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Author: Ryan Musarra

25 Mar

Navigate Uncertainty

by Ryan Musarra
in Enterprise Innovation, Innovation Strategy Services, Open Innovation, Research Services, Technology Landscape, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Turning Tariff Challenges into Opportunity [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Across industries, companies are facing mounting uncertainty driven by tariffs, shifting trade policies, and global supply chain disruptions. These uncertainties are forcing organizations to reallocate resources from long-term innovation to short-term operational pivots. However, businesses that take a proactive approach to overcoming these challenges can emerge stronger and more competitive. The past decade has provided key lessons on how to navigate uncertainty. Between 2017-2021, businesses grappled with shifting tariff policies, reshaping global trade relationships, and the massive supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19. Companies that adapted quickly by diversifying suppliers, investing in digital solutions, and building supply chain resilience fared better than those that reacted too slowly. Learning from these experiences can help organizations prepare for the next wave of uncertainty. At Ezassi, we help companies navigate uncertainty by identifying alternative supply chain solutions, evaluating nearshoring and reshoring opportunities, and uncovering innovation-driven cost-saving strategies. Here’s how companies...

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11 Mar

Corporate Venture Capital

by Ryan Musarra
in Enterprise Innovation, Innovation Strategy Services, Open Innovation, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Hidden Challenges of Corporate Venture Capital [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_column_text] (And How to Overcome Them) [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="18px"][vc_column_text css=""] How CVC Gives M&A Deals a Running Start One of the most valuable—but often overlooked—benefits of Corporate Venture Capital is how it can bolster the odds of success in future mergers and acquisitions. Consider this: Many startups eye acquisition by a larger company as their ideal “exit,” while corporations are always on the hunt for promising new technologies and growth opportunities. Unfortunately, history is littered with examples of disastrous acquisitions, often blamed on hasty, surface-level due diligence. Remember the high-profile case of GE’s ill-fated turbine buyout, which perfectly illustrated how poor timing and limited insight can spell financial disaster. CVC offers a smarter alternative. By taking a minority stake in a startup rather than jumping straight to a full buyout, corporations gain a low-risk seat at the table. This approach lets them: Build relationships with founders and teams over time ...

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