Innovation 15 Methodology

As enterprises continue to balance capital allocation between proven hyperscaler capabilities and emerging startup solutions, there is an opportunity to learn and share amongst the Executive Technology board members.

To help our members track emerging technology options, the Innovation 15 list was created by sourcing names of early-stage companies from members who are either deploying or considering new technology partners, and subsequently cross-tabbed with Gartner Peer Reviews.

The Innovation 15 is a list of small technology companies that our 110 Executive Technology Board members feel are the most innovative in driving digital transformation in their enterprises. Criteria for inclusion are:

  • Recommended by an Executive Technology Board member
  • Revenue less than $1B
  • Private
  • Strong technology with embedded AI
  • Rated in Gartner Peer Reviews

A fuller list of all companies recommended by our members is also available. If you wish to be connected with other members using these companies, please let us know. A deeper dive zoom call with these companies is planned.

Executive Technology Board (c) | North America & Europe