
Why this matters now Most leaders are underestimating what ChatGPT connectors can actually do. Picture a small company CEO. Their day is split between client calls, supplier negotiations, board reporting, and late night emails. Every minute counts, and every distraction compounds. For them, connectors are not just a convenience, they are a multiplier. By shrinking…

“The biggest myth in business is that regulation kills innovation. It’s not rules that slow us down, it’s uncertainty.” When rules are unclear, capital waits. Boards hesitate. Teams stall. Regulation, when designed well, removes that drag. It creates predictability. And predictability is what unlocks investment, hiring and real innovation. Why Predictability Fuels Innovation This isn’t…

In this excerpt from the Built in Barcelona podcast, Michael Eriksson, founder and CEO of Liminal Discovery, reframes digital transformation as a shift towards abundance. Rather than focusing solely on efficiency or cost-cutting, he highlights how purpose-led innovation can unlock entirely new forms of value. “If you’re not actively adapting to the AI-driven landscape, you’re…

In this short excerpt from the Built in Barcelona podcast, Liminal Discovery’s founder and CEO Michael Eriksson reflects on the transformative role of AI in business. He shares why adapting to an AI-driven world is no longer optional—and how purpose, sustainability, and continuous learning must guide the way forward. “If you’re not actively adapting to…

Strategic planning for technology and design evolution Innovation roadmap management tackles the problem of fragmented planning processes that rely on manual updates and outdated information. This strategic approach enables organisations to maintain clear visibility over long-term innovation priorities whilst adapting to changing market conditions. What it is Innovation roadmap management is a systematic approach to…

Aligning design and development teams for innovation success Cross-functional team collaboration addresses the challenge of disconnected teams working without clear visibility into each other’s processes. This approach is essential for organisations developing complex products that require input from multiple disciplines. What it is Cross-functional team collaboration is a structured approach that brings together designers, developers,…

Holistic analysis combining technical, experiential, and business perspectives Integrated analysis approach that synthesises hardware capabilities, software requirements, user experience design, and business strategy into cohesive strategic recommendations. What it is Cross-functional strategic integration involves synthesising insights from multiple disciplines to create comprehensive product strategies. This approach ensures that technical decisions support user experience goals, business…

Strategic prioritisation framework balancing impact with resource requirements Systematic evaluation methodology that maps business value potential against implementation complexity to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation. What it is Business value versus implementation complexity assessment provides a structured framework for evaluating competing product initiatives. This methodology considers both the potential business impact and the organisational…

Technical limitation analysis with strategic alternative recommendations Systematic identification of hardware design constraints and development of viable solutions that maintain user experience quality whilst addressing technical limitations. What it is Hardware constraint identification involves deep technical analysis of product architecture to identify potential bottlenecks, connectivity issues, or user experience limitations. This process includes evaluating alternative…

Comprehensive evaluation of product families within complex ecosystems Brief description Business design analysis that evaluates new product features within existing ecosystem constraints, ensuring strategic alignment and market readiness. What it is Strategic product ecosystem analysis involves systematically evaluating how new product capabilities integrate with existing offerings while considering technical limitations, user needs, and market positioning.…

The Digital Age: Abundance and Overload Every major technology has brought value to humanity, but each also comes with challenges. Digital is no different. We now live in an age that was unimaginable just 50 years ago, where the world’s information is instantly available. On paper, this creates a level playing field of knowledge and…