Beyond the pitch: How a comprehensive business plan secures investment
Your business plan is the name card to financiers. Dive into the core elements to increase your chances of securing the necessary capital.
Fireside chat on the strategies for value creation
Join Axel Funhoff and Koen Verhaert as they discuss the five core strategies for value creation through innovation, balancing wanted and unwanted effects. In addition, they break down the five drivers for added value (purpose, usability, desirability, feasibility, viability) and challenge the dogma of the outdated, linear TRL framework.
Fireside chat on the status of corporate innovation
In this episode, Wouter and Axel dive into the current state of corporate innovation and why traditional corporate venturing has largely fallen short. It’s time for companies to return to their core, focusing instead on strategic buy-and-build approaches, equal partnerships and targeted bolt-on acquisitions.
Business models matter: The 10 attributes that power breakthrough success
Business model innovation starts with 10 key attributes (scaling, recurring revenue, IP and network effects) to build lasting growth.
Fireside chat on the impact of business strategies
Join David Pas and Axel Funhoff in a fireside chat on the value implications of business strategies. Explore how Europe measures up against the US and China in innovation, why the real challenge lies in scaling ideas commercially, and gain practical insights into turning strong ideas into impactful results.
Fireside chat on the next innovation cycle
What’s driving the next innovation cycle? In this fireside chat, Aimée and Axel unpack the key trends, from emerging technologies like solid-state batteries, humanoid robots and AI to macro changes like near-shoring and the retreat from globalization. The session wraps with Axel’s tips for how companies can position themselves for success in the next chapter.