
Nick Wichert
Building new ventures with corporations, innovating, and driving strategic partnerships
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2024 Venture Studio Predictions
December 1, 2023An article discussing predictions for venture studios in 2024, highlighting their efficiency in achieving seed funding and faster exits for startups.
The Biggest Corporate Innovation Myths
February 1, 2023An exploration of common misconceptions in corporate innovation, providing insights for innovators to understand underlying realities.
Too hot, Too Cold, Just Right Product Innovation!
February 1, 2023Discusses the criticality of innovation for businesses to remain competitive and how corporations can effectively balance risk and reward in product innovation.
How songwriting and startups are similar
February 1, 2023Draws parallels between the creative process of songwriting and the iterative nature of startup development.
The Speed of Natural Corporate Evolution is Dangerous
July 1, 2022Examines the risks associated with the slow pace of corporate evolution in a rapidly changing business environment.
Don’t miss your market’s evolutionary signposts
July 1, 2022Highlights the importance of recognizing and adapting to market signals, drawing inspiration from Steven Johnson's 'Where good ideas come from'.
The utility of Jobs-to-be-Done is cross-functional
July 1, 2022Explains how the Jobs-to-be-Done framework can help companies understand unmet user needs and drive growth across various functions.
Create an unfair business advantage by understanding the Job-to-be-Done
July 1, 2022Discusses how understanding the Job-to-be-Done can provide businesses with a competitive edge by identifying key customer needs.
Build, Don’t Destroy
December 1, 2021A reflection on the transition from a corporate role to entrepreneurial pursuits, focusing on the constructive aspects of building new ventures.
I’m Ditching My To-Do List!
August 1, 2021Shares insights on productivity and time management, advocating for alternative approaches to traditional to-do lists.
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Nick is an avid kettlebell enthusiast and incorporates it into his fitness routine. instagram+1
In college, Nick was a nationally-ranked hammer thrower for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's track & field team. mkepanthers
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Jan 24, 2026
Dec 2, 2025
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