Do you need Bigger and Bolder Growth Ideas?
With a decade of expertise, the IXL Innovation Olympics Program has delivered tangible results for 250+ leading corporations worldwide
What if five teams, powered by AI, could tackle this challenge for you?
We engage five global and diverse consulting teams, supported by an AI team, to develop growth strategies for your business challenge
Five Teams + AI Teams
Five high-impact solutions taiored to your challenge
Diverse academic and professional backgrounds across various geographies
Developed by Arthur D. Little, Monitor Deloitte, the Global Innovation Management institute, and IXL Center
Weekly cadence and biweekly client presentations, coached by a senior IXL Consultant
Five New Solutions
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Proven Methodology
Disciplined
Approach
What if these teams could deliver results in just 8 weeks?
Our approach involves a structures 8-week innovation process, with regular bi-weekly team interactions for guidance and feedback from the sponsor
8 - 10 weeks
Challenge Definition
Strategic
Challenge
Innovation Intent
Strategic
Innovation Focus
Opportunity
Insights
3-5 Opportunity Map
Fields-of-Play
12-25 Fields of Play
Business Concepts
15-25 Business Concepts
Business
Case
5 Preliminary Business Cases
Insights
Report
IXL Insights and Recommendations
What if you could access this unique, turn-key program four times a year?
DAYS UNTIL THE NEXT CYCLE
Why is the IXL Innovation Olympics Program the ultimate solution for you?
With a decade of successful program experience, we have delivered over $5 billion in value through pressure-tested solutions for 250+ sponsors worldwide
years of successful program
growth platforms identified
in value through
pressure-tested solutions
sponsors
worldwide
Some of our clients challenges
Over 250 companies across 40+ industries have identified and developed new growth opportunities by leveraging our open innovation platform
Some of our past clients
What can you expect from your Innovation Olympics journey?
Meet the team
Hitendra Patel, CEO & Founder
Dr. Hitendra Patel, a renowned innovation guru and thought leader, founded IXL Center. As CEO, he has empowered over 200 global companies and their executives to achieve growth through transformative initiatives, fostering innovation capabilities within organizations to propel them forward.
Ronald Jonash, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Ronald Jonash chairs the Board of Directors at the Global Innovation Management Institute, setting the standard for best practices in innovation. Previously, he was a senior partner at Monitor Group, where he led their Global Innovation practice and founded IMI (Innovation Management Inc.).
Adi Alon, Managing Partner
Adi Alon, with over 30 years of experience, serves as Managing Partner at IXL Center. Previously, he was a managing director at Accenture, leading cross-functional programs in innovation, growth, and transformation across various departments.
Carolina Chitiva, Growth Partner
Senior Consultant on Business Innovation and Growth Strategy for different types of industries and companies worldwide and Business Development Director for LATAM and Europe. Skilled and strong knowledge on Business Innovation, Business and Strategic Planning, Analytical Skills, Business Development, International Business, Financial Analysis and Project and Team Management.
Fernando Onosaki, Principal at IXL Center Brazil
Experienced innovation management professional, focused on growth strategy, business innovation and change management. Program Director for the IXLerator Program, a 16 weeks acceleration program, based on the Global Innovation Management Institute methodology in an intense action learning process and Generating tangible results.
Viola Xhafa, Senior Consultant
Senior innovation management consultant with experience in consulting, training, and mentoring individuals, companies, and organizations to build innovative solutions that drive sustainable growth. She has advised Fortune 500 companies to identify growth opportunities and shape innovation strategies. Viola has co-developed innovation trainings, workshops, and audit programs, and mentored hundreds of professionals worldwide.
Alexandre Chang, Executive Director
Alexandre Chang, with over 10 years of experience, is the Executive Director at IXL Center. He manages teams of innovation consultants on global projects, delivering high-quality solutions. Alexandre also mentors SMEs and collaborates with the Global Innovation Management Institute.
Victor Bender, Consultant
Victor Bender's experience includes developing internationalization plans, customer-centric strategies, and an automated operating system for SMEs. He has also supported a leading Brazilian entrepreneurship institution through a leadership innovation program.
Ahmed El Harouchi, Associate Consultant
Ahmed helps Fortune 500 companies, SMEs and executives build sustainable growth strategies. He also leads strategic partnerships at GIMI, supporting certified innovation practices worldwide. His experience spans research at Harvard University, business analysis in the aerospace industry, and legal consulting in Boston, giving him a strong foundation in strategy, innovation, and problem solving.
Global Head of Strategy
"Having gone through this process essentially prepares you to hit the ground running anywhere you find yourself. Being able to deliver value in that short amount of time is phenomenal, something that everybody sees. This is wow. This is great. It has been significantly differentiating to the point that over the years, I've actually gone back to IXL a couple of times to say, 'I need to hire someone'. 'I want someone from that pool'. I want someone who can hit the ground running. Thank you so much."
