Exploring Future Opportunities in Innovation

After two decades in digital engineering, I'm more excited than ever about what's on the horizon. We're witnessing the dawn of practical quantum computing, and its implications are profound. Let me share a perspective that shapes my thinking: Today's most powerful supercomputers can barely predict weather accurately beyond 2-3 hours. This is computational barrier that also limits our understanding of the world. As someone who has worked with complex systems throughout my career, I see quantum computing as a key to transcending these barriers. A few possibilities that are now on the horizon with Quantum Computing include: Climate Modeling: Moving from limited forecasts to long-range climate predictions that could transform how we address environmental challenges Drug Discovery: Simulating molecular interactions at the quantum level to accelerate the development of life-saving treatments Financial Risk: Building models that could help prevent economic crises by simultaneously processing vast arrays of variables More than finding answers, quantum computing is about expanding the boundaries of human inquiry and finding entirely new questions that only a few short years ago would have been inconceivable. What unsolvable problem would you tackle with a #QuantumComputer? How do you think this technology will reshape your industry in the coming decades. #QuantumComputing #Innovation #TechnologyFrontiers #FutureOfTech #ThoughtLeadershipFromEncora

Don't Overlook the "Unsexy" Industries: Hidden Opportunities for Innovation Just returned from an eye-opening trip to India where I had the chance to speak with some of the country's largest companies in industries you might not immediately associate with technological disruption—think cement manufacturing, fertilizer production, and even airport operations like those at Delhi Airport. 🌏 It got me thinking about how often we overlook these so-called "unsexy" industries when we talk about innovation. We tend to focus on the tech darlings—the fintech startups, the e-commerce platforms, the flashy apps that grab headlines. But in doing so, we might be missing out on massive opportunities hidden in plain sight. A few years back, a colleague approached me with an idea to disrupt the title insurance industry. I'll admit, my initial reaction was less than enthusiastic. Title insurance? It sounded like the most mundane application of technology imaginable. Why bother with that when we could be building the next generation of chatbots or trying to pass the Turing test? But here's the thing: that so-called boring industry was ripe for innovation precisely because it had been overlooked. While everyone else was chasing the latest tech trends, this company quietly turned into a rocket ship. 🚀 Why? Because in slow-moving industries, even small technological advancements can put you miles ahead of the competition. If you're in a hot industry like fintech, you're competing with countless others all jumping on the same exciting technologies. But if you're in cement manufacturing or fertilizer production, chances are no one else is thinking about how to leverage AI or machine learning to optimize processes or improve efficiency. That gives you a unique advantage. During my trip, I realized that these industries are not just foundational—they're fertile ground for innovation. The leaders I spoke with were eager to explore new technologies, and the potential impact is enormous. Imagine improving supply chain efficiency in cement manufacturing or using AI to predict and enhance crop yields in fertilizer production. The takeaway? Don't underestimate the "unsexy" industries. They may not have the glamour of the latest app or gadget, but they offer something perhaps even more valuable: the chance to innovate in spaces where few others are trying. That's where you can truly make a significant impact and gain a competitive edge. So, if you're looking for the next big opportunity, maybe it's time to look beyond the usual suspects. The real excitement might just be happening in places you least expect. Would love to hear your thoughts! Cheers, House #HouseCalls #Innovation #AI #UnsexyIndustries #Opportunity

Here’s one reason to think big and try new things: With AI, the cost of experimentation goes down. This allows business operators to think about risk adjusted returns differently. In the past, certain costs and dependencies have kept many projects from moving forward because teams couldn't get support for the ‘cost of consideration’: the capital required to formulate a compelling (and as importantly, believable) risk-return model for an initiative. Countless solid ideas have failed to graduate beyond the idea phase.  Now, there’s a huge opportunity for businesses to benefit from a new technology. We can now use AI to drive down the cost of research and, potentially, experimentation. More robust research done at a fraction of the cost will help underwrite investments that would otherwise not even receive a second look.   This means individuals, teams, and organizations are in a position to try more things at more reasonable price points. Put another way, they can place a greater number of bets with equal or higher yield. Another thing to consider is whether you have adjusted your mark for what constitutes something being researched well enough to warrant investment. Has your posture been adjusted to the AI enabled world?  What used to cost you $50,000 may only cost you $500 today.  What idea haven’t you funded in the past year because you were still applying an old model to the new world? #AI #innovation 

🔮 Unleashing the Future of Strategic Innovation: Our Gift to the Innovation Community Two years ago, I found myself in a middle seat at Boston Logan Airport, deep in conversation with ChatGPT about the future of business. Today, I'm thrilled to announce something that emerged from that moment: the world's first Strategic Imagination Machine (SIM), developed in partnership with the brilliant 🔮Kes Sampanthar ✨ and our incredible augmented team at Valize Advisory. But what exactly is a Strategic Imagination Machine? Imagine being able to simulate a million different futures for your innovation before writing a single line of code or investing a single dollar. Imagine combining the pattern-recognition power of AI with the creative genius of human imagination. That's what we've built. We recently field-tested this approach at Columbia Business School's Leading Strategic Growth and Change program with leaders from across the Gulf Region. The results were extraordinary. Here's what makes this different: 1. Beyond Traditional AI: While AI has commoditized knowledge, expertise, and analytical thinking, we're pushing into new territory - augmented strategic imagination. 2. Systems Thinking Reimagined: We've expanded on Kahneman's work, integrated Andy Clark's extended mind theory, and incorporated Kasparov's centaur thinking to create a comprehensive framework of Systems 0-X thinking. 3. Practical Innovation Tools:    - 100 AI-generated disruption patterns   - 20 business models   - 7 founder archetypes   - A revolutionary combinatory play approach The magic happens when these elements come together. In our MENA workshop, teams used this framework to generate startup ideas that weren't just innovative - they were deeply aligned with regional trends and opportunities. But here's where it gets really interesting: We then ran these ideas through our simulation engine, testing them against: - Market dynamics - Team capabilities - Regulatory challenges - Technology risks - Customer adoption patterns - And much more The result? A five-year projection that doesn't just predict success or failure - it illuminates the path to innovation success. 🎁 Our Gift to You Today, we're releasing a simplified version of our SIM to the innovation community. While it's not the full enterprise version we use with clients, it's a powerful tool for exploring the future of your ideas: https://lnkd.in/gmmi7F-m This is just the beginning. Our enterprise simulations go even further, featuring: - Agentic workflows - Synthetic customer modeling - Adjacent possible mapping - Zeitgeist scoring - Pre-MVP testing capabilities To my fellow pioneers at the jagged frontier of innovation: Let's explore these new possibilities together. Let's imagine better futures. And most importantly, let's build them. Special thanks to Alex Savage, our AI thunder from down under, Noah Frank, Daniel Wolfson, and of course, Rita McGrath, for helping bring this vision to life.