Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 15 jul 2013

A healthcare entrepreneur provides innovations and technologies that will transform the future of healthcare. He predicts - (1) Democratization of medical knowledge for both providers and consumers (2) Transparent meritocracy amongst doctors with peer assessments and ratings on various parameters (3) Consolidated and standardized patient's health information (4) Cost savings and efficiencies with system-wide implementation of technology innovations (5) Speed of advancement in medical knowledge and limitless possibilities of 'big data' (6) Technology enabled care interactions and improved doctor-patient relationships (7) Healthcare technology innovations will give rise to industry transformational business models with large monetization potential. Read on...

Venture Beat: 7 predictions for the future of health care technology
Author: Sean Mehra

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 25 jun 2013

According to the research at Babson College and Baruch College the early stage entrepreneurial activity in US increased to 13%, highest since 1999. The report also mentions that 34% of US-based entrepreneurs introduced innovative products and services. 75% of entrepreneurs engage in startup venture to pursue an opportunity rather then necessity. The factors that are contributing to rise in manufacturing entrepreneurship in US include - economic recovery; rise of automation; lean manufacturing models; demand for high quality and value products. 3D printing technologies are also creating changes in manufacturing entrepreneurship and giving rise to niche manufacturing startups that focus on customized products and cost effectiveness. Read on...

ThomasNet News: Conditions Are Ripe for Manufacturing Entrepreneurs
Author: Ahvi Spindell

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 30 may 2013

'The Design Accelerator', a partnership between Caltech and Art Center College of Design, intends to develop and support design driven start-ups and entrepreneurial ventures. It seeks to create convergence of design and technology in entrepreneurship. It has already been established that design-driven corporations are better stock performers. Now this experiment would bring design into the core of entrepreneurship. An initiating point for high level user experience, the most important aspect of design, could be user interface design, industrial design or service design. It is well recognized that design contributes substantially to the success of businesses. Read on...

Huffington Post: Entrepreneurship Driven by Design
Author: Soren Petersen

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 15 may 2013

According to a recent study, 90% of professionals who participated mention 'entrepreneurship' as a mindset or attitude. This signifies an evolution of how entrepreneurship is perceived amongst professionals. Out of 2000 Millennials surveyed, 58% consider themselves as 'entrepreneurs', someone who recognizes and pursues opportunities. Young independent professionals consider freedom as one of the most important aspect of their work. They expect flexible work environment and are more inclined towards freelancing then pursuing a traditional job. Organizations that intend to tap into this sector of the skillful workforce have to reconsider their work policies and hiring strategies to benefit from this valuable professional group. Read on...

Forbes: The Re-Definition Of Entrepreneurship And Rise Of Freedom-Seeking Freelancers
Author: Dan Schawbel

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 23 apr 2013

'Social Entrepreneurs' and innovators are solving world's vexing problems and are contributors and important constituents of the human development landscape. According to an expert disruption, discipline, and drive are defining characteristics of social entrepreneurship. Most developing nations are encountering numerous problems related to education, healthcare, nutrition, social inclusion etc. Social entrepreneurs can play an important role by collaborating and partnering with local communities and organizations to develop creative solutions for these problems and bring sustainable transformations. Read on...

Forbes: The Re-Definition Of Entrepreneurship And Rise Of Freedom-Seeking Freelancers
Author: Sally Osberg

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 15 apr 2013

The recent study of 20 European countries concludes that cultural diversity in the workforce has positive impact on patenting and production of scientific papers. The result emphasises that more ideas and better solutions are obtained due to interaction of diverse cultures. Earlier research from US also demonstrated the similar trends of better research in academic and professional settings due to the presence of foreign researchers. Read on...

Times Higher Education: Diverse workforce linked to high-quality research
Author: David Matthews

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 11 apr 2013

Medical robotics has the potential to transform the future of healthcare. Although less than 2 percent of surgical procedures are performed robotically, but surgical robots enhance surgeon's skills by providing 3D visualizations, minimally invasive incisions etc. They also prevent human surgeons from getting exposed during radiation emitting fluoroscopy procedures. Moreover, robots are also being used to perform routine nursing related jobs in day to day patient care activities. They may also be able to reduce human errors, that are a major issue in hospitals. But large scale adoption of robotics technologies in the healthcare industry will still take some time. Read on...

Healthcare Global: Robotics and Health Care
Author: Emily Couch

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 24 feb 2013

'Entrepreneurship' programs in universities are trying to bring real world business environment into their learning processes. This helps to inculcate entrepreneurship mindset while students try to create and build businesses. Universities are a great place to learn and experiment with entrepreneurial ideas and concepts and incubate them to bring workable models to real world with less capital and risk. To create entrepreneurial ecosystem educational institutions are working with industry experts and businesses, building research parks and incubators, encouraging faculty and researchers to commercialize their research and organizing business start-up competitions for students. This experiential learning component of entrepreneurial education will create business creators and innovators that will assist in creating opportunities and keep the economy and markets alive. Read on...

The Global and Mail: Universities bring real world into entrepreneur programs
Author: Susan Bourette

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 21 feb 2013

'Enterprise Mobility' would bring innovative advantages for businesses in 2013, says an industry expert. BYOD will continue to grow and mobile security will take major portion of the mobility market. Healthcare, Automotive, Banking, and other sectors will see utilization of mobile devices for business process improvements. With increased consumerizarion of mobile devices CIO's have to act as enablers of business innovation. Businesses should have mobile policy addressing various challenges and issues related to BYOD. The future will find use of mobile business intelligence. Read on...

CXOtoday: In 2013, more companies will invest in their mobile strategies
Author: Sohini Bagchi

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 20 jan 2013

'Inclusive Innovation'- OECD's new report focuses on use of information techs and innovation to improve the conditions of low income groups in society. Developing nations should utilize ICT & innovations in agriculture, health, education etc to bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots. OECD, although a group for developed nations, is now proposing to influence the development in the developing & poor nations. Read on...

SciDev Net: Use innovation to ease inequality in poorer nations, says OECD
Author: Munyaradzi Makoni

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