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Welcome to the latest edition of The Frontline!
A regular dispatch covering intel, insights and highlights from the Silicon Foundry (SiF) community.
On tap for this month’s edition: Silicon Foundry and Kearney's new offering 'The Collectives', Japan's thriving startup ecosystem, "Take 5" global tech trends reshaping the business and societal landscape, and the value of corporate+ startup collaborations. |
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Silicon Foundry + Kearney Introduce ‘The Collective // Supply Chain’ to Identify Trends and Solutions for Future-Proof Supply Chains |
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Kearney’s recent COO Innovation Radar survey found that 90%+ of corporations increased their innovation budgets in the past year. High-ROI opportunities exist across the supply chain, with logistics technology use cases delivering the highest returns – 5X to 6X, on average. To help corporates leverage this opportunity, we launched The Collective // Supply Chain.
The Collective // Supply Chain is a year-long, membership-based program providing supply chain professionals with access to a curated flow of real-time insights, an executive peer community, expert consultations, exclusive events, and a presence in the heart of Silicon Valley. The immersive program addresses the challenges of navigating modern supply chain disruptions, optimizing processes, and integrating advanced technologies to achieve operational excellence.
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Kearney x Dubai AI Campus Partnership
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Kearney signed a partnership with Dubai AI Campus to expand the existing AI advisory services of the Campus through a joint AI-as-a-Service offering and a state-of-the-art AI Experience Center. This collaboration will accelerate the integration of AI into the UAE business and government community.
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Eye on the Horizon: 5 tech trends reshaping the business landscape
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In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable geopolitical landscape, technological advances can be even more disruptive than before. Working on the global front lines of innovation, our team at Silicon Foundry has highlighted five major trends that are set to shake up how organizations operate across both the public and private sectors. (Kearney) |
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Japan’s Thriving, Yet Often Overlooked
Startup Ecosystem is a Rising Force in Global Innovation
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Japan has long been a cornerstone of the global economy. Known for its leading-edge technological advancements and innovative spirit, Japan has been at the forefront of industries such as electronics, automotive, and robotics. Now they are working to achieve a level of prominence similar to other major global startup innovation hubs. And with recent structural shifts and government support, Japan is making significant strides in advancing its innovation landscape. (SiF) |
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Meet the Team: Farzin Shadpour
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Last month, Farzin Shadpour joined Silicon Foundry as a Partner in San Francisco. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as a Partner focused on the Supply Chain sector. With over 18 years of diverse experience in investing, operations management, consulting, and business development, Farzin is set to play a pivotal role in driving supply chain innovation and transformation for our corporate partners.
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Vetted Start-ups to
Empower Corporate Decarbonization |
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Empowering corporate decarbonization is key to building a sustainable future. By partnering with vetted startups, companies can accelerate their journey towards reducing carbon footprints and adopting greener practices. We identified nearly 200 companies that are ready to move the needle on corporate decarbonization. Check out the list of startups we are most excited about – innovation meets impact when the right partnerships are made. (Kearney)
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How Multimodal AI is
Transforming User Experience |
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Speech AI systems are revolutionizing user experiences. Chatbots are rapidly advancing with customization, accuracy, and the rise of multimodal AI. Multimodal capabilities are becoming increasingly popular, focusing on voice and visual features to enhance the naturalness and accessibility of human-computer communication. Christian Jaubert, SiF Senior Associate, shares the big advantages of new multimodal capabilities and breakthroughs in speech-to-speech technology. (AI Journal) |
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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 months ahead. 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 the Bay Area, Las Vegas or New York! |
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Oct. 23-25, 2024
Boston, MA |
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October 7th-13th, 2024
San Francisco, CA |
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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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In 2024, it really is better to build a startup in San Francisco, according to data and founders who’ve relocated from around the world to Silicon Valley (TechCrunch)
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Michigan Climbs to Highest-Ever Ranking in Area Development’s 'Top States for Doing Business' (Michigan Business) |
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BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, and MGX Launch New AI Partnership to Invest $30B in Data Centers and Supporting Power Infrastructure (Business Wire) |
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