Viva Technology’s Post

Throwback to when Bernard Arnault (Chairman & CEO LVMH) presented the 2023 #LVMHInnovationAward at #VivaTech: "Many startups have amazing ideas. But the ones who succeed are the ones who focus on the quality of execution.” 🏆 Startups serve as an innovation lab, where bold ideas and groundbreaking technologies are born, possibly revolutionizing industries 💡 But let’s not forget that these ideas are just the starting point of the journey. The true differentiator between a startup's success and failure often lies in its ability to execute those ideas effectively by turning vision into reality, being quick to adapt and putting the customers first 🚀

Dive into the epicenter of innovation! The global startup scene has witnessed unparalleled growth, with certain industries leading the charge. 🚀 Explore the sectors reshaping the future. #StartupBoom #GlobalInnovation #IndustryLeaders #TechRevolution #VoxaInsights

Kiki World, the innovative beauty brand leveraging web3 technology for customer co-creation and ownership, has just secured a $7 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz and The Estée Lauder Companies’ New Incubation Ventures, among others. This LA-based startup is redefining consumer engagement in the beauty industry by enabling its community to vote on product features, earning points and digital tokens as rewards. Kiki's approach not only democratizes product development but also addresses inventory and resource efficiency challenges. With a vision that combines deep beauty industry expertise and a unique understanding of web3, Kiki is poised to expand beyond beauty, exploring how consumer preferences can shape products in more sectors. As Kiki continues to navigate the complexities of marrying physical products with digital innovation, its journey represents a fascinating intersection of traditional beauty and cutting-edge technology. Read more from Techcrunch here => https://neoswap.cc/mck #BeautyTech #Web3 #Innovation #Startups

🐠 In a world brimming with innovation, what makes our Innovation Hub different? It's our ability to connect teams, understand both startups and enterprises and offer tangible concepts. We're not just another fish in the sea; we're setting our own current. #innovationhub #tangibleconcept

In the game of startups, obsessing over competition can distract you from the real prize: creating new markets. Instead of looking sideways, focus on where you can break new ground. Innovate, don't imitate. By carving out your niche, you're not just entering the market—you're creating it. Remember, the blue ocean is vast and less crowded. #Innovation #MarketCreation

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, there's a recognizable spark, a kinetic energy that drives the world's most successful companies. This spark is innovation and the agents of change are very often startups. My mission is to bridge the audacious creativity of startups with the robust structure of established businesses. Read more... https://lnkd.in/gsHiepti

At Launchpad, we bluddy love this concept penned by Erica Wenger. We chatted about it at our event on Friday and truly, there were a hundred nodding heads in the room. ❌🦄 ✅🐘 From her article: “Our icons tell us everything about who we are and what we value. For the last fifteen years in tech that icon has been the unicorn – startups with a valuation of at least $1B. (There are now over 1200 of them.) The next decade deserves a different icon. One that corresponds to the behaviors and traits of the most interesting companies operating today. These startups turn their customers into members and their companies into communities. I call them elephants, not unicorns. And they establish a new paradigm for what great companies – and company-building – look like in the years to come.” Take a read via the link in my comments.

I’ve loved this from Odette Barry and Chris Edwards Launchpad and the fabulous conversations about reliaiwnce and business in squeezy times. In the past few weeks I’ve heard of some extraordinary businesses and organisations who are deeply re-assessing their focus on the sparkle of being a unicorn, how they really want to show up for their businesses and families and how they build businesses that really work. In the space of female entrepreneurship, I’ve also recently seen a rise of people who prey on this unicorn worshipping and are taking advantage of our love for shiny magic things. Hopefully? The more we talk about elephants, the more we can create healthier ideas of what business success is.

Glaut has raised 1.4 million euros🚀 Glaut, a startup focused on helping the marketing areas of large B2C companies with customised conversational surveys, has closed a $1.4 million pre-seed round. The round was led by the Italian Founders Fund, with participation from Brainstorm Ventures, Alecla7, Ithaca, BHeroes, Club degli Investitori, Eden Ventures, Delirus Capital and other angel investors such as David Clarke and Pietro Cesati.✍️ Founded in 2023 by Matteo Cera and Giovanni Del Gallo. Glaut wants to help marketing departments of large B2C companies make better business decisions through #AI-powered conversational #surveys. The software conducts qualitative research by interviewing customers, asking customized follow-up questions, and synthesizing the answers into valuable insights.💡 #Glaut has partnered with research agencies and global brands such as Condé Nast and Autoscout24. With new funding, they plan to strengthen their team and platform with vertical solutions in market research before expanding their commercial efforts globally.📈 Follow Arcadia to learn more about Italian startups! #marketreasearch #funding #fundingnews #news #startupnews #startup #marketing #preseed

The way we apply Lean Innovation takes the best from multiple frameworks and has the agility to apply the right methods at the right time. The chart below isn’t really critical of the frameworks, since each has its place. It demonstrates how one shouldn’t be dogmatic about them. The work resembles that of early-stage startups, requiring founders to wear multiple hats to drive the business forward. The processes employed by growing teams are implemented based on the right balance between execution and exploration to achieve outcomes. Do you agree with the characterization of the frameworks below? #leaninnovation #Innovation