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$2/min

Strategy & Innovation

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Created 4 months ago in Business / Strategy

With over 20 years of experience in design, innovation, and strategic foresight, I specialize in helping businesses navigate uncertainty and future-proof their strategies. My expertise includes Futures Thinking, Foresight, Scenario Planning, Industry Trends Analysis, and Future-Proofing strategies. Drawing from a background in Strategic Foresight and Innovation (Master's degree, OCADU), as well as decades of consulting and teaching, I guide individuals and organizations to anticipate shifts, identify emerging opportunities, and create resilient, impactful strategies.

What You’ll Gain:

Future-Ready Insights: Learn to analyze trends and signals to stay ahead of market changes.

Strategic Clarity: Build actionable, forward-looking plans to tackle uncertainty with confidence.

Creative Problem-Solving: Apply scenario planning and foresight tools to identify innovative solutions.

Industry Expertise: Gain a deeper understanding of market dynamics and how to leverage them.

Sustainable Success: Discover strategies that balance profitability, purpose, and long-term resilience.

Whether you’re a startup founder, business leader, or creative professional, I’ll help you craft strategies that align with your vision while adapting to future challenges.

Let’s shape a roadmap for success, growth, and innovation.

Sandro Zaccolo

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As a designer, educator, and business collaborator, I combine my passion for creativity with a commitment to addressing sustainability and mentoring future leaders. My work is driven by authenticity and purpose. With a foundation in Art, Architecture, and Industrial Design, my career began at Irwin Toy - Irwin Sports before establishing SZID Inc., a consultancy serving clients like Spin Master Toys, Cervelo Cycles, CBC, and Toyota. In 2007, I co-founded Effbë, launching a line of sustainability-focused products promoting composting and recycling. An exciting pitch on CBC’s Dragon’s Den led to a partnership with Arlene Dickinson and Jim Treliving, propelling sales into over 4,500 retail stores, including Home Depot, Loblaws, and Walmart Canada. In 2018, SZID Inc evolved into a collaborative Design & Research studio, focusing on Life-Centric Design to drive meaningful innovation and impactful collaborations. As an educator, I inspire students at OCAD University, Humber College, Seneca, and Loyalist College, teaching across design, business strategy, innovation, sustainability, and foresight. Through these roles, I strive to contribute to global challenges, nurture future leaders, and advocate for purposeful, sustainable design practices.

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