Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the ever-evolving landscape of crowdfunding, the governance of platforms significantly influences campaign success. My latest research, published in the Academy of Management, explores how the choice of funding model impacts campaign outcomes, revealing a fascinating interplay between risk preference signaling and gender dynamics. Surprisingly, female entrepreneurs benefit more from showcasing their risk preferences, although they tend to shy away from riskier models. This study offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and platform operators aiming to navigate the crowdfunding ecosystem more effectively.
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Explore how digital technologies and AI are transforming the health tech and life sciences industries.
Navigating the Intersection of Corporate Venture Capital and AI Innovation
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn “Navigating the Intersection of Corporate Venture Capital and AI Innovation,” the complexities of corporate VC investments in AI are unraveled, highlighting the strategic balance between generic assets and AI-specific resources. This exploration, published in the Academy of Management Journal, reveals how such investments influence AI innovation productivity and firm profitability. Through detailed analysis, it underscores the importance of targeted capabilities in AI, offering a roadmap for leveraging corporate venture capital for competitive advantage, guided by the strategic foresight and agile action of the Foretell Method.
The Critical Role of Founders’ Cognitive Abilities in Start-Up Success
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn “The Critical Role of Founders’ Cognitive Abilities in Start-Up Success,” a pivotal study highlights how a founder’s cognitive prowess significantly influences a start-up’s trajectory. Analyzing Swedish male founders, it found that higher cognitive abilities correlate with a 20% increase in venture sales after three years. This effect is magnified in high-tech sectors, underscoring the value of intellectual agility. Moreover, the collective cognitive resources of the founding team also play a crucial role, suggesting that strategic team composition can drive success.
Embracing Innovation in a World Obsessed with Technology Trends
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Embracing Innovation in a World Obsessed with Technology Trends” explores navigating innovation amidst the fast-paced world of tech trends, particularly AI. It addresses the common trap of technology-driven innovation without strategic focus, emphasizing the importance of aligning tech trends with strategic goals. The post introduces four key innovation drivers—technology and trends, challenge, objective, and asset-driven innovation—and how they interconnect to form a comprehensive innovation strategy. Foretell specializes in foresight-driven innovation, guiding businesses beyond the fear of missing out (FOMO) to strategic clarity and impactful innovation.