Momentum Matters: Why Momentum is the New Success Metric

Posted by Nikki Barua on Mar 12, 2015 11:50:00 AM


Our culture is rampant with references to momentum: a sports team has “momentum going into the playoffs”; a business has “momentum following a successful IPO”; and an Internet meme or viral video “gains momentum through virtual and real word-of-mouth”. In all of these situations – even physics - momentum is understood to be like riding a wave. Somehow, that team or company has harnessed a kind of power and is being propelled forward beyond the competition. In business, if you have momentum, you will be a market leader. What do companies like Uber, Apple, and GoPro have in common? Aside from being successful brands, they have momentum. Brands with momentum dictate the terms for the market and their competitors and attain powerful and profitable leadership positions. 

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What's in a (New) Logo?

Posted by Nikki Barua on Feb 7, 2015 11:05:00 AM

 

Notice something new about BeyondCurious? 

We have unveiled a new logotype that captures the essence of who BeyondCurious is and how we operate as an innovation consultancy: bold, inventive, pragmatic, impactful, and relentless. 

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The Quantified Self: How Technology is Transforming Health

Posted by Nikki Barua on Feb 2, 2015 4:14:00 PM

Recent advancements in technology and the increasingly vast array of digital devices available has led to a huge transformation in both the fitness industry and healthcare. The availability of devices that can track everything from heart rate to fertility-levels means that consumers are now able to proactively monitor and improve their own health through these innovative technologies. 

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Straight Talk: Removing Roadblocks In the Workplace

Posted by Nikki Barua on Aug 28, 2014 10:44:00 AM

Sometimes the simplest change can unleash the potential of your work force. A case in point is learning how to talk openly with each other at BeyondCurious. After taking a hard look at ourselves during a challenging period, we recently implemented an approach for more open communication that we call "straight talk." Straight talk is not a euphemism for providing occasional performance feedback; it's a simple but powerful way of thinking that encompasses candid communication across the organization at all times. I believe straight talk can help your company become more efficient and effective, as it has with BeyondCurious.

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Google Features BeyondCurious in 2013 Economic Impact Report

Posted by BeyondCurious on Jul 22, 2014 2:24:00 PM

We are delighted to announce that BeyondCurious is featured in Google's 2013 Economic Impact Report. 

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