High Alpha Innovation

Consumers want greater insights into the origins of the food they eat. Food brands and restaurants want to build greater trust with customers. And farmers want greater financial security and secondary revenue. Make Hay, a High Alpha Innovation portfolio company co-created in partnership with Purdue DIAL Ventures, addresses all three of these pain points. We spoke with Make Hay CEO Scott Nelson to learn more about his extensive marketing and tech background, how his experiences are informing the development of the #MarTech platform, and his plans for the ag-centric startup. https://lnkd.in/gd36Q-kH #VentureStudio #VentureBuilding #Innovation

Exciting news! With a record-breaking number of survey respondents, we’re thrilled to share the 2024 SaaS Benchmarks Report. In partnership with OpenView and presenting partner Paddle, this year’s report explores how growth rates, net revenue retention, ARR per FTE, and more have shifted over the past year. Plus, it features a new section on founder wellness, highlighting the unique challenges SaaS leaders face today. Download the report now: https://lnkd.in/gBPq76wn

I traveled to Atlanta to interview my friend and neighbor in Homewood, Shegun Otulana on stage at the Alloy conference, hosted by High Alpha Innovation. It was a really fun conversation. Here's a recap and full transcript. https://lnkd.in/ecn8Rhtm Harmony Venture Labs Matthew Bushery Innovation Depot

By partnering with the public sector, non-profits, and philanthropies, large corporations can show their commitment to driving economic development in communities where they operate, particularly underserved communities, The Same House CEO Rodney Bullard shared at #Alloy2024. #Community #CorporatePartnerships

?? ??? It's Fieldbook Studio Sprint Week and I NEED YOUR RESPONSE - yes, you reading this. Would You Use #Crowdfunding to Bring a #Franchise or Brand to Your #Community? Please comment below. Background: We’ve been exploring the idea of using crowdfunding to help individuals bring popular emerging franchise brands to their communities. Traditional financing options like bank loans or personal savings can be barriers for some aspiring franchisees, especially with new location costs often exceeding $750k ?? . I’m curious to know: 1?? Would you or someone you know consider using crowdfunding to raise money to bring a franchise or brand to your area? Why or why not? 2?? What would make crowdfunding for this purpose appealing to you as a contributor/investor? For example: A stake in profits? Community recognition? Local economic impact? 3?? Are there any specific brands or franchises you wish were in your area that you’d support via crowdfunding? 4?? If you’re already a franchise investor or operator, would this model have helped you get started? Or would it complement your current approach? Lastly, if you’ve seen similar models succeed (like Franshares or Wefunder campaigns), I’d love to hear your thoughts or experiences with them. Looking forward to hearing your insights and ideas!

Innovation in #AgBioscience is leading to big (and necessary) scientific and technological advancements that are driving the #AgriFood industry forward. At the next edition of AgriNovus Indiana's Quadrant, a collaborative gathering of innovative minds from all corners of AgBioscience, High Alpha Innovation CEO Elliott Parker will share insights on how corporations, investors, startups and policymakers can work together to build resilient businesses that positively impact the agriculture industry and food production. Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/gwEfkXV7 #Agriculture #DisruptiveInnovation #VentureBuilding

"Devoting yourself to efficiency creates really fragile businesses in the end," High Alpha Innovation CEO Elliott Parker recently shared in an interview with University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management's magazine. "Growth results from actively seeking surprises, not from predictability." Read the entire Q&A from the Fall 2024 edition of the magazine to discover why Elliott believes systematic, low-cost experimentation is now the best way for corporations to unleash true #innovation and radical progress. https://lnkd.in/eMd7CFK7 #VentureBuilding #IllusionOfInnovation #Startups

Economic headwinds, the crowded #AI tech market, and VCs' reluctance to make bold bets were all topics of conversation at #Alloy2024. With all of these barriers, how can early-stage startups stand out from the crowd? Metaimpact VP of Enterprise Alliances Namratha Vedire hosted a panel discussion with High Alpha's Mike Fitzgerald and Cercano's Daley Ervin to explore how startup founders can generate the most interest from venture capital firms heading into 2025. View our key takeaways and watch the entire session: https://lnkd.in/gdchWY-c #VentureFunding #Entrepreneurship #StartupFunding

We're thrilled to announce that Revisto, a High Alpha Innovation company, has just closed a $4 million Seed round! The funding was led by LiveOak Ventures with participation from Eli Lilly and Company, Tau Ventures, and Arkin Digital Health. Revisto is accelerating product development and helping pharmaceutical companies streamline Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) reviews through AI. These organizations are saving $15 million or more per brand annually using the software. Congratulations to Revisto CEO Ferry Tamtoro and CDO Jaya Plmanabhan! Learn more about the news here: https://lnkd.in/gAT47bzt #HealthTech #Pharma #VentureBuilding #DisruptiveInnovation

At #Alloy2024, industry leaders shared insights on driving transformation in healthcare: from early-stage startups, to established health systems. High Alpha Innovation General Manager Matthew Brady joined Microsoft for Startups Worldwide Lead, Health & Life Sciences Sally Ann Frank, The Blue Venture Fund Managing Director Dan Phillips, and Elevance Health Director, Food as Medicine Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP for an in-depth discussion on how strategic partnerships can accelerate HealthTech innovation. ?? Sally highlighted healthcare providers' need for integrated, purpose-built solutions, not more disconnected tools. ?? Dan shared how collaboration with industry incumbents can help startups navigate healthcare sector complexities. ?? Kofi noted patient-centric startups can better understand their healthcare journeys by partnering with HC providers. Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/evgC-Q6U #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech #VentureBuilding