Corporate Innovation consulting

Corporate Innovation consulting projects
São Paulo, Brazil - May / Nov 2024

Gestão de inovação | Inovação aberta | Intraempreendedorismo |

The advancement of digital transformation and the increasing complexity of organizational challenges require large companies to rethink their processes, operational models, and innovation strategies. However, many organizations struggle to integrate new technologies, optimize the experience of their employees and customers, and foster a sustainable culture of innovation.

My contribution

My role as an Innovation Consultant focused on helping companies tackle these challenges by combining Service Design, Design Thinking, and Engineering solutions to develop strategic projects that drive efficiency, engagement, and market differentiation.

My approach centered on:

  • Developing innovation strategies aligned with business objectives, identifying opportunities, and connecting startups with large corporations.

  • Optimizing internal processes through automation and digitalization.

  • Monitoring the progress of pilots and validating new technological solutions.

  • Structuring innovation programs to foster experimentation and continuous learning by integrating methodology with practice.

Double diamond - Design Council UK

Projects

Open Innovation and Intrapreneurship were the main focus areas in the projects I developed. Each company faced unique challenges, but the need to structure an efficient innovation model was a common theme. My role was to ensure these initiatives were successfully implemented by connecting companies with external solutions and driving internal innovation.

Among the key initiatives I led, I highlight:

  • Startup scouting and connections – Identifying emerging technologies and innovative market solutions, bridging startups and large corporations.

  • Pilot monitoring – Structuring tests and validating innovative solutions within companies, ensuring strategic alignment and tracking results.

  • Intrapreneurship programs – Designing and leading internal innovation programs, empowering employees to develop and implement new ideas.

  • Training and workshops – Facilitating innovation-driven sessions, combining Design Thinking, Service Design, and Agile methodologies to transform organizational culture

Research and Strategy

Each initiative required a detailed mapping of opportunities and challenges, ensuring that innovation would create a real impact within the organizations. The strategy employed involved:

Connection with the
Innovation Ecosystem

  • Startup Scouting: Research and curation of startups aligned with the strategic challenges of the companies.

  • Engagement and negotiation with innovation hubs, accelerators, and venture capital funds.

  • Benchmarking of new technologies, exploring trends such as AI, blockchain, and process automation.

Intrapreneurship Program structuring

  • Methodologies for internal innovation programs, from idea generation to the validation and implementation of pilots.

  • Facilitation of mentorships for employees, ensuring ideas were developed with technical and business feasibility.

  • Creation of training journeys, promoting the learning of innovation tools and frameworks.

Results and Impact

The open innovation and intrapreneurship projects had a significant impact on the companies involved, resulting in:

  • Strategic partnerships with startups, bringing new technologies into the companies.

  • Accelerated innovation, reducing the time between ideation and solution implementation.

  • Reduced operational costs through the adoption of more efficient technologies.

  • Increased participation in internal innovation programs, fostering a culture of experimentation.

  • Data-driven decision-making, ensuring projects were scaled with strategic grounding.

My contribution throughout these projects was to ensure that innovation was not just a concept, but practical and sustainable practices, impacting the efficiency, culture, and strategy of the companies involved.