Thought Leadership
Insights and opinions from the voices shaping Claremont’s future.
Not just pretty: Building a campus design lab that matters
Fred Leichter Executive Director, the Hive
Email: [email protected]
Fred describes the Hive space, its flexibility and how they intentionally use and experiment with the space:
"From the beginning, we’ve used space as a way to activate our intent.....Along the way, we’ve also discovered that space doesn’t just help teach specific skills. It shapes a more fundamental mindset."
The Half-Trillion Dollars of Enterprise Value Produced by Liberal Arts Colleges You’ve Never Heard Of
From Miles Bird, and the folks at StoryHouse Ventures:
A summary of the success of Claremont Colleges alumni in creating startup ventures and raising money for them. "Claremont graduates rank among the top handful of alumni communities globally on a venture dollars raised basis, having raised $41.1B since 2006. We’re the 5th most prolific alumni community in the United States for this period."
Issue #109: Dear Claremont Founders...
StoryHouse Ventures creates the terrific newsletter Between the Lines which summarizes their Claremont investment portfolio, as well as summarizing and providing case study profiles of Claremont College entrepreneurs. Sign up to receive their newsletter or read the most recent issue by following the link.
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Unlock the potential of your organization with our short and long-term fractional leadership services. We provide experienced leaders who can step in as needed, guiding your team through transitions, strategic initiatives, and operational challenges without the commitment of a full-time hire.
Examples:
Our firm served as a fractional COO, optimizing operations, bringing in financial stability and then supporting an exit by acquisition.
We supported a nonprofit organization through a leadership transition, ensuring a smooth process that maintained team engagement and focus.
Project-Based Consulting
Our tailored consulting services focus on specific projects to drive meaningful change within your organization.
- Operational Optimization: Streamline processes and enhance efficiency to maximize productivity.
- Cultivating a Culture of Innovation: Foster an environment that encourages creativity and forward-thinking, empowering your team to innovate.
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Examples:
An HR technology platform company needed to reimagine their implementation process and onboarding of new customers. Customer satisfaction increased 22% and project completion on time and on/under budget increased 35%.
Our training program helped a services company achieve a 25% increase in sales by enhancing their strategic selling techniques.
Outsourced VOC Initiatives
Gain invaluable insights into your customers’ needs and preferences with our outsourced Voice of the Customer (VOC) projects. We help you gather, analyze, and act on customer feedback to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
Examples:
We assisted a software company in revamping its user interface based on customer feedback, resulting in a 40% increase in user satisfaction.
Our insights helped a training company make critical decisions on new innovations before rolling them out to market. Advance VOC feedback accelerated the initial sales and provided invaluable feedback on messaging, price point, etc.
Strategic Partnership Development
Increased market reach and resource sharing.
Enhanced innovation through collaborative efforts.
Examples:
We facilitated a strategic alliance for a tech company with a complementary service provider, resulting in a 50% increase in joint project opportunities.
Our support helped a nonprofit successfully partner with local businesses to expand its outreach and increase fundraising efforts by 220%.
Testimonials
"Big Things Happening"
"Great startups need great people. At Innovate Claremont, we’re bringing together talented folks and bold founders to make big things happen."
Molly Schmid
Consultant,
Small Business Development Center
"A Powerhouse"
"Claremont Innovate is a powerhouse for entrepreneurs. The connections, insights, and support here have been instrumental in driving real innovation to scale our growth."
Alex P. Founder
Founder, Ninestone Partners
"A Hub for Innovation"
"Our mission is simple but powerful: harness the experience of established and aspiring entrepreneurs and the creative energy of students at some of the top colleges in the country to transform Claremont into a vibrant hub of innovation."
Ron LaPierre
Executive Director, The Randall Lewis Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
"Shaping tomorrow now"
"Claremont Innovate: Integrating the wisdom and work of entrepreneurs, academics, students, and communities to transcend the present - transform our future."
Shamini Dias, Ph.D., Director Transdisciplinary Studies Program, Claremont Graduate University
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