Member Since 2021
Val Vacante
dentsu
Austin, Texas Area
Val Vacante is an award-winning, creative catalyst and global innovator. As the VP of Solutions Innovation at dentsu, she uncovers cultural trends, commerce dynamics and emerging technologies to shape next-generation product innovations, and solutions impacting the way people connect and experience in the physical and digital world. Val is the visionary and co-creator behind ShopNXT™ — dentsu’s award-winning patent-pending retail innovations named “top product picks,” at CES by PCR Magazine, “top tools shaping the future of retail” by Adweek, featured in CNET, The Drum, PSFK Retail Innovation Week, eMarketer, MediaPost, TechAcute among others. Additionally, Val architected and launched NXT Intelligence™ an innovation platform featuring 12 technology, innovation, and brand solutions designed to rapidly explore, evaluate and evolve business growth opportunities. Her latest work focuses on connected experiences, the evolution of the metaverse, mixed worlds, gaming, retail and play. She is also the Founder of the strategy and innovation firm Collabsco; where she pioneered award-winning digital products and connected experiences across IoT, AR, VR, voice, robotics, and the first connected play landscape featured in VentureBeat, The Drum, VRScout, and more. Her portfolio includes over 50+ brands: Hasbro, Mattel, Disney, Bandai Namco Entertainment, WowWee, AT&T, Vodafone, Dell, Nestlé, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Honeywell, Sleep Number, Dell, MERGE, Virsix Games, among others. Val has recently been named one of the Top 25 Women in Tech by PCR magazine, The Most Powerful Women in Technology, 2022 by CIO Views and 40 Over Forty. She serves on the Fast Company Executive Board, SXSW Innovation Advisory Board, is a Global Expert to MassChallenge, an international speaker and writer. You can find her almost anywhere creators are designing the future.
SKILLS
- Innovation
- Product Strategy
- Technology
RECENT CONTENT
February 21st, 2023
Reinventing retail: Three ways to embrace commerce in the metaverse
Commerce in the metaverse will continue to focus on three core areas already happening today and evolving.
January 19th, 2023
16 leaders discuss what inspires them to stay hopeful in business
At the end of the day, here's what truly matters to some of today's top executives and entrepreneurs.
July 8th, 2022
Star Wars-inspired tips for launching your career into hyperdrive
Technology, connection, and employment may have evolved over the years, but a few tips inspired by Star Wars hold true when it comes to launching your career into hyperdrive.
May 24th, 2022
15 ideas to boost your business recognition in the marketplace
If you're strapped for cash, you can still find practical ways to launch and grow your new establishment successfully.
April 22nd, 2022
Fueling the future: Ignite innovation catalysts in your organization, part two
Eleven ways to connect, create and collaborate across your innovation teams and organization.
April 8th, 2022
Anxious about public speaking in the workplace?
Here are 15 tips to boost your confidence level and communication skills.
March 16th, 2022
Here's how to maintain your 'peak performance mode' all week
No matter what kind of day or week you're having, there are some simple ways to keep your energy and performance high at work.
March 14th, 2022
12 ideas to enhance team collaboration and communication skills
Embolden your introverted employees to make their voices heard.
March 11th, 2022
Fueling the future: How to ignite innovation catalysts in your organization, part one
Innovation is tough, but capturing and catalyzing opportunities is critical to the growth of organizations both big and small.
March 10th, 2022
13 ways introverted leaders can raise their voice in the spotlight
Here's how to build your public speaking skills and command a crowd's attention.
March 3rd, 2022
Get 'unstuck' with these 15 motivation-boosting strategies
Feeling "stuck" can have a negative impact on multiple areas of your business. Thankfully, there are ways to reignite your creative spark.
January 13th, 2022
16 signs of a toxic work environment (and how to address the root issue)
Negativity on the job leads to critical issues for leadership and their staff members.
January 11th, 2022
Here's how to make key leadership meetings more meaningful
Give the right leaders a creative space to help move your organization forward in the new year.
January 10th, 2022
14 ways to gauge customer satisfaction
If you want to grow a successful business and be sure that your clients are satisfied, it's important to track their digital footprint and exposure to your brand—every step of the way. By doing so, you'll be able to quickly address any questions, concerns, or deal-breakers that may come up immediately. This will help in reassuring them that they've made the right decision engaging with your company's products and services.
December 6th, 2021
13 important (but often overlooked) ways businesses can support nonprofits
There’s more to supporting the missions of nonprofits than just writing checks.
November 19th, 2021
15 ways leaders can diagnose the reasons for rapid turnover
If you’re seeing high rates of resignation, these strategies can help you identify the reasons why.
November 3rd, 2021
15 ways e-commerce businesses can thrive in the ‘off-season’
The holiday season may bring an influx of sales to your e-commerce business, but the right strategies can keep your customers coming back even in the off-season.
October 20th, 2021
16 proactive ways to retain your workforce during 'The Great Resignation'
Your business isn’t wholly powerless to stop the impact of “The Big Quit.”
COMPANY INFO
dentsu
Dentsu’s integrated network of agencies is purpose-built to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. To champion meaningful progress with and for our clients, we are organized in a way that puts our clients and their customers at the center of everything that we do. Our connected tools, products and capabilities are focused on delivering human-centric, integrated solutions -- seamlessly bringing together all of the creativity, media and CXM expertise of our network in service of both growth & good. Dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 45,000 dedicated specialists.
AREA OF FOCUS
- Experience Strategy
- Product Innovation
- Emerging Technologies
INDUSTRY
Marketing & advertising