September 2019 – Novarica recently concluded its sixth semi-annual Silicon Valley Innovation Tour for senior leaders, which included a series of on-site visits to high-performing companies in the Bay Area. These visits provide an immersive experience into one of the world’s preeminent centers for innovation; they explore incubators, accelerators, venture capital firms, early stage startups, and mature companies that have managed to retain innovation as a central element of their corporate DNA.

This report captures key themes that emerged from discussions during the visit in the third quarter of 2019.