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Artificial Intelligence

AI now sits at the centre of competitive advantage – accelerating what you already do and revealing possibilities you have yet to imagine. We place that power exactly where insight meets impact.

The frontier of AI runs on twin tracks: optimising the present and exploring what’s next. Algorithms cut waste and lift accuracy even as generative models sketch out ventures that reshape industries. Achieving that range means aligning strategy with data assets, embedding ethical guard-rails and building human-centric loops where insights feed rapid action. Our frameworks steer you through every step - turning AI potential into measurable, responsible outcomes.

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We work with you along the innovation journey through different service offerings.

RELATED INSIGHTS

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Articles

How is AI Transforming Operations and Business Models?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across industries, transforming how businesses operate. Let's delve into the numerous ways AI is reshaping business models and operations, helping organisations stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world.

Business Modeling
Digitalisation
Articles

The Characteristics of Data-driven Business Model Development and how to Succeed

The experience of recent years shows that companies often overestimate the value of their own data and their own ability to generate revenue from it. In practice, very few companies can establish a sustainable business model based on data.

Business Modeling
Venture Building
Digitalisation
Articles

Does AI Replace Human Work?

The world is becoming more and more interconnected and narrow due to technology and is closely connected like a village. Reaching around 126 billion U.S. dollars by 2025 the global artificial intelligence (AI) software market is forecast to grow rapidly in the coming years (Liu, 2020).

Business Modeling
Strategy
Digitalisation
Culture
Structure & Processes
Articles

Our 7 Podcast Recommendations about Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit

Did you know? The number of podcasts went through the roof in the past two years! In fact, as of April 2021, PodcastInsights recalls that there are over 48 million episodes available from over 2 million shows worldwide! We think this is just the beginning.

Business Modeling
Strategy
Digitalisation
Culture
Structure & Processes
Articles

How to Create Business Models for 5G - and Other Disruptive Technologies

“Build only products that customers want” – sounds easy, right? However, in practice, this can be quite hard. Sometimes, companies approach us with requests like “I have developed a new technology but how do I build a business around it?” or “Our technology is superior to our competitors’ – why don’t our customers see that?”.

Business Modeling
Digitalisation
Other Trends
Articles

How to Explore the Full Potential of Digital Transformation Through Innovative Business Models

Digitization is not new – many digital technologies have been around for more than a decade now and have profoundly changed the way we live. Yet, few established businesses seem to have a clear vision of how to best navigate the change brought about by digitization.

Business Modeling
Venture Building
Other Trends
Digitalisation
Strategy
Articles

How to Develop Innovative Ideas Together – Online

What do you miss most about working from the office? While many workers are happy to do without long commutes and fixed working hours, there is one thing many of them miss: stimulating exchanges with colleagues, jointly identifying problems and spinning wild ideas.

Business Modeling
Venture Building
Other Trends
Digitalisation
Strategy
Approaches-Frameworks

The 5 steps for Implementing Digital Business Models

The increasing popularity of creativity methods such as Design Thinking and the St. Gallen Business Model Navigator have led to a state where companies are now well equipped to generate many innovative ideas. The better the first step of business model innovation is mastered, the clearer it becomes that the true challenges for companies lie in the following phases: translating ideas into validated business model concepts and turn them into profitable businesses.

Strategy
Business Modeling
Digitalisation
Cases

How Omya Built a Focused AI Strategy in Industrial Minerals

Omya wanted a clear plan for using artificial intelligence across its operations. In a four-phase project we assessed readiness, set goals, selected pilot uses and built a scale-up roadmap. The result is a ranked list of AI priorities and a governance model that keeps efforts aligned.

Consulting
Digitalisation
Chemicals 
& Materials
Strategy
Cases

How PostAuto Reinvented its Business Model for the 21st Century

With a fleet of 2,400 vehicles, a network spanning more than 12,000 kilometers, and 155 million passengers transported every year, PostAuto is the market leader in public bus transport in Switzerland. For more than 100 years, the subsidiary of the Swiss Post has provided regional and rural bus services throughout the entire country.

Business Modeling
Consulting
Digitalisation
Mobility
Cases

How a Traditional Industrial Manufacturer Unlocked the Value of Software-based Solutions

Founded in the first half of the 19th century, Europe’s largest industrial manufacturer looks back on a long and eventful history. With the passing of decades, the company has grown into a truly global player with 350k+ employees and 200+ production facilities around the world.

Business Modeling
Consulting
Digitalisation
Cases

How an Ag-tech Leader set up Value-based Pricing with Farmers

A global ag-tech company wanted to sell its high-performance seeds straight to farmers. We led a one-year BMI Launchpad project, co-developed a value-based pricing model and tested it in three countries. The pilot showed that farmers gained better yields and the company captured more value when both sides shared risk and reward.

Agriculture & Food
Digitalisation
Business Modeling
Consulting
Venture Building
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Georg von der Ropp

Managing Partner