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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I’m thrilled to announce that HauerX Holdings is officially partnering with FifthRow! FifthRow's GenAI Innovation Operations platform is revolutionizing venture development, increasing the ROI of innovation with a 10x pace increase from intent to viable new venture. Leveraging 14 years of venture building expertise, their AI-powered platform automates the entire process— from research and discovery to validation and market testing— all in just an hour. This disruptive technology identifies and tests the best solutions for any company on any market, matching them with the ideal talent to bring these ventures to life. With traceable sources, AI design thinking, customer behavior simulation, business case creation, pitch decks, and landing pages, FifthRow is setting a new standard in innovation. Our partnership with FifthRow marks a significant step in our mission to transform companies and brands through AI-driven innovation. Together, we’re poised to accelerate our client impact, enhance our portfolio company growth, and redefine industry standards. If FifthRow is of interest, I'd love to connect to share more about how we can create significant value for your business. Jan Beránek, Ilya Filonau #Innovation #AI #BusinessGrowth

The Future of Business: Unlocking the 7 Levels of AI Agents As AI continues to advance, leaders in 2025 need to go beyond surface-level adoption and focus on strategically integrating AI to create tangible value. The concept of AI agents, evolving from simple reactive systems to potential superintelligent entities, provides a clear framework for innovation and growth. Where Should Leaders Focus in 2025? The real opportunity lies in moving beyond basic automation and task specialization to embrace more adaptive and impactful AI solutions. Here’s a quick breakdown of the seven levels of AI agents, as outlined by Douglas Laney in his recent Forbes article, and where I believe leaders should prioritize: 1️⃣ Reactive Agents: While necessary for automating repetitive tasks, leaders should view these as a starting point, not the destination. 2️⃣ Task-Specialized Agents: Use these to optimize high-impact business functions like fraud detection or supply chain management. 3️⃣ Context-Aware Agents: Leaders should prioritize building agents that can analyze complex data and adapt in dynamic environments. This is where AI can start driving smarter decisions in real time. 4️⃣ Socially Savvy Agents: Customer experience is everything. AI that understands human behavior and emotions can create deeper, more meaningful interactions. 5️⃣ Self-Reflective Agents: Encourage systems that self-improve and evolve strategies without human intervention. This is where operational transformation truly begins. 6️⃣ Generalized Intelligence Agents (AGI): Start experimenting with integrative systems capable of tackling cross-functional business challenges. 7️⃣ Superintelligent Agents: While still hypothetical, leaders should start exploring what a superintelligent future means for their industries and business models. In 2025, leaders must focus on progressing to levels 2–5. Context-aware, socially savvy, and self-reflective agents are where competitive advantage will be built. These systems don’t just streamline processes—they unlock new growth opportunities and drive real business transformation. Let’s not just keep up with AI; let’s lead the charge. Link to the full story in the comments. #AIInnovation #BusinessLeadership #StrategicGrowth

I believe ŌURA is leading the way in how leaders can leverage AI to deliver hyper-personalized, impactful consumer experiences. Their bold investments in AI innovation and ecosystem integration offer a playbook for driving real transformation. 

Autonomous has been my favorite event for AI innovators—BOI (Board of Innovation) consistently leads the way in driving real transformation through the commercial application of AI. I love how this event balances forward-looking vision with practical strategies and actionable ideas. Can’t wait to see what insights this year’s speakers bring to the table! #Autonomous #Innovation #AI #Strategy Geoff Gibbins, Philippe De Ridder

Too many leaders approach AI with hesitation. They’re either fearing disruption... or just tweaking what already exists. But here’s the truth: AI isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a revolution. While some are pausing, your competitors are: Experimenting. Pushing boundaries. Creating unfair advantages. Unlocking exponential efficiencies. The question is: Will you lead or get left behind? Here’s where to start: Identify bottlenecks AI can eliminate. Automate workflows to scale faster. Free your teams from repetitive tasks. This isn’t about replacing people—it’s about empowering them. Automation doesn’t just save time. It fuels creativity, innovation, and growth. Leaders who act now? They won’t just stay ahead—they’ll reshape the game. Are you ready? #Leadership #AI #Innovation

Transforming Consumer Experiences: Lessons from Oura Ring’s AI Innovation The wearable tech market is booming, but few players are pushing boundaries like Oura Ring. From leveraging AI to create hyper-personalized experiences to raising $200M to scale globally and explore new product categories, Oura is setting a blueprint for the future of consumer technology. In my latest article, I dive deep into how Oura is redefining what wearables can do—and what leaders across industries can learn about applying AI to transform consumer experiences. // Contextualized AI // Hyper-personalization // Ecosystem thinking // Strategic impact Read the full article to explore the lessons and opportunities that could reshape your industry. Let’s build the future of consumer experiences, together. #AI #Innovation #ConsumerTech #CustomerExperience

Why Early Gen AI Ads Aren’t Working—and How StoryTap Cracks the Code In a recent article, Digiday explored why some of the first generative AI-driven ad campaigns are falling flat. Spoiler: they lack authenticity and fail to connect emotionally with consumers. StoryTap takes a completely different approach. 💡 AI That Amplifies Authenticity: Instead of generating content, StoryTap’s AI platform curates and enhances real customer stories. This ensures that every video resonates with audiences while staying true to the brand. 🤝 The Human Element Meets AI Power: By focusing on authentic consumer-generated video, StoryTap bridges the gap between technology and trust. AI handles scalability and alignment, while customers’ voices do the connecting. 📊 The Results? They Speak for Themselves: StoryTap’s customers see higher engagement, improved conversions, and deeper consumer loyalty because their content feels real—because it is. As brands experiment with AI, the key isn’t to replace the human element but to elevate it. Authenticity drives results, and StoryTap is proving it one video at a time. Curious how StoryTap could elevate your brand storytelling? Let’s connect. #AI #Storytelling #Marketing #Innovation Bernadette Butler, StoryTap, Refinery Ventures

The question for 2025 isn’t: “What can AI do?” It’s: “How will YOU leverage AI to dominate your industry?” Leaders, this is our moment. AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a force multiplier. The companies that win won’t just use AI. They’ll use it to create value at a scale we’ve never seen before. Here’s my challenge for you: What’s your biggest AI goal for this year? Let’s share, brainstorm, and learn from each other. Because the future isn’t waiting—it’s happening now. P.S. The best ideas always come from unexpected places. Drop yours below and let’s start the conversation. #AILeadership #BusinessInnovation #GrowthMindset Image Credit: Linus Zoll & Google DeepMind / Better Images of AI / Generative Image models / CC-BY 4.0

Love this reflection, Bernadette Butler! StoryTap is such a great example of how AI and storytelling come together to create authentic, impactful connections. It's amazing to see how technology can make video more accessible and powerful while keeping great storytelling at the heart of it all. Looking forward to seeing how 2025 unfolds for StoryTap!

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