Accelerating progress towards a net-zero economy through corporate innovation and business building — By Stefan Gross-Selbeck, BCG Digital Ventures and Rich Hutchinson, BCG We are now at the tipping point of a major wave of climate and sustainability innovation. Reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, avoiding the worst effects of climate change, and building a truly sustainable ecosystem will require nothing less than the…

To succeed in the decarbonization economy, companies need to look outside their core business to unlock new value — By Ashley Silver, Daniel Jarosch, and Kanika Chandaria, BCG Digital Ventures In the context of the clear need to address climate change, the decarbonization economy has risen to the top of C-level agendas; Chief Sustainability Officer has become a serious and integral role in the boardroom, taking prominence at Ikea…

Talking about climate is easy — but action is what counts. Here’s how corporates can innovate to win in the transition to a low-carbon future — By Stefan Gross-Selbeck, Raju Sarma, Sid Shah, Danielle Ullner, Daniel Jarosch, and Kanika Chandaria The science is clear: We need to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 to limit temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. …

With telehealth adoption and the rise of digital solutions for specialty and prescription drugs, it’s time for pharma companies to take the opportunity presented by the acceleration of digital health — By Alex Baxter, André Heeg, Steve King, Amaryllis Liampoti, and Gunnar Trommer, BCG Digital Ventures The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a shift to digital across industries, with store closures and lockdown measures leading to a step change in how consumers buy products. Online solutions that were just one channel in…

The emergence of Web3 is opening up new possibilities for product differentiation—from go-to-market strategy to building for communities. But what does it mean for product builders? And where are the pitfalls? — By Francis Labiran, Senior Product Manager at BCG Digital Ventures, and Stanley Ouzillou, Senior Product Manager at BCG Digital Ventures The term Web3 was first coined in 2014, but it was in 2021 that the idea really started gaining popularity.

Solutions in healthcare are complex. We liken it to an orchestra: Great music is only made when the instruments harmonize. — By Ava Nasrollahzadeh, Project Leader, BCG; Sid Thekkepat, Partner and Director of Venture Architecture at BCG Digital Ventures; Suchita Shah, Managing Director and Partner, BCG; and Nate Beyor, Managing Director and Partner, BCG Solutions in healthcare are complex. …

“One of our biggest aims while creating the company was to finally create products that are a fit for non-tech-savvy users,” says co-founder Karolina Attspodina. — Europe’s transition towards climate neutrality and a net-zero future requires a massive shift from a historical reliance on fossil fuels towards the production of clean energy — and solar power is emerging as a frontrunner. While the European Green Deal aims to dramatically increase the generation of solar photovoltaic (PV)…

In her work with engineers, BCG Digital Ventures’ Lead Product Manager Anne Jiao starts with outcomes. — This piece was originally published on Built In Chicago and has been condensed and lightly edited. In September 2016, one of the fiercest debates of our generation was sparked by an unassuming tweet beseeching the internet to “name a more iconic duo.” The now-transcendent meme featured an image of Kendall…

“Being at DV has pushed me to be more assertive with my decisions and boundaries, advocate for my team to larger audiences, and have more creative confidence in the work I produce.” — Meet the world-class talent building the game-changing businesses of the future. At BCG Digital Ventures, we’re shaping tomorrow one game-changing venture at a time. …