Business Innovation Terms

noun a group of people leading an action or movement

• The advance guard was tasked with scouting ahead to ensure the safety of the main group.
• The advance guard always gets to the best camping spots before everyone else.
• The advance guard is like the VIP crew leading the way.
• In the world of business, being part of the advance guard means being at the forefront of innovation and progress.

verb to form a concept or idea in the mind; to envision or imagine

• It is important to conceptualize a clear plan before starting any project.
• I need to really think about and conceptualize my next steps in this project.
• I gotta wrap my head around this and conceptualize a solution.
• She tried to conceptualize the complexities of human emotions in her artwork.

noun a person or thing that shows the way to others

verb to show or guide someone in a particular direction

• The experienced guide will lead the way through the treacherous mountain terrain.
• Hey, you know the shortcut to the party, can you lead the way?
• Yo, dude, you're the local here, you lead the way to the best burger joint.
• Her innovative ideas will lead the way to a successful business venture.

verb to take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant

• The new law will supersede the previous one, making it null and void.
• The updated version of the software will supersede the older one.
• The new fashion trend is going to totally supersede the old one.
• His passion for music seemed to supersede all other interests in his life.

noun a person who establishes a new trend or style

• She is considered a trend setter in the fashion industry, always setting new styles and inspiring others.
• My friend is such a trend setter, she always knows the latest fashion trends before anyone else.
• That guy is a total trend setter, always rocking the newest streetwear looks.
• As a trend setter in the tech world, he is constantly innovating and pushing boundaries.