“It has never been easier or cheaper to get products built and launched,” Sheppard says. “As a result, it has never been more difficult to get traction for those in the market.”
Four of his criteria for success with new ventures are:
Create Stage-Relevant Teams
Establish a Safe Space
Form a Group of Aligned & Accountable Stakeholders
Take a Portfolio Approach to Innovation.
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Inside Look: The Hartford’s IoT Innovation Lab 
The Top Trends for 2025: An AI Meta-Analysis of 75+ Reports and Articles 
McKinsey Report: 18 New Arenas for Competition, from Streaming to Space 
Okta’s Chief People & Places Officer on Better Startup Collaborations 
GenAI’s Trough of Disillusionment — and How to Avoid It 
DraftKings: Generative AI is Moving Faster Than Anyone Could’ve Expected 
Shaking Things Up: The Winners of InnoLead’s 2024 Impact Awards 
New Research Questions the Value of ‘Quick and Dirty’ Prototypes 
Accenture Report: 5 Key Trends for 2025 as People Seek a Healthier Relationship with Tech 
Survey: Legacy Infrastructure is Hindering GenAI, and ‘Pilot Fatigue’ is Real Inside Look: The Hartford’s IoT Innovation Lab The Top Trends for 2025: An AI Meta-Analysis of 75+ Reports and Articles McKinsey Report: 18 New Arenas for Competition, from Streaming to Space Okta’s Chief People & Places Officer on Better Startup Collaborations GenAI’s Trough of Disillusionment — and How to Avoid It 
