This is an ongoing series about "unsexy innovation", looking at some of the hidden, practical problems that kill innovation projects, based on my time working on inhouse M&A, startup partnerships and innovation consulting. The aim is to dive into the areas gurus have never experienced and arm you with tangible lessons for your work.
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