Venture Strategy Group
As part of the Unbuilt Labs Global Think Tank Ecosystem, we combine our proprietary research on disruptive trends and crises with our operational expertise to advise on ideas, methods, and movements that have the potential to change global dynamics. We believe the next generation of responsible and innovative companies solving grand challenges will be led by strong research centers that consistently deliver breakthrough ideas and monitor ideas’ impact. We specialize in helping solutions-oriented research organizations develop actionable recommendations and impactful programs and products. We support ventures working in line with the Center for Global Agenda (CGA) High Level Recommendations and Global Strategy.
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We have been developing a replicable model to solve grand challenges
Grand challenges such as the 2030 SDGs are characterized by their high global priority and complex causality: attempts to intervene create irreversible changes as well as unintended second and third order consequences. We believe the next generation of responsible and innovative companies solving grand challenges will be led by strong research centers that consistently deliver breakthrough ideas and monitor ideas’ impact.
Designing Systems Research Organizations
To understand local impacts of large-scale programs and anticipate unintended consequences, systems research organizations require a vastly different agenda-setting. We have developed a Systems Research Toolkit together with the Global Consortium for Systems Research (GCSR) at Unbuilt Labs focusing on systems thinking, research agenda-setting, theory of change, and global standards-setting.
Offering Actionable Insights Through User Research Methods
We have found that methods used to find product-market-fit for digital products are also effective for designing actionable information products. We have used working iteratively, user research, user testing, and knowledge co-creation methods to understand the potential impact of a research question prior to conducting research.
Combining Research with Operational Expertise
Companies need a broader range of academic and organization-specific research to operate in the rapidly changing global landscape and sustain long term systems change. We are private sector Special Advisors that to advise on ideas, methods, and movements that have the potential to change global dynamics. We combine cutting-edge research with operational expertise in Design, Product, Research, and Strategy to help you develop actionable recommendations and impactful programs and products.
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“The team’s long-sighted vision and immediate attention to details provides a critical tool for roadmap building and long term strategy.”
Innovator in Residence Program
at the UN General Assembly Science Summit
We offer a one of its kind pay-what-you-want Innovator in Residence (IIR) Program, where founders looking to set up solutions-oriented research organizations solving grand challenges receive 1 year of support through monthly 1:1 Advising Sessions. We can help you clarify your Theory of Change or mandate, design a research agenda, and more generally, offer sound advice. This program is open to founders who have received less than 100k USD in financing.
Programs at a Glance
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Special Advisor to Board Members
Today’s organizational leadership deal with unprecedented levels of complexity and rapid changes. As an independent, for-profit think tank, we offer an insider perspective on the state of innovation and current affairs without the influence of donors.
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Innovators in Residence (IIR)
We offer a one of its kind pay-what-you-want Innovator in Residence (IIR) Program, where founders looking to set up solutions-oriented research organizations and solve grand challenges receive 1 year of support through monthly 1:1 Advising Sessions. This program is open to founders who have received less than 100k USD in financing.
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Research for VCs
We conduct investment thesis and due diligence research for VCs on topics such as sustainability, social impact, and political risk. We specialize in translating academic and technical research into business insights. We also bring our operational expertise to develop our insights into a coherent strategy for your portfolio companies.
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Developing Founders
Bringing a ground-breaking idea to life is incredibly challenging. Let us help you beat the tough learning curve with our Knowledgebase and Advising Sessions. You can try both of them for free!
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Supporting Educators
Anyone can now access our Knowledgebase. We are also happy to share our experiences and insights in your classrooms. Get in touch!
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Review our Publications
To ensure we continue offering best-in-class advice, we invite a wide range of experts, including Professors, Managing Directors at VCs, Executives and Board Members at Startups as well as MNCs to provide feedback on our publications.
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Expand Your Network
If you offer services to Startups or Innovation Executives at F500s, we would be delighted to welcome you to our network. We will recommend your services to our clients whenever we see an opportunity to connect.
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Custom Solutions
As part of the Unbuilt Labs Think Tank Ecosystem, we also help businesses manage crises, provide corporate training, communicate research to a general audience, and conduct custom research projects to address stakeholders’ concerns. Get in touch to find out more.
