Wed.Apr 02, 2025

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5 Signs Your Tech Transfer Office’s IP Management Software Needs an Upgrade

Wellspring

Most technology transfer offices start out with a simple technology setup: you log invention disclosures in a shared spreadsheet, manage workflows in project management software, and respond to deadlines as they arise. However, as an institution grows and new IP cases increase, it becomes increasingly difficult to manage the challenges of technology commercialization without a dedicated, modern software solution.

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Will Tariffs Drive Domestic Innovation?

Harvard Business Review

In theory, tariffs could give U.S. companies an opportunity to scale—but many are too far behind foreign competitors to gain an advantage.

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Should My Brand Take a Political Stand?

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Pete Foley Many of you may have noticed that we are in a period of unparalleled social and political polarization in the US. For better or for worse, the public is probably more engaged and more passionate about politics and related social issues than its ever been.

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How to Prepare for a Meeting Where Emotions Will Run High

Harvard Business Review

Volatile situations can be tricky even for seasoned leaders.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Empathy Begins Within: Unlocking Authentic Leadership Through Self-Awareness

Tullio Siragusa

Empathy Begins Within: Unlocking Authentic Leadership Through Self-Awareness Leaders who embrace their full humanity are better equipped to lead others. In a world obsessed with performance metrics and bottom-line thinking, its easy to overlook the most transformative leadership tool availableself-awareness. In a recent episode of The Bliss Business Podcast , co-hosts Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski sat down with Stacey Estrella, co-founder of Mastering Your Human Design , for a conversation that

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Why Your Frontline Employee Turnover Is High

Harvard Business Review

And the hidden costs of neglecting this crucial part of your workforce.

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To Make Better Decisions, Think Like a Venture Capitalist

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with Stanford GSB professor Ilya Strebulaev on embracing disagreement.

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Key Takeaways from DTIM 2025: Why Companies Must Move Like an Octopus

Sopheon

Explore the highlights from DTIM 2025

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The Five Pillars of Innovation-Driven Consortium Management

eZassi

Building Collaborative Success Through Innovative Strategic Leadership In todays fast-paced, interconnected world, industries are increasingly relying on consortia- collaborative alliances of organizations working toward common goals. These partnerships are particularly prominent in technology, healthcare, sustainability, and policy-driven sectors. While consortia are often established to address complex challenges, they frequently struggle with bureaucracy, stagnation, and lack of clear impact.

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Scaling with Purpose Kit: Supply Chain and Sustainability Through a Purpose Lens

The Bliss Business Podcast

Supply chain decisions are no longer just about cost or efficiencytheyre about values. In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast , we explore how purpose-driven companies are transforming their supply chains to reflect deeper commitments to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and community impact. In this conversation, well break down: How purpose can guide sustainable sourcing and ethical partnerships Ways to embed values into every operational decision Why transparency across your supply ch

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The Benefits of Innovation in Times of Crisis

Innovation is key to overcoming crises. This guide outlines how businesses can navigate uncertainty by adapting strategies, embracing open innovation, and strengthening resilience. Learn how to reassess business models, engage external expertise, and build a robust innovation ecosystem. Explore the three phases of crisis response—from immediate adaptation to long-term transformation—and discover how collaboration accelerates progress while reducing costs.

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Good Team, Bad Team: And Why it Matters in Innovation

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | Have you ever pitched a brilliant idea only to have it shot down before it even had a chance to breathe? Youre not alone. Many innovation teams face resistancenot because their ideas lack merit but because they fail to gain support from other departments like finance, engineering, or sales. Why does this happen so often in organizations filled with talented, driven people?

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Real Options: A Smarter Way to Fund Innovation

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | Innovation thrives on uncertainty, but traditional financial models often struggle to account for its unpredictable nature. The net present value (NPV) method, a staple for evaluating investments, falters when applied to high-risk, uncertain innovation projects. In a recent Innov8rs Learning Labs Session, Claus Hirzmann, Co-founder and CEO of Strategic-Finance , discussed how organizations can adopt more appropriate financial models to better manage risk, strengthen collaboration betw