for equity crowdfunding ! Paris-based innovation space provider NUMA is going international. To provide capital for this development phase, it has decided to call on the community at large, with an equity crowdfunding campaign.
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Accelerate Now !
Proudly supported by L'Atelier BNP
Early December last year, NUMA, a leading tech and innovation hub in central Paris and home to France’s first accelerator program, held its first ever European Accelerator Summit.
The Summit brought 200+ leaders from accelerators from across Europe and beyond to discuss and debate the current state and future of acceleration. Using collaborative workshops and interactive talks, the purpose of the 2-day conference was really to identify the top trends and challenges facing the accelerator sector and viable models and ideas to reinforce the future of acceleration.
Leveraging the ideas and content generated from the Summit, we’ve developed this whitepaper which focuses on what the group identified as the top trends in acceleration as well as the challenges, opportunities, and models for each.
Everyone is talking about Innovation, yet do we really know what it is and how it can help us to do better projects, understand our users, reduce time wasting and reduce the risk of massive high profile failures from traditional project methodology?
We use these slides to present our Innovation Unpacked workshop, which gives an insight into how innovation can help your organisation to work better, smarter, faster and more creatively.
Content:
● Introduction to Innovation
● Introduction to new terminology and concepts
● We explore the difference between incremental, disruptive, open and radical innovation
● Innovation is a process - from Problem Space to Ideation Space to Solution Space
● Introduction and workshop practice using innovation tools - 5 Why’s / Collaborative Questioning / MIT Innovation Drill
● Innovation Killers - what will prevent you from innovating
● Agile vs. Waterfall Development methodology - how to avoid a big white elephant
● Design Thinking - focus on what the user needs, not what the organisation needs
● Innovation tools and methodologies
This presentation provides an overview of the elements that comprise the entrepreneurial ecosystem and shares the best practices for new product development. It also provides measures that can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and proposes a world class solution that can be used to increase the success rate of entrepreneurial ventures.
Smart City Expo 2014: How to generate more innovation and improve return on i...Grow VC Group
How to generate more innovation and improve return on investment from your innovation ecosystem.
Global downturn raised expectations for innovation services that are not producing enough results. We explore the reasons and solutions to overcome these challenges. Solutions that can radically improve transparency, efficiency and measurability of the innovation funnel, to produce economic growth.
Related recorded short version video: https://youtu.be/kF6kjq374RQ?t=4m15s
Slides from a keynote at the Intrapreneurship Conference in London in 2016, outlining how established companies design new growth ventures from within.
This year Startup Pirates, with the support of Tetuan Valley and Beta-I, held the first European Pre-Accelerator Summit. For an entire day, pre- accelerator leaders from 11 organizations working all over Europe gathered to discuss what is going on and what is the future of pre- acceleration.
We developed this white paper to collect not only the main conclusions of the Summit, but also to make information regarding Pre- Acceleration available to all the community.
Hard work & Low cost do not help by themselves any more. Intellectual arbitrage is here to stay. Innovation is the way to stay ahead of the pack. Be the game changer. Let our C3 methodology (part of triniti Innovation Framework) help you break out of idea scarcity and convert your ideas into profitable, implementable solutions.
Ensemble's "Startup Excubator" Model vs. Other Accelerator ProgramsRed Rocket Ventures
Here is the presentation George Deeb, of Red Rocket Ventures and the Ensemble Alliance, made at Techweek Chicago 2014. It summarizes the plusses and minuses of Ensemble's "Startup Excubator" model vs. other accelerator programs.
Here is a link to the matching video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqBbjzUJqUc
Here is a link to Ensemble website: http://EnsembleHQ.com.
Innovation is the glue between invention and investment, and transforms ideas into businesses. The process of innovation shapes your idea into something people will value and ultimately purchase.
The innovation process cycles through 4 key steps:
1) Ideas and Solutions
2) Business propositions
3) Business feasibility
4) Business planning
Why innovation is important to business successFrank Reynold
Innovation is coming up with a new idea and turning it into an effective process, a new product or service. The implementation of creativity and innovation in business is likely to incorporate success and help you stand competitiveness in the market. Innovation can be referred to as something new or introduced differently and has impact on market or society.
Slides from a keynote at the Intrapreneurship Conference in London in 2016, outlining how established companies design new growth ventures from within.
This year Startup Pirates, with the support of Tetuan Valley and Beta-I, held the first European Pre-Accelerator Summit. For an entire day, pre- accelerator leaders from 11 organizations working all over Europe gathered to discuss what is going on and what is the future of pre- acceleration.
We developed this white paper to collect not only the main conclusions of the Summit, but also to make information regarding Pre- Acceleration available to all the community.
Hard work & Low cost do not help by themselves any more. Intellectual arbitrage is here to stay. Innovation is the way to stay ahead of the pack. Be the game changer. Let our C3 methodology (part of triniti Innovation Framework) help you break out of idea scarcity and convert your ideas into profitable, implementable solutions.
Ensemble's "Startup Excubator" Model vs. Other Accelerator ProgramsRed Rocket Ventures
Here is the presentation George Deeb, of Red Rocket Ventures and the Ensemble Alliance, made at Techweek Chicago 2014. It summarizes the plusses and minuses of Ensemble's "Startup Excubator" model vs. other accelerator programs.
Here is a link to the matching video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqBbjzUJqUc
Here is a link to Ensemble website: http://EnsembleHQ.com.
Innovation is the glue between invention and investment, and transforms ideas into businesses. The process of innovation shapes your idea into something people will value and ultimately purchase.
The innovation process cycles through 4 key steps:
1) Ideas and Solutions
2) Business propositions
3) Business feasibility
4) Business planning
Why innovation is important to business successFrank Reynold
Innovation is coming up with a new idea and turning it into an effective process, a new product or service. The implementation of creativity and innovation in business is likely to incorporate success and help you stand competitiveness in the market. Innovation can be referred to as something new or introduced differently and has impact on market or society.
This is a presentation that I gave to the Maine Bankers Association regarding what we are seeing in the Maine ecosystem and what we're building to support it.
Social entrepreneurs and social developmentTapasya123
This area demonstrates the entrepreneurial efforts undertaken to change the underprivileged
society of the world which is popularly understood by Parhalad’s Bottom of the Pyramid.
Social enterprises are innovation since some years and these are capable to work with big
issues as satisfaction of business man or organizations. Innovation is actually a high-priced
division of an organization. Innovation is not just breakthrough in space science, satellite
communication, etc. but presenting a value proposition than past; when comes the idea of
society it provides the sustainability to innovation in the future instead of striving to be right
at high cost, it will be suitable to be flexible and plural at a lower cost. Social entrepreneurs
stand at the nexus between development, business and government. They open another
markets for the bottom-of-the-pyramid, innovate programs, empower the people they serve,
multiply resources and demonstrate their tangible effects for government and other bodies to
replicate which reveal how innovation and entrepreneurship at the very heart of
economically sustainable solutions. And, is a best solution for sustainable social development.
The common future can only be achieved with a better understanding of common concerns
and shared responsibilities.
Social Entrepreneur Corps: 2018 Impact ReportGreg Van Kirk
Comprehensive social innovation and consulting impact report for Social Entrepreneur Corps programs in Guatemala, Ecuador and The Dominican Republic. Includes work with partners such as DukeEngage, Northwestern (GESI), Miami University, UConn, KSU, University of Maryland, Warby Parker and Deloitte.
This area demonstrates the entrepreneurial efforts undertaken to change the underprivileged
society of the world which is popularly understood by Parhalad’s Bottom of the Pyramid.
Social enterprises are innovation since some years and these are capable to work with big
issues as satisfaction of business man or organizations. Innovation is actually a high-priced
division of an organization. Innovation is not just breakthrough in space science, satellite
communication, etc. but presenting a value proposition than past; when comes the idea of
society it provides the sustainability to innovation in the future instead of striving to be right
at high cost, it will be suitable to be flexible and plural at a lower cost. Social entrepreneurs
stand at the nexus between development, business and government. They open another
markets for the bottom-of-the-pyramid, innovate programs, empower the people they serve,
multiply resources and demonstrate their tangible effects for government and other bodies to
replicate which reveal how innovation and entrepreneurship at the very heart of
economically sustainable solutions. And, is a best solution for sustainable social development.
The common future can only be achieved with a better understanding of common concerns
and shared responsibilities.
Keywords: Social Entrepreneur, Development, Opportunity
Whole systems change across a neighbourhood
How can we collaborate with people to help them build their resilience? Get under the skin of the culture and the lives people live. Identify people’s feelings and experiences of community and understand what people think is shaped by different values and by the environment and infrastructure around them. The future of collaboration could bring many opportunities but people find it more difficult to live and act together than before. How can we help people…and communities build their resilience? Understand people’s different situations and capabilities to develop pathways that help them build resilient relationships. Help people experience and practice change together. Help people grow everyday practices into sustainable projects. Turn people’s everyday motivations into design principles. Support infrastructure that connects different cultures of collaboration. Build relationships with people designing in collaboration for the future…now.
Presentation for the 16th Annual Environmental Sciences Symposium at Guelph University. Speaking mostly to undergrads I'm aiming to get them interested and get them out mucking about with it.
An overview of ChangeMedium and the ChangeMediumToronto pilot.
A charitable initiative provoking the medium for change.
Evemts >> infrastructure + applications
Overview of the Ecologos Institute and its program for regional
renewal featuring the Toronto Regional Renaissance Collaboration and
the Universarium Travelling Fair.
Building Your Employer Brand with Social MediaLuanWise
Presented at The Global HR Summit, 6th June 2024
In this keynote, Luan Wise will provide invaluable insights to elevate your employer brand on social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. You'll learn how compelling content can authentically showcase your company culture, values, and employee experiences to support your talent acquisition and retention objectives. Additionally, you'll understand the power of employee advocacy to amplify reach and engagement – helping to position your organization as an employer of choice in today's competitive talent landscape.
LA HUG - Video Testimonials with Chynna Morgan - June 2024Lital Barkan
Have you ever heard that user-generated content or video testimonials can take your brand to the next level? We will explore how you can effectively use video testimonials to leverage and boost your sales, content strategy, and increase your CRM data.🤯
We will dig deeper into:
1. How to capture video testimonials that convert from your audience 🎥
2. How to leverage your testimonials to boost your sales 💲
3. How you can capture more CRM data to understand your audience better through video testimonials. 📊
Putting the SPARK into Virtual Training.pptxCynthia Clay
This 60-minute webinar, sponsored by Adobe, was delivered for the Training Mag Network. It explored the five elements of SPARK: Storytelling, Purpose, Action, Relationships, and Kudos. Knowing how to tell a well-structured story is key to building long-term memory. Stating a clear purpose that doesn't take away from the discovery learning process is critical. Ensuring that people move from theory to practical application is imperative. Creating strong social learning is the key to commitment and engagement. Validating and affirming participants' comments is the way to create a positive learning environment.
Top mailing list providers in the USA.pptxJeremyPeirce1
Discover the top mailing list providers in the USA, offering targeted lists, segmentation, and analytics to optimize your marketing campaigns and drive engagement.
An introduction to the cryptocurrency investment platform Binance Savings.Any kyc Account
Learn how to use Binance Savings to expand your bitcoin holdings. Discover how to maximize your earnings on one of the most reliable cryptocurrency exchange platforms, as well as how to earn interest on your cryptocurrency holdings and the various savings choices available.
Implicitly or explicitly all competing businesses employ a strategy to select a mix
of marketing resources. Formulating such competitive strategies fundamentally
involves recognizing relationships between elements of the marketing mix (e.g.,
price and product quality), as well as assessing competitive and market conditions
(i.e., industry structure in the language of economics).
Event Report - SAP Sapphire 2024 Orlando - lots of innovation and old challengesHolger Mueller
Holger Mueller of Constellation Research shares his key takeaways from SAP's Sapphire confernece, held in Orlando, June 3rd till 5th 2024, in the Orange Convention Center.
3.0 Project 2_ Developing My Brand Identity Kit.pptxtanyjahb
A personal brand exploration presentation summarizes an individual's unique qualities and goals, covering strengths, values, passions, and target audience. It helps individuals understand what makes them stand out, their desired image, and how they aim to achieve it.
Recruiting in the Digital Age: A Social Media MasterclassLuanWise
In this masterclass, presented at the Global HR Summit on 5th June 2024, Luan Wise explored the essential features of social media platforms that support talent acquisition, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.
2. The organizational and individual capacity to create positive change is well advanced and growing . And yet we’re not changing fast enough ! By Social Entrepreneurs. For Social Entrepreneurs.
3. And their potential for change is continually being opened by experiences and events . Even a single movie can open an entire culture to a little more change . And yet we’re not changing fast enough ! Are you thinking differently? Are you more open to acting differently? How many others are open to acting differently? How many initiatives will benefit from that openness?
4. and in every action there is choice whether conscious or not . At the root of everything influenced by humanity is individual action… So what is constraining the collective potential for positive change ?
5. The collective potential for positive change is constrained by the resistance of individuals and the organizations and systems we’ve created to change. When it comes to change, most people prefer the comfort of what is . What if you could change … What if everyone changed … a little more?
6. How can we accelerate change on a societal scale? What increases an individual’s capacity for change whether they consciously want to or not ? Accelerating the individual and social capacity for positive change is the foundation of our collective potential for positive change .
7. Today… we seek to create a new initiative : Funded by investors committed to addressing the foundations of change . Co-created by the interdependent communities of: thought leaders, change agents, and world citizens. Operating sustainably to accelerate the collective potential of individual change .
8. What can you imagine ? Global action network? Online community? Media campaign? Publication?
9. By the end of this decade, we envision : A critical mass of world citizens … engaged in a self-organizing system of change … and promote conscious living in vibrant communities . in order to encourage mindful life decision-making …
10. Our principles of co -creation : The community holds the knowledge and experience . We facilitate their wisdom We orchestrate their solution Our perspective must be comprehensive Our results must be meaningful, measurable, and durable Our reach must be broad
11. The co-creative entrepreneurial approach . Established according to plan using an internal interim team including an initiator (experienced entrepreneur), analyst, and facilitator, and leveraging a network of experienced start-up resources as required. TBD according to plan. 6-12 months 4: Establish operating entity or initiative 12-18 months 2 months 2 months 2 months START Duration $250,000 ($200,000 to be held in escrow and released according to approved budget and plan) START Seed Initiative Funding Set-Aside An operating entity or initiative with key team, partners, and governance established. Seed investment converted to grant, loan, or equity according to plan. Additional leveraged resources secured of 1 to 10 times seed investment. Up to $250,000 END RESULT The plan will developed for approval by the funder. Remainder of funds in escrow will be released according needs outlined in the plan. Release conditions may include securing additional matching investment. ~$25,000 3: Establish Plan for entity or initiative to deliver the solution Solution will be an entity or initiative that leverages what exists, engages more people, money, and partners, and best increases the collective potential for positive change. Funder’s acceptance of results from Stage 1 & 2 releases approved budget for stage 3. ~$25,000 2: Facilitate Consensus on the most helpful solution Exploring how it happens, what’s holding it back, and what could most empower it. ~$25,000 1: Facilitate Consensus on collective potential of individual change Notes Budget Stage and task
12. Established through mutual interest . Investors Society Participants Variety of Return Options (Tax credit, interest, equity) Maximum Leverage (Seed investment leveraged 1 to 10 times at launch) Optimum Impact (Investment specifically targeted toward specific outcomes) Encourages greater results from the existing capacity for positive change. Inspires new initiatives based on the increased potential for positive change. Knowledge (Engaged with a dynamic network of leaders engaged in the issue) Contribution (Participation ensures their perspective is included in the solution) Direct Benefit (Opportunity to have personal and organizational involvement in the solution) A new entity focused on the foundations of change :
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14. Our promise : The single best solution to… Accelerating the collective potential of individual change .
15. What’s your promise? … to yourself? … to society? … to us?
16. Thank you . Michael A. B. Lewkowitz 416.607.5643 -:- 778.329.0021 [email_address]