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What are some successful innovation initiatives and best practices for executive management?
Innosphere Ventures is a unique organization that combines the power of a 25-year-old science and technology-focused incubator program, real estate for biotech companies, and venture capital to drive science and technology-related economic impact. However, from an outsider's perspective, it can be difficult to understand our innovation strategy. Therefore, like many smaller firms, we have adopted the Entrepreneurial Operating System by Gino Wickman and his team. In particular, we use the Vision and Traction tool to define our innovation vision, which includes creating 22,000 tech-related jobs in our region and outlining the specific steps we will take to achieve this goal.
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What are the best ways to finance your technological innovation with angel investors?
In a recent @Pitchbook report, they mention that "the path to profitability still remains the top concern for investors, indicating that diligence on investments remains elevated, but a greater share also reports product-market fit as a key criterion." At face value, this may not appear to be helpful advice for harder tech companies, such as medical device-related startups who may by their very nature be slower to revenue growth. However, this is the new coin of the realm for early investors in harder tech as well. Startup founders in harder tech need to heed this advice in their fundraising efforts.
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CO-WY Engine recently hit a major milestone: our first quarterly report! While filing a report might not sound very exciting - this report reflects…
CO-WY Engine recently hit a major milestone: our first quarterly report! While filing a report might not sound very exciting - this report reflects…
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ICYMI: Last week, #Catalyze announced our partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, a leading real estate services firm, to accelerate the adoption of…
ICYMI: Last week, #Catalyze announced our partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, a leading real estate services firm, to accelerate the adoption of…
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Washington County, Wisconsin has always been a leader, becoming the first to successfully reallocate nearly 15% of their budget, earning recognition…
Washington County, Wisconsin has always been a leader, becoming the first to successfully reallocate nearly 15% of their budget, earning recognition…
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NSF ENGINES: Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine
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CSU Energy Institute’s External Advisory Committee
Colorado State University
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Colorado Clean Energy Cluster
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The Colorado Clean Energy Cluster is a leading industry group promoting CleanTech economic development across the State of Colorado.
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In newly published study, University of Colorado Boulder chemist Wei Zhang details a new porous material that is less expensive and more sustainable.…
In newly published study, University of Colorado Boulder chemist Wei Zhang details a new porous material that is less expensive and more sustainable.…
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Deadline extended! #hiring #commercialization #waterinnovation #GreatLakesReNEW
Deadline extended! #hiring #commercialization #waterinnovation #GreatLakesReNEW
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I always love returning to my alma mater, Yale University! I recently sat down with Robinson Meyer during the Yale Innovation Summit to share my…
I always love returning to my alma mater, Yale University! I recently sat down with Robinson Meyer during the Yale Innovation Summit to share my…
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Big news! IN² company AeroShield Materials secured a $14.5M ARPA-E award for developing #energyefficient window materials. These materials are…
Big news! IN² company AeroShield Materials secured a $14.5M ARPA-E award for developing #energyefficient window materials. These materials are…
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CBRE's 2024 U.S. Life Sciences Talent Trends report highlights Fort Collins, Colorado, as one of five emerging markets that shows an “impressive…
CBRE's 2024 U.S. Life Sciences Talent Trends report highlights Fort Collins, Colorado, as one of five emerging markets that shows an “impressive…
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When it comes to skills-based hiring, The Burning Glass Institute's President Matt Sigelman raised astounding RESULTS from employers who dropped…
When it comes to skills-based hiring, The Burning Glass Institute's President Matt Sigelman raised astounding RESULTS from employers who dropped…
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🌟 Research Associate Spotlight 🌟 Meet Riana George, Colorado State University student and one of our talented team members at Innosphere Ventures.…
🌟 Research Associate Spotlight 🌟 Meet Riana George, Colorado State University student and one of our talented team members at Innosphere Ventures.…
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Late last month, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 40-year-old Chevron deference, which allowed federal entities like the US Environmental…
Late last month, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 40-year-old Chevron deference, which allowed federal entities like the US Environmental…
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I am excited to share that Intel Capital invested in Buildots, paving the way for the future of the construction industry! Buildots’…
I am excited to share that Intel Capital invested in Buildots, paving the way for the future of the construction industry! Buildots’…
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CBRE's 2024 U.S. Life Sciences Talent Trends report highlights Fort Collins, Colorado, as one of five emerging markets that shows an “impressive…
CBRE's 2024 U.S. Life Sciences Talent Trends report highlights Fort Collins, Colorado, as one of five emerging markets that shows an “impressive…
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Join us at the #Future of #AI & #Fintech Junction! ICI Fund is looking to #invest in #Israeli #Fintech #earlystage #startups. I look forward to…
Join us at the #Future of #AI & #Fintech Junction! ICI Fund is looking to #invest in #Israeli #Fintech #earlystage #startups. I look forward to…
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The future of public policy looks bright! It was an honor to speak to the Colorado Science and Engineering Policy Fellowship about my path to…
The future of public policy looks bright! It was an honor to speak to the Colorado Science and Engineering Policy Fellowship about my path to…
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