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BMI Think Tank

Connecting, inspiring and enabling leaders and thinkers.

 
Think Tank members and guests pose for a group picture at the 18th Focus Group Seminar in Munich, May 2023.

Why join the BMI Think Tank?

In these rapidly changing and challenging times, having the ability to drive innovation, adapt and implement new   business   models   is   crucial   in   order   to remain attractive to your customers and stakeholders.

The   BMI   Think   Tank   is   a   network   of   executives from   different   industries,   and   academic   thought leaders. It promotes the exchange of ideas and best practices while providing the necessary foundations and   approaches   to   help   anchor   business   model innovation within your organization.

 

Unlock endless opportunities

Inspiration

Be inspired and connect with like-minded peers: Join the discussion on the latest BMI strategy and leadership topics.

Scientific insights

Stay ahead of the curve with fresh insights from academia: Access the latest content and methodological updates.

Network

Join a trusted community of peers and thought leaders: Become a part of our exclusive network today!

Exploration

Explore the world of innovation: Uncover new ecosystems and opportunities across the globe.

 

Meet our valued partners

 
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Luigi Pedrocchi
ex-CEO, Mibelle Group

«I had the opportunity to be member of the BMI Think Tank right from the beginning, many years ago. After all the many events that I participated in I always got home very inspired by the people I met and talked to and by the topics presented. In some instances I even found direct solutions to problems I dragged along in my daily work as CEO of a highly innovative company for a long time without really finding a way out.

One of the useful tools I learned of during our membership is the business model navigator which has become a standard tool in our company life. We like it because it forces us to think radically in the consumer perspective.»

 
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Hans Kespohl
VP, IT & Digitalization - Governance & Strategy, Covestro

«The BMI Think Tank is the go-to-place to receive latest information on business model innovation from theory and applied research and to meet real practitioners in a professional and trusted environment.

The Focus Group Seminars are a good mix of getting actual and relevant inputs from leading businesses research, combined with action-based learning, where we apply and discuss the newly developed frameworks. I personally use some of the evidence-based and profound methods in my daily work, which enables me to systematically steer my work and make current projects more effective by helping teams to professionalize their approach.

The highlights of the Think Tank membership are the Study Trips. We always gained new impulses and contacts from the US, Israel, China or Estonia. The immersion into new ecosystems and cultures is always enriching. From each study trip, we had concrete follow-ups and action plans. Topics reach from new digital solutions to new technologies and many more.

I definitely recommend the BMI Think Tank participation to executives.»

 

Join the annual study trip to a leading innovation destination

Upcoming: Montreal (Canada) & Boston (USA)

 

Join the Focus Group Seminar

Join us for our Focus Group Seminar, where we gather experts and thought leaders from academia, innovation centers, and industry to share and discuss current trends in strategy, leadership and innovation.

 

At our seminar, you will:

  • Obtain relevant input from the latest business research shared by the BMI Lab founders, Prof. Dr. Oliver Gassmann & Prof. Dr. Karolin Frankenberger

  • Discuss best practices in BMI with executives, academia, and entrepreneurs

  • Apply and reflect the newly developed concepts during the company challenges

  • Discuss and decide on topics for future Focus Group Seminar

 

Cooperation

Strong collaboration with the Institute of Technology Management and the Institute of Management & Strategy at the University of St.Gallen. Tackling research topics in the area of technology management and access to a great network.

The BMI Lab and the University of St.Gallen do research on:

  • Business Model Ecosystems

  • Business Model Scalability

  • Digital Transformation Dilemma

  • Smart Cities & AI

  • Business Models for Circular Economy

 
 

Get in touch

Schedule a free consultation call with our think tank lead to discover how we can help you tackle your business challenge.

  • Book a 15 min call at your convenience

  • Receive a personalized quick assessment

  • Get to know us - no strings attached