--- title: "VentureFuel Visionaries Part 1: Pedro Earp Cathy Hackl & Mauro Porcini" description: We recognize the nominees for Visionary of the year by revisiting our conversations with them about work, careers & driving transformative change. image: https://blog.venturefuel.net/hubfs/Blog%20featured%20image%20(1)-1.png --- ![](https://blog.venturefuel.net/hubfs/Blog%20featured%20image%20(1)-1.png) # VentureFuel Visionaries Part 1: Pedro Earp Cathy Hackl & Mauro Porcini Published by [Fred Schonenberg](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/author/fred-schonenberg) on Dec 22, 2021 10:55:20 AM ## “There must be something else on top of the processes and tools. And the answer is pretty obvious if you think about it.  Even though, then, in companies we don’t talk enough about this. The answer is that the difference is driven by the people." ## - Mauro Porcini on the key to successful innovation.   This month we are recognizing the short-listed nominees for Visionary of the year by revisiting our inspirational conversations with them about their work, their careers and how they are driving transformative change within their organizations and society. Nominated and voted on by their peers – the Visionaries is the Hall of Fame for Innovators. The change-agents embracing new opportunities to drive outsized results. From CMOs to the up-and-coming disruptors, these are the leaders intent on blazing new paths, discovering inventive solutions and powering the future. Enjoy these highlights from our conversations with them throughout the year and make sure that you visitwww.venturefuel.net to learn more and vote for Visionary of the Year. Voting closes December 15th!   VentureFuel builds and accelerates innovation programs for industry leaders by helping them unlock the power of External Innovation via startup collaborations.  [![Meet VentureFuel](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9106794/a45798f5-cdf8-41c7-a319-32b9f9c8276a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9106794/a45798f5-cdf8-41c7-a319-32b9f9c8276a)   Tags: [Innovation](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/innovation), [Technology](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/technology), [Disruption](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/disruption), [podcasts](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/podcasts), [Culture](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/culture), [Leadership](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/leadership), [Collaboration](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/collaboration), [Beer](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/beer), [Growth](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/growth), [Digital Transformation](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/digital-transformation), [Design](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/design), [Consumer Trends](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/consumer-trends), [Metaverse](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/metaverse), [VentureFuel Visionaries](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/venturefuel-visionaries) [Back to Blog](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov) ## Related Articles ## [VF's CES '22 POV - From Autonomous Vehicles to Nibbling Robotic Pets](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/vf-pov-ces-2022) “You want all the pleasure and human enjoyment of taking your cat around the block,... [Read More ](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/vf-pov-ces-2022) ## [Innovation Over Renovation — Mission Ventures' John Stapleton](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/innovation-over-renovation-mission-ventures-john-stapleton) Modern FMCG success requires agility, consumer insight, and brand conviction. Is your strategy... [Read More ](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/innovation-over-renovation-mission-ventures-john-stapleton) ## [From Law to Lager to Venture Capital — Ruchi Desai](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/from-law-to-lager-to-venture-capital-ruchi-desai) Building in untapped markets requires both vision and resilience. How do leaders spot... [Read More ](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/from-law-to-lager-to-venture-capital-ruchi-desai)