Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Insights and analysis on markets, the global economy, investment, financial management, and value creation.

The Illusion of Agility and the Dilemma of Resilience in SMEs

The article examines the challenges facing SMEs in an increasingly unstable economic environment, marked by geopolitical conflicts, regulatory pressure, supply chain disruptions, and financial constraints. It argues that operational resilience is not built solely on technology or extreme efficiency, but on solid processes, alternative suppliers, close partnerships, and leadership capable of preparing the organization to continuously absorb shocks.

The New Agenda for Women's Leadership

What needs to change in traditional women’s leadership development programs? The new agenda for women’s leadership: More than just strengthening individual leadership skills, it is important to develop leaders who can interpret the world, mobilize systems, and humanize organizations.

The (absurd) paradox of innovation in 2024 and five ideas to deconstruct it

When everyone treats Artificial Intelligence as their salvation, you'd expect innovation to be considered a critical priority by companies. But it's not. Rui Coutinho, Executive Director of NOVA SBE's Innovation Ecosystem, explains why.

Chief Innovation Officer? And why not Chief Future Officer?

"Do I need a person on the executive committee with sole responsibility for leading innovation?". This is the question that Rui Coutinho, Executive Director of the Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem, has received most frequently for 25 years. The answer is still the same: "it depends".

Accelerating Ecosystems from Business Schools

Alisson Ávila, Head of Innovation at Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem, gives examples of how higher education schools are working with companies to respond to organizational challenges and positively impact society.

The Transformative Impact of AI on Business

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business processes is rapidly changing the way organizations operate. A recent workshop organized by the Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem as part of the Innovation Circle, "AI for Innovation", looked at the benefits of incorporating AI into modern business practices.

Six challenges in managing innovation in SMEs

Innovation management in SMEs is a complex journey full of challenges, but also opportunities. But there are no great alternatives

What are the opportunities in the space industry's value chain?

The next decade should see unprecedented growth in the space sector, transforming the way we interact with and use space. Sounds fantastic... but can we place an order for infinity?