Did you ever wonder how companies within the timber industry know the number of logs on a truck, let alone each log’s size and weight? Turns out, for most of the industry’s players, it still is a manual process. Therefore, weighing and measuring not only takes a lot of time but also results in significant inaccuracies e.g.... Continue Reading →
5 min read One of the things that sets Estonia’s tech ecosystem apart is its government’s extensive investment in digital infrastructure on which a host of services can be delivered, e.g. Digital Identity, which allows for online self-identification, digital signatures, and remote access to government services; Digital Health Records, which gives patients, doctors, and researchers easy access... Continue Reading →
Our week in Amsterdam has started with an exciting meeting with Greg, Brittany and Kathleen from Fashion for Good. They welcomed both the team FTS and 3BL in the amazing venue of Fashion For Good museum, “The Experience”. The meeting starts with a recap of Fashion For Good mission and business model. They aim to... Continue Reading →
Different approaches to fuel growth in the Dutch Tech Scene The Netherlands has an incredibly vibrant tech scene: it is ranked No. 4 on the European Innovation Scoreboard, boasts more than 10 innovation hubs, and benefits from a number of other advantages - from a 'start-up visa’ and tax incentives to and a low language barrier (90% of... Continue Reading →
Quick background on Deliveroo... Deliveroo is a quintessential start-up success story. Founded in London back in 2013, the company offers fast and reliable food delivery which customers can track on their phones. Globally, Deliveroo’s operations span 14 markets and 500 towns and cities with a fleet of 60,000 riders. Deliveroo believes that great food shouldn’t... Continue Reading →
For me and my fellow MBAs, the year at INSEAD opened a whole new world of fintech companies: “Can you Revolut me?” “Please send the rent deposit via Transferwise!” “I only have Monzo.” “My primary card is N26.” A student body from 79 countries and constant international travel created the need to optimise money transfers... Continue Reading →
Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him. Or give it up.Lee Kuan Yew We were grateful to kick off our tour in Singapore, one of the world's most remarkable economic success stories. It is here we drew inspiration from the potential of business to transform communities: over the course of merely half a... Continue Reading →
What role does business, should business – and most importantly - can business play in our lives? In our communities? In shaping the future of our world? PURPOSE vs. PROFIT Since the mid-20th century, we have ascribed to the notion that business exists to maximize shareholder value – with “value” tracked quarterly, measured in profits,... Continue Reading →
MUD Jeans We discovered MUD Jeans at the entrance of the NEONYT fair, where they were performing live demonstrations on how they easily turn an old pair of jeans into new fiber and fabric for clothing. The mission of the company is “We aim to change the fashion industry, starting with the most popular piece... Continue Reading →
Zalando Wardrobe If there is nothing new in a sale of second-hand clothes, what differentiates Zalando Wardrobe is the technology used that promotes a shift in the customer mindset, as Torben Hansen, VP of Zalando Wardrobe, explains to us. Traditionally, second hand items have been considered “old”, “dirty” and not comparable to new items. Zalando... Continue Reading →
INSEAD SUMMER STARTUP TOUR 