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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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18 Mar

Procurement Strategy for Supply Chain Agility

by Huck Auluck
in Enterprise Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Strategy Services, Open Innovation, Research Services, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Ezassi Advantage: Enhancing Supply Chain Agility for Procurement Executives [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text] Why CPOs and Supply Chain Executives Should Pay Attention [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]For Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), procurement leaders, and supply chain executives, staying ahead of disruptions while driving efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability is more challenging than ever. This is where Ezassi comes in.  Ezassi is a cutting-edge open innovation platform that helps organizations streamline their procurement and supply chain processes through advanced scouting, ideation, and technology discovery. If you’re responsible for procurement strategy and supply chain resilience, here’s why Ezassi should be on your radar: [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][qodef_separator position="center" color="#f2f2f2" width="100%" thickness="1"][vc_empty_space height="16px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][vc_single_image image="20148" img_size="" alignment="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text] Harnessing Open Innovation for Competitive Advantage Procurement and supply chain functions are no longer just about cost-cutting, they’re about strategic innovation. Ezassi enables businesses to leverage external networks of innovators, startups, and research institutions to uncover groundbreaking technologies and solutions that drive efficiency and growth.  With Ezassi’s technology...

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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]Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) groups have grown in popularity as a vehicle to drive disruptive innovation and growth. Compared to traditional R&D efforts or large-scale M&A, CVCs can deliver impactful results faster, often with less financial risk. However, scaling a successful CVC operation comes with its own set of unique challenges, many of which persist despite years of refinement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="19998" img_size="" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_empty_space height="110px"][qodef_blockquote text="Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), in the context of innovation, refers to the practice of established corporations investing directly in external startup companies to achieve strategic objectives. Unlike traditional venture capital, which primarily focuses on financial returns, CVC aims to drive innovation by accessing new technologies, markets, and business models. This approach allows corporations to enhance their innovation capabilities, foster partnerships with agile startups, and gain competitive advantages in rapidly evolving markets. Through CVC,...

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13 Feb

Innovation Resilience

by Matthew Heim
in Innovation, Innovation Strategy Services
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Future-Proof Your Strategy with Targeted Expertise  [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_single_image image="19681" img_size="full"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Did you know?  Companies that maintained their focus on innovation during the 2008–2009 financial crisis outperformed the market by more than 30% during the recovery and continued to grow faster in the years that followed (McKinsey & Company). Resilient innovators don’t just survive downturns, they redefine their industries.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="12px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]In today’s fast-evolving landscape, innovation resilience isn’t about predicting what’s next- it’s about preparing for anything. Global financial shifts, once-a-century pandemics, and rapidly changing policies have proven that only agile, forward-thinking organizations can thrive through uncertainty. At Ezassi, we help companies build that resilience. Our strategic consulting services empower organizations with the tools, insights, and connections needed to withstand market disruptions and emerge stronger.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_column_text]Let's explore best practices, current trends, and where Ezassi fits as your trusted partner in innovation.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][qodef_separator position="center" color="#cdcdcd" width="100%" thickness="2"][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_column_text] Best Practices for Business Growth in...

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07 Feb

Innovation and Strategic Growth Trends Survey

by Hunter O'Donnell
in Collaboration Software, Idea Management Software, Innovation Software, Innovation Strategy Services, Technology, Types of Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Participate in the 2025 Innovation and Strategic Growth Trends Survey [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_column_text]Innovation is the engine of progress, and companies must continuously adapt to maintain a competitive edge. Organizations in 2025 are navigating AI-driven innovation, open collaboration, and strategic technology scouting to fuel their next breakthroughs. Ezassi’s Innovation & Strategic Growth Trends Survey explores the priorities, challenges, and emerging technologies shaping business strategies this year. By participating, you’ll gain exclusive insights into industry benchmarks and future innovation roadmaps. Complete the survey today—participation is anonymous, but those who provide an email will receive the compiled results to compare best practices across industries.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Why Your Innovation Strategy Matters in 2025 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_column_text]In an era of digital transformation, businesses must strike the right balance between short-term improvements (Horizon 1), emerging opportunities (Horizon 2), and breakthrough innovation (Horizon 3). Our survey explores how companies like yours are investing in these different horizons to drive long-term success. Your participation will help...

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21 Jan

Sustainability Innovation in Agriculture

by Matthew Heim
in Innovation, Innovation Challenge, Innovation Strategy Services
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Path to Sustainable Growth:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Conservation and Biodiversity in Corporate Food Production [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text]In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impact of human activity, the corporate food industry stands at a critical crossroads. Agriculture and food production are among the largest contributors to biodiversity loss, deforestation, and climate change. Yet, they also hold immense potential to drive meaningful innovative change by embracing conservation-focused practices and prioritizing biodiversity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="10px"][qodef_separator position="center" color="#e2e2e2" width="100%" thickness="2"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="17607" alignment="right" style="vc_box_shadow_circle"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="3/4"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1737477443567{border-radius: 2px !important;}"]"Sustainability represents the foremost innovation priority for modern businesses. Even small, collective efforts by individual companies can result in a profoundly significant impact." - Matthew Heim, Ph.D.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="10px"][qodef_separator position="center" color="#e2e2e2" width="100%" thickness="2"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text] Why Biodiversity Matters in Food Production [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Biodiversity is the backbone of our ecosystems, supporting essential processes like pollination, soil fertility, water purification, and pest control. In corporate food production, biodiversity ensures the resilience of agricultural systems, safeguarding crops against...

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10 Jan

Drive Innovation: 8-Steps to Launch and Run a Startup Accelerator

by Matthew Heim
in Innovation, Innovation Strategy Services
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Your Primer for Startup Acceleration [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]Startup acceleration has been getting a lot of buzz lately in the realm of strategic innovation. Startup accelerators are emerging as almost commonplace with larger companies, and are used to foster innovation, support new, blossoming ideas, and build mutually beneficial relationships with those external entities that promise to bring new disruptive capabilities to market. Companies that cannot set up their own accelerators have access to a number of third-party Accelerators-as-a-Service. Startup acceleration, which differs from startup incubation, is designed to be a short sprint, allowing companies to select a few candidates based on specific needs or domain expertise, and provide the selected startup candidates with resources and time (typically 3-6 months) to develop a proof-of-concept, or pitch, resulting in either a go or no-go decision. Startups that are selected through the acceleration process may either be incubated (typically 1-5 years using various forms of funding), be...

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08 Jan

What is Business Model Innovation?

by Stephanie Creech
in Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Innovation Strategy Services, Open Innovation, Technology, Types of Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Guide to Business Model Innovation [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Business model innovation is a competitive strategy offering organizations a way to redefine their value proposition, operational structure, and revenue streams. In this guide, we’ll explore what business model innovation entails, why it’s critical for success, and how innovation management leaders can leverage software tools and strategic services to guide transformational growth.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] What is Business Model Innovation? [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][qodef_blockquote text="Business model innovation is the process of reinventing how a company delivers value to its customers and captures profits. Unlike product or process innovation, it focuses on altering the framework of business operations, including customer engagement, revenue generation, and cost management." title_tag="h3" width="75%"][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][qodef_separator position="center" color="#dddddd" width="100%" thickness="2 px"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text] Why It Matters: [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text] Adapts to disruptive technologies Enhances market differentiation Unlocks new revenue opportunities [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][qodef_separator position="center" color="#dddddd" width="100%" thickness="2 px"][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Key Elements of Business Model Innovation [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text]To succeed in business model innovation, organizations must address these core components: Value Proposition...

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18 Dec

Strategic Pipeline Management

by Matthew Heim
in Innovation Strategy Services, Open Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you one of the many innovation executives who struggle to determine which projects you should be working on first, and which ones should have the highest priority amongst others?  If so, then you are certainly not alone.  In fact, three out of five executives interviewed find this to be one of their top 5 challenges when managing their innovation pipeline.   Some innovation executives do not have a formal relationship with the business units (BU) or categories and are unable to gain a clear understanding of the potential business impact of a new development requirement.  Others struggle to determine which projects should be prioritized higher than others based on their return on investment (ROI).  Either way, there are a few simple steps that the innovation team can take that will help clarify innovation initiatives, deploy the right resources, ensure proper transitions, prioritize initiatives with the highest strategic impact, and assign...

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20 Nov

Idea Management as an Innovation Strategy

by Matthew Heim
in Idea Management Software, Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Strategy Services
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Strategic Idea Management: Your Edge for Transformative Innovation [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]It is undeniable that innovation is likely the single-most impactful means of staying ahead of the competition. However, generating innovative ideas and turning them into actionable solutions requires more than just creative thinking—it demands effective management of ideas, collaboration, and alignment with strategic goals. This is where idea management software and supporting business practices come into play.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][qodef_blockquote text="Idea management software is a digital platform designed to capture, develop, prioritize, and implement ideas from employees, customers, or stakeholders." title_tag="h3" width="75%"][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]When leveraged effectively using integrated business processes, KPIs and collaboration, it becomes much more than a tool for idea collection—it evolves into a strategic asset that generates business growth, improves efficiency, and enhances organizational culture. Here’s how and why idea management can be a powerful strategic tool across the entire enterprise.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Idea Management for Innovation:  [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] Fosters a Culture of Innovation One of...

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