How Kurandé harnessed the beauty within Brazilian favelas to create an impactful new market Efosa Ojomo How Kurandé harnessed the beauty within Brazilian favelas to create an impactful new market By addressing three common challenges to market creation, a natural cosmetics company in Brazil is finding success in serving underserved communities. June 3, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
COVID was a test the world failed. How can we better ensure sustainable prosperity? Efosa Ojomo COVID was a test the world failed. How can we better ensure sustainable prosperity? Emerging economies weren't prepared for the trials COVID-19 brought. Discover why moving forward will require a paradigm shift. May 26, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Webinar: A deep dive into our report, “Making your own luck in emerging economies” Efosa Ojomo Webinar: A deep dive into our report, “Making your own luck in emerging economies” In this webinar, we take a deeper look at our recent report about six key strategies innovators can use to create new markets. May 25, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
When best practices aren’t best: A look at Gridworks Efosa Ojomo When best practices aren’t best: A look at Gridworks The CDC's Gridworks investment platform has had to do more than find investment opportunities; it has often needed to create them. May 13, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
New research reveals the #1 innovation strategy employed by 100 market-creating organizations Efosa Ojomo New research reveals the #1 innovation strategy employed by 100 market-creating organizations Of the 100 market-creating organizations studied in our recent report, every single one employed a similar approach in the way it reached customers. May 6, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Innovation isn’t about breakthrough tech—it’s about breaking down barriers Efosa Ojomo Innovation isn’t about breakthrough tech—it’s about breaking down barriers New research reveals that impactful innovation doesn't hinge on the pace of technological progress, but on the creativity with which innovators use the technology available to them. Apr 29, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
An interview with The Disruptive Voice: How to make your own luck in emerging economies Efosa Ojomo An interview with The Disruptive Voice: How to make your own luck in emerging economies With so many hurdles in front of them, how can emerging-market innovators increase their odds of success? Learn more in this conversation on the Disruptive Voice podcast. Apr 27, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Is it the government’s job to build infrastructure? It depends. Efosa Ojomo Is it the government’s job to build infrastructure? It depends. For governments in low- and middle-income counties to try to copy the United States' new infrastructure plan would be to put the cart before the horse. Here's what they should do instead. Apr 15, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
When creating a new market, simply doing what you’re good at is rarely enough Lincoln Wilcox When creating a new market, simply doing what you’re good at is rarely enough For innovators creating new markets, it isn’t just about what your organization is good at doing; it’s about what needs to be done. Apr 8, 2021 Lincoln Wilcox
Make your own luck in emerging economies: Six strategies for creating new markets Efosa Ojomo Make your own luck in emerging economies: Six strategies for creating new markets History has shown that market creation is vital for building strong organizations and economies, but it’s often deemed too risky. This groundbreaking research reveals the innovative strategies successful organizations ... Apr 8, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Not so fast: What Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure bill needs to be impactful Efosa Ojomo Not so fast: What Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure bill needs to be impactful The value that lies in infrastructure isn’t in the infrastructure itself, but in what it distributes or stores. Apr 6, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Ready to level up? 3 innovation lessons from global superpower Nintendo Efosa Ojomo Ready to level up? 3 innovation lessons from global superpower Nintendo The way Nintendo navigated through its early years offers powerful lessons for innovators today. Apr 2, 2021 Efosa Ojomo