/ The Distributed Studio Index™ · Q2 2026 Profile

Innovation Endeavors

B+
/ Independent Studio · 80/100 · Strong

Eric Schmidt–backed studio + venture firm (2010). Bridges studio formation + later-stage venture. Climate-tech + AI focus in 2020-2026.

/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown

How the grade decomposes.

Repeatability/ 25% weight
82
Capital Efficiency/ 22% weight
80
Operator Bench/ 20% weight
84
Equity Ownership Capture/ 18% weight
76
Portfolio Outcomes/ 15% weight
78
/ 02 / Studio Notes

Best for / Watch out for.

/ Best for

Climate-tech, AI, and deep-tech projects with Eric Schmidt network advantage.

/ Watch out for

Hybrid studio-VC; pure-studio incubation depth is less than dedicated peer studios.

/ 03 / Public-Record Timeline

What's on the record.

2024
Continues climate + AI focus
2010
Innovation Endeavors founded by Eric Schmidt