All articles by Scott Kirsner

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  VideoVideo: How Big Companies Plug in to the Startup Ecosystem

  January 6, 2023 | By Scott Kirsner

  Learn about seven ways large companies and organizations can participate in the startup ecosystem — with data to support what percentage of companies use each strategy.
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  ArticleAssessment: Does Your Organization Value Ideas?

  January 3, 2023 | By Scott Kirsner

  This 18-question assessment was designed to help leaders understand how effectively their organization collects, assesses, and manages ideas from the employee base. You'll get an instant score at the end.
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  ArticleHow Innovators Can Prepare for Tough Times

  December 1, 2022 | By Scott Kirsner

  To help you plan for (and survive) challenging times, we sought advice from seven people who have guided innovation, insights, and incubation groups through difficult stretches, at companies like Starbucks, Whirlpool, Intel, and Levi Strauss & Co. What can you be doing to put yourself and your team in the...
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  ArticleAssessment: How Sophisticated is Your Startup Engagement Strategy?

  July 9, 2022 | By Scott Kirsner

  Are you ready to engage with the startup ecosystem? How comprehensive is your startup strategy? Answer these 15 questions to find out.
• ArticleLightweight Engagement & Connecting with the Outside World

  October 29, 2015 | By Scott Kirsner

  What’s lightweight? Things that can generate results in six months, with a minimum of funding. Lightweight is a kayak you can build yourself; heavyweight is a cruise liner.
• ArticleBecoming ‘Startup Friendly,’ Advice From Entrepreneurs

  March 28, 2016 | By Scott Kirsner

  InnoLead’s Scott Kirsner recently led a session on how companies collaborate with startups. Find out what you can do to become more “startup friendly.”
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  ArticleHas Your Organization Racked Up an Innovation Deficit?

  May 17, 2021 | By Scott Kirsner

  Has your organization racked up an innovation deficit over the past year? Check the answers that describe dynamics your organization, and get an instant assessment of where you stand.
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  ArticleWhat’s the Level of Innovation Urgency at Your Organization?

  June 28, 2022 | By Scott Kirsner

  How much urgency is there around innovation at your company? Check the answers that describe your organization, and get an instant assessment of where you stand.
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  ArticleH&M’s CTO on Scaling Innovation, Privacy, and Thinking Like a VC

  December 16, 2022 | By Meghan Hall, Scott Kirsner

  H&M Group's Chief Technology Officer, Alan Boehme, shares how the company is moving forward in creating customer experiences; addresses his thoughts on acting like a venture capitalist inside a corporation; and gives advice on creating aligned incentives.
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  VideoData Insights: The Top Challenges of Corporate-Startup Collaboration and Investment

  December 15, 2022 | By Scott Kirsner

  These challenges are well worth paying attention to, discussing with your team, and creating strategies to address if your work involves generating value in the world of corporate-startup partnerships.