“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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Mastercard R&D Chief on AI, Spatial Computing, and Quantum 
Slack Report: AI Investment Continues as Worker Enthusiasm Wanes 
McKinsey Report: 18 New Arenas for Competition, from Streaming to Space 
CarMax CTO: Advice on Setting Product Teams Up for Success 
Travelers Chief Innovation Officer: Our Four Dimensions of Value Creation 
DraftKings: Generative AI is Moving Faster Than Anyone Could’ve Expected 
Shaking Things Up: The Winners of InnoLead’s 2024 Impact Awards 
Accenture Report: 5 Key Trends for 2025 as People Seek a Healthier Relationship with Tech 
The Top 25 Most Influential Innovators 
How SAP Created a ‘Safe Zone’ for Experiments Mastercard R&D Chief on AI, Spatial Computing, and Quantum Slack Report: AI Investment Continues as Worker Enthusiasm Wanes McKinsey Report: 18 New Arenas for Competition, from Streaming to Space CarMax CTO: Advice on Setting Product Teams Up for Success Travelers Chief Innovation Officer: Our Four Dimensions of Value Creation 
