Stories of Innovation

Global Innovation Spotlight

Can Online Mapping Software Beat Traditional GIS?

Reviewing 4 Platforms

Can Online Mapping Software Beat Traditional GIS? Reviewing 4 Platforms Geographic information systems used to belong to specialists. You needed a license, a training course, and a workstation that could handle the processing load. That was the cost of doing spatial analysis for a long time, and plenty of organizations...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton - A Truly Global Organisation

A Truly Global Organisation

Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. These firms help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Proactive teams, led by approachable partners in these firms, use insights, experience and...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Crypto Loans:

Unlocking Financial Flexibility Without Selling Your Assets

As digital assets become more integrated into the global economy, crypto loans are emerging as a practical solution for individuals and institutions seeking liquidity without parting with their cryptocurrency. In particular, Bitcoin loans are increasingly used as a way to access cash while maintaining long-term positions in BTC. Hold Your Crypto, Unlock...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Tips for Malaysians to Maximize Wins Using Betting Apps

Practical tips for Malaysian bettors on using betting apps effectively, focusing on discipline, features, and informed decision-making

Tips for Malaysians to Maximize Wins Using Betting Apps These days, plenty of people in Malaysia place bets through smartphone apps while watching football matches. Quick entry from phones means decisions happen faster, yet staying focused matters even more. Success tends to come less from frequent betting and more from...

INNOVATE® Seattle

Aperon Corporation

Is revolutionizing the way cannabis is traded by democratizing the global supply chain and building a brand new space for everyone to thrive.

Is revolutionizing the way cannabis is traded by democratizing the global supply chain and building a brand new space for everyone to thrive. Aperon Corporation founded in 2016 by Seattle native Jhavid Mohseni, Aperon Corp has innovated the entire industry by developing key technology tools for stakeholders that allow for...

INNOVATE® Nashville

UnityAI

The Future of Smarter, More Efficient Healthcare Operations

Hospitals are some of the most profound institutions in America — places where nearly everyone begins and ends their lives. The complexity of these institutions, operationally and administratively, is immense. While no individual or team can optimize this complexity, UnityAI believes AI can. UnityAI didn’t start with a grand vision...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

HUNGRY MARKETPLACE

Hungry for something better

This is a company unlike any other in the Washington DMV – and that’s saying a lot. HUNGRY Marketplace has revolutionized the office food market nationally. Founded by visionary entrepreneurs Jeff Grass and Eman and Shy Pahlevani, this Arlington, Virginia-based company is reshaping the landscape of office food solutions with...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

VOLVO

ALWAYS LEADING EDGE IN INNOVATION FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Subsidiary of one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle OEMs, Volvo do Brasil has a track record marked by the development of innovative solutions in the passenger and cargo transportation sector in the country. Curitiba, the city chosen by OEM to be the location of its operations on the continent...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

BROCCOLI CITY

Mission for a Healthier Tomorrow

Broccoli City is spearheading a transformative movement in the DMV region and nationally. Founded on the principles of impact, innovation, and empowerment, Broccoli City stands as a beacon of change, redefining what it means to be cool and conscious in today’s urban communities. With this organization, founders Brand McEachern and...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

ILSE

ILSE-Accelerate. Ignite. Innovate

Accelerate. Ignite. Innovate

The Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization and staffed by a team of executives and entrepreneurs to accelerate life science discoveries to improve human health, including new medicines, devices, and transformative technologies. ILSE is a hub for hands-on entrepreneur support and company formation and...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Haskell

Haskell - Delivering integrated AEC solutions that ensure certainty of outcome

Delivering integrated AEC solutions that ensure certainty of outcome

Haskell, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida since its inception in 1965, is a leading global architecture, engineering, construction, and consulting firm with $1+ billion in annual revenue, 1,500 employees, and 20+ office locations around the globe. The company was founded by a single visionary named Preston Haskell who saw inefficiencies in...

INNOVATE® Georgia

GEORGIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MANUFACTURING (GEORGIA AIM)

BUILDING A RESILIENT MANUFACTURING

Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) represents a bold vision for the future of manufacturing in Georgia and serves as a blueprint for the nation. This future is inclusive, innovative, and impactful, propelling the state of Georgia into the forefront of AI-driven manufacturing. STATEWIDE REACH AND FOCUS At its...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Dangerous Myth of "All-Season"

All-Season tire rubber hardening below 7 degrees Celsius, showing loss of flexibility and grip compared to optimal warm weather performance.

Why Your Tires Aren't Safe for Winter

The tires that came with your vehicle are likely labeled “All-Season.” It’s a comforting term that suggests they are ready for anything the calendar throws at them—from the heat of summer to the chill of winter. However, for drivers on the Vancouver North Shore and across Canada, relying on All-Season...

INNOVATE® Miami

Startup Safari Miami

Startup Safari Miami - An adventure into one of the fastest-growing startup hotspots in the Americas

An adventure into one of the fastest-growing startup hotspots in the Americas

Multi-day, Unconference that brings together startups and early-stage entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, service providers, accelerator programs, in a multi-venue to experience the city’s local startup ecosystem including a startup competition. DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE SELF AND GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE BEST STARTUPS AND TECH COMPANIES IN MIAMI. Startup SAFARI...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

HARD ROCK CAFE

AN A UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

All over the world, anyone who visits a Hard Rock Cafe location knows that they will embark on an immersive journey through the universe of music and pop culture. From iconic autographed guitars to music legend’s most iconic outfits, each location transforms into a living art gallery. On the walls,...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MINDFUL

MINDFUL-Add kindness to your tech stack

Add kindness to your tech stack.

Revitalizing a 25-year-old software company is no small task, but can be a pathway towards innovation and compelling value creation for employees, customers, and investors. That’s the story of Mindful, a contact center software company that relocated to Nashville in 2018, which was acquired by Medallia in 2022 after an...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CAPITAL WORKFORCE INNOVATION CONSORTIUM

Empowering D.C.’s Future Through Workforce Innovation

The InnovationFounded in 2024, the Capital Workforce Innovation Consortium is a Next Generation Sector Partnership formed by the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) and convened by BuildWithin. This initiative serves as an engine for aligning local talent with market demands through robust public-private partnerships, particularly in the...

INNOVATION Quebec

BIOPTERRE

CCTT IN BIOPRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

In the current context of climate change, biodiversity loss, increasing pressure on natural resources and public health concerns, there is a consensus on the importance of building on the bioeconomy. The bioeconomy is the economic activity associated with the development and production of bioproducts and biological processes. Relying on the...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

ValueMapping®

ValueMapping® - A GPS for Clarifying Human and Business Value

A GPS for Clarifying Human and Business Value

ValueMapping® is a GPS for clarifying human and business value and then authentically communicating that story to the world. ValueMapping’s foundations were established in the late 1990s when founder Al Emerick first began working with clients in broadcast advertising and brand development. His exploration of how people defined value was...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MITER HEALTH

INTELLIGENT CARE DELIVERY PLATFORMS

The healthcare industry works towards caring, promoting health, and quality of life. The growing aging population and rise in cost associated with eldercare is a concern to home health care providers. The challenges faced by home health care providers are immeasurable. From rising costs to providing the care, tracking staff...

INNOVATE® South Florida

 I.T. SOLUTIONS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

AWARD-WINNING MANAGED IT SERVICE PROVIDER WITH A LOT OF HEART

AWARD-WINNING MANAGED IT SERVICE PROVIDER WITH A LOT OF HEART There’s no need to travel to a major metropolitan city to visit one of the best Managed Service Providers in the country. Instead, point the GPS towards a quaint seaside town in Palm Beach County. Headquartered just steps from the...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

CLEANTECH

ESTONIA’S CLEAN TECHNOLOGY POWERHOUSE

The Estonian Cleantech Association (Cleantech Estonia) is the driving force behind Estonia’s clean technology sector. Founded in 2016, the organization has been supporting clean technology innovation and entrepreneurship since its early days. Over the years, Cleantech Estonia has accompanied a growing number of companies in building a key economic sector...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Innovation Fatigue:

Are We Innovating Too Fast for Society to Adapt?

Innovation used to feel like progress you could follow with your eyes. A new tool arrived. People learned it. Rules formed. Life adjusted. Now change comes in waves. Or storms. Sometimes both before lunch. Smartphones update every year. Software changes every month. Work habits shift every few weeks. Society, however,...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

PRITZKER GROUP

HELPING ENTREPRENEURS ACHIEVE GREATNESS

ABOUT PGVC Pritzker Group, founded by Tony and J.B. Pritzker, has three principal investment teams: Venture Capital, which provides early-stage venture funding to technology companies throughout the United States; Private Capital, which acquires and operates leading North America based companies; and Asset Management, which partners with top-performing investment managers across...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Can Online Mapping Software Beat Traditional GIS?

Reviewing 4 Platforms

Can Online Mapping Software Beat Traditional GIS? Reviewing 4 Platforms Geographic information systems used to belong to specialists. You needed a license, a training course, and a workstation that could handle the processing load. That was the cost of doing spatial analysis for a long time, and plenty of organizations...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton - A Truly Global Organisation

A Truly Global Organisation

Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. These firms help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Proactive teams, led by approachable partners in these firms, use insights, experience and...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Crypto Loans:

Unlocking Financial Flexibility Without Selling Your Assets

As digital assets become more integrated into the global economy, crypto loans are emerging as a practical solution for individuals and institutions seeking liquidity without parting with their cryptocurrency. In particular, Bitcoin loans are increasingly used as a way to access cash while maintaining long-term positions in BTC. Hold Your Crypto, Unlock...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Tips for Malaysians to Maximize Wins Using Betting Apps

Practical tips for Malaysian bettors on using betting apps effectively, focusing on discipline, features, and informed decision-making

Tips for Malaysians to Maximize Wins Using Betting Apps These days, plenty of people in Malaysia place bets through smartphone apps while watching football matches. Quick entry from phones means decisions happen faster, yet staying focused matters even more. Success tends to come less from frequent betting and more from...

INNOVATE® Seattle

Aperon Corporation

Is revolutionizing the way cannabis is traded by democratizing the global supply chain and building a brand new space for everyone to thrive.

Is revolutionizing the way cannabis is traded by democratizing the global supply chain and building a brand new space for everyone to thrive. Aperon Corporation founded in 2016 by Seattle native Jhavid Mohseni, Aperon Corp has innovated the entire industry by developing key technology tools for stakeholders that allow for...

INNOVATE® Nashville

UnityAI

The Future of Smarter, More Efficient Healthcare Operations

Hospitals are some of the most profound institutions in America — places where nearly everyone begins and ends their lives. The complexity of these institutions, operationally and administratively, is immense. While no individual or team can optimize this complexity, UnityAI believes AI can. UnityAI didn’t start with a grand vision...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

HUNGRY MARKETPLACE

Hungry for something better

This is a company unlike any other in the Washington DMV – and that’s saying a lot. HUNGRY Marketplace has revolutionized the office food market nationally. Founded by visionary entrepreneurs Jeff Grass and Eman and Shy Pahlevani, this Arlington, Virginia-based company is reshaping the landscape of office food solutions with...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

VOLVO

ALWAYS LEADING EDGE IN INNOVATION FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Subsidiary of one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle OEMs, Volvo do Brasil has a track record marked by the development of innovative solutions in the passenger and cargo transportation sector in the country. Curitiba, the city chosen by OEM to be the location of its operations on the continent...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

BROCCOLI CITY

Mission for a Healthier Tomorrow

Broccoli City is spearheading a transformative movement in the DMV region and nationally. Founded on the principles of impact, innovation, and empowerment, Broccoli City stands as a beacon of change, redefining what it means to be cool and conscious in today’s urban communities. With this organization, founders Brand McEachern and...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

ILSE

ILSE-Accelerate. Ignite. Innovate

Accelerate. Ignite. Innovate

The Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization and staffed by a team of executives and entrepreneurs to accelerate life science discoveries to improve human health, including new medicines, devices, and transformative technologies. ILSE is a hub for hands-on entrepreneur support and company formation and...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Haskell

Haskell - Delivering integrated AEC solutions that ensure certainty of outcome

Delivering integrated AEC solutions that ensure certainty of outcome

Haskell, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida since its inception in 1965, is a leading global architecture, engineering, construction, and consulting firm with $1+ billion in annual revenue, 1,500 employees, and 20+ office locations around the globe. The company was founded by a single visionary named Preston Haskell who saw inefficiencies in...

INNOVATE® Georgia

GEORGIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MANUFACTURING (GEORGIA AIM)

BUILDING A RESILIENT MANUFACTURING

Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) represents a bold vision for the future of manufacturing in Georgia and serves as a blueprint for the nation. This future is inclusive, innovative, and impactful, propelling the state of Georgia into the forefront of AI-driven manufacturing. STATEWIDE REACH AND FOCUS At its...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Dangerous Myth of "All-Season"

All-Season tire rubber hardening below 7 degrees Celsius, showing loss of flexibility and grip compared to optimal warm weather performance.

Why Your Tires Aren't Safe for Winter

The tires that came with your vehicle are likely labeled “All-Season.” It’s a comforting term that suggests they are ready for anything the calendar throws at them—from the heat of summer to the chill of winter. However, for drivers on the Vancouver North Shore and across Canada, relying on All-Season...

INNOVATE® Miami

Startup Safari Miami

Startup Safari Miami - An adventure into one of the fastest-growing startup hotspots in the Americas

An adventure into one of the fastest-growing startup hotspots in the Americas

Multi-day, Unconference that brings together startups and early-stage entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, service providers, accelerator programs, in a multi-venue to experience the city’s local startup ecosystem including a startup competition. DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE SELF AND GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE BEST STARTUPS AND TECH COMPANIES IN MIAMI. Startup SAFARI...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

HARD ROCK CAFE

AN A UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

All over the world, anyone who visits a Hard Rock Cafe location knows that they will embark on an immersive journey through the universe of music and pop culture. From iconic autographed guitars to music legend’s most iconic outfits, each location transforms into a living art gallery. On the walls,...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MINDFUL

MINDFUL-Add kindness to your tech stack

Add kindness to your tech stack.

Revitalizing a 25-year-old software company is no small task, but can be a pathway towards innovation and compelling value creation for employees, customers, and investors. That’s the story of Mindful, a contact center software company that relocated to Nashville in 2018, which was acquired by Medallia in 2022 after an...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CAPITAL WORKFORCE INNOVATION CONSORTIUM

Empowering D.C.’s Future Through Workforce Innovation

The InnovationFounded in 2024, the Capital Workforce Innovation Consortium is a Next Generation Sector Partnership formed by the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) and convened by BuildWithin. This initiative serves as an engine for aligning local talent with market demands through robust public-private partnerships, particularly in the...

INNOVATION Quebec

BIOPTERRE

CCTT IN BIOPRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

In the current context of climate change, biodiversity loss, increasing pressure on natural resources and public health concerns, there is a consensus on the importance of building on the bioeconomy. The bioeconomy is the economic activity associated with the development and production of bioproducts and biological processes. Relying on the...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

ValueMapping®

ValueMapping® - A GPS for Clarifying Human and Business Value

A GPS for Clarifying Human and Business Value

ValueMapping® is a GPS for clarifying human and business value and then authentically communicating that story to the world. ValueMapping’s foundations were established in the late 1990s when founder Al Emerick first began working with clients in broadcast advertising and brand development. His exploration of how people defined value was...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MITER HEALTH

INTELLIGENT CARE DELIVERY PLATFORMS

The healthcare industry works towards caring, promoting health, and quality of life. The growing aging population and rise in cost associated with eldercare is a concern to home health care providers. The challenges faced by home health care providers are immeasurable. From rising costs to providing the care, tracking staff...

INNOVATE® South Florida

 I.T. SOLUTIONS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

AWARD-WINNING MANAGED IT SERVICE PROVIDER WITH A LOT OF HEART

AWARD-WINNING MANAGED IT SERVICE PROVIDER WITH A LOT OF HEART There’s no need to travel to a major metropolitan city to visit one of the best Managed Service Providers in the country. Instead, point the GPS towards a quaint seaside town in Palm Beach County. Headquartered just steps from the...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

CLEANTECH

ESTONIA’S CLEAN TECHNOLOGY POWERHOUSE

The Estonian Cleantech Association (Cleantech Estonia) is the driving force behind Estonia’s clean technology sector. Founded in 2016, the organization has been supporting clean technology innovation and entrepreneurship since its early days. Over the years, Cleantech Estonia has accompanied a growing number of companies in building a key economic sector...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Innovation Fatigue:

Are We Innovating Too Fast for Society to Adapt?

Innovation used to feel like progress you could follow with your eyes. A new tool arrived. People learned it. Rules formed. Life adjusted. Now change comes in waves. Or storms. Sometimes both before lunch. Smartphones update every year. Software changes every month. Work habits shift every few weeks. Society, however,...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

PRITZKER GROUP

HELPING ENTREPRENEURS ACHIEVE GREATNESS

ABOUT PGVC Pritzker Group, founded by Tony and J.B. Pritzker, has three principal investment teams: Venture Capital, which provides early-stage venture funding to technology companies throughout the United States; Private Capital, which acquires and operates leading North America based companies; and Asset Management, which partners with top-performing investment managers across...

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