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Every team, venture, and startup has a story to tell. In this special edition of Venture unscripted., podcast host Josh Barker looks inward at City Innovations’ team to pick the brain of Thad Senti, Chief Digital
Venture unscripted. explores how ventures go from ‘zero to one’ with entrepreneurs in healthcare, technology, business, and beyond — founders share how they overcame obstacles, learned to pivot, and discovered strategies that they want to share with fellow innovators.
According to 2022 data from Statista, there are over 70 million freelancers in the United States. In 2028, that number is
Many people believe “If you build it, they will come.” But that’s almost never the case when it comes to building
Facing complex challenges can put a serious strain on a team. Far too often, a series of seemingly endless meetings leave
What does innovation look like? How does innovation inspire change and growth? In this episode of Venture unscripted., City Innovations CEO
There are over 42,000 pieces of space debris orbiting the earth. Unable to perform their original function, this debris poses a
Having to awkwardly ask a stranger to take a photo of you while on vacation is never on someone’s bucket list.
If you’ve been following college sports, you’ll remember that the NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved the “Name, Image, and
Nature and business have become more intertwined than ever. Not only does it provide a source of inspiration, but it is
All ideas and opinions are Matteo’s own and do not express the views or opinions of his employer. With multiple moving
This podcast was originally recorded in August 2019. Brand perception is one of the most instrumental keys to consumer success. We’ve
In the past hundred years, the population of the contiguous United States has shifted from living in mostly rural areas to
Across the globe we all need access to great healthcare. The need is especially urgent in the midst of poverty-stricken communities.
We’re all familiar with it — the almost always uncomfortable, awkward conversation when a family member or friend asks to borrow
Episode Summary A few weeks back an email out of the blue came our way. Would we would be a part
Episode Summary Getting ready to build an app can be a lengthy and expensive experience. So how do you do it
Episode Summary On the podcast today, Josh and I discuss the Product Validation Funnel, a term we coined here at CIL.
Trends of Staffing in Software At City Innovations, we are constantly trying to refine our process for the better of our
Part of validating your idea for product-market fit is running your idea through a minimum viable product (MVP). What is a
When most of us have a great idea, we often fall victim to jumping right into imagining the end product. We
Have you ever had an idea that you just knew was going to be the next best thing? We know that
Springtime is upon us, which means it’s time to tackle those spring goals! It is the ultimate season of symbolism. Rains
What is a Workshop Episode Summary I’m thinking Spring today, I don’t know about you guys. It’s sunny and all the
Happy 2021 Everyone! We took a long [much needed] break from social and this blog to focus on the business and
Episode Summary We build software. Great, so what is the actual cost of software development? There are plenty of reasons you
Earlier this year, I’d say mid-pandemic (are we going to start measuring time like this?), we started a Book Club here
During COVID times, companies are familiar with pivoting. Analyzing what will help them keep moving forward during these strange times is
Agile Software Development Agile Software Development is a quick and compelling way to respond to change. It is incremental and iterative
A lot of businesses have a vision statement – a memorable sentence that expresses the core aim of the company. However,
What is Lean Software Development? What does lean mean and why would we use it in our software development process? Lean
Real time search is a common feature that is included in products. A typeahead is a common example of that. The
Most companies have a goal to always provide the best experience for employees and customers. When working in Human Resources, employees
Search is a common feature in many products today. The time to build and deploy a fully realized search feature can take weeks. If your product already uses Postgres the time to build a search feature can go from weeks to hours by using Postgres’s built in full text search features.
Client: Chiropractic Appointment Management Industry: Healthcare Funnel Stage: Envision, Validate, Bootstrap, Build The Challenge A client working within the chiropractic industry
Do you have a great idea you want to implement? Is there an app you want to build? The road from
When starting a business venture, you have to have the right people on your team to succeed. But how do you
Starting a business venture can be complex — and quite honestly, scary. About 90% of startups fail, and 10% of startups
Launching a company goes beyond “building the thing right.” It’s about “building the right thing.” In this City University session, Kyle
As ventures grow, product strategy and prioritization can help teams to maintain focus. However, misalignment happens often and can destroy a
You have heard about, and likely used, two-sided marketplaces already. Companies like Visa, eBay, Airbnb, Uber, and Tinder are all two-sided
Is your product or service a “vitamin” or an “aspirin?” That is, does your product or service resolve an immediate pain
According to 2022 data from Statista, there are over 70 million freelancers in the United States. In 2028, that number is
Many people believe “If you build it, they will come.” But that’s almost never the case when it comes to building
Facing complex challenges can put a serious strain on a team. Far too often, a series of seemingly endless meetings leave
What does innovation look like? How does innovation inspire change and growth? In this episode of Venture unscripted., City Innovations CEO
With every innovative idea comes a big question. Where do you start? Maybe you have a great idea and you’re ready
Do you have a great idea you want to implement? Is there an app you want to build? The road from
When starting a business venture, you have to have the right people on your team to succeed. But how do you
Starting a business venture can be complex — and quite honestly, scary. About 90% of startups fail, and 10% of startups
Launching a company goes beyond “building the thing right.” It’s about “building the right thing.” In this City University session, Kyle
As ventures grow, product strategy and prioritization can help teams to maintain focus. However, misalignment happens often and can destroy a
Client: Foodservice Distributor Industry: Food Service Funnel Stage: Envision, Validate, Prototype The Challenge A large food service distributor had a logistics
You have heard about, and likely used, two-sided marketplaces already. Companies like Visa, eBay, Airbnb, Uber, and Tinder are all two-sided
When starting your venture, envisioning your idea is the first step in developing a business. Believe it or not, many founders
There are over 42,000 pieces of space debris orbiting the earth. Unable to perform their original function, this debris poses a
Is your product or service a “vitamin” or an “aspirin?” That is, does your product or service resolve an immediate pain
Trends of Staffing in Software At City Innovations, we are constantly trying to refine our process for the better of our
