The following is the first part of a multi-part series covering organizations of the future, covering vision, strategy, organization design, operational model, and culture.
The latest digital buzz is Digital Transformation, defined as the profound and accelerating transformation of business activities, processes, competencies and models to fully leverage the changes and opportunities of digital technologies and their impact across society in a strategic and prioritized way.
With today’s pace of change and innovation, new technologies, services, startups, and constant chaos - one of the most common asks is to how do we make sense of it all? What will stand out? What should we invest on? Here’s a short video I presented at the Digiday Agency Innovation Camp on how to reframe the problem, simplify the statement, and create a framework to explain the future.
Prior to mentoring at the Agency Innovation Camp, Digiday interviewed
me asking me about hiring talent, emerging technology, and futurism. Was a fun interview and I recommend it for every young talent at the agency word - hope you enjoy.
Lux Research has put together a group of cutting-edge emerging technology companies to watch in 2013, mostly energy tech.
1).Beta Renewables
: A $350 million joint venture between Gruppo Mossi & Ghisolfi and TPG, Italian company Beta Renewables is scaling up a commercial cellulosic ethanol factory, which it began operating in the fourth quarter of 2012 in Italy. The plant is supposed to eventually make 20 million gallons of cellulosic ethanol per year, starting from an initial volume of 40,000 tons. Beta Renewables uses enzymes to break down non-food biomass and then uses a fermentation process to turn it into biofuels.
The popularity of 3D printing has exploded, but even as prices for the devices have fallen, not everyone is prepared or able to shell out the cash necessary start experimenting. But what if there was a 3D vending machine that made experimenting quick and easy, without the printer investment? Well, now there is.
There is a growing startup community and ecosystem in South Florida. Developers, entrepreneurs, investors, incubators are all present, trying to get organized and kickstart the local innovation culture. There’s also the added benefit of the tropical lifestyle and international culture that defines South Florida. Below are some resources to get you started and get you connected to the tech vibe and professional networks in the tropics.
