Analysis

September 24, 2019

Intrapreneurs: the next big trend in corporate innovation

Companies like Aviva, BASF and Aviva are teaching their employees to leave their comfort zone and learn to think like entrepreneurs.


Maija Palmer

6 min read

Creative woman with a light bulb

When James Russell came up with a plan for using machine learning to create tailored insurance products for small businesses, he faced a dilemma.

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