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Why Some of the Most Groundbreaking Technologies Are a Bad Fit for the Silicon Valley Funding Model

Harvard Business Review

The Silicon Valley model, for all of its charms, was developed at a specific time, for a specific industry, which was developing a specific set of technologies. We’re now entering a new era of innovation , one that the model doesn’t quite fit, and we will have to develop new approaches to build the future.

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How CMOs and CROs Can Be Allies

Harvard Business Review

Both practices have long developed insights into their customers based on data and analytics. But in the aftermath of the financial crisis, risk managers have become increasingly involved in business strategy and decisions. those without bank accounts), by adopting the more dynamic “customer life cycle” view.

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3 Emerging Market Risks Companies Should Watch for in 2018

Harvard Business Review

They devote far more time to internal execution and competitive risks than to external risks that can change the playing field. This means that many emerging market risks get cut from the senior leadership agenda. Top leaders tend to focus more on status updates than on contingency planning.