??? Open Innovation Overview at Samsung, Procter & Gamble (P&G), LEGO, IBM; Utilizing AI For Business Impact, and More in TheNTWKNewsletter #164

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Last Week's Key Takeaways????#TheNTWKTalks???Open Innovation Fueling Energy Transition with Estela Vilches

Estela Vilches joined us at #TheNTWKTalks to talk about Open Innovation. Estela shared her journey and lessons learned while accelerating energy transition and decarbonization at Cepsa. Here are a few takeaways:

• Open innovation helps to be proactive, accelerate innovation, create new revenue streams, and find opportunities for disruption.
• It is important to have a portfolio of initiatives.
• Collaborating with other corporations can bring valuable lessons and new opportunities.
• Estela's advice to companies interested in open innovation includes hiring talent from outside the organization and being quick to communicate with startups.

You can re-watch the talk and read more takeaways on our community platform.

This Week ???#TheNTWKTalks??? 21st March | Utilizing AI For Business Impact with Miriam Cordero

Technology executive Miriam Cordero will explore how businesses can leverage artificial intelligence to drive tangible results. She'll delve into real-world AI use cases across various industries, highlighting the critical role of high-quality data in training and maintaining effective AI models.

??? Date: Thursday, 21st March, 5:00 pm CET

?? Location: Online

?? RSVP on LinkedIn

?? Additionally, Miriam will address the sensitive topics of data ownership and ethical considerations, equipping attendees with the knowledge to navigate these complexities while maximizing the positive impact of AI on their organizations.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pitch Your Startup's Main Challenge – TheNTWKCommunity Will Help You

Do you have or know of a Startup/Scaleup facing any of these challenges?

• ?? Running out of cash
• ?? Struggling to hire the right people
• ?? Difficulties with product-market fit
• ?? Lack of a clear business model

Come to the Startup Mastermind at #TheNTWKSummit24 to?discover potential solutions to your challenges!?

??? Save the Date:?May 28 & 29, 2024

?? Location:?Barcelona

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Apply now for the opportunity to pitch your innovative ideas and get feedback from a panel of experienced advisors, investors, and corporate leaders who can help boost your business.

The Platform Portfolio Deep Dive – Workshop by Simone Cicero & Luca Ruggeri

Join Simone Cicero & Luca Ruggeri from Boundaryless for The Platform Portfolio Deep Dive, a 1-Day Workshop Experience tailored for executives and builders seeking to adeptly manage multiple product initiatives within a cohesive portfolio of products and services.

• Visualize and Execute Portfolio Strategies
• Adopt a Shared Language for Innovation
• Enable Organizational Agility

??? Date:?27th May

?? Location:?Norrsken House,?Barcelona

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Reserve your spot now to upgrade your company's strategy and drive innovation throughout the organization!?

DISCOVER THE PROGRAM

Bárbara Buades: Winner of the 2024 Great Companies International Women Entrepreneur Award

NTWKer Bárbara Buades has been selected as one of the Top International Woman Entrepreneurs of 2024!?????? Barbara, we're sending you our congratulations from TheNTWK Community!

MUST SEE by NTWKers

As soon as you join TheNTWK, you'll?get access to all the best resources and news?that our NTWKers share inside the community:?

• ?? Platforms: A classic article from Sameer Singh explains why small and infrequent transactions are risk factors for marketplaces due to unsustainable unit economics?and higher risks from competition. Read more.
• ?? Ecosystems: Ever envisioned a life where AI seamlessly integrates into our daily existence??Join Julian Kawohl on a journey inspired by Bill Gates's vision as they explore the AI-driven life in 2030.
• ?? Sustainability & Circularity: GSMA has teamed up with Shields on a new service?GSMA Equipment Marketplace! ?? Find out a?good example of Circular Marketplace by GSMA! Read more.
• ?? Emerging Technologies: The World’s first major act to regulate AI passed by European lawmakers. Read more.
• ??Business Innovation: Want to know more about open innovation? This comprehensive article gives a great overview of open innovation at leading companies like:?Samsung,?General Electric (GE),?Procter & Gamble (P&G),?LEGO,?NASA,?IBM. Read more.

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TheNTWK Events Calendar

Ecosystems Day

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) creates a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with scholars and practitioners within and around the Ecosystem Community.

???? Date: 19th April

?? Location: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Attend this event if you are interested in learning about the latest insights on ecosystems, receiving feedback from individuals with diverse backgrounds, and networking with others involved in business ecosystems.

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