Design Thinking and Innovation

There is an underlying business concept that is common to the successful Sharing Economy companies like Uber, AirBNB, Wework and the likes. The concept is ‘Platform Business Models’.

“I think frugality drives innovation just like other constraints do. One of the best ways to get out of a tight box is to invent your way out.”– Jeff Bezos, CEO Amazon Under constraints your brain works harder and smarter. Once we start thinking of constraints not as a hindrance to creative thinking but a framework for it, we are actually giving ourselves the freedom to find truly innovative solutions. Contrary to popular belief, we think more efficiently and more resourcefully when we have constraints! Out-of-the-box, Blue-sky-thing are usually resource plenty ideations often wasteful without constraints!

Therefore, developing and strengthening the AI human resources ecosystem plays an essential role in the current context. At the same time, state policies supporting the enhancement of AI human resources are also essential. For Ho Chi Minh City, in its pursuit of sustainable growth, developing AI human resources is not only a crucial factor for international integration but also an opportunity to enhance competitiveness and modernise socio-economic sectors. However, alongside its great...

For over a decade, India’s startup and AI narrative has revolved around a handful of metro cities. Today, a growing share of India’s tech innovation is being built in tier-2, 3 cities. From AI-driven SaaS and industrial automation to deep tech and GCC-led innovation, startups from these cities are no longer peripheral players. Across these cities, the rise of AI and tech startups is being driven by capital efficiency, distributed talent, policy support, and real-world problem-solving. The city...

Bridges Transition Model is a change management tool to guide people through change. It comprises of 3 stages: 1. Ending, Losing, and Letting Go 2. The Neutral Zone 3. The New Beginning

Read about the 3 Key Elements of great Platform Design by The Guru of Platform Thinking: Sangeet Paul Chaudhary. Identification of Core Value Unit is just the starting point!

Some recent observations made on new-age companies have left people wondering if tech at any cost is a smart strategy to pursue.

With technology taking centerstage in value creation, there are innovation centers popping up in Corporations, Venture Incubators, Government funded Innovation Centers but it's not easy to drive innovation and the innovation culture. These centers should take inspiration from what Top Universities have done to drive the innovation pipeline. 1. Create internal initiatives and programs that offer experiential training and coaching as well as connections to outside stakeholders like governmental agencies, businesses, and investors. 2. Develop a culture of open innovation, experimentation and iteration, and value, which requires collaborations among the diverse actors of the innovation ecosystem.

This report lays out considerations for ongoing technology trends. For easier consideration related trends have been grouped into five broader categories: There is significant power and potential in looking across these groupings when considering trend combinations. 1. Generative AI 2. Applied AI 3. Industrializing machine learning 4. Next-generation software development 5. Digital trust and cybersecurity 6. Advanced connectivity 7. Immersive-reality technologies 8. Cloud and edge computing 9. Quantum technologies 10. Future of robotics 11. Future of mobility 12. Future of bioengineering 13. Future of space technologies 14. Electrification and renewables 15. Climate tech beyond electrification and renewables

Subscribe or log in to Continue Reading Uncompromising innovation. The Karnataka government has moved to deepen its role in startup financing by encouraging state public sector enterprises (PSEs) to invest in government-backed venture capital funds, such as Karnataka Information Technology Venture Capital Fund (KITVEN). The government aims to unlock more patient capital for deep tech and frontier startups. Announcing the move, Karnataka’s minister for electronics, IT/BT and biotechnology...