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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: a spotlight on Frisco Economic Development Corporation (FEDC), perspectives on the keys to overcoming the challenges of corporate venture building, and the value of pilots in assessing and scaling the adoption of new technologies. |
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Ecosystem Spotlight:
Jason Ford, President, Frisco Economic Development Corporation |
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Frisco is one of the top cities in the nation for new corporate locations and innovation that "maximizes human potential". Consistently one of the fastest-growing cities in the US over the last decade, Frisco's Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) is on a mission to improve the economic opportunities and quality of life for all residents and businesses in the region.
SiF had the chance to sit down with and learn more from Jason Ford, President of FEDC, who is responsible for the strategy, governance and day-to-day operations of the organization. In this feature, Jason shares the primary goals of FEDC, the support and initiatives offered by this EDC, upcoming projects and much more.
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Earlier this summer, Zain Daya joined SiF as a Principal based out of our offices in the Middle East. Zain has spent her career working with high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging markets and the venture capital ecosystems across the MENA region. Get to know Zain, her passions and the growth opportunities she sees empowered through her position at SiF. |
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The Seven Unpleasant Truths in
Corporate Venture Building |
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Corporate venture building aims to generate new revenue streams, enter new markets, and drive growth. However, despite its potential benefits, it's fraught with challenges and complexities. Goran Buvac, a SiF Partner based in the UAE, explains the unpleasant truths behind corporate venture building and ways to balance strategic vision, operational execution, and cultural alignment. (Global Venturing) |
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From Pilot to Performance
Best Practices for Deploying Humanoid Robots in Corporate Warehouses |
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The field of humanoid robotics has undergone rapid advancement in the last few years, and state-of-the-art humanoids are now sophisticated enough to provide tangible value in real-world settings. For manufacturing and supply chain players, humanoids offer a potentially hugely impactful solution towards industrial automation. The most significant outcomes however begin with well designed and executed pilot programs. Read more in an article from SiF's Lucas Tesler about the importance of pilot studies and how to ensure they are setup for success. (Manufacturing Today) |
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Why Machine Learning is Pivotal to
Securing A Sustainable Future |
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We live in an age of data with digital information now being seen as more valuable than oil. Fittingly, this overtaker of oil also holds the keys to helping us reduce our reliance on it. Machine learning has the possibility to optimize energy grids, ensure waste is kept to a minimum, and make sure renewable sources are maximized. SiF's Erik Terjesen shares his latest insights on how ML can help to optimize different aspects of energy production. (AI Magazine) |
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Streaming on demand the latest video or podcast episodes featuring insightful interviews, synthesized learnings gathered from the front lines of innovation, and compelling real-time stories from the Silicon Foundry professionals around the world. |
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To many, the word “robot” conjures up an image of a machine designed to look like and emulate a human worker. But when it comes to staffing warehouses with modern-day robots is that the right vision? Are robots that are modeled after the human form the best choice for warehouse operations?
Lucas Tesler, an Associate with Silicon Foundry, discusses just how advanced humanoid robots are today, the relative cost of deploying them, and the tasks for which robots are best suited. He also touches upon the role of artificial intelligence in designing the perfect robot for the future. |
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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, Dubai or New York! |
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September 10-11th, 2024
San Francisco
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September 16-19th, 2024
New York |
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September 11-12th, 2024
Dubai, UAE |
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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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Kearney PERLabs releases a new video series, "All Things Product" designed to illuminate the intricate journey of product development, featuring in-depth conversations with preeminent industry leaders from the world of product and design. (Kearney)
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SK Innovation and SK E&S announce merger, forming Asia-Pacific’s largest private energy company with assets of KRW 100 trillion
(SK News) |
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Southwest Airlines Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With Archer Aviation To Develop Operational Concepts For Air Taxi Network (Archer Press Release) |
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