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The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. This latest 3rd series accompanies the new book that I have co-written with Eamonn Ca

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    • Aug 27, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Startup Lexicon (2nd ed): Anthropomorphism, Capital Call, Dry Powder, Climate Tech and Deep Tech.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 26:13


    This latest series accompanies the 2nd edition of The Startup Lexicon, which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world. In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 3-4 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups.  In today's episode, we discuss what the word Lexicon itself means  and we then cover the terms Anthropomorphism, Capital Call, Dry Powder, Climate Tech and Deep Tech.If you have any comments regarding these terms, please contact us via LInkedin on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenvalledy/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecarey/Finally, if you would like to purchase The Startup Lexicon (2nd edition), the relevant links can be found below:Amazon (UK) https://amzn.eu/d/ctvjUaR Amazon.com https://a.co/d/8gHYtHt Amazon.com (US Edition): https://a.co/d/4smyBeDWaterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-startup-lexicon-second-edition/ken-valledy/eamonn-carey/9781915483607 Wordery: https://wordery.com/the-startup-lexicon-ken-valledy-eamonn-carey-9781915483607?cTrk=MjA1NDI2MjM2fDY2YzRlNjYwZWI2ZmU6MTozOjY2YzRlNjU5NjcyZWM0Ljg3ODIyNDc4OjlhMDQyNTU5EBookApple: https://books.apple.com/gb/book/the-startup-lexicon-second-edition/id6569249804Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=RqgVEQAAQBAJKobo : https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-startup-lexicon-second-editionBarnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-startup-lexicon-second-edition-us-edition-ken-valledy/1145958543;jsessionid=88A3F6BE44211AF639AC79C870B4C027.prodny_store02-atgap06?ean=2940185721148 And finally a big thank you to the Right Book Company https://www.therightbookcompany.com/ for their ongoing support in making this dream of actually writing a book become a reality.

    The Startup Lexicon: Letters U-Z (UHNWI, Vesting and web3).

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 31:41


    This latest series accompanies the new book that I have co-written with Eamonn Carey, called 'The Startup Lexicon', which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world.  In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 2-3 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups.  In today's episode, we discuss the terms; UHNWI, Vesting and web3If you have any comments regarding these terms, please contact us on the email addresses below:ken@thisisprogressive.comeamonncarey@gmail.comFinally, if you would like to purchase The Startup Lexicon, the relevant links can be found below:Amazon (Uk) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language/dp/1912300761Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language-ebook/dp/B09XG34QXSWaterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-startup-lexicon/ken-valledy/eamonn-carey/9781912300761WHSmith https://www.whsmith.co.uk/search/?q=9781912300761&cgid=&category=AllFoyles https://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/business/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-ev,ken-valledy-eamonn-carey-9781912300761Wordery https://wordery.com/the-startup-lexicon-ken-valledy-9781912300761Bookshop.org https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-everyday-language-of-startups/9781912300761And finally a big thank you to the Right Book Company https://www.therightbookcompany.com/ for their ongoing support in making this dream of actually writing a book become a reality.

    The Startup Lexicon: Letters S-T (Secondary Selling, Sweat Equity and Term Sheet).

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 27:25


    This latest series accompanies the new book that I have co-written with Eamonn Carey, called 'The Startup Lexicon', which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world.  In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 2-3 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups.  In today's episode, we discuss the terms; Secondary selling, Sweat equity and Term sheetIf you have any comments regarding these terms, please contact us on the email addresses below:ken@thisisprogressive.comeamonncarey@gmail.comFinally, if you would like to purchase The Startup Lexicon, the relevant links can be found below:Amazon (Uk) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language/dp/1912300761Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language-ebook/dp/B09XG34QXSWaterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-startup-lexicon/ken-valledy/eamonn-carey/9781912300761WHSmith https://www.whsmith.co.uk/search/?q=9781912300761&cgid=&category=AllFoyles https://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/business/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-ev,ken-valledy-eamonn-carey-9781912300761Wordery https://wordery.com/the-startup-lexicon-ken-valledy-9781912300761Bookshop.org https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-everyday-language-of-startups/9781912300761And finally a big thank you to the Right Book Company https://www.therightbookcompany.com/ for their ongoing support in making this dream of actually writing a book become a reality.

    The Startup Lexicon: Letters N-R (NFT, Pivot and Roadmap).

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 30:20


    This latest series accompanies the new book that I have co-written with Eamonn Carey, called 'The Startup Lexicon', which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world.  In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 2-3 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups.  In today's episode, we discuss the terms; NFT, Pivot and Roadmap.If you have any comments regarding these terms, please contact us on the email addresses below:ken@thisisprogressive.comeamonncarey@gmail.comFinally, if you would like to purchase The Startup Lexicon, the relevant links can be found below:Amazon (Uk) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language/dp/1912300761Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language-ebook/dp/B09XG34QXSWaterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-startup-lexicon/ken-valledy/eamonn-carey/9781912300761WHSmith https://www.whsmith.co.uk/search/?q=9781912300761&cgid=&category=AllFoyles https://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/business/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-ev,ken-valledy-eamonn-carey-9781912300761Wordery https://wordery.com/the-startup-lexicon-ken-valledy-9781912300761Bookshop.org https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-everyday-language-of-startups/9781912300761And finally a big thank you to the Right Book Company https://www.therightbookcompany.com/ for their ongoing support in making this dream of actually writing a book become a reality.

    The Startup Lexicon: Letters I-M (Investor FAQ, LTV/CAC Ratio and MVP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 28:08


    This latest series accompanies the new book that I have co-written with Eamonn Carey, called 'The Startup Lexicon', which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world.  In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 2-3 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups.  In today's episode, we discuss the terms; Investor FAQ, LTV/CAC Ratio and MVP. If you have any comments regarding these terms, please contact us on the email addresses below:ken@thisisprogressive.comeamonncarey@gmail.comFinally, if you would like to purchase The Startup Lexicon, the relevant links can be found below:Amazon (Uk) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language/dp/1912300761Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language-ebook/dp/B09XG34QXSWaterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-startup-lexicon/ken-valledy/eamonn-carey/9781912300761WHSmith https://www.whsmith.co.uk/search/?q=9781912300761&cgid=&category=AllFoyles https://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/business/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-ev,ken-valledy-eamonn-carey-9781912300761Wordery https://wordery.com/the-startup-lexicon-ken-valledy-9781912300761Bookshop.org https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-everyday-language-of-startups/9781912300761And finally a big thank you to the Right Book Company https://www.therightbookcompany.com/ for their ongoing support in making this dream of actually writing a book become a reality.

    The Startup Lexicon: Letters E-H (Earn Out Clause, Elevator Pitch and Founder-market Fit)).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 26:41


    This latest series accompanies the new book that I have co-written with Eamonn Carey, called 'The Startup Lexicon', which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world.  In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 2-3 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups.  In today's episode, we discuss the terms; Earn out clause, Elevator Pitch and , Founder-market Fit. If you have any comments regarding these terms, please contact us on the email addresses below:ken@thisisprogressive.comeamonncarey@gmail.comFinally, if you would like to purchase The Startup Lexicon, the relevant links can be found below:Amazon (Uk) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language/dp/1912300761Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language-ebook/dp/B09XG34QXSWaterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-startup-lexicon/ken-valledy/eamonn-carey/9781912300761WHSmith https://www.whsmith.co.uk/search/?q=9781912300761&cgid=&category=AllFoyles https://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/business/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-ev,ken-valledy-eamonn-carey-9781912300761Wordery https://wordery.com/the-startup-lexicon-ken-valledy-9781912300761Bookshop.org https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-everyday-language-of-startups/9781912300761And finally a big thank you to the Right Book Company https://www.therightbookcompany.com/ for their ongoing support in making this dream of actually writing a book become a reality.

    The Startup Lexicon: Letters C-D (CAP Table, Common Stock, Double Bottom Line and Down Round).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 27:55


    This latest series accompanies the new book that I have co-written with Eamonn Carey, called 'The Startup Lexicon', which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world.  In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 2-3 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups.  In today's episode, we discuss the terms; Cap Table, Common stock, Double bottom line and Down round.If you have any comments regarding these terms, please contact us on the email addresses below:ken@thisisprogressive.comeamonncarey@gmail.comFinally, if you would like to purchase The Startup Lexicon, the relevant links can be found below:Amazon (Uk) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language/dp/1912300761Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language-ebook/dp/B09XG34QXSWaterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-startup-lexicon/ken-valledy/eamonn-carey/9781912300761WHSmith https://www.whsmith.co.uk/search/?q=9781912300761&cgid=&category=AllFoyles https://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/business/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-ev,ken-valledy-eamonn-carey-9781912300761Wordery https://wordery.com/the-startup-lexicon-ken-valledy-9781912300761Bookshop.org https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-everyday-language-of-startups/9781912300761And finally a big thank you to the Right Book Company https://www.therightbookcompany.com/ for their ongoing support in making this dream of actually writing a book become a reality.

    The Startup Lexicon: A-B (Accelerators, Bootstrapping and Bridge Round).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 32:42


    This latest series accompanies the new book that I have co-written with Eamonn Carey, called 'The Startup Lexicon', which is a guide to the words, phrases, jargon and terminology used in the startup and tech world.  In each episode Eamonn and I will discuss 2-3 key words that are crucial to the understanding of the world of start-ups.  In today's episode, we discuss the terms; Accelerators, Bootstrapping and Bridge Round.If you have any comments regarding these terms, please contact us on the email addresses below:ken@thisisprogressive.comeamonncarey@gmail.comFinally, if you would like to purchase The Startup Lexicon, the relevant links can be found below:Amazon (Uk) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language/dp/1912300761Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Lexicon-Demystifying-everyday-language-ebook/dp/B09XG34QXSWaterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-startup-lexicon/ken-valledy/eamonn-carey/9781912300761WHSmith https://www.whsmith.co.uk/search/?q=9781912300761&cgid=&category=AllFoyles https://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/business/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-ev,ken-valledy-eamonn-carey-9781912300761Wordery https://wordery.com/the-startup-lexicon-ken-valledy-9781912300761Bookshop.org https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-startup-lexicon-demystifying-the-everyday-language-of-startups/9781912300761And finally a big thank you to the Right Book Company https://www.therightbookcompany.com/ for their ongoing support in making this dream of actually writing a book become a reality.

    Shameen Prashantham (Author - Gorillas can Dance // CEIBS Professor). 'Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations on Partnering with Startups'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 29:23


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, we look at  the “why,” “how,” and “where” of corporate-startup partnering, and asking is there a strategic framework that large companies can apply towards achieving successful partnerships and collaborations with startups?To help me in this quest, I am really pleased to have as our guest Shameen Prashantham(Professor of International Business and Strategy at the China Europe International Business and Author of a great new book called Gorillas can Dance, which offers large corporations a guide to partnering and collaborating with startups). Shameen's 's contact details:Email:  sprashantham@ceibs.eduLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shameen-prashantham-34a95aa1/Link to Shameen's new book 'Gorillas can Dance' https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gorillas-Can-Dance-Corporations-Partnering/dp/1119823587/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PJHI39QE10T3&keywords=gorillas+can+dance&qid=1638294117&qsid=257-0485143-3480415&sprefix=gorillas%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1&sres=1119823587%2CB08ZGMQ9JP%2CB00CDU1A5O%2CB00C05KJRW%2C0545900050%2CB004CHFF52%2CB004CH0UZM%2CB004B4UT7K%2CB08Y5BVHRW%2CB0047T508W%2CB08D8GM5XG%2CB08D8F4SDW%2CB087M5M81S%2CB087LXV75L%2CB00U2KWF0Q%2CB087LQHD8GTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Jim Kite (Founder of Tech Pilot Ltd and former Global Head of NextTechNow and Global Partnerships at Publicis Media) 'The sometimes misunderstood and under-appreciated role of the agency'.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 38:32


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, we look into a subject that has been long overdue on this podcast and that is the role of the Agency in helping to bring corporates and start-ups together. At one time and in some circles, the agency was known (along with corporates and start-ups) as the 3rd leg of the stall, an invaluable player in delivering successful corporate/startup partnerships. However, this role has struggled to define itself over the years, with the role of many agencies now being sometimes misunderstood, sometimes mis-under-appreciated and sometimes not even considered. So what is the role of the agency, what unique skills can they bring to the table and what needs to be done to bring the agency back into the discussion?To help me in this quest, I am really pleased to have as our guest Jim Kite, former Global Head of NextTechNow and Global Partnerships at Publicis Media and now founder of Tech Pilot Limited, a company that helps agencies and corporates on how to commercially position early stage innovation, from initial tests to long term relationships. Jim's contact details:Email:  jim@thetechpilot.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-kite-0672a12/To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Veronique Merriam Barbosa (Co-Founder at Flux) The Pros and Cons of Corporate Accelerator Programmes and why they aren't the right solution for everyone.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 29:41


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, I want to address the area of Corporate Accelerators, where a large corporation creates it's own Accelerator Programme, usually with the support of an established Accelerator Partner.. Are they worthwhile? Is this the best platform to create a successful corporate / start-up partnership? What should you look for as a start-up if you want to join one? What should you look for as a Corporate if you want to create one? To help me in this quest, I am really pleased to have as our guest Veronique Merriam Barbosa. Co-Founder at Flux , an award winning startup technology that enables itemised digital receipts to be delivered straight to your banking app.  We discuss many subjects inc Veronique's experiences at the Barclays RISE Accelerator, what makes a good and bad Corporate Accelerator Programme and why Corporate Accelerators aren't the right option for everyone.Veronique's contact details:Website: https://www.tryflux.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronique-merriam-barbosa-43219b27/To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Amy French (Director: Level39) "Inside the workings of a dedicated start-up/corporate tech community'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 23:12


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, I look into the area of dedicated ‘tech communities', where start-ups and corporates are based together for an ongoing indefinite period'. Are these communities a better option towards building start-up/corporate partnership vs the traditional accelerator or corporate accelerator programmes or are they an expensive PR façade with no real tangible output at the end?    To help me on this subject, I am really pleased to have as our guest Amy French (Director: Level39, London), the world's most connected community for finance, cybersecurity, retail and smart-city technology businesses).  We discuss many subjects inc ''how best to manage the expectation of both the corporates and start-ups involved in these communities' and 'what is the secret ingredient behind successful start-up/corporate partnerships'Amy's contact details:Twitter : https://twitter.com/French04ALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-french-26157339/To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Elvin Turner (Bestselling corporate Innovation author and advisor). How Corporate Culture can help and hinder large corporations looking to Innovate and the crucial role that start-ups can play on this journey.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 32:51


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, I want to focus on the whole area of corporate culture and how it can help and hinder large corporations who are looking to deliver a successful Innovation strategy. To help me in today's episode, I am really pleased to have as my guest Elvin Turner who is a Bestselling corporate innovation author and advisor. His recent book ‘Be less Zombie' has been described by Simon Collins, Senior Vice President, Mastercard as…. “A must-read for anyone - in any business sector, at any career level - who is passionate about the serious business of innovation. A practical guide to curating a culture of innovation and navigating against the headwinds of organisational status quo.” Elvin and I discuss many topics, including, what are the tell tale signs that corporate culture isn't right for Innovation in an organisation?  Why working with start-ups is crucial to making a corporation more Innovation focussed? What is the key first step that a corporation should take towards creating and sustaining an innovative culture and subsequently, becoming less Zombie like?Elvin's contact details:Twitter : https://twitter.com/elvinturner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvint/To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Naomi Timperley (Growth and Innovation Consultant at GSI and Co-founder of Tech North Advocates). Why you need to focus on your 'Value Proposition' before you start to talk to corporates.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 34:58


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, I want to focus on an area that is crucial towards a successful corporate /startup partnership and that is the importance (for a startup) to identify and be very clear on their value proposition. Lots of great opportunities are lost between a startup and a corporate because from the first initial meeting, the start-up isn't clear in defining the value that they can bring to the table. To help me in this quest, I am really pleased to have as my guest Naomi Timperley who is a Growth and Innovation Consultant with GSI and Co founder of Tech North Advocates. We cover many questions, including Why the Value proposition is so crucial and why it can be very difficult to articulate. The pitfalls of not nailing your Value proposition and   the role that corporates can play when assessing a startups proposition and Roadmap vision.Naomi's contact details:Twitter :  https://twitter.com/naomitimperley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomitimperley To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    James Edwards (Digital Innovation Lead EMEA at Kimberly-Clark) Are Free Trials good or bad? The question that never seems to go away.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 37:22 Transcription Available


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, I want to address the topic of Free Trials, are they a viable option to quickly ‘open the door' and kick off a partnership with a corporate client or are they a recipe for failure leading to lack of commitment from a corporate who has no ‘skin in the game'  To help me in today's episode, I am really pleased to have as my guest James Edwards (Digital Innovation Lead EMEA at Kimberly-Clark).  We cover many questions including, what are the advantages and disadvantages of offering a free trial? Are they just an easy way of avoiding getting into a price negotiation? Shouldn't  large corporations just pay startups for their services anyway?James' contact details:James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-edwards/To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Monica Penagos (Senior Brand Director, Global Brand Building Innovation, P&G ) and Tash Busby (Senior Brand Director – Brand Strategy & Communications, P&G). 'Inside the workings of a Corporate Accelerator Programme'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 34:19


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, I want to address the topic of Accelerators, with a special focus on Corporate Accelerator Programmes, looking into many areas, including; how they work, what do they deliver (for both corporates and start-ups) and how do they successfully manage the contrasting cultures that are involved etc  To help me in today's episode, I am really pleased to have as my guests Monica Penagos (Senior Brand Director, Global Brand Building Innovation) and Tash Busby (Senior Brand Director – Brand Strategy & Communication) from Procter and Gamble. Both Tash and Monica are the driving forces behind the renowned Procter and Gamble Signal Accelerator Programme. In the episode, we discuss many key questions, including; what is the key criteria when it comes to selecting startups for a Corporate Accelerator Programme, what are the key tips and learnings to help startups deliver more successful partnerships with corporate clients and what are the key benefits (both commercially and culturally) that coprorates gain from working with startup companies?Monica and Tash's contact details:Monica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penagosmonica/Tash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tash-busby-5428a34/To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Andrew Backs (Founder / Chief Innovation Strategist at Pilot44). The changing face of the Corporate/Startup Partnership and the '3rd Wave' that is on the horizon.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 33:10


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, I want to address one of the big ‘elephants in the room' within large corporations and that is how to make Innovation work (with start-ups). Within large corporations, Innovation seems to open up a ‘Pandora's Box' of questions - what does Innovation mean, who is responsible, what can it deliver, what can't it deliver, what are the key factors to be considered etc and the questions go on. So what does successful Innovation look like in some of the world's leading corporations? To help me in this quest, I am really pleased to have as our guest Andrew Backs, Founder and Chief Innovation Strategist at Pilot44, a SF based company that revolutionizes the way big companies (like P&G, Nestle and Sanofi to name but a few) innovate and grow.  Andrew and I discuss many areas, including the many 'waves' of corporate innovation and what the '3rd Wave' could look like in a few years time.Andrew's contact details:Email: andrew@pilot44.comWebsite: https://www.pilot44.com/LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbacks/To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Dan Glazer (London Office Managing Partner at Wilson Sonsini). 'Mind the Culture Gap'. Key cultural aspects that need to be considered if you want to expand your business to the USA..

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 39:14


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, we address the area of international expansion, with a special focus on expansion to the US. There are already numerous podcasts out there that focus on the financial side of expansion, but this episode focuses  on the not so ‘discussed' area of the culture aspects that have to considered when looking to move into other markets. To help me in this quest, I am really pleased to have as our guest Dan Glazer, who is London Office Managing Partner at Wilson Sonsini, the premier provider of legal services to European companies who want to expand their business to the US.  We discuss many subjects including; the differing corporate cultures across America, how America has a different view of the working week and key considerations when pitching for new business in America.Dan's contact details:Website: https://www.wsgr.com/en/LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcglazer/#To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Tom Eisenmann (Professor of Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School). Why start-ups fail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 40:04


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, we talk to Tom Eisenmann, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School. Over the past 23 years Tom has helped launch thousands of startups. An astonishing 13 of these have reached unicorn status. For a decade he has also explored the question of why startups fail and has now launched a great new book called The Fail-Safe Startup, which explains how as a founder, you can succeed against the odds. We discuss many topics in the interview, including the 6 main  reasons behind early-stage and late-stage startup failures and how it is possible to analyse the failure of others to ensure your own success. A must read.Tom's contact details:LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teisenmann/Tom's Book details:Amazon (UK) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fail-Safe-Startup-Tom-Eisenmann/dp/0241420172/ref=sr_1_2?crid=LO6F0TJOZ0S7&dchild=1&keywords=tom+eisenmann&qid=1625217383&s=books&sprefix=tom+einsenmann%2Caps%2C197&sr=1-2Amazon (US): https://www.amazon.com/Why-Startups-Fail-Roadmap-Entrepreneurial/dp/0593137027/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tom+eisenmann&qid=1625218645&sr=8-1To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Elise Jackson (CEO This is Unicorn): The importance of creating a good brief and why a good brief leads to a successful corporate / start-up partnership.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 31:50


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.Today's focus area is the importance of creating and aligning behind a good brief. What does a good brief look like? How can expectations from both sides be managed from the start? Are briefs too prescriptive vs being a starting point of a discussion? Does the brief get the time and the focus that it deserves? These are some of the many questions that we will be discussing with our guest Elise Jackson (CEO: This is Unicorn), who has worked on many briefs with numerous clients of all sizes. Tina's contact details:Email address: elise@thisisunicorn.comWebsite: https://thisisunicorn.com/LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisepajackson/To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Tina Fegent (Global Procurement Consultant). The crucial and sometimes misunderstood role of Procurement.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 24:14


    Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.Today's focus area is the 'Role of Procurement' and the pivotal role that it can play in ensuring that the partnership between a start-up and corporate works to it's full potential. Our guest is Tina Fegent, who is a global leader in Marketing Consultancy Procurement and whose clients include Adidas, Age UK, BBC TV Licensing, British Land, Debenhams, Deliveroo, DFS, Dreams, KPMG, Moneysupermarket.com, RNLI, SSE, Selfridges, Vodafone, Yopa, William Hill and John Lewis and Waitrose. In today's show we discuss many areas including, 'Is Procurement misunderstood, does it get a bad rap?' 'What is Procurement's true purpose, why is it important?' and 'What can large Procurement department's do differently when it comes to working with start-ups?' Tina's contact details:Email address: tf@tinafegent.comLinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-fegent-fcips-2103573/To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Karoline Gross: Founder (Smartzer). 'The importance of acquiring internal corporate advocates and how less corporates are now developing new tech internally'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 23:56


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Karoline Gross: Founder (Smartzer).  Smartzer makes videos clickable and shoppable allowing brands to drive sales and capture detailed analytics directly from their videos. Consumers can click on items within a video to see further information and links to purchase. Smartzer's patented video tagging technology allows for the interactive players to be created at a fast turnaround allowing for a largely scalable solution.Karoline's contact details:Email address: karoline@smartzer.comLinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karoline-gross-47a2b124/Smartzer's' Website: https://www.smartzer.com/If you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Shruti Malani Krishnan: Co-Founder (PY Insights): 'The Importance of listening more to clients and how a Demo-Platform service can help you to acquire new customers'''

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 30:15


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Shruti Malani Krishnan: Co-Founder (PY Insights) PY Insights by Powr of You is bringing innovative behavioral research tech to brands, agencies and research providers. They bring faster, better data and analytics powered by consumer data and a privacy-led approach to market research.Shruti's contact details:Email address: shruti@py-insights.comLinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutimk/PYInsights' Website: https://py-insights.com/If you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Kim Nilsson: Chair & Co-Founder (Pivigo): The importance of selling the 'Art of the Possible' to corporates and how offering 5 week Bootcamps can bring in new customers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 30:11


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Kim Nilsson: Chair and Co-Founder (Pivigo). Pivigo gives you access to a workforce of freelancers, consultants and analytical PhDs all ready to work on your project; anytime, anywhere, and any place! Kim's contact details:Email address: kim.nilsson@pivigo.comLinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimknilsson/Pivigo Website: https://www.pivigo.com/If you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Gabriela Matic: Programme Director (ATI Boeing Accelerator) 'There needs to be a stronger focus on mental health within start-ups'"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 31:27


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Gabriela Matic: Programme Director (ATI Boeing Accelerator) . The ATI Boeing Accelerator looks for world-class startups who are creating sustainability-enabling technologies, with the potential to bolster the growth and competitiveness of the UK aerospace industry. Gabriela's contact details:LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielamatic/ATI Boeing Accelerator Website: https://atiboeingaccelerator.com/If you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Chen Zhang: Co-Founder (Aquifer Motion) 'Start-ups live or die by their ability to execute'

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 31:44


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Chen Zhang: Co-Founder (Aquifer Motion) . Aquifer is the fastest way to create animated video with your team or by yourself. Zero animation experience required.Chen's contact details:LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenyzhang/Aquifer Motion Website: https://www.aquifermotion.com/If you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Russ Harte: CTO (DFS) 'There has to be a level of honesty on both sides about what is possible and what isn't".

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 32:52


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Russ Harte: CTO (DFS). The DFS Group is the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK and since 1969 have been passionate about making and selling high quality, great looking sofas. Russ' contact details:LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellharte/DFS Website: https://www.dfs.co.uk/If you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Ollie Graham-Yooll: Deep Tech Venture Lead (Sia Partners). 'The potential of start-ups and corporates working together is unbelievable'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 28:56


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Ollie Graham-Yooll: Deep tech Venture Lead (Sia Partners). Sia Partners is a next generation consulting firm focused on delivering superior value and tangible results to its clients as they navigate the digital revolution.Ollie's contact details:LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-graham-yooll-5b32301b/Email: oliver.graham-yooll@sia-partners.comSia Website: https://www.sia-partners.comIf you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Sebastian (Bazz) Deans: VP:UK / Europe (Shootsta). 'Corporates respect start-ups and scale-ups a huge amount more than they did before'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 20:02


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Sebastian (Bazz) Deans: VP UK/Europe (Shootsta). Shootsta is the only subscription-based, scalable video solution in the world, educating and empowering brands to create high-quality, cost-effective videos – in just 24 hours.Bazz's contact details:LinkedIn page:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiandeans/Email: bazz@shootsta.com  Shootsta Website: https://shootsta.com/en-gb/If you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Jonny Grubin: Founder and CEO (SoPost) 'In the States, it is easier to get the first meeting, than the second. In the UK it is the other way round'

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 23:35


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Jonny Grubin Co-founder and CEO (SoPost).  SoPost helps brands run the most powerful product sampling campaigns in the world, with a focus on relevance, data and analytics.Jonny's contact details:LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgrubin/Email: jonathan@sopost.comSoPost Website: http://sopost.comIf you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Sean McKee: Director of Ecommerce and CX (Schuh). "There's a (start-up) eco-system out there that we can't afford to ignore"

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 26:57


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Sean McKee. Director of Ecommerce and CX (Schuh). Schuh is one of the UK and Ireland's biggest fashion footwear retailers with stores up and down the country, as well as a hugely successful transactional website.Sean's contact details:LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mckee-703a3aa/Schuh Website: https://www.schuh.co.uk/If you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Eamonn Carey: Managing Director (Techstars UK) ‘Startups have developed a lot more empathy for corporates over time''

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 29:48


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Eamonn Carey. Managing Director (Techstars UK). Techstars is the global platform for investment and innovation. From startup founders, to corporate employees, to visionary dreamers, entrepreneurs hold the keys to the greatest challenges of our time. They see opportunities. They take risks. And they clear the path for entire industries. Techstars help them to grow their ideas into world-changing businesses.Eamonn's contact details:LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecarey/Techstars Website: https://www.techstars.com/If you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Tom New: Co-founder and CPO (Formisimo). We are past the era of Tech Tourism.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 18:09


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive) https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Tom New Co-founder and CPO (Formisimo).  Formisimo is a market-leading Form Analytics platform for Enterprises, helping them to understand how their users behave in forms, and then optimise accordingly to increase conversion rates.Tom's contact details:LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcnew/Email: tom@formisimo.comFormisimo Website: https://www.zuko.io/formisimoShort Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vomVNpwySHwIf you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Mick Doran: Head of Research, Planning & Brand (Sainsbury's Bank). We continue to learn so much from start-up founders.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 21:20


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive) https://www.thisisprogressive.com Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Mick Doran. Former Chair and current Fellow of The Marketing Society in Scotland and Head of Research, Planning & Brand (Sainsbury's Bank)Mick's contact details:LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mick-doran-17175b1/Sainsbury's Bank website:  https://www.sainsburysbank.co.uk/If you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Amy Williams: Founder (Good-Loop). Startups are talking to fewer corporates....but the relationships are more thoughtfully considered.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 20:59


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive) https://www.thisisprogressive.comProgressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Amy Williams, Founder (Good-Loop).  Good-Loop exists to make the connection between brands and people more meaningful. They convert advertising money into charitable donations in a way that makes online advertising more effective, more rewarding and more ethical.Amy's contact details:LinkedIn page:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-williams-/Email: amy@good-loop.comGood-Loop Website: https://good-loop.com/Short Introduction Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWMoV4D7iWUIf you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.comTo find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

    Daniel Martinho-Corbishley: Co-Founder and CEO (Aura Vision). The key benefit of working with a startup is 110% commitment.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 16:05


    The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future.In each episode we will undertake a very informal interview with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder, covering their unique experiences of working in partnerships, (this will include key benefits, key lessons, insights etc)Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive) https://thisisprogressive.com/Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/171131600791759This episode's guest: Daniel Martinho-Corbishley: Co-Founder and CEO (Aura Vision).  Aura Vision is like Google Analytics for physical stores. We help brands and retailers improve their in-store experiences by tracking visitor demographics, movement and engagement from existing security cameras.Daniel's contact details:LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmartinhocorbishley/Email: daniel@auravision.aiAuraVision Website: https://auravision.ai/Short Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pga9iKe-MgIf you would like to submit a question for a future guest, please email ken@thisisprogressive.com If you would like to find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

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