Are you a creator or a finisher of ideas?

Most see innovation as generating ideas that can change the world. But few think of innovation as the practical implementation of ideas.

As a business, innovation is paramount if you want to thrive. But if you define innovation as simply having ideas, I’ve got bad news for you – ideas without execution are worthless.

So how do you know how to focus your energies and where?

If you want to build a business with the capacity to ideate great ideas and introduce new innovations into the market, here’s a helpful way to look at it.

April 23, 2025
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TRACK:
Ideation & Getting Started
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Ilya Lobanov
Founder, Studeo

Working across two continents: Australia and Europe. 

Transforming brands into unicorns in a sea of sameness. Through brand strategy and design that elevated more than a hundred companies. From SaaS startups to twenty-five-year non-for-profit organisations.

In my past life, I managed web teams. They called me the translator.

With the uncanny ability to communicate the requirements from visuals to functionality and vice versa, when others failed.

Today, I use my multilingual skills in strategy, design, creativity, branding, and web to translate the passion and drive founders and business owners have into building something impactful, captivating and meaningful.

In my 20+ years as a branding professional I've worked with startups as well as large multinationals like Moore Stephens Australia (Accounting), QTAC (Education), Queensland Urban Utilities (Water supply), Brisbane City Council (Government), Thynne+Macartney (Law), Vision Australia (Accessibility), Ambrose Advisory (Financial), Console (Proptech), Truefitt & Hill (Lifestyle), Kids With Cancer Foundation (Non-for-profit), Seasons Living (Aged Care), just to name a few.

Branding done right isn't just about logos and colours. Solving brand strategy challenges is what helps businesses make a real impact. 

And that’s exactly what I specialise in.

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