Welcome to the latest edition of The Frontline
Intel, insights, and highlights from the Silicon Foundry (SiF) community.
On tap for this month’s edition: a spotlight on DIFC Innovation Hub CEO Mohammad Alblooshi, how technology is reshaping the workplace, and perspectives on how ecosystem collaborations are the way to create impactful change. |
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Ecosystem Spotlight: Mohammad Alblooshi,
CEO, DIFC Innovation Hub |
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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub is home to more than 800 growth-stage tech firms, established innovation companies, digital labs, venture capital firms, regulators, and educational entities. They offer one of the region's most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments and aim to generate new economic value by fostering innovation, enterprise, and talent across various sectors, especially in future-oriented industries.
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The Dubai Fintech Summit brings together global leaders and innovators in financial technology, serving as a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and exploring emerging trends in fintech. Attendees can expect insightful panel discussions, keynote speeches, and interactive sessions aimed at shaping the future of finance.
Dubai, UAE - May 6th & 7th |
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How Technology Will Reshape the Workplace Experience |
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Technology is revolutionizing how we experience work, and there is a growing demand for flexibility among workers, causing traditional office environments to evolve rapidly. Based on consultations with future-of-work experts, SiF Partner Janina Lieser and Kearney Partner Evan Gutoff share key insights, trends, and future-defining technological themes shaping the modern workplace. They provide insights about where to start, and how corporates are preparing for the future of work.
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Meet the Team: Andrea Wong |
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Now introducing, Andrea Wong, who joined Silicon Foundry over the summer as Associate and Chief of Staff. After a six year career as a professional golfer, Andrea, a San Francisco native, made the transition to business. In this interview, Andrea shares her journey from professional sports to business, her interest in corporate innovation and emerging technology, and her passion to grow the game of golf for women in business.
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Copper Highlights Silicon Foundry's Unique Usage of CRM platform for Global Network |
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A core part of the Silicon Foundry business is bridging the gap between corporations and startups. Our CRM, Copper, helps us manage these relationships efficiently and effectively. Copper features include G-suite integration and customizable pipelines, which have proved essential in streamlining our sales process. Learn more about how we leverage Copper in their feature on how SiF has integrated their product into our workflow. |
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Kearney FFWD Podcast Series |
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On the season finale of Kearney FFWD's podcast series
Innovate – Validate – Repeat, Neal Hansch, CEO and Managing Partner of Silicon Foundry, and Michael Roemer, founder of FFWD (Kearney’s business builder) and Partner at Kearney, discuss their perspectives on the latest tech trends impacting industry, how ecosystem collaborations are the only way to create impactful change, and why it is now more pressing than ever for leaders to double down on the need for speed. |
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Where We've Been & Where We'll Be
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Global industry events that our team has recently attended or will be at in the coming months. Drop us a line to to get the inside scoop, hear what we've learned and/or to get together if you'll also be there at these upcoming events in Monterey, Austin, or San Francisco. |
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South by Southwest (SXSW)
SXSW is the annual convergence of music, film, interactive media, and technology. The event will showcase the latest trends and innovations across various creative industries through panels, keynote speeches, workshops, and performances. The 24 Conference Tracks and 450 sessions will offer a board range of fresh insights and information.
Austin, TX - March 8-16 |
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Global Corporate Venturing & Innovation Summit
GCVI Summit is the world's premier gathering of the corporate venturing and innovation ecosystem. Leaders, innovators, and experts from various industries will come together to explore cutting-edge technologies, trends, and ideas shaping the future. This is the place where capital meets innovation and corporate investors come to connect.
Monterey, CA - March 12-14
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Future of Food-Tech
Over 1,700 food-tech leaders, CPG brands, retailers, ingredient providers, investors and start-ups will gather to discuss the most pressing challenges facing the sector, explore breakthrough technologies, and forge the right partnerships to bring these solutions to market. Expert speakers will explore the latest thinking on the role of AI in scaling alt-protein production and the rapid growth of automation and robotics across the value chain.
San Francisco, CA - March 21-22 |
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Manifest
Manifest Vegas delivered on bringing together the entire ecosystem of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and end-to-end supply chain. It was great to engage, connect, and hear from industry thought leaders. We also gathered members, startups, and investors in our network for an evening to connect over dinner and conversation.
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Recent headlines that caught our attention related to innovation, technology, and venture investing, as well as key announcements from across our community of partners and Members. |
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