by Christian Rangen | May 25, 2026 | Education, Tools, Venture Capital
In our work with emerging VC fund managers globally, most say they add value. Yet, few can tell you exactly how. That gap — between the claim and the clarity — is what Scott Newton and I set out to explore. In 2024, we interviewed venture capital fund managers across...
by Christian Rangen | May 24, 2026 | Education, Strategy Simulation, Updates
Did you know, 1000’s of business leaders have built their strategic leadership skills with Transform! Now, we are thrilled to share Transform! version 2.0. More AI, more defense, more geopolitics, more space business, more transformation. From 2018 to today Since the...
by Christian Rangen | Apr 25, 2026 | Ecosystem, Education, Innovation Cluster
Globally, there are more than 7.000 innovation clusters. From AI & tech in Saudi Arabia to life sciences in Denmark, from seafood in Norway to deep tech in China, clusters make up a core part of national or regional innovation infrastructure, in many places being...
by Christian Rangen | Apr 23, 2026 | Education, Startups, Venture Capital
The nine cap table mistakes founders make in Scale Up! Christian Rangen Strategic advisor to CEOs, Boards, governments, innovation agencies, startup- and venture ecosystems, Fund-of-funds & innovation clusters. Run global GP accelerators. Author, Speaker, Faculty....
by Christian Rangen | Apr 14, 2026 | Accelerator, Education, Strategy Simulation
With 100’s of sessions and 1000’s of participants, we’ve seen every outcome imaginable in Scale Up! One thing we learned: clearly define a ‘winning goal’ that resonates with your participants. Here are 12 ways you, the facilitator can define ‘winning’ in Scale Up! Why...
by Christian Rangen | Apr 9, 2026 | Education, Startups, Tools
We have just finished reviewing a large number of startup pitch decks. Founders from across the ecosystem, at various stages, preparing for fundraising. Some early-stage, some early growth-stage. Some first-time founders, others serial entrepreneurs. It was a...
