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Intel Capital #DeepSeek and the change of administration has already caused a tsunami of interest on what’s at stake for U.S. startups. The #GCVISummit will tackle everything from accelerating the pace of #innovation strategy through to the state of #liquidity and the opening #IPO window.

This infographic highlights some of the key topics and insights from our 2024 research. If you want to learn more about any specific area, let me know!

Encouraging our colleagues to share their brightest ideas is crucial to boost their own development as well as BDO’s innovative mindset. By pitching their innovative ideas to our Innovation Board during BDO Dragons’ Den, participants can get valuable feedback, time and resources to work out this idea. @Ruth Janssens, Managing Partner imec.istart Future Fund and external member of our Innovation Board explains why this concept is so important for the development of our colleagues. Read the full interview: https://okt.to/8WsiJz #innovation #letsgrowtogether

Encouraging our colleagues to share their brightest ideas is crucial to boost their own development as well as BDO’s innovative mindset. By pitching their innovative ideas to our Innovation Board during BDO Dragons’ Den, participants can get valuable feedback, time and resources to work out this idea. @Ruth Janssens, Managing Partner imec.istart Future Fund and external member of our Innovation Board explains why this concept is so important for the development of our colleagues. Read the full interview: https://okt.to/45PGZz #innovation #letsgrowtogether

Encouraging our colleagues to share their brightest ideas is crucial to boost their own development as well as BDO’s innovative mindset. By pitching their innovative ideas to our Innovation Board during BDO Dragons’ Den, participants can get valuable feedback, time and resources to work out this idea. @Ruth Janssens, Managing Partner imec.istart Future Fund and external member of our Innovation Board explains why this concept is so important for the development of our colleagues. Read the full interview: https://okt.to/cymZbk #innovation #letsgrowtogether

Exciting Changes Ahead for B Lab! 🚀🌍 Citizens and institutions expect more from business. As the world around us is evolving rapidly, so is the global B Corp movement. To address today's most pressing societal and environmental challenges, we're embarking on the biggest transformation in our 17-year history. At B Lab, we are advancing our standards to reflect the leadership role B Corps play worldwide. While this change can be inspiring, we understand it also comes with challenges. Some B Corps are already leading the way, while others need more time to prepare. We're committed to making this transition as smooth as possible by upskilling the B Corp community and all our stakeholders step-by-step. 💪 With the recent consultation on our new standards concluding in March 2024, we've already reviewed over 16,000 pieces of the feedback, and we'll be sharing insights soon. Our goal is to support companies through this transition and equip them to tackle today’s challenges. Stay tuned as we continue this journey toward a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy!

Because large enterprises are joining the B Corp community, B Corp is losing its soul? Let's clear up this misconception with insights from Head of Growth & Innovation, Saskia Rotshuizen👇 B Lab's mission is to build an inclusive, regenerative and equitable economy for all people and the planet, that is the soul of the movement. The B Corp community's strength comes from its diversity. Larger companies have an extensive sphere of influence, required to shift the economic system. Smaller companies enhance this by bringing in the innovation and speed, that inspire rapid change. By allowing these companies to effectively work together and learn from one another and achieve our mission. In this series, experts from the B Lab Benelux team open ups about the greatest misconceptions about everything it means to be a B Corp. Are you ready to uncover the truth? Stay tuned for our next episode. #BCorp #BCorpcertification #sustainability #MNCs #myth

While I'm also very proud to be asked, I wanted to share a little more colour about 'why' I agreed support this new initiative that Juan Mendoza and the team have put a lot of work into, as I truly believe it's an important industry conversation to have given the current climate. While developing Civic Data to address specific, underserved areas within our sector, my business partner Jason Fonseca and myself often encountered a pervasive structural challenge reflected worldwide. -Despite our deep expertise and the substantial value we bring by addressing niche problems, we, along with many other experts, have faced significant barriers to participating in major industry events due to the limited financial and organisational resources of a smaller enterprise, which operates in a domain dominated by larger technologies and consulting firms. This type of restriction felt by many other specialist businesses not only limits the ability to spread much needed insights, it also stifles the broader industry’s capacity to benefit from them. To put it bluntly, we’ve lived and breathed—and, fortunately, survived— clear systemic barriers. These barriers, driven by high event access costs, participation fees, membership fees etc, all hinder the full realisation of much needed expert knowledge across the industry in many vital areas. There is therefore undoubtedly an urgent local and global need for more initiatives aimed at leveling the playing field, like this one from The Martech Weekly. By giving innovative companies of ALL sizes and origins a chance to shine alongside industry giants, more inclusive initiatives like this will allow for the sharing of much-needed lessons and expertise, enabling valuable and hard-earned insights to fully contribute to industry innovation on BOTH sides of a deal. #TMW #TMW100 #TheMartechWeekly #Innovation #MarTech

𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟕𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩: 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 This week, We had the honor of participating in the 78th Bureau of Indian Standards Foundation Industrial Meetup...a gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries shaping the future of the industry. Here’s a small share to this event: 1. Sharing Our Story: We got an amazing opportunity to talk about Vestal's 47-year past events, our expansion, and our constant commitment to sustainability and excellence. Seeing how our story connected with other experts in the field was encouraging. 2. Learning from Industry Experts: The event was a treasure of grabbing knowledge from different experts in the event. From technological advancements to sustainability practices, the discussions highlighted the future of industrial innovation and how we can all contribute to progress. 3. Connecting with the Best: Meeting with like-minded professionals and engaging in meaningful conversations underscored the power of collaboration. These interactions often spark the best ideas and partnerships. 4. Looking to the Future: The meetup showed the importance of forward-thinking strategies. It’s a reminder that innovation is not just about adapting but leading with a vision. BIS will play a crucial role in building international standard organizations. Events like this serve as a reminder of Vestal's mission. They serve as spaces for mutual learning, development, and inspiration in addition to being chances for sharing. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐁𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: A heartfelt thanks to the BIS Foundation for organizing such a phenomenal meetup. The energy and ideas shared have fueled our drive to keep pushing boundaries. I’d love to hear your reflections on BIS! Let’s continue the conversation about building a stronger, more innovative future. #bis #vestal #bisfoundationday

Encouraging our colleagues to share their brightest ideas is crucial to boost their own development as well as BDO’s innovative mindset. By pitching their innovative ideas to our Innovation Board during BDO Dragons’ Den, participants can get valuable feedback, time and resources to work out this idea. @Ruth Janssens, Managing Partner imec.istart Future Fund and external member of our Innovation Board explains why this concept is so important for the development of our colleagues. Read the full interview: https://okt.to/ZTq8CR #innovation #letsgrowtogether