By Morgan Arbeau
Morgan Arbeau (left) with Marisa Piccini, Communications and Public Relations Manager, Venn Innovation
During my internship at Venn Innovation, I learned that businesses must be adaptable and proactive to succeed. From day one, I got to work on real projects alongside talented professionals, greatly enhancing my skillset and knowledge. The company's commitment to fostering a learning environment meant I was constantly exposed to new ideas and technologies. One of the things that impressed me the most about Venn Innovation was their emphasis on collaboration. They recognized that true innovation does not happen in isolation; it requires diverse perspectives and expertise. As an intern, I was encouraged to actively participate, share my thoughts and ideas, and contribute to the overall success of the projects I was involved in.
Venn Innovation Fosters Creativity and Collaboration
I was impressed by the company's commitment to fostering a culture of innovation. One of the ways they accomplished this was by promoting brainstorming sessions and idea-sharing, which allowed for the exchange of thoughts and insights on various topics. This approach encouraged collaboration between individuals from different businesses in The Junction, which ultimately led to increased effectiveness and efficiency of the teams. I had the opportunity collaborate on projects with Atlantic Fintech and Cloudandmore. It was a great experience to work alongside such talented professionals and contribute
to the projects’ success.
Key Takeaways from My Internship Experience
I gained valuable insights on how innovation can impact personal and professional growth. Here are the key takeaways to remember throughout my career:
1. Embrace curiosity and never stop learning: You can expand your horizons and discover new growth opportunities by continuously seeking information and learning from others.
2. Collaboration is critical: Innovation is a team effort, and by working with others, you can tap into diverse perspectives and expertise, leading to more creative and effective solutions.
3. Innovation involves taking risks: Not all ideas will succeed, but it's important to see failure as a learning opportunity and a stepping stone towards future success.
Key Projects that I worked on over my time here
During my internship at Venn Innovation, I worked on a project where I remade new business cards for the Venn Innovation team. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase my skills and receive feedback to create something even better the next time. My supervisor, Marisa, was impressed with how I incorporated QR codes into the design, and I was thrilled to have learned something new. Innovation involves taking risks, embracing curiosity, and always learning. Collaboration is also critical, and by working together with others, we can tap into diverse perspectives and expertise, leading to more creative and effective solutions.
After we finished the business card project, we decided to rework the Venn Innovation website. It was an excellent opportunity to learn more about website maintenance and how to use Squarespace effectively. I'm now comfortable with it and confident I can manage and modify a website without many issues. Of course, keeping the Venn website up-to-date is a never-ending task. Still, during my internship, we tackled many website-related tasks like improving the backend and optimizing SEO (search engine optimization).
One of the projects I enjoyed the most during my internship was with Atlantic Market Intelligence (AMI). I had the chance to create pop-up banners for them, which was a great experience. It was fulfilling to see my designs come to life and be utilized in a professional setting.
Working with the Venn Innovation team and collaborating on these exciting projects has been an amazing learning opportunity. I feel grateful to have been part of such a fantastic team.