DRIVING INNOVATION ~ ACCELERATING GROWTH
The future isn't of
AI.
It's with AI.
InnoVentureLAB helps entrepreneurs and leaders master both sides of the equation — the timeless craft of building ventures, and the AI now accelerating every step. You bring the vision. We help you move faster, decide sharper, and build bigger.
THE INNOVENTURELAB POINT OF VIEW
Everyone's asking whether AI will
replace them.
That's the wrong question.
The right one is how you build with it.
You are the expert in your business — your customers, your craft, your market. AI won't change that. But it is changing how fast you can research, decide, and grow. We don't teach you to fear the tool or worship it. We teach you to wield it, so your judgment goes further than it ever could alone.
entrepreneurs trained
4,000+
countries
50+
Columbia
Venture for All® faculty 2012-2024
Programs that turn ideas into ventures -
now fused with AI.
WHAT WE DO
THE IV LAB METHOD
Four disciplines. One Edge.
01
Design Thinking
Start with the human. Frame the real
problem belore chasing solutions.
02
Applied AI
Research faster, analyze deeper, decide sharper — AI as accelerator, not autopilot.
03
Behavoral Economics
Understand why customers actually choose, and design for it.
04
Social Impact
Build ventures that last because they matter — to people and to markets.
WHO IS THIS GUY?
Built for what's next.
I'm Daniel McQuade — serial entrepreneur, educator, and founder of InnoVentureLAB. For over a decade, I taught entrepreneurship / innovation at Columbia Business School's "Venture for All®" global program and built ventures with partners like IBM. Today, I help entrepreneurs and organizations across 50+ countries integrate AI into how they research, decide, and grow — without losing the human judgment that creates real value.
"He's a Thought Leader, Visionary, Innovator, and a Misfit." — Raj Rao, GM, Industry Platforms, IBM
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Trusted by founders and institutions alike.
Daniel's teaching has been met with universal acclaim, earning him a reputation as a highly respected and sought-after educator.
"
Dr. Jack McGourty - Columbia Business School
His sharing the entrepreneurial journey with our urban artisans inspires vitality for urban regeneration. It's impactful!
"
Dr. Pan J., - Vice Secretary General, Unesco Shanghai
“An exceptionally well-designed and enriching program that builds confidence, creativity, and real-world thinking.
Every child should experience it.
"
Parent - Mumbai 2026 Cohort Student
Taught across 50+
countries.
From Shanghai, Mumbai, Dubai to New York, the IV LAB frameworks adapt to every culture and vertical — delivered live or virtual.
