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What we actually do with you
We’re here to help you do something about your Now or Never moment and create the sustainable and thriving business for your future.
If you designed your business today from scratch, it would look nothing like the business that actually exists right now.
At the heart of it, big companies are designed to maximize profit and minimize risk. This is the opposite of what is required to do something new. Doing new things is inherently risky, and likely doesn't make an immediate impact on the Q3 returns. Change requires courage and guts, not to mention the ability to take a leap of faith in a big and bold idea.
We believe it really is possible for big companies to innovate. They have to, but they can't rely on other big companies doing it for them.
Most businesses are experiencing what we call a 'Now or Never moment' where cultural, technological, environmental and regulatory change are coming together, creating a moment where most businesses must innovate or plan for their inevitable demise.
Inspiration: for a different perspective on the world
Allow us to show you a different side of the world. Our initial projects with clients often involve getting under the skin of their changing customers through in depth ethnographic research to better understand what they really need.
In other instances we might take you on a 'virtual field trip' to meet pioneering leaders in adjacent industries or other parts of the world.
Concept Design & Validation: for exploring a new idea
Sometimes clients come to us with an idea, from a few words on a post-it note to something much more thought through.
We have a tried and tested process for creating, improving and validating new product or venture concepts. Together we'll identify the big and risky assumptions, create prototypes of varying levels of fidelity and build confidence in what comes along next.
Sourcing: to assemble and build the business of tomorrow
With a great idea comes a need to go make it real. Over the years we've developed a network of strategy, design, innovation and technology pioneers that can always be tapped to help get things into the hands of real people.
In partnership with our friends at Label Ventures in the UK, we can provide access to a platform that enables big ideas to be delivered in new ways without the upfront build costs typically associated with new ventures.