CES 2023 Recap: Advancing How We Move, Live, Work, and Thrive

A firsthand account from CES, where TechNexus connected with portfolio founders, innovation partners, and technologists building the next generation of tools for how we move, live, work, and thrive. Key trends and standout innovations from the world's largest tech conference.

Like many other tech leaders and innovators, I headed to Las Vegas for CES to kickstart the new year. With the privilege to use this opportunity to get some much-needed “innovation inspiration”(or ' innspo ') and face time with TechNexus portfolio founders, innovation partners, and technologists building crazy intelligent tools and solutions. My teammates and I went into the trip with an open mind, and a (fairly) open daily agenda — making sure to leave room for impromptu meetings and demos, plus networking events and celebrations with the best and brightest. It’s CES, so there was a lot going on that I expected, including: A renewed energy and eagerness from attendees (this was basically our first year fully back since January 2020) Buzzy consumer product launches Big entertainment brands like LG and Samsung wowing with crystal clear graphics and metaverse-style experiences And, of course, tech on tech on tech on tech To my surprise and delight, though, there was much more than that! CES 2023 focused on specific topics and pathfinding innovation arenas that matter to core investment themes at TechNexus Venture Collaborative. And when I say ‘investment themes,’ I mean areas that we care about deeply and holistically — beyond just deploying capital towards. TechNexus invests in exclusive relationships between large corporations and entrepreneurs. Investing capital, time, resources, incubation services, business support, and corporate-startup collaboration that lead to commercial opportunities. CES topics this year that caught my attention and related to the work that my team and I spend day after day immersed in include: Vehicle Tech, Smart Home, and Artificial Intelligence . Or, more simply put… How We Move How We Live How We Work How We Thrive How We Move: Vehicle Tech (& Advanced Mobility) This year, thousands of square footage were dedicated to vehicle technology at CES — and the entire West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Stellantis, Brunswick, ZF G

By Madelyn Rutter at TechNexus Venture Collaborative