Five tips for succeeding in deep tech
Our world needs more scientific innovation, but founding new ventures can be challenging for deep tech scientists. Insights shared by those who have made this transition reveal the key lessons for aspiring...

October 7, 2025 ⢠by Jean-François Manzoni in Innovation ⢠7 min read
Ester Baiget, CEO of Novonesis, discusses how the Danish biosolutions powerhouse leverages modern technology and its 'library of strengths' to transform food production and washing operations....
Continue readingOctober 3, 2025 ⢠by Stefan Raff-Heinen, Fiona E. Murray in Innovation ⢠9 min read
Our world needs more scientific innovation, but founding new ventures can be challenging for deep tech scientists. Insights shared by those who have made this transition reveal the key lessons for aspiring...
October 1, 2025 ⢠by Mark J. Greeven in Innovation ⢠5 min read
Xiaomi, a company known for consumer electronics, launched its first EV last year. Just seven months later, it had delivered its 100,000th unit, one of which is driven by Ford CEO Jim...
September 29, 2025 ⢠by Winter Nie, Ivy Buche in Innovation ⢠15 min read
The Swiss-based energy group is plotting a course toward a renewables-focused future, without abandoning its traditional customer base. Here we explore five key principles that have underpinned the companyâs success....
September 24, 2025 ⢠by Howard H. Yu in Innovation ⢠8 min read
Despite making the worldâs finest pianos, Steinway & Sons has struggled financially. Howard Yu explains what they got wrong and what others like Yamaha, BYD, and Nvidia are getting right. ...
September 4, 2025 ⢠by Martin Reeves, Bob Goodson in Innovation ⢠8 min read
We click on the âlikeâ button seven billion times a day, but the tech pioneers who came up with the idea never saw its true potential. The best innovations are messy, serendipitous,...
August 15, 2025 ⢠by Ginka Toegel in Innovation ⢠7 min read
As AI grows more capable, HR leaders must carefully weigh its impact on team dynamics before treating it as just another teammate, says IMDâs Ginka Toegel....
July 29, 2025 ⢠by Jean-François Manzoni in Innovation ⢠8 min read
Rohit Jawa, CEO of Hindustan Unilever, outlines how he is reshaping the companyâs strategy to meet the evolving needs of Indiaâs growing middle class, leveraging digital transformation, talent development, and a future-focused...
July 23, 2025 ⢠by Howard H. Yu in Innovation ⢠5 min read
To continue to grow at the exceptional rates we have seen over the last two decades, Chinese automakers need to conquer markets outside of China. However, they face significant strategic and cultural...
July 10, 2025 ⢠by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Innovation ⢠9 min read
The healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors are experiencing radical evolution through artificial intelligence, driving competition, and improving clinical outcomes. IMD's AI Maturity Index highlights effective approaches from industry frontrunners like Bayer, Medtronic, and...
June 25, 2025 ⢠by Alyson Meister in Innovation ⢠8 min read
In his final days as co-CEO of On, Marc Maurer gave participants of IMDâs Orchestrating Winning Performance a glimpse behind the scenes of the messy â and often uncomfortable â journey of...
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