Netflix

Not so much a single innovation as the successful application and extension of an innovative business model, Netflix has impressed by building on what it already had. Taking advantage of the growing digital economy, it’s changed the way television, in particular, is accessed and absorbed

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

2014 was the year Regeneron’s Genetics Centre became fully operational, and new research collaborations, including with Columbia University, were announced. The centre will allow Regeneron to continue its work in biopharmaceuticals

Airbnb

In 2014, Airbnb launched its first global marketing campaign – ‘Views’, by agency Pereira & O’Dell – to showcase its offerings around the world. It worked – the company has continued to grow, and Airbnb is now enshrined in tourists’ thinking

Sallie Krawcheck, Ellevate

Krawcheck’s purchase of women’s networking club 85 Broads, which she rebranded as ‘Ellevate’, has helped open up chances to professional women across the globe. In a world in which equal pay and opportunities have still not been achieved, her efforts are a welcome step

Dassault Systèmes

In early 2014, Dassault Systèmes announced the release of the 2014x version of its signature 3DEXPERIENCE platform, which allows businesses to organise the workings of their company, creating 3D dashboards, social networks and utilising widgets. The integration of networks, file management, 3D modelling and more in an easy-to-use system is impressive, and many companies are already using the platform

A truly 21st-century organisation with a forward-looking mantra, Dassault is part of a trend of firms keen to define the next stage of immersive applications and business processes. The company’s bespoke 3D offering seemingly has few limitations – a multitude of devices and software applications have been created to boost client experiences and company demands. The France-based firm is a subsidiary of the Dassault Group, which was created in 1981 and has invested in numerous sectors over the course of its lifetime.

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Innovation 40 - 2014

Netflix

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Airbnb

Sallie Krawcheck, Ellevate