Dr. Anthony Giannoumis – motivational speaker on inclusive leadership.

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Embracing Failure Publicly: The End of Ser Innovation and the Joy of Building Something New

After three incredible years, the journey of Ser Innovation is coming to an end. Helene Rogne, Andrea Bjørge, and I have decided to close our company. It’s a bittersweet moment as well as a celebration to have the chance to reflect on the creativity, learning, and growth we shared.

The Baya Box: A Legacy of Innovation

One of our proudest achievements was creating the Baya Box, a card game designed to teach children about innovation, creativity, and critical thinking. For me, this game was more than a product; it was a meaningful tool that had the potential to bring joy and learning. We designed each card using cartoons and simple and engaging challenges in order to foster teamwork, brainstorming, visualizing, evaluating, and presenting skills in kids. It’s tough to say goodbye to something that had the potential to be so impactful, but the experience for me has been invaluable.

Key Takeaways from Our Journey

  • Embrace Failure: Publicly facing failure isn’t easy, but it’s a vital part of learning and growing for any entrepreneur.

  • Celebrate Achievements: Our work with the Baya Box has left a lasting legacy of fostering creativity and critical thinking in children.

  • New Beginnings: As we move in different directions, the lessons from Ser Innovation will guide us in our future endeavors.

Failure is a Stepping Stone

Failure isn't the end; it's a detour on the road to success. By facing our setbacks head-on, we’ve learned valuable lessons that will shape our future projects. For me, failure helps build resilience, innovation, and a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed.

P.S.

Thank you to everyone who supported Ser Innovation. As we part ways, we look forward to new challenges and opportunities.