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Innovation Over Renovation — Mission Ventures' John Stapleton


November 12, 2025

Modern FMCG success requires agility, consumer insight, and brand conviction. Is your strategy built for speed and clarity, or comfort and tradition? This week’s VentureFuel Visionary is John ...

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October 29, 2025 • 22 min read
How Alexa Ryan Built Bakr Into the Midwest’s #1 Dough Brand
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October 22, 2025 • 16 min read
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October 02, 2025 • 20 min read
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Redefining Healthcare Innovation — Kali Arduini Ihde
Innovation, podcasts, VentureFuel Visionaries, Healthcare Innovation, visionary, Fred Schonenberg, Digital Health Startups, Healthcare Accelerator, AI in Healthcare, Northwestern Medicine, Epic EHR Integration, Agentic AI in Medicine, Medical Coding Automation, Healthcare Technology Trends
September 10, 2025 • 21 min read
Unlocking Strategic Impact from Startup Engagement: Building the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs’ Insights Engine
Innovation, podcasts, VentureFuel Visionaries, COMCAST NBCUniversal, LIFT Labs, LIFT Labs Accelerator, visionary, Fred Schonenberg, AI innovation, Innovation Strategy, Startup Partnerships
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Strategic Capital and Commercialization — Rohit Nuwal
Innovation, podcasts, VentureFuel Visionaries, Corporate Venture Capital, visionary, Fred Schonenberg, Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), AI innovation, Innovation Strategy, Startup Partnerships, TELUS Ventures, Equity Incentives, Portfolio Growth, Rohit Nuwal
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Procurement as a Powerhouse for Public Innovation — Rikesh Shah
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