[The key distinction between an invention and an innovation is that - while an invention may be interesting; addressing a need; is all bright, shiny and new - unless it is widely adopted, it is not an innovation.
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[To truly innovate, differentiate and engage today’s changing clients, financial professionals today need to borrow more heavily from the design industry.
"You need to review the considerations for long-term success when launching a fund, not just the immediate costs to organize and operate a fund." - Jace Schuppan, Ultimus Fund Solutions
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