I meet companies that frequently say they want to keep a low profile, stay under the radar and other phrases that mean they are hoping that no-one will notice what they are doing for a while. Forget it!   more »

The types of portfolio of innovation, development and innovatin project to manage vary between a vertically led (by area of activity, product type etc.) approach or a process one where the portfolios reflect the life cycle of an idea through to maturity.   more »

A company we started helping a couple of years ago has just passed a further funding round for $10 million. It was great news as we first saw them when there were 3 of them jammed in a windowless shed essentially. The downside is the strain on the team as they have struggled to put together the deal with the different interests of investors in conflict.   more »

It is amazing to see people who work quite closely together using some form of instant messenger (IM) to talk to one another. Software developers seem to like this best – as if the fear of human contact might be too much for them. It’s got benefits.   more »

When a technology startup meets a VC, there is a question guaranteed to crop up - is there any IP? This means is there something we can patent......well in fact is there something that increases the barriers to entry of gives you a unique advantage..........or (if I am being cruel) are there any guarantees that I am going to make my money back as I hate losing money.   more »