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SAAS VS. AI IN THE ERA OF FOUNDATION MODELS

SAAS VS. AI IN THE ERA OF FOUNDATION MODELS

Will SaaS Survive the Era of Foundation Models?

Foundation models like GPT-4o or 5 can do it all – from copywriting to data analysis. So why do we still need specialised software? The answer: it’s not about what AI can do, but how and where it delivers genuine business value.

What’s under threat, and what will thrive?

Generic SaaS solutions are being cannibalised by powerful foundation models like GPT, Claude, and Gemini. Copywriting tools, presentation apps, and routine data analysis can now be fully automated, faster and better than ever. The future, however, belongs to SaaS platforms with real depth and business impact.

The success factors for tomorrow’s SaaS:

  1. Vertical SaaS: Deep industry focus, tailored workflows and regulatory expertise form the backbone of lasting business success.
  2. Proprietary Data & Ontologies: Those with unique, structured data and insights will win where foundation models cannot go.
  3. Workflow Ownership: SaaS must own entire workflows – not just provide basic features.
  4. Human-in-the-loop: Coaching, expert feedback and responsible decisions will remain essential and human-driven.
  5. Agent Orchestration: Smart control and integration of foundation models, tools and data increases efficiency.
  6. Audit & Governance SaaS: Trust, control and transparency are vital for business-grade AI and SaaS deployments.

Conclusion: SaaS will survive where it simplifies decisions, minimises risks and structures responsibility. AI brings the power, but only specialised SaaS makes it useful – in daily operations, with relevant context and for real results.

👉 Read the original LinkedIn post by Andreas G. Stütz (CIO, IDEASCANNER) here.

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UNLOCK REVENUE AND BOOST BUSINESS VALUE WITH AI

UNLOCK REVENUE AND BOOST BUSINESS VALUE WITH AI

How Much Growth Is Hidden in Your Business?

Most SME owners underestimate the hidden growth potential in their existing business. Ahead of a sale, many lack a clear view of their company’s true value and negotiate based on the past – while buyers focus on just one thing: The future.

Discover It with IDEASCANNER’s AI!

Our client projects show: With AI-based analysis, benchmarks from one of Europe’s largest private research projects, and a hybrid of human expertise and AI, +10% more revenue and +20% more profit are possible within a year – all with your current products and clients. The biggest insight: Every company already has a unique selling proposition that’s simply hidden from view.

How IDEASCANNER Reveals Growth Potential

  • 150+ scientific success factors are analysed using AI
  • Benchmarking against market leaders and deep research data
  • Hybrid approach: AI and entrepreneurial expertise for actionable recommendations

IDEASCANNER clients have identified €1.47bn in revenue potential and, in some cases, achieved a 5–10x increase in company value.

👉 Read the original LinkedIn post by Andreas G. Stütz (CIO, IDEASCANNER) here.

How Much Untapped Growth Is Hiding in Your Business?

Find out with a free AI-powered Pre-Scan and individual consultation! Uncover hidden USPs and new avenues for growth – www.ideascanner.com. Book your appointment today and join IDEASCANNER for more insights here.

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SMARTER FUNDING: HOW TO SAVE STARTUPS AND MONEY

SMARTER FUNDING: HOW TO SAVE STARTUPS AND MONEY

What if founders didn’t have to fail?

Every year, Germany loses billions in investments, subsidies and talent due to failed startups. Yet, the failure is rarely down to the founders themselves or inherently poor ideas. The real issue is the lack of systematic, structured use of entrepreneurial experience.

The facts are clear:

  • Mentoring triples the likelihood of securing funding.
  • Early due diligence significantly reduces the error rate.
  • Post-mortem analyses reveal that 42% of startups fail due to lack of market demand – a risk that could be avoided.

The biggest lever for success?

  • Evidence-based support from the very beginning of the startup journey.

IDEASCANNER – AI for smarter startups

This is where IDEASCANNER comes in. The AI-driven pre-due diligence tool helps startup advisors, chambers of commerce, and universities to systematically and objectively assess the potential of business ideas – before time and money are wasted.

Why IDEASCANNER makes the difference:
🎯 No guesswork: scientifically validated success factors.
🧭 No trial & error: a clear action plan built on real data.
🤝 No one-to-one bottlenecks: a scalable tool designed to support entire cohorts of founders.

The impact? Each year, we could save up to €2 billion in funding and investments by systematically applying this knowledge.

Get your free IDEASCANNER Pre-Scan

Take advantage of the free IDEASCANNER Pre-Scan for startup initiatives and programmes and scan your business idea now here.

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IDEASCANNER is an innovative AI-powered analysis tool designed to evaluate the potential of business ideas more quickly and objectively than traditional advisory approaches. It supports startup initiatives, chambers of commerce, universities and funding programmes in systematically identifying the key success factors of startups – and provides clear, actionable recommendations. The goal: to make founders more successful and prevent billion-euro losses from avoidable failures.

👉 Read the original LinkedIn post by Andreas G. Stütz (CIO, IDEASCANNER) here.

TOP 5 STEPS TO AUTOMATION FOR SMES TO IMPLEMENT

TOP 5 STEPS TO AUTOMATION FOR SMES TO IMPLEMENT

A central topic at automatica 2025 was: Are we automating because we lack skilled workers – or do we lack skilled workers because we automate too little? This contradiction was the common thread in many conversations at the SME Day and during the Innovation Journey, where IDEASCANNER was invited.

Impressions from SME Day & Innovation Journey at automatica

The SME sector invests in automation because it has to – but is it using the full potential to become truly future-proof and more valuable? Our biggest insight:
💡 Those who act only out of scarcity remain in crisis mode. But those who see automation and AI as a strategic opportunity can sustainably transform their company and increase its value.

A heartfelt thank you to the organisers and hosts for the invitation to the SME Day with Innovation Journey:

  • Dr Susanne Hennigers (née Goehl), Frauen Verbinden
  • Anja H. Schneider, Messe München
  • Birgit Petzold, IHK für München und Oberbayern
  • Tina Höfinghoff, MUNICH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
  • Nadine Münch, Board Partners | Board Academy
  • and the team from Der Mittelstand. BVMW.

The tour to robominds, NEURA Robotics, ABB and Epson Robots Europe made it clear: The technologies are here – now it’s up to us to use them wisely. The keynote by Martin Bender (Bender + Wirth) and the practical workshop by the Munich Innovation Ecosystem, “Automation that moves: How SMEs have made the leap into automation – and what others can learn from it”, were especially inspiring.

From Idea to Implementation: How SMEs Succeed with Automation

With our IDEASCANNER Expert Analyses, we bring clarity. Like a technical inspection, we put companies to the test, make the status quo measurable, and open up perspectives for value enhancement with AI. The key: Identifying real challenges and assessing whether

  • automation as a solution not only relieves internal pressure,
  • creates external value for customers and partners, and
  • even enables new, scalable business models.

The 5 Key Steps to Successful Automation

In our carousel, we present the most important steps for SMEs to implement automation strategically and successfully – including a bonus tip from real-world practice.

  1. Analyse the status quo: Where do we stand today? Which processes are particularly time- and resource-intensive?
  2. Identify real problems: Where are the pain points – internally and externally? Which challenges can truly be solved by automation?
  3. Evaluate potential: Which automation solutions offer the greatest added value for the company and its customers?
  4. Start pilot projects: Gain experience and make successes visible with small, well-defined projects.
  5. Scale & integrate: Transfer successful approaches into regular operations and continuously develop them further.

Bonus tip from practice: Involve your employees early! Acceptance and know-how within the team are crucial for the success of any automation initiative.

Future-Proof and Valuable: Strengthening SMEs with AI and Automation

Automation is more than just increasing efficiency – it’s a real gamechanger for SMEs. Those who set the right course today secure sustainable competitiveness and new growth opportunities. Automatica 2025 impressively demonstrated: The technologies are ready, the solutions are practical, and SMEs are at the heart of innovation.

How are you currently approaching automation? Where do you see the greatest opportunities or hurdles? Share your experiences in the comments here!

Want to know how your company can benefit from automation and AI?

With IDEASCANNER, you receive an independent, data-driven analysis and concrete recommendations for action – tailored to SMEs. Take the first step now and make your company future-proof and valuable!

Start today in just three simple steps:

  1. Request your free Pre-SCAN
    Receive an initial AI-powered analysis of your business model – for instant insights and fresh perspectives.
  2. Contact us directly
    Book a personal consultation to discuss your company’s individual opportunities and potential.
  3. Follow IDEASCANNER on LinkedIn
    Stay up to date on the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in AI and business models.
SHAPING GERMANY’S FUTURE: CREATING TOMORROW WITH AI

SHAPING GERMANY’S FUTURE: CREATING TOMORROW WITH AI

Almost a year ago, IDEASCANNER was approached by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marion A. Weissenberger-Eibl and her team at Fraunhofer ISI. Their research focuses on

  • the conditions and impacts of innovation,
  • the interplay between digitalisation and sustainability, and
  • how science, business, and civil society can shape the future together.

This holistic perspective inspires us at IDEASCANNER and is at the heart of our daily work: We are already shaping the future by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyse, rethink, and enable sustainable innovation in business models.

IDEASCANNER Featured in “Zukunftsgestalter Deutschlands”

We are proud to be part of the new book “Zukunftsgestalter Deutschlands” (“Shapers of Germany’s Future”) – a project in cooperation with Springer Nature/Springer Gabler. The book presents inspiring pioneers who are actively shaping the future in business, science, politics, and civil society.

In the business chapter, IDEASCANNER shares how AI is revolutionising business models and making sustainable innovation possible: “The Future of Business Models and Entrepreneurship: Thinking Smarter with AI”.

Let’s start thinking smarter with AI today and shape the future together!

Why is this book worth a look?

“Zukunftsgestalter Deutschlands” is now available and is aimed at everyone interested in innovative ideas, sustainable transformation, and bold perspectives. It shows how people and companies are actively driving change with vision and innovation.

Curious? Find the book here: Zukunftsgestalter Deutschlands at Springer.

Do you also want to start shaping your future today?

IDEASCANNER is your sparring partner for AI-powered analysis and optimisation of business models. Together, we make your company future-ready – with smarter innovation and sustainable success. Benefit from a free Pre-SCAN – the first AI-based analysis of your company or business idea.

Start today in just three simple steps:

  1. Request your free Pre-SCAN
    Receive an initial AI-powered analysis of your business model – for instant insights and fresh perspectives.

  2. Contact us directly
    Book a personal consultation to discuss your company’s individual opportunities and potential.

  3. Follow IDEASCANNER on LinkedIn
    Stay up to date on the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in AI and business models.

VALUE MAXIMATION: HOW AI MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

VALUE MAXIMATION: HOW AI MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

Maximising company value is the central goal for entrepreneurs, shareholders, and executives. Alongside classic business levers such as strategic growth, financial optimisation, and professional management, the integration of modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly coming into focus. But how exactly can AI contribute to value maximisation – and what are the key success factors?

Classic Measures to Increase Company Value

  • Strategic Growth and Market Positioning: Above-average revenue growth is one of the most powerful levers for increasing company value. This can be achieved by opening up new sales channels, investing in new markets, or expanding the product portfolio. Particularly profitable growth has a disproportionately positive effect on valuation. A strong brand also enables higher prices and strengthens customer loyalty – a key factor for stable, predictable cash flows and higher valuation multiples.

  • Professionalisation of Management and Structures: An experienced management team, transparent reporting, and excellent leadership culture are decisive value drivers. Digitising and optimising processes increases operational efficiency. Investments in modern structures pay off in the long term, even if they are initially associated with costs.

  • Financial Optimisation: Effective working capital management, normalising executive salaries to market levels, and eliminating one-off expenses (e.g. relocation, modernisation, legal disputes) ensure a realistic and attractive company valuation. Even small adjustments can – when multiplied by standard valuation factors – result in significant value increases.

Artificial Intelligence as a Value Driver for Companies

AI is a megatrend that is driving massive value growth across all industries. Integrating AI into corporate strategy opens up new potential, especially through:

  • Automation of Routine Tasks: AI systems take over repetitive tasks, freeing up employees for more value-adding activities. Industrial examples show that assembly times can be reduced by up to 30% and production errors by 50% – a clear competitive advantage through increased efficiency and cost reduction.

  • Data-Driven Decision Making: AI algorithms analyse large data sets, identify patterns, and provide solid decision-making foundations. This minimises risks and allows opportunities to be recognised early – a decisive contribution to value creation.

  • Customer Orientation and New Business Models: AI enables personalised customer interactions, optimised service processes, and the development of innovative business models such as predictive maintenance or tailored offers. The result: higher customer satisfaction, stronger loyalty, and new revenue streams.

Success Factors for Value-Enhancing AI Implementation

  • Strategic Integration: Digitising business processes is a prerequisite for the successful use of AI. Companies must be willing to invest in new systems and consistently modernise existing structures.

  • Transparency and Performance Monitoring: Transparent reporting and continuous monitoring of AI initiatives are essential to measure and optimise the actual value contribution.

  • Competent Management: Leaders with digital expertise are needed to steer AI projects purposefully and align them with the overall strategy.

Conclusion

The combination of classic value enhancement measures and the strategic integration of AI technologies offers companies unique opportunities to maximise their value sustainably. Those who act now and harness the potential of AI will gain a decisive competitive edge.

Would you like to know how AI can increase the value of your company?

IDEASCANNER is your partner for AI-powered analysis and optimisation of business models. With the three-step approach SCAN, SCORE, and SCALE, IDEASCANNER accelerates your digital transformation and sustainable innovation. Benefit from a free Pre-SCAN.

Start today in just three simple steps:

  1. Request your free Pre-SCAN
    Receive an initial AI-powered analysis of your business model – for instant insights and fresh perspectives to increase your company value.

  2. Contact us directly
    Book a personal consultation to discuss your company’s individual opportunities and potential.

  3. Follow IDEASCANNER on LinkedIn
    Stay up to date on the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in AI and business models.

AI-POWERED BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION FOR SCALING UP

AI-POWERED BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION FOR SCALING UP

The OpenAI guide, “Identifying and Scaling AI Use Cases,” provides a practical, structured approach for businesses seeking to implement AI successfully.

Key Takeaways from the OpenAI Guide

The main recommendations are:

  • Three-Phase Methodology:

    1. Identify High-Leverage Opportunities: Recognise where AI can directly improve business processes—whether by automating routine tasks, bridging skill gaps, or unlocking new value streams.

    2. Understand the Six AI Primitives: Teams gain a clear framework for experimentation and adoption by learning the core building blocks of AI application—Content Creation, Research, Coding, Data Analysis, Ideation, and Automation.

    3. Prioritise and Scale Initiatives: Select use cases using a structured assessment framework (Impact/Effort), prioritising projects with the best return on investment and lowest complexity.

  • Empower Your Teams: Successful AI transformation requires empowering employees to identify and integrate AI use cases into their daily work.

  • Iterative Approach: Start with small, quick-to-implement projects (Quick Wins) to build positive experiences and prepare your organisation for larger transformations.

  • New Business Paradigm: AI should be seen not just as an IT project but as a strategic lever for innovation, enabling new business models and competitive advantages.

Your Partner for Business Model Innovation with AI

IDEASCANNER is a pioneer in AI-driven business model innovation. The platform is used by accelerators, incubators, and leading academic institutions such as the Digital Business School at HfWU. Melanie Stütz, CEO of IDEASCANNER, is expert lecture for Digital Business Model Innovation and empowers students of international M.Sc. Digital Business Management with the AI co-entrepreneur, IDEASCANNER.

With IDEASCANNER, you gain access to proprietary insights and methodologies from Europe’s largest privately funded research project on business success factors. You can scan, evaluate, and scale your business model, identify unique selling points, and increase your company’s value by 2–10 times—with proven results: IDEASCANNER has identified €1.47 billion in revenue potential for SME clients, with an average return on sales of 10–15%.

Who Benefits?

  • SMEs and family businesses seeking to increase company value ahead of a sale

  • Founders and entrepreneurs looking to transform their business model

  • Start-ups and scale-ups preparing for their next funding round

In addition to expert analysis, IDEASCANNER enables innovation departments, accelerators, incubators, and educational institutions to independently evaluate and improve business ideas (IDEASCANNER SaaS).

Why Act Now?

As the OpenAI guide demonstrates, systematically identifying and scaling AI-driven innovations is crucial for business success—yet many companies struggle with practical implementation. This is where IDEASCANNER comes in: with structured methods, AI-powered analysis, and hands-on support, we make innovation potential visible, measurable, and scalable.

Become a pioneer in AI-powered business model innovation

Start your free Pre-Scan with IDEASCANNER today and unlock the full potential of your business—including a clear roadmap to proven growth and sustainable competitive advantage.

Start your FREE Pre-SCAN now or get in touch with our experts directly.

IDEASCANNER: Scan. Score. Scale.

Make your unique selling points and business model innovation measurable, actionable, and future-proof.

For more on IDEASCANNER’s role in the education of digital business model innovation, see the Digital Business School Expert Lecturers.
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INNOVATION BOOST: TOP 10 AI TOOLS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

INNOVATION BOOST: TOP 10 AI TOOLS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) innovate, offering powerful tools to boost creativity, streamline processes, and develop new business models. While large corporations often have dedicated IT teams and extensive resources, SMEs can also leverage AI to gain a competitive edge—if they know how to get started.

The Importance of AI for Innovation in SMEs:

AI is increasingly recognised as a key driver of economic success. By intelligently harnessing and connecting data, companies can optimise processes across the entire value chain—from logistics to customer service. AI also enables the customisation of products and services to individual customer needs, paving the way for new, data-driven business models.

Top 10 AI Strategies and Tools for Boosting Creativity and Innovation

To help you get started with AI-driven innovation, here are the top 10 strategies, with leading tools and real-world examples for each:

  1. AI-Powered Idea Generation:
    Tool: IDEASCANNER SaaS
    Example: A machinery manufacturer uses the AI co-entrepreneur to scan business ideas quickly and priotise them with the unique IDEASCANNER Score to increase chances of successfull development of new products and services at scale.

  2. Rapid Prototyping with AI:
    Tool: AI Prototype Generator
    Example: A service provider creates app interfaces for a new digital service without manual design.

  3. Predictive Maintenance and Quality Assurance:
    Tool: IBM Maximo
    Example: A manufacturer uses AI for real-time quality checks, reducing defect rates.

  4. Design Thinking Combined with AI:
    Tool: MURAL with AI
    Example: A consumer goods company uses AI to analyse customer feedback for new product ideas.

  5. AI for Market Research and Trend Analysis:
    Tool: IDEASCANNER Problem Space
    Example: An automotive supplier uses AI to spot emerging customer needs and adapt its product range to be fit for the future of e-mobility.

  6. AI-Supported Business Model Innovation:
    Tool: IDEASCANNER Expert
    Example: A family-owned machinery manufacturer identified with the Expert AI analysis unique selling points (USPs) for new innovative business models and multiplication of annual sales.

  7. Text Generation and Content Creation:
    Tool: Neuroflash
    Example: A B2B company uses AI to update multilingual product documentation efficiently.

  8. Collaborative AI for Interdisciplinary Teams:
    Tool: Slack with AI integrations
    Example: A machinery company combines insights from sales, development, and service to shorten product cycles.

  9. AI-Powered Simulation and Optimisation:
    Tool: Simul8
    Example: An automotive supplier uses AI simulations to test new materials and optimise production.

  10. Generative AI for Visual Content and Design:
    Tool: DALL-E 3 as well as Canva Magic Studio
    Example: A furniture company uses AI to visualise different designs and room scenarios.

Why IDEASCANNER Is Your Go-To for Business Model Innovation

IDEASCANNER stands out as a pioneer in AI-supported business model innovation. The platform is trusted by accelerators, incubators, and top academic institutions such as the Digital Business School at HfWU, where Melanie Stütz, CEO of IDEASCANNER SaaS, serves as an expert lecturer for the international M.Sc. Digital Business Management cohort.

With IDEASCANNER, you gain access to proprietary insights and methodologies from Europe’s largest privately funded research project on business success factors. This enables you to scan, score, and scale your business model, identify unique selling points, and increase company value by 2–10x—with proven results, including €1.47 billion in identified sales potential for SME customers and an average achievable return on sales of 10–15%.

Who Benefits from IDEASCANNER?

  • SMEs and family businesses aiming to boost company value before a sale

  • Founders and entrepreneurs seeking to transform their current business model

  • Start-ups and scale-ups preparing for their next funding round

Next to our order Expert analysis, IDEASCANNER also empowers innovation departments, accelerators, incubators, and educational institutions to independently evaluate and improve business ideas with self-scans (IDEASCANNER SaaS).

Why Act Now?

The business landscape is evolving rapidly. Don’t let competitors get ahead—start your free pre-scan with IDEASCANNER today to unlock your business’s full potential. Our AI co-entrepreneur platform provides tailored insights and a clear roadmap to measurable growth, including proven sales potential and value creation for SMEs.

Start your free pre-scan now or contact our experts directly for a bespoke consultation.

IDEASCANNER: Scan. Score. Scale.

Make your unique selling points and business model innovation measurable, actionable, and future-proof.

For more on IDEASCANNER’s role in the education of digital business model innovation, see the Digital Business School Expert Lecturers.
Read the original article by Andreas G. Stütz on LinkedIn: AI as an Innovation Driver: Top 10 Strategies and Tools (German).

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AI AGENTS IN BUSINESS: UNLOCKING VALUE FOR SMES

AI AGENTS IN BUSINESS: UNLOCKING VALUE FOR SMES

AI agents are revolutionising how businesses operate worldwide. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), founders, and innovation leaders, AI agents offer a new era of efficiency, process optimisation, and measurable growth.

But how can you harness this technology to stand out, identify your unique selling points (USPs), and gain a real competitive advantage?

What Makes AI Agents a Game-Changer?

Unlike traditional automation, today’s AI agents are autonomous, proactive, and intelligent. Powered by advanced machine learning, they can:

  • Integrate with business systems: Automate workflows, classify data, and connect seamlessly with your existing software.

  • Remember and learn: Store context, adapt over time, and deliver smarter, more personalised interactions.

  • Plan and execute: Break down complex business tasks and deliver results without constant human supervision.

Practical applications include:

  • Automating customer service, accounting, and logistics to save time and reduce costs.

  • Analysing vast amounts of business data in real time for actionable insights and better decision-making.

  • Enhancing quality control and predictive maintenance through image recognition and real-time monitoring.

The Future of AI Agents in Business

By 2028, AI agents are expected to autonomously make at least 15% of daily business decisions, with a third of all business software featuring agentic capabilities. Multi-agent systems—where specialised agents collaborate and are orchestrated for maximum impact—will become standard, driving continuous innovation and strategic advantage for forward-thinking companies.

Implementing AI Agents: Best Practices for SMEs

To successfully leverage AI agents, follow these steps:

  1. Identify high-impact use cases: Focus on repetitive, data-driven, or communication-heavy processes.

  2. Set clear objectives: Define what autonomy and permissions your AI agents need.

  3. Train with quality data: The better your data, the smarter your AI agent.

  4. Integrate and test: Ensure seamless connection with your business systems and validate results.

  5. Communicate and upskill: Build internal expertise and promote a culture of innovation.

Challenges and Considerations

While AI agents offer significant benefits, it’s important to address:

  • Accuracy: Strive for high precision in critical business processes.

  • Human oversight: AI should support, not replace, strategic decision-making.

  • Data security and compliance: Ensure your AI solutions follow best practices and legal requirements.

  • Change management: Foster openness to innovation and continuous learning.

Why IDEASCANNER? Your AI Co-Entrepreneur for Measurable Growth

IDEASCANNER is not just another AI tool—we are your AI co-entrepreneur, dedicated to making business innovation measurable and actionable. Our unique, data-driven platform empowers you to:

  • Scan: Instantly analyse your current business model.

  • Score: Identify untapped potential, USPs, and areas for improvement.

  • Scale: Receive actionable recommendations to optimise your business and sharpen your competitive edge.

The IDEASCANNER advantage:
We are Europe’s largest privately funded research projects on business success factors, giving you access to exclusive benchmarks and insights.

Proven results:
With IDEASCANNER’s AI-powered analysis, companies have increased their value by 2–10x—by identifying their unique selling points and securing a sustainable competitive advantage.

Who benefits?

  • SMEs and family businesses looking to increase company value ahead of a sale

  • Founders and entrepreneurs, who must transform their current business model

  • Start-ups and scale-ups aiming to be pitch-ready for the next funding round

In addition to commissioned analyses (IDEASCANNER Expert), we also empower innovation departments in companies, as well as accelerators, incubators, and educational institutions, to independently evaluate, prioritise, and improve business ideas with self-scans (IDEASCANNER SaaS).

Ready to Multiply Your Company’s Value?

  • Start your free pre-scan now and discover how you can unlock 2–10x more value, identify your USPs, and secure your competitive advantage with AI: Start your free pre-scan.

  • Prefer a personal touch? Contact us directly to schedule an initial call with our experts.

Stay ahead of the curve:
Follow IDEASCANNER on LinkedIn for the latest insights on AI, business innovation, and measurable growth.

Read the original article by Andreas G. Stütz, Founder & Managing Director of IDEASCANNER, on LinkedIn:
KI-Agenten im Unternehmenseinsatz: Möglichkeiten, Grenzen und Implementierungsstrategien.

IDEASCANNER: Scan. Score. Scale.

Increase your company value by 2–10x with our AI co-entrepreneur—making your unique selling points and competitive advantage measurable, actionable, and future-proof.

HOW A MANUFACTURER INCREASED PROFITS BY 5X…

HOW A MANUFACTURER INCREASED PROFITS BY 5X…

… – With One Simple Idea!

A mid-sized machinery company was on the brink:

  • Stagnant revenue growth and low profits

  • Currency fluctuations and fierce competition

  • No internal innovation process

  • Low company valuation

Then IDEASCANNER stepped in! Using AI-powered analysis, a hidden growth opportunity was uncovered:

  • The machines were running at only 60–70% capacity!

  • The solution? A platform to market unused machine capacity.

  • Result: 5x profit increase in just 5 years!

  • The company secured a new investor within 6 months.

Innovation often already exists within your business – it just needs to be revealed!

Want to discover how your company can increase its value?

Let the AI co-entrepreneur scan your new idea or current business model.

Uncover trends and innovations, ideas for scalable products and services, and strategies for making your business more sustainable:

Start your individual Free Pre-SCAN – now!

Discover how AI can contribute to a green future, drive innovation AND increase your business value.

Join the discussion on LinkedIn by Andreas G. Stütz (CIO at IDEASCANNER | Think Smarter With AI). Let’s work together. Contact us to your business value with AI: info@ideascanner.com.

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