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Cogniverse

Written and spoken thoughts on digital transformations

Builder.ai Case: A Digital Due Diligence Wake-Up Call

The recent cover story, Builder.ai, once a high-profile UK tech startup backed by Microsoft and major sovereign wealth funds, has officially begun insolvency proceedings. This review explores the story from a digital due diligence lens, offering critical insights for investors, founders, and VCs.

How Digital Due Diligence Helps Beauty Industry Investors Optimise Investment Decisions

This article shows how Digital Due Diligence (DDD) can be leveraged to optimise investment decisions in the beauty sector.

How Digital Due Diligence Adds Value in the Pre-Investment Phase

Investment decisions are no longer just about balance sheets, they hinge on how well a company performs in the digital arena. From fast-growing tech firms to legacy industries in transformation, the hidden value or risk of a company often lies in its digital assets, capabilities, and reputation. That’s where Digital Due Diligence (DDD) steps in.

How can DDD help real estate investors unlock growth at their next hotel investment?

Discover how real estate investors can use Digital Due Diligence to spot high-growth hotel opportunities and learn how digital signals outpace traditional data to reveal emerging markets like Greece’s top vacation hotspots.

The PM's Guide to Smart Disobedience

The PM's Guide to Smart Disobedience explores when and why project managers should challenge the rules. Drawing lessons from military strategy and real-world project pitfalls, this guide shows how courageous, well-reasoned defiance can drive success.

Millions in Blind Spots: Why Traditional Due Diligence Leaves Money on the Table

At this year’s Emergence 2025 conference in London, Attila Tóth, our Chief Strategist, explored the growing importance of adding a digital layer to the due diligence model in investment decisions. This article captures his keynote presentation's standout insights, real-life examples, and key takeaways.

Rethink Due Diligence: Key Insights from Emergence 2025

Discover the key takeaways from Emergence 2025 on how conventional Due Diligence is being redefined through a digital-first lens.

Uncovering Hidden Investment Risks and Opportunities with Digital Due Diligence

Every company now leaves a digital footprint, from web traffic patterns to digital brand strength and social media sentiment. Digital Due Diligence has become critical in uncovering hidden signals and assessing investment opportunities. This is where the conversation started at The Avantgard Group – Private Investor Summit in London.

The 5 Essential Steps to Successful Digital Transformation Projects

Digital transformation projects can get pretty complex; we have to give them that, but if you have a good vision, an agile mindset, the right team, and a comprehensive strategy at hand, it doesn’t seem so scary anymore.

Why does digital transformation require more than technology?

Digital transformation is often mistaken as a purely technological upgrade, but that’s only part of the story. True transformation requires a deep mindset shift, cultural change, and the courage to let go of what's comfortable in favor of what’s possible.

Strategy vs. Business, Digital & Transformation Strategies: What Sets Them Apart?

They all have one thing in common: strategy. But are you familiar with the key differences? Buckle up and join in on our journey to find out how these terms are intertwined.

Is Digital Strategy More Complex Than Chess?

Comparing chess strategy to digital strategy reveals surprising insights into complexity, adaptability, and what it truly takes to win.

Why Result-Driven Thinking Can Derail Your Digital Projects

In a business environment, business KPIs are often seen as the end result. However, result-driven thinking can influence a digital project in a bad way as well.

Unlocking the Ideal UX for Streaming Platforms: Insights from a Comparative Analysis

User experience (UX) plays a defining role in the success of streaming platforms. In a digital landscape where countless services compete for attention, every interaction - from landing on a homepage to daily content consumption - affects a user's choice to subscribe and stay.

How Digital Due Diligence Shaped a Business Case for ABB Ability

This article explores how digital due diligence played a pivotal role in shaping a preliminary business case for ABB Ability.

Digital Due Diligence Unveils MVP Opportunity for Electrolux

The wine fridge market is undergoing a digital transformation. Valued at $2.4 billion in 2022 and growing at a CAGR of 5.3%—expected to reach 6% by 2030—this market presents a prime opportunity for innovation. As consumer expectations shift towards smart, connected appliances, companies must rethink their strategies to stay ahead.

The Unpredictable Battlefield: Comparing Airsoft Play to Project Management

In this article, we explore how the unpredictability of airsoft reflects real-world project management, offering insights on resilience, leadership, and success.

Fell in with Adidas, Immersed in Louis Vuitton: Digital Popularity Trends of the Top 10 Apparel Brands

This article traces digital popularity trends in the apparel sector, from fashion-forward innovation to rich legacies, through the lens of data-driven insights. Building on this thread of thought, it explores the digital strength of top apparel brands and highlights emerging digital technologies, especially the Virtual Try-On.

Luxury, Sport, and Fast-fashion in the Digital Era: The Most Valued Apparel Brands in 2024

This article gives a brochure on the digital state of the most valuable apparel brands in 2025. Structured into three Drops: Drop 1 presents a strategic overview, Drop 2 assesses social media strength, and Drop 3 reveals webpage performance.

Turning Weaknesses into Strengths: Lessons from Nature for Digital Transformation

What if nature already had the perfect blueprint for this? Let’s take inspiration from vipers—creatures that evolved to turn their vulnerabilities into their greatest strengths—and apply this concept to digital transformation.

Adapting to Change: Lessons from Nature for Digital Transformation

This article explores how lessons from nature can inspire a more adaptable, future-proof business strategy.

The Nature of Digital Transformation: A Living, Evolving Ecosystem

In this article, we explore how digital transformation mirrors nature's adaptive strategies and why businesses must balance three critical elements—People, Processes, and Technology—to thrive in an ever-changing landscape.

February 28, 2025

Fairies, Digital Transformation, and the Ever-Changing Consumer Behavior

This post explores how digital transformation impacts consumer behavior and why staying ahead of the curve is crucial for long-term success.

February 26, 2025

Embracing Mistakes in Digital Transformation: A Lesson from Nature

In this post, we’ll explore how integrating failure into digital transformation can drive success, using nature and AirBnB’s early struggles as compelling examples.

February 24, 2025

The Road Less Traveled vs. Digital Transformation

Just like hiking a new trail, digital transformation requires careful planning, adaptability, and a willingness to explore unknown paths. In this post, we’ll explore how businesses can embrace change, recognize digital trail signs, and create experiences that align with modern consumer behavior.

February 21, 2025

Harnessing Digital Transformation: Lessons from the Via Ferrata

Digital transformation is reshaping the way we live, work, and interact. Yet, for many, adapting to this change feels as daunting as scaling a steep, rocky cliff.

February 19, 2025