We help organizations innovate to reinvent and grow their business through innovative venturing methods.
Success in Numbers
10+
Years of corporate strategy and innovation consulting experience
500+
Corporate innovation projects carried out
300+
Clients successfully consulted
20+
Countries where projects were delivered
How to Get Innovation Right
Define Innovation Focus
We shape future-focused strategies by crafting sharp hypotheses around what’s next – future realities, must-win battles, and business opportunities – powered by our deep understanding for the VC game, funding flows, and emerging tech.
Set the Right Framework
We build the foundation for innovation to scale – an innovation setup with clear governance, lean processes, smart KPIs, empowered teams, and a culture that actually moves ideas forward with speed and focus.
Enable Fast Execution
We use innovative methods and processes from the startup space for quick validation and scaling – taking a hands-on, results-driven approach that turns ideas into measurable impact.
Client Voices
Karin Krumpel
CEO
"Together with the Pioneers team, we developed the CODICO strategy 2030 providing the major guidelines for innovation-powered transformation and growth. Through our great collaboration and by applying the Pioneers strategy framework, we anchored the strategy in the future external and internal realities, derived must-win battles and growth bets and set strategic priorities across customers, products, markets, value chain position, and internal initiatives."
Latest References
Scaling Strategy
Pioneers supported the development of the strategic direction for the corporate venture MOON POWER (Porsche Holding Salzburg) by mapping the e-mobility ecosystem and strategic options.
Innovation Lab Setup
Pioneers supported building an innovation lab from scratch with two big German banks and co-developed multiple, new payment solutions.
Intrapreneurship
Pioneers supported the implementation of three rounds of the ANDRITZ Ventures Startup Contest with the goal to develop early-stage internal ideas into new business.
Venture Clienting
Pioneers supports VERBUND in the setup, implementation and moderation of the VERBUND X Accelerator, a multi-corporate startup collaboration program.
Venture Building
Pioneers supports 120Ventures – the corporate venture studio we jointly set up with ÖAMTC in building corporate ventures outside the core business.
Strong Footprint in Many Large Organizations
What Makes Us Unique
Anchor In The Future
With insights into market trends, technology, and VC investment flows, we anchor solutions in the future.
Proven Venturing Frameworks
Coming from the startup world, we apply hypothesis-driven methods to validate opportunities with speed, agility, and an iterative approach.
Execution Power
We inspire and empower our clients with an innovative and hands-on approach that delivers high-quality results.
Customer-centric Industry Expertise
We combine industry experience with a deep understanding of customer needs, ensuring our solutions are both relevant and impactful.
Corporate Change Know-How
We understand the barriers of creating an entrepreneurial company and guide a successful transformation.
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