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What challenges and opportunities are faced in scaling a software business in contrast to a medical device company? (think on-premise to private cloud, long sales cycles and early investments needed in research and development) What impact is Generative AI having on business models? (think usage-based costs vs fixed monthly subscription revenue) How does the Board's role and ideal board member profile change over the lifecycle of a company? (think industry-specific experience vs challenge-specific experience vs public company experience through an IPO) There were just a few of the questions covered at the Commercialization & Business Models session of the Innovation Governance Program I had the privilege of moderating recently. Appreciate Jeremy Auger, Co-founder of D2L and Dr. Brian Courtney, Co-founder of Conavi Medical making the time to share their insights with an audience of 50+ aspiring and current board members. Topics covered included what it takes to scale a high-growth firm and what individuals exploring board opportunities with fast-growing, innovative companies in Canada should understand about governing SaaS and hardware business models. Shout out to Gabriella B. for keeping us organized and to the Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil canadien des innovateurs for this opportunity! p.s. great to see some familiar faces at the session (shout out Ben Liu!). p.p.s. I now see D2L everywhere, including the platform powering my daughters' Spirit of Math Schools Inc. program (cc Kim Langen)! Patrick Searle Benjamin Bergen #innovation  #growth  #ai AMLB

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I’m thrilled to announce that Roots Informatics LP has received a patent in December 2023 for our innovative "System and Methods for Providing Improved Database Functionality"! 🎉 This milestone is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence in data integration and analytics. Our patented Convergence platform is designed to seamlessly integrate diverse data sources, providing advanced analytics and AI-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. We are now looking for strategic partners and investors to join us on this exciting journey. Together, we can revolutionize the way organizations harness the power of their data. 🚀 Interested in learning more or exploring collaboration opportunities? Feel free to reach out! #innovation #dataanalytics #patent #startups #collaboration #RootsInformatics #dataintegration #AI #machinelearning #partnerships #investors

Did you know that less than 5% of life science discoveries are translated into medical solutions? SPARK ZÜRICH connects academia with industry experts to access know-how and de-risk projects early on. I enjoy very much be an advisor to SPARK and exchange with start-ups and share knowledge to accelerate product development. Thanks very much to Liliane Brunner Halbach and Julie Risse, PhD, MBA for organizing the #MedtechSPARK at sitem-insel AG with pitching companies #IMAI, #IntelEEGent and #KerAccurate

🚨Massive Announcement🚨(and value add for my Life Science partners) AlphaSense has strategically acquired Tegus, a leading source of unique private company content, financial data, expert research, and workflow tools. This alliance notably enhances our offering in the Life Science arena, more than doubling our existing catalogue of over 40,000 Expert / KOL interviews, and adds significantly to our robust database of private company information. The combined strengths of AlphaSense and Tegus will provide our clients in Life Sciences (and beyond) with the tools and content needed to make informed business decisions with speed and confidence. And adding to the excitement, AlphaSense has raised an additional $650M in funding co-led by Viking Global Investors and BDT & MSD Partners, elevating our valuation to a whopping $4 billion! Exciting times ahead!! 🚀 Learn more about this transformative partnership here: https://prn.to/4el614A #lifesciences #biotech #medtech #biopharma #healthcare #marketresearch #ai

This video describes Chugai's unique business model based on our strategic alliance with Roche in detail. It will be helpful especially for those who are interested in our financial strategy. https://lnkd.in/d5NAgRjq

Accelerating scientific discovery for business innovation with digital R&D June 26, 2024 5:00 PM (Europe/London) Join this next episode to learn how you can transform your organization into a center of accelerated innovation that can adapt to today’s evolving pressures with agility and pioneer the products of tomorrow that will help you stay ahead. https://lnkd.in/e7z482M5

Accelerating scientific discovery for business innovation with digital R&D June 26, 2024 5:00 PM (Europe/London) Join this next episode to learn how you can transform your organization into a center of accelerated innovation that can adapt to today’s evolving pressures with agility and pioneer the products of tomorrow that will help you stay ahead. https://lnkd.in/e7z482M5

Accelerating scientific discovery for business innovation with digital R&D June 26, 2024 5:00 PM (Europe/London) Join this next episode to learn how you can transform your organization into a center of accelerated innovation that can adapt to today’s evolving pressures with agility and pioneer the products of tomorrow that will help you stay ahead. https://lnkd.in/e7z482M5

Accelerating scientific discovery for business innovation with digital R&D June 26, 2024 5:00 PM (Europe/London) Join this next episode to learn how you can transform your organization into a center of accelerated innovation that can adapt to today’s evolving pressures with agility and pioneer the products of tomorrow that will help you stay ahead. https://lnkd.in/e7z482M5

Accelerating scientific discovery for business innovation with digital R&D June 26, 2024 5:00 PM (Europe/London) Join this next episode to learn how you can transform your organization into a center of accelerated innovation that can adapt to today’s evolving pressures with agility and pioneer the products of tomorrow that will help you stay ahead. https://lnkd.in/e7z482M5