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Where we tackle big ideas, share need-to-know insights from the frontlines of innovation, and explore the technologies and trends shaping our future.

The Collective// Supply Chain – The Assembly Recap

The Collective // Supply Chain The Collective // Supply Chain (TC//SC) is an exclusive program designed for senior corporate executives, spearheaded by Silicon Foundry Partner Farzin Shadpour. TC//SC unites Members for quarterly, multi-day forums that address pressing challenges in supply chain management while exploring opportunities and strategies for driving collaboration, innovation, and meaningful transformation across industries. The Assembly, a flagship event

The Ultimate Guide To the European Innovation Hubs in Silicon Valley

Did you know that there are more than 20 European innovation outposts in Silicon Valley? That European presence is a lighthouse for companies, startups, investors,

Meet the Team: Melvin Lai, Our New Analyst

Melvin Lai is a San Franciscan Bay Area native and joined Silicon Foundry in March 2022 as an analyst. Previously, he worked at PwC in

Into the Metaverse: What it Means for Your Business

What are your plans for the metaverse? This is a guide from an inspiring and recent video session organized by SC Ventures.

Why Sustainable Finance Matters and How to Overcome the Challenges of ESG Funding

The international crisis is pushing companies and investors to address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues with a greater sense of urgency. In this article, we address why and how financial sustainability and ESG fund matter.

5 Innovation Trends in the Construction Industry

The construction industry is often known as a tech lagger but recently, there has been increased attention to this vertical by the Venture Capital community.

Insights and learnings from SXSW 2022

Events are back! Two weeks ago, I attended my first ever South by Southwest (SXSW) – an annual event in Austin featuring a series of

What does the future hold for EV charging infrastructure?

Gas prices are spiking, EV waitlists are overflowing, and customers’ frustrations over transportation are climbing. EV can solve many of today’s issues around transportation, but there are still infrastructure hurdles to overcome.

How Hyperlogistics Could Revolutionize the Way We Move Goods

Hyperlogistics is an emerging industry that moves goods via a network of underground tubes. We spoke to Ben James, cofounder and CEO of hyperlogistics company Tubular Network, about how hyperlogistics offers a faster, cheaper, and automated way to get products where they need to go.

Four Observations from an Unusual CES 2022

The omicron variant made this year’s CES a little different than usual, but it didn’t stop Silicon Foundry Analyst Eli Promisel from meeting interesting startups and forging meaningful connections. Check out his insights from the conference.

Getting Close to Customers: Why Proximity Plays Are On the Rise

Companies are working to get their goods and service closer to customers, but there aren’t that many last mile spaces available. Proximity-as-a-Service businesses can solve that—and they have the potential to revolutionize the way we consume at the neighborhood and household level.

Now launching The Collectives: An executive brain trust and year-long immersive membership program. Kicking off with The Collective // Supply Chain. Click here to learn more>

Now launching The Collectives: An executive brain trust and year-long immersive membership program. Kicking off with The Collective&nbsp//&nbspSupply Chain. Click here to learn more>