About Us - WHy?
A beacon for acceleration and innovation
YB Inspire’s mission is to Empowering Europe’s Future Together
Enabling a stronger entrepreneurial Europe and increase sustainability on our why
Who We Are
WE ARE AT THE EPFL INNOVATION PARK - BATIMENT J
YB Inspire is more than a name; it’s a commitment to action, to empowerment, and to the future. As seasoned entrepreneurs, we’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges and complexities of the modern world. Our response?
To create a platform where ambition fuels innovation, where the energy of ambitious individuals is organized not just for growth but for meaningful impact.
Our goal is to nurture an open-innovation entrepreneurial ecosystem that stands resilient against global challenges, fostering unity and strength across Europe.
Our mission
INSPIRE, DERISK, ACCELERATE
The YB Inspire Innovation Framework Accelerator is a structured approach that ensures your projects are aligned with market demands and organizational goals. Here are the five key steps of the Innovation Framework Accelerator.
Inspire
Inspiration is the spark for change. Through the YB Group’s Board of Inspiration and our diverse events, we ignite this spark across the organisations, their stakeholders and their teams. We strongly believe in new principles to change the current state
Derisk
By blending technology (Tech) and human insight (Touch), we provide focus, clarity and trust. We’re not consultants; we’re enablers, offering data-driven solutions, AI, and a European network to transform innovative projects into successes.
Accelerate
Focus, clarity and trust are the foundation for acceleration. Our approach fosters these 3 important elements in teams, products, and organizations. We boost the ROI of Innovation and drive growth. We focus on skills, habits and leadership
Overview
YB Inspire's Innovation Framework and Methodologies
YB Inspire leverages a comprehensive set of tools and methodologies designed to create unbiased information and research, focusing on results rather than consulting. At the core of our approach is the power of the crowd, (Social Physics) ensuring no personal perceptions or assumptions influence outcomes. Our methodology incorporates principles from Steve Blank’s Innovation and Startup methodologies, emphasizing customer insights over product or service quality, and aligns closely with the needs and perspectives of (potential) customers.
Innovation Framework Stages
Ideation
Gathering innovative ideas based on requirements, expectations, and goals.
Validation
Ensuring ideas are viable and align with market needs.
Generation
Developing actionable strategies for validated ideas.
Execution
Implementing strategies to bring ideas to life.
Growth
Scaling the solution for broader impact.
OUR VALUES
By fostering a culture that embraces entrepreneurship as a way of life, we strive to inspire, motivate & empower entrepreneurs to unleash their full potential.
Passion-Centric
Passion ignites creativity, resilience, and the determination necessary to overcome challenges & achieve extraordinary results.
Family Spirit
We foster a supportive and inclusive community where entrepreneurs connect & collaborate in the entrepreneurial journey.
Excellence
By fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, we aim to create a community which consistently delivers exceptional outcomes.
Positive Impact
We are committed to creating a positive impact in the industries we operate in and the communities we serve. We emphasize sustainable business practices.
Innovation
We embrace innovation as a key driver of growth and success. We encourage entrepreneurs to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and pursue groundbreaking ideas.
Adaptability
We value adaptability and agility, as they enable us to navigate rapidly evolving markets and seize emerging opportunities.
Tools and methodologies
The YB Inspire Tools/Methodology page outlines a comprehensive framework designed to facilitate successful innovation within organizations. This framework is built on the premise of creating unbiased information and research, emphasizing results over consulting, and leveraging the collective power of diverse stakeholders to eliminate personal biases and assumptions.
Overview of the Framework
Foundational Methodologies
Incorporates methodologies from Steve Blank, focusing on customer-centric innovation and the 4 Steps to the Epiphany, to ensure that innovation is always aligned with customer needs rather than product or service quality alone.
Innovation Framework Stages
Outlines five key stages: Ideation, Validation, Generation, Execution, and Growth, starting with the essential requirements, expectations, and goals to guide the innovation journey.
Tools for Ideation and Validation
Employs a unique tool for curating and validating ideas based on the outcomes of the ICI. This process engages the entire peer group of the organization, including customers, employees, partners, and suppliers, to prioritize ideas that address identified threats and opportunities.
Framework for Innovation Execution
Focuses on creating a structured approach to innovation, pairing corporate needs with suitable startups or scaleups. This includes establishing a framework for collaboration, covering IP, legal, and fiscal agreements.
Roadmap and Pulse Sessions
Encourages startups to develop a 90-day and annual roadmap post-successful PoC, detailing milestones across various operational areas. Bi-weekly Pulse sessions ensure alignment, transparency, and focus between startups and corporate partners.
Dynamic Capabilities of Agility
The methodology emphasizes agility in Sensing, Responding, and Learning, focusing on the proactive identification of opportunities, effective response strategies, and continuous improvement based on feedback. It covers customer, partner, and operational domains to ensure comprehensive agility within the organization.
MTRX (Metrics)
A task-based metrics platform that guides startups through the 4 Steps of Epiphany by Steve Blank, particularly emphasizing customer discovery and validation to ensure market fit and demand.
Innovation Capability Index (ICI)
Utilizes a 39-question audit tool to assess the maturity and capability of an organization in adapting to changes. This index evaluates five core enablers: Human Capabilities, IT Capabilities, Network Characteristics, Organizational Culture and Governance, and Organizational Architecture.The ICI leads to a SWOT analysis, offering insights into the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and visualizes the maturity of the organization.
YB Inspire’s Tools and Services offer a robust framework that empowers organizations to successfully navigate and lead in innovation. By focusing on customer alignment, leveraging a comprehensive capability index, and facilitating strategic collaborations between corporates and startups, YB Inspire sets the stage for transformative growth and innovation within the European entrepreneurial ecosystem. This holistic approach not only addresses the challenges of innovation but also harnesses the potential of collective intelligence and strategic agility to create a sustainable impact.
