Innovation in Service of Strategy... Opens New Spaces
Portfolio 04/01/2026 17:51 Updated: 04/01/2026 17:51
TL;DR
- Companies can expand by competing in adjacent businesses, offering complete solutions rather than isolated products.
- Understanding customer processes, like how tradespeople work sequentially, is key to identifying new opportunities.
- Expanding into new categories requires investing in new capabilities and adapting business models.
- Differentiation is achieved through user-centric value propositions, focusing on practical benefits and customer needs.
- Growth from a strong core business involves building new capabilities on existing foundations.