April 14, 2025

Breaking Down Silos for Breakthrough Innovation | As Seen in The independent

“Untapped Innovation leverages user data and promotes collaboration to provide organisations with a road map for success through its Ideal Product Model Blueprint” The Independent




“Untapped Innovation leverages user data and promotes collaboration to provide organisations with a road map for success through its Ideal Product Model Blueprint” The Independent

Breaking down silos

R&D and marketing teams often struggle to connect with consumers and with each other. Silos form as competing demands increase across all departments – teams are expected to do more with less, leaving little room for cross-functional collaboration. R&D focusses on product’s technical breakthroughs, while marketing is dedicated to the business impact. As a result, R&D teams, who create groundbreaking innovations, can’t fully align with marketing or reach consumers effectively. Meanwhile, marketing is left trying to turn complex technical language into something relatable and relevant.

“Too often, R&D and marketing speak different languages and lose sight of the customer” Deirdre Walters

Unlocking potential 

In today’s fast-paced world, where time is tight and budgets are under constant pressure, collaboration often feels like a luxury. But aligning teams around consumer needs isn’t optional—it’s critical. With our Innovation Playbook of practical tools, R&D and marketing teams can navigate  challenges while delivering products that consumers would truly love. Our Ideal Product Model Blueprint is a practical roadmap to bring teams together, optimise resources, and build consumer-first products that truly connect.

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Consumer-centric Innovation 

Our philosophy centres on human-led innovation where technological breakthroughs meet deep insights into consumer behaviour and emerging trends. This approach fosters transparency and alignment in the product development process. We empower teams to harness valuable human insights and encourage cross-functional collaboration to overcome challenges. Our innovation playbook, a framework of consumer-focused tools, drives breakthrough product development and has helped leading global brands make smarter decisions about where to focus their time and resources.

‘The consumer benefit must be defined before any form Of investment is made” Sally Kemkers

A huge thank you to The Independent for featuring us!