IDEO Ventures

• ⬤ Future of Work
• ⬤ Future of Cities
• ⬤ Health & Wellbeing Processing power and the ubiquitous availability of data have made AI and Machine Learning an increasingly large part of even the most mundane products and services But with such great power comes… well, you know the rest

MET IO is an AI powered fashion forecaster that predicts global consumer buying patterns enabling fashion companies to reduce unsold stock and increase revenue through enhanced relevancy

• Crypto & Distributed Web From Augmented to fully Virtual, the lines of our Reality are starting to blur What new interactions will this technology make possible, as we trade our screen time for "seen time"? CommuniSense is a platform that includes community members in the process of collecting data in the public realm

An interactive installation that humanizes data collected in public space

White Fang is an AR-based game that visualizes home energy usage to prompt more efficient behavior

Marelai is an augmented reality (AR) application that contextualizes a patient's medical and personal history in order to quickly build empathy between patient and doctor

Decentralized technologies and open protocols are redefining approaches to traditionally centralized social systems—working toward data sovereignty, participatory governance, inclusive economies, and open markets We’re designing new solutions for generating, owning, accessing, sharing, and transacting everything from data to money to goods

BlokMotiv is a blockchain parts-identity system that links physical components with digital records to secure the automotive supply chain

A crypto-based prize linked savings pool that incentivizes savings behavior by creating lotteries no one loses

Grounded is an earthquake insurance platform, built on distributed architecture, that leverages Augur prediction markets to provide insurance to homeowners

Offset is a distributed market for catastrophe bonds, democratizing the asset class for retail investors and homeowners

Feet on Fete is a blockchain based ticketing platforms that reduces the risk of ticket fraud by making each ticket a unique token

Let’s dive deep into the wondrous world of the really tiny in order to solve big problems Quantum computing harnesses and exploits the amazing laws of quantum mechanics to process information, enabling us to more closely model the interactions of the natural world We’re looking at what Quantum can do for design, and vice versa

A card-based exploratory mapping tool of possible future technologies and timelines using quantum computing and mechanics

The nature of work is fundamentally changing Emerging technologies are creating new roles for humans and machines—and a new class of gig economy workers who are reinventing the relationship between employer and employee What new tools and systems might we design? Parachute is a support system to help late-career professionals who have lost their jobs navigate the transition back to normalcy

SkillStack is an automated resume builder that compiles relevant information and pulls it into a digital hiring platform

An internal platform for employees to explore different roles within their company, promoting upskilling and employee retention

Gild is a credit card rewards system that helps users choose the best health insurance and pay for a reduced premium plan

Stretch is a company-managed platform that utilizes existing professional and personal information to identify internal growth opportunities that align with employee interests and company strategy

A tool that allows employers and employees to build better teams by incorporating interests, skills, and project history into employee profiles

End Grain is an online tool that helps organizations assess and address diversity gaps on their boards of directors, strengthening their governance team

Extreme weather caused more than $100bn worth of damage in 2019 alone, and it’s become clear that business can’t continue as usual In spite of this, climate change highlights an amazing set of design opportunities for the near and far future

Reimagining water as a circular resource for communities: fostering community, resilience, and regenerative ecosystems