BSC OPEN INNOVATION DAY

We’re thrilled to share the exciting experience in participating in the Global BSC Workshop, where a part of our MAQER team embarked on a full-day journey alongside the Holcim European Business Services Centers Leadership team at the Google office in Zurich.

Together, they delved into open discussions, generating valuable insights on transforming into a Strategic Business Partner. The workshop also provided an exceptional opportunity to learn from both dynamic startups and innovative minds at Google.

At Holcim MAQER Ventures, our driving force is to ignite change by bridging our business leaders with external ecosystems and impactful technologies. In this inspiring session, we absorbed invaluable lessons from Google, as well as from two leading startups Hypatos, and Beekeeper, gaining insights into rapid idea development, testing, implementation at scale, and cultivating the right cultural and mindset foundations.

Over the course of the day, participants did not only absorbed insights from startups and Google on cultural attributes, work methodologies, and new technologies, assimilating expertise on essential skills such as understanding the digital potential, developing and testing new ideas, and practicing leadership to lead innovation, but they also actively engaged in a rapid ideation session. This hands-on experience fostered an innovative approach to tackling existing challenges, generating out-of-the-box solutions for swift testing and prototyping. Additionally, this encounter seamlessly facilitated connections with startups, providing a fertile ground to trial novel concepts and ideas in collaboration.

A heartfelt thank you to all the speakers, startups, investors and participants who contributed to the resounding success of GroundMAQER Starter 2023. As we move forward, we remain committed to building upon these foundations of sustainable construction, collectively shaping a smarter and greener future for tomorrow.