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A Message from Dr. Charles Stryker
In the Information Services business, the financial returns associated with successful innovation are greater today than ever before. Product and distribution breakthroughs, when implemented properly, will yield consistent top-line growth. Key to success is the ability to envision innovations, knowing where to find the necessary ingredients, and a proven capability to deliver the solution.
Innovate
Venture Development Center (VDC) is an advisory and investment services firm with deep experience and contacts in the information services industry. VDC identifies information-based assets/sources, develops innovative product and distribution concepts, and creates business plans for their monetization:

Advisory Services
 
Identify breakthrough innovation concepts
Evaluate innovations
Develop and/or refine implementation plans
Identify and secure first customers
Recruit staff as needed
Evaluate initial and ongoing deployment success
 
Investment Services
 
Identify sources of funding
Assist management in evaluating sources of funding
Advise management regarding acquisition and divestiture plans

Since 1992, VDC has worked with dozens of firms both within and outside the information services industry to identify, define, and implement innovative breakthrough strategies. VDC has created many new product, distribution, and market development ideas yielding exceptional returns for its clients. Collaboration typically involves strategy formulation, product creation, marketplace distribution, early-stage investment support, and business development.

Dr. Charles Stryker and his management team have years of experience resulting in a very rich network of contacts. Representative clients include: 24/7 RealMedia, Acxiom, AOL, AT&T, Convergys, Greenfield Online, Harte-Hanks, IAC, Kintera, LexisNexis, Sprint, Tranzact, and V12. In addition, VDC has relationships with many early-stage firms with unique technology and/or business advantage. For a more detailed client roster, click here.

For more information and to discuss your needs, e-mail us at: innovate@venturedc.com