InnovationForce
InnovationForce offers an AI-powered platform designed to democratize innovation for individuals and organizations across various industries, including energy and utilities. Their core product, InnovationWorks, facilitates collaboration, decision-making, and the rapid implementation of ideas, turning them into production-ready solutions. The platform is built on research from Harvard Business School professor Dr. Linda Hill, focusing on critical cultural metrics for innovation such as psychological safety and trust. Customers experience accelerated decision-making, with reported savings of $500,000 per idea and decisions made 85% faster, leading to a 100x ROI. InnovationForce has been recognized by Fast Company as a top workplace solution and is SOC 2 compliant.
InnovationForce
InnovationForce offers an AI-powered platform designed to democratize innovation for individuals and organizations across various industries, including energy and utilities. Their core product, InnovationWorks, facilitates collaboration, decision-making, and the rapid implementation of ideas, turning them into production-ready solutions. The platform is built on research from Harvard Business School professor Dr. Linda Hill, focusing on critical cultural metrics for innovation such as psychological safety and trust. Customers experience accelerated decision-making, with reported savings of $500,000 per idea and decisions made 85% faster, leading to a 100x ROI. InnovationForce has been recognized by Fast Company as a top workplace solution and is SOC 2 compliant.
TL;DR
Product: InnovationWorks — AI-powered innovation management / ERM platform
Founders: Kim Getgen (Founder & CEO); Dr. Linda Hill (Co-founder)
Headquarters: Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, United States
Employee count: 16
Recent funding: Oversubscribed Pre-Seed led by the Sondergaard Group (Mar 26, 2024)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Scaling and democratizing innovation, improving collaboration and decision-making for enterprises and utility-sector organizations.
Industry
SaaS; Innovation management / Enterprise software
Funding Track Record
Described as an oversubscribed pre-seed round; company lists angel participants including Skybridge Group, Jason Wild, and 13 Harvard Business School alumni from six countries.
Investor Signal
“Led by The Sondergaard Group with participation from Skybridge Group, Jason Wild, and a syndicate of 13 Harvard Business School alumni”