Podcasts about corporate venture

This week on Swimming with Allocators, Earnest and Alexa welcome Jon Wolkin, Managing Director of Deloitte Ventures. Jon shares his journey from investment banking to corporate venture, highlighting Deloitte's $150 million fund strategy that balances direct and fund investments across key technology verticals like AI, future of work, and health tech. The discussion reveals critical insights into corporate venture capital, emphasizing the importance of having a clear "North Star" strategy, understanding long-term value creation, and navigating the complex ecosystem of innovation. Key takeaways include the need for corporations to move quickly, provide strategic value beyond capital, and remain adaptable in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Jon also provides unique perspectives on the Canadian venture ecosystem, noting its potential in emerging technologies and the relatively low corporate venture participation compared to the US market. Don't miss this in-depth discussion.Highlights from this week's conversation include:Jon's Career Journey (1:18)Transition to Corporate Venture and Deloitte (3:19)Strategic vs. Financial Objectives in CVC (4:39)Long-term vs. Short-term Goals in Venture (7:15)Challenges of Launching a Venture Arm in a Partnership (9:11)Direct vs. Fund Investing Strategy (11:53)Fund Selection and Ecosystem Engagement (13:20)Alignment of Direct and Fund Investment Verticals (17:29)Corporate VC Activity in Downturns (22:56)Misconceptions About Corporate Venture Groups (25:21)Advice for Emerging Managers Working with Corporates (27:59)Key Learnings and Reflections at Deloitte Ventures (30:11)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (32:20)Deloitte Ventures Canada is a $150M corporate venture capital fund investing in Series A and B companies across fintech, cyber, climate, data/AI, and work tech. With a dual mandate of direct investments and fund investments, Deloitte Ventures is strategically positioned to support innovation while delivering financial and strategic value. Learn more at www.deloitte.ca.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm and Jeppe Høier sit down with Zack Weisfeld, the founding force behind Intel Ignite (now Ignite Deep Tech), to explore the evolution of one of the most respected deep tech accelerators in the world. From reinventing how corporates engage with startups to pioneering a "co-founder as a service" model, Zack shares what it takes to build real bridges between enterprise and entrepreneurship.Here's what's covered:03:10 Why Intel Chose to Spin It Out—And How the Ecosystem Reacted06:15 The Three Pillars: Seed, Pre-Seed, and Ideation Programs08:00 What Most Corporate Accelerators Get Wrong11:40 Co-Founder as a Service: A New Model of Acceleration13:25 Why Corporate Mentorship Works When Done Right19:40 Lessons from 14 Years of Building Accelerators26:20 How Mentorship Creates Internal Champions30:15 Aligning Startup Success with Corporate Transformation35:10 Why Mental Health Support for Founders Is a Strategic Imperative

The following article of the Tech industry is: “Achieving Corporate Venture Building Through Dual Transformations” by Marina Cigarini, Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company, México.

The Status of Corporate Venture Building – with Martin Sondenheimer In this episode of Beyond Core, we explore the evolving world of corporate venture building with Martin Sondenheimer, former Global Head of Corporate Venture Building at Munich Re. With over two decades of experience in innovation, investing, and building ventures, Martin shares a candid and in-depth view of the current state of corporate venturing—and where it's headed next.

In this episode, we feature a thought-provoking conversation with Michael Frankel, the founder and managing partner of Trajectory Capital. With decades of experience in corporate development, innovation strategy, and corporate ventures, Michael has held C-level roles at prominent companies like Deloitte, Lexis Nexis Group, GE Capital, and VeriSign. Having participated in over 110 deals throughout his career, he brings valuable insights to the table. They dive into the world of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), exploring why it can serve as a strategic "cheat code" for scaling businesses. However, as Frankel emphasizes, M&A isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. The discussion covers how business owners can evaluate whether acquisitions are the right growth strategy and what considerations are essential for success. Michael shares useful tips on: Developing a clear acquisition strategy that aligns with business goals Identifying suitable targets, whether for products, technology, talent, or market expansion Financing acquisitions while effectively managing risks Recognizing the critical role an M&A advisor plays in minimizing risks and maximizing ROI If you're thinking about growing your business through acquisitions or want to know how M&A can build wealth, this episode is packed with practical advice. Michael’s experience offers valuable guidance to help you make smart choices. Tune in and find out how M&A could be the key to your business growth. Episode Highlights 02:50 Michael’s background as “CFO” 11:00 How to grow a business through acquisition? 20:30 How do you get the capital for your business? 29:00 You need M&A to execute the transaction! 38:30 Be better at what you do by repeating it 43:30 Where to find Michael? Key Takeaways ➥ Decisions should be data-driven. Analyze sales, marketing, and operational data to identify what’s working and where improvements can be made. ➥ Before acquiring, compare the benefits of building a solution in-house versus buying an existing business. ➥ A strategic CFO can turn financial data into actionable insights that drive growth and optimize operations. ➥Advisors offer expert insights and reduce risks, ensuring you make informed decisions. About The Guest Michael Frankel is the Founder and Managing Partner of Trajectory Capital. He has held C-level executive roles (corporate development, strategy/innovation, CFO, COO) at large and small growth companies. He is a Corporate Development, Innovation, Strategy, and Corporate Venture leader who has driven aggressive growth/expansion at global technology, information services, and professional services companies including Deloitte, LexisNexis Group, IRI, GE Capita,l and VeriSign. Michael has a track record of executing growth strategies using acquisitions, ecosystems,s and corporate venture investments (over 110 deals across his career). Connect with Michael Frankel ➥ https://michaelfrankel.com/ ➥ https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankelmichael/ Resource Links ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com ➥ Sell your business to us here - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/sell-your-business/ ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/➥ Connect with Jaryd here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarydkrause ➥ Site Ground (Website Hosting) - https://bit.ly/3JBEC1u ➥ Surfer SEO (SEO tool for content writing) - https://bit.ly/3WWMKjM ➥ Convert Kit (Email Software Provider) - https://bit.ly/3o10Xgx

In today's episode of our CVC series, Andreas and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier, talk with Ann-Sofie Ekberg, CEO of Volvo Cars Tech Fund, the corporate venture arm of Volvo Cars. Founded in 2018, the fund invests directly from Volvo's balance sheet, backing startups in mobility, sustainability, and digitalization. While prioritizing strategic relevance, the fund maintains a disciplined investment approach, engaging with startups at various stages—predominantly Series A and B, with some selective seed investments.Under Ann-Sofie's leadership, the Tech Fund has developed a structured approach to ensure investments align with Volvo's readiness to adopt new technologies. She emphasizes the importance of startups having diverse customer bases beyond Volvo to avoid over-reliance. In this conversation, Ann-Sofie also shares insights into balancing strategic and financial priorities, how Volvo collaborates with competitors in CVC, and why she believes platform-based vehicle architectures will unlock faster innovation and startup adoption in the automotive industry.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Corporate venture capital investments have decreased over the past two years, with U.S.-based corporate investors involved in only 1,385 deals by mid-2024, maintaining last year's pace but significantly lower than in 2022. Despite prominent funding rounds, including Alphabet's $5 billion in Waymo and Disney's $1.5 billion in Epic Games, the overall deal flow remains low. Early-stage funding has seen 489 deals this year, down from over 700, while later-stage funding reflects a decrease from 270 in 2023 to 190 deals. Google Ventures leads in deal counts with 46 rounds, followed by Coinbase Ventures at 30, Samsung Next at 27, Salesforce Ventures tied at 26, and Nvidia at 21 rounds. A growing portion of U.S. startup funding is sourced from rounds backed by corporate investors, yet total deal numbers and investment capital are contracting, indicating that high-profile deals do not equate to increased corporate engagement. Data was collected as of September 13, 2024, focusing on corporate venture capital transactions to detail investment trends.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Rostick is a Vice President & Senior Managing Director located in Raleigh, NC. He is a voting member of Intel Capital's investment committee. He joined Intel Capital in 1999. Mark also co-manages our Cloud domain investment activities and portfolio. He has deep investment experience in cloud applications, infrastructure hardware and software, as well as AI/ML. As a member of Intel Capital's Investment Committee, he is responsible for approving investments proposed by Intel Capital investors, as well as managing the group's personnel and operations. Mark currently serves as a director or observer on the boards of Beep, RunPod, Hypersonic, Immuta, Lilt, MinIO, Opaque Systems, Tetrate, and Verta. Prior to Intel, Mark worked as a practicing attorney and in banking.   You can learn more about:   How to invest in the top AI/ML companies How to build a successful career in corporate venture The evolving landscape of enterprise software investments   #IntelCapital #VentureCapital #TechInvestment #CloudComputing #AI #ML   ===================== YouTube: @GraceGongCEO Newsletter: @SmartVenture LinkedIn: @GraceGong TikTok: @GraceGongCEO IG: @GraceGongCEO Twitter: @GraceGongGG ===================== Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, superstar founders, as well as well-known tech executives in silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company.  

In this episode, we dive into the world of big company moonshots, like Google's Waymo, and how corporate venture capital (CVC) strategies are evolving in a post-free money environment. We discuss Waymo's autonomous taxi service and its partnership with Uber, exploring how major companies are making strategic bets on the future.  Additionally, Simon shares recent changes he's made to his parents' retirement portfolio, including rebalancing their equities and cash as well as adding gold, and Bitcoin allocations. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion on the power of compounding returns, referencing insights from Brookfield's Bruce Flatt.   Tickers of Stocks & ETF discussed: CNQ.TO, TOU.TO XAW.TO, BN.TO   Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon's twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden's twitter: @BradoCapital Dan's Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Struggling to bridge the gap between corporate innovation and startup agility? Discover the secrets of successful corporate venture building from Christian Lüdtke, a pioneer who transformed the landscape of corporate Germany with the Lean Startup Principle. Learn firsthand about the challenges and triumphs of creating ventures within a corporate structure, the importance of selecting the right team, and how to effectively engage with venture builders.Welcome to the Digital Transformers Podcast with Kilian Karrasch. On this podcast, you'll hear about the latest next-generation business opportunities, how to build products and business models around them, and how to create more revenue for your business. Plus, you'll learn about the many lessons Kilian and his guests have learned on their path to building and running multi-million euro businesses.About the host: Kilian Karrasch is the founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates such as Valora, GEMA, and the International Chamber of Commerce identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models.Follow Kilian's socials: LinkedInAbout the guest:Christian Lüdtke is co-founder & CEO of the innovation hub BRYCK which empowers startups to build a livable future. Before he co-founded etventure, one of the largest corporate venture builders in Germany that was eventually acquired by EY. He went from building up corporate innovation departments and ventures at Bertelsmann and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - the largest education publisher at the time - to importing the lean startup principle to Germany and helping hundreds of organizations build innovation units and ventures. These days, he helps entrepreneurs develop the skills they need to successfully build their ventures.Follow Christian's socials: LinkedInTimeline:(10:35) - From corporate to startup mentality: how to make the mindset shift happen(16:32) - The importance of CEO support and the right mindset in corporate venture success(20:23) - When is the right time to pursue corporate venture building?(23:47) - How to overcome C-level objections on new business investments(29:39) - Internal development vs. partnering up(32:09) - The critical role of internal IT departments - and how to engage them in your innovation projects(33:09) - How to build the right founding team(36:26) - Sales strategy and customer engagement: Picking up the phone and the importance of direct communication(39:04) - The significance of investor readiness and how to prepare for fundraising rounds

In this episode, Co-host Scott Mosley talks with Kevin Ladwig, President of MSAB Capital - Johnsonville’s private investment group.  Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal.

Liebe Hörerinnen und Hörer, in dieser Episode unseres Podcasts nehmen wir euch mit in ein Gespräch mit Tom Schneider, Lead Venture Architect bei Schenker Venutres und Co-Founder von NxtLog. Wir befassen uns mit der Identifizierung von Geschäftsideen, die das Potenzial zum Erfolg haben. Es geht darum, diese Ideen nicht nur zu erkennen und zu validieren, sondern auch effektiv in die Praxis umzusetzen und sie so zu entwickeln, dass daraus ein florierendes Start-up entsteht. Der Fokus liegt also auf dem gesamten Prozess: von der ersten Ideenfindung bis hin zum Aufbau und Wachstum eines erfolgreichen Unternehmens. Viel Spaß beim zuhören und bis zur nächsten Folge!

This episode is part of our Capital Series hosted by Jason Jacobs. This series explores a diverse range of capital sources and the individuals who drive them. From family offices and institutional LPs to private equity, government funding, and more, we take a deep dive into the world of capital and its critical role in driving innovation and progress. Bruce Niven is the Head of Strategic Venturing at Aramco Ventures. Aramco Ventures is the corporate venturing arm of Aramco, a world-leading integrated energy and chemicals company. As of 2022, it was the second-largest company in the world by revenue. It also has both the world's second-largest proven crude oil reserves at more than 270 billion barrels and largest daily oil production of all oil producing companies. Bruce joined Aramco Ventures 11 years ago to build the corporate venture program. He led the design of its first $500 million fund and has since expanded to include three funds totaling 3 billion in assets under management. The venture unit has done close to 200 transactions, deployed more than 30 technologies, and have three exits. Late last year, it launched a $1.5 billion sustainability fund that Bruce manages. Jason and Bruce have a great discussion about Aramco's history and future, plus Bruce's personal venture journey. We talk about Aramco Ventures, what they look for in investments, how they think about strategic fit versus returns, the types of technologies that Bruce and Aramco Ventures find exciting, and what founders might expect from working with Aramco post-investment. Enjoy the show! In this episode, we cover: [3:31] Overview of Aramco and Aramco Ventures[6:18] Bruce's personal journey and background in venture capital[8:42] Aramco Ventures' investment focus and priorities[10:31] The role of fossil fuels in past, present, and future energy systems[14:22] The importance of energy abundance and the transition to cleaner technologies[21:54] Aramco's priorities in the energy transition and the role of venture in fulfilling its objectives [23:30] Aramco Ventures' interest in disruptive technologies[28:15] Strategic fit versus returns in Aramco Ventures' investment decisions[30:52] Aramco's role in the capital gap for early-stage startups and the need for project financing[39:34] Addressing concerns and criticisms of the oil and gas industry[42:28] The need for a mature accounting system for measuring emissions and the challenges in the current regulatory environment[46:47] Ways for listeners to engage with Aramco VenturesEpisode recorded on Nov 29, 2023 (Published on Jan 24, 2024)  Get connected with MCJ: Jason Jacobs X / LinkedInCody Simms X / LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective / YouTube*If you liked this episode, please consider giving us a review! You can also reach us via email at content@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.

Our guest today is Tobias Egle, an investor at M Ventures, the Corporate Venture arm of Merck. Tobias joins us today to speak about deep tech investing, specifically around materials innovation and the decarbonization of electronics manufacturing. A topic that has been in the news a lot recently is PFAS, and given his work, he was able to speak about the issues with PFAS as well as how to get rid of it. He also provided some advice to highly technical founders when it comes to team building and surrounding themselves with the right partners. Enjoy the episode!

Cassio Spina, fundador e Presidente da Anjos do Brasil. Engenheiro eletrônico pela Escola Politécnica da USP, foi empreendedor por 25 anos na área de tecnologia. Atualmente é um dos principais advisors estratégicos em Corporate Venture, inovação, fusões e aquisições (M&A) do país. Também atua como investidor anjo em startups e é conselheiro de empresas. A Anjos do Brasil é uma organização sem fins lucrativos de fomento ao investimento anjo. É também colunista em diversas publicações e publicou "Corporate Venture Capital" e outros livros. Recentemente criou com novos sócios a Alya Ventures.   Alya Ventures: https://alya.ventures/ Anjos do Brasil: https://www.anjosdobrasil.net/ Formação e Certificação de board advisors de startups: https://bit.ly/BoardAdvisor

En este episodio hablamos con Adrián Heredia, fundador y CEO de Byld, un Corporate Venture Builder que trabaja en construir nuevos negocios y oportunidades para grandes empresas como Coca-Cola, Ferrovial, Porsche, etc.Con Adrián hablamos de su trayectoria, qué hace un Corporate Venture Builder, la financiación y dinámicas de los proyectos, la metodología de Byld para investigar mercados y validar negocios y de los economics para tener un buen ROI con este modelo.También analizamos el futuro del crecimiento de Byld y los próximos años de los Corporates respecto a crear Startups.NOSOTROS

This episode was recorded during Oslo Innovation Week, at the Reodor Studios Event: The Investor and Founder perspective on Corporate VenturesAnne Worsøe and Erlend Prestgard share an investor and a founder perspective on corporate venture building.Host: Lucas Weldeghebriel, founder and journalist at Shifter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hier werden Brücken zwischen etablierten Unternehmen und Startups gebaut! Corporate Venturing at its best mit Sebastian Esser von Bridgemaker ! Bridgemaker, der führende unabhängige Corporate Venture Builder mit Sitz in Berlin. BM baut für einige der spannendsten Hidden Champions und mittelständischen Unternehmen in Deutschland und Europa neue Geschäftsmodelle neben ihrem Kerngeschäft auf. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianesser #37 Bridgemaker (Sebastian Esser) x DigitalValley

Bate papo com Richard Zeiger - Partner - MSW Capital, falamos sobre o mercado corporativo de investimento em startups, sendo esses investimos novas linhas de negócios para as empresas. Conheça a MIT Technology Reviewhttps://bit.ly/MITPapoCloud Entre no grupo Papo Cloud Makers Dicas de entrevistas na área de TI - Shark IT Podcast Roteiro do episódio em:papo.cloud/250 --------------------------------------------Instagram / Twitter: @papocloudE-mail: contato@papo.cloud--------------------------------------------Ficha técnicaDireção e Produção: Vinicius PerrottEdição: Senhor A - editorsenhor-a.com.brSupport the show: https://www.picpay.com/convite?@L7R7XH

A Deep Dive into Finding Product Market Fit with Sean Sheppard, Venture Capitalist and Managing Partner at Corporate Venture Builder U+. Are you an early-stage startup struggling to attract investors and find product-market fit? Do you ever wonder what you might be missing when it comes to presenting to VCs? Well, we recently spoke with the brilliant mind that is Sean, and he dropped some major knowledge bombs on the subject. Sean is a savvy serial entrepreneur, who knows how to make a business boom! With three successful exits and a background in Venture Capital, Sean is the Managing Partner at Corporate Venture Builder U+. For over 30 years, Sean has been bringing new products to market as a five-times sales founder. With his extensive experience and expertise, he helps startups find their footing in the industry and develop predictable revenue models. It's no wonder Sean has been recognized as one of the Top Sales Influencers You Should Be Following on social media. Transparency is the Key in Entrepreneurial Ventures You know that feeling when someone isn't being totally honest with you? Well, that's exactly what gets VC investors like our speaker here worried. In our conversation with Sean, he pointed out that most young start-ups often lack honesty when presenting to VCs. And that's a big issue because finding product market fit is a tough journey. “...tell me what you don't know and how you're going to find out; to be a learner at all instead of a know-it-all and have that growth mindset...embrace ambiguity. Replace the word rejection in your vocabulary with feedback, and you see feedback as a gift...” ---Sean Sheppard It's not just about what entrepreneurs are holding back from investors; it's about their attitude towards learning and growth. Building a successful startup isn't just about having a great idea or cool technology... It's about understanding the problem you're trying to solve, and the people you're trying to solve it for. Balancing Immediate Gains with Long-Term Strategy One of the pressing topics about market strategy is the difference in mindset between those who prioritize short-term gains and those with a strategic understanding of technology companies. Sean explains why Wall Street guys tend to prioritize quarterly earnings... While those with a strategic understanding of technology companies can see the bigger picture. Adobe's acquisition of Figma is an example. Sean emphasizes the importance and the need to adapt between generational demographics and to own relationships with customers to stay on top in the long run “...if you don't adapt, you are going to die... that doesn't mean you can't reinvent yourself tomorrow. I think everybody can and everybody should. But you have to stay out in front to stay relevant. And that means understanding the Gen Z demographic versus the millennial demographic...” ---Sean Sheppard Sean's Insight about the Shift of the Knowledge-Worker to Intellectual Capitalist “The way that we're investing now is we're giving less money to more companies earlier on...Because applied technology means anybody can do it … and that measured by the cost acquire customer over the customer lifetime value...and it was because they could find product market fit, and they understood the real problem.” - Sean SheppardThis is the age of infinite leverage. In today's age of applied...

E69: Corporate Venture has become an increasingly common path for large organizations to gain access to innovation that cannot be achieved internally. Cutler Knupp heads the venture arm for The Haskell Company which is tasked to identify innovative companies in the architecture, engineering and construction industries that can lead to collaboration or outright acquisition. Cutler explains how this corporate VC model works and addresses the 'Innovator's Dilemma' for Haskell.  We invite your feedback and suggestions at ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com. If you like our show, follow us on LinkedIn and it reallly helps us if you rate and review. To learn more about The RollingSouth Funds that we operate, go to rollingsouth.vc or email david@rollingsouth.vc.  Thanks for listening and remember: Our mission is to MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN AND DO GOOD.David@ventureinthesouth.com The RollingSouth FundVentureCarolina

Tanvi Narain, an investor at Counterpart Ventures, shares her venture capital journey and the insights gained from her first investment. She offers advice on how to prepare for entry into the VC realm and provides a new perspective on the industry. Additionally, she discusses the role of women in corporate venture capital.In this episode, you'll learn:2:35 Significant stepping stones that helped Tanvi transition from being an operator to a venture capitalist6:37 As an investor, you're helping founders to build change from the ground up.8:50 Be valuable to your networks to succeed in venture capital17:33 Are you building a product or a platform? Will it be there for a long time?20:10 Women in Corporate Venture is a rising trend.The non-profit organization that Tanvi is passionate about: Transition PlayAbout Guest SpeakerTanvi Narain is an investor at Counterpart Ventures, where she sources new FinTech investment opportunities that fit the fund's B2B strategy. Prior to joining Counterpart, Tanvi worked at Plaid where she managed a range of growth stage fintech customers; advising them on products opportunities & go-to-market strategies.She previously spent 6 years in financial services and payments at Discover Financial and Visa where she held roles in marketing and product management.About Counterpart VenturesCounterpart Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based life cycle VC fund, focused on investing in B2B SaaS, mobility, and marketplace technologies that target nontrivial problems or fill missing gaps in large markets. Its portfolio companies include Dori, Upflowy, Remofirst, Cloudbeds, VComply, Intricately among others.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode. Follow Us:  Twitter | Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook

Larry Forman, Senior Manager and Head of the Ecosystem for Deloitte's New Venture Accelerator There are different ways to create and grow a business: build up from scratch, acquire another company, or gain strategic alignment with other companies through partnerships. Through a parternship, a business can leverage someone else's technology for faster growth. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Larry Forman, Senior Manager and Head of the Ecosystem for Deloitte's New Venture Accelerator, discusses corporate venture strategy.  Liked today's episode? Unlock over 60 courses taught by top-tier M&A practitioners by joining the M&A Science Academy. Use code “academy20%” on the sign-up page for a 20% discount, available on either monthly or annual plans. https://www.mascience.com/academy Want to learn about upcoming interviews, events, and industry trends? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.mascience.com/newsletter-signup  If you're a head of corporate development and looking to build up a world-class M&A team, reach out to me at kison@mascience.com.

Michael Frankel has held c-level executive roles (corporate development, strategy/innovation, CFO, COO) at large and small growth companies. He is a Corporate Development, Innovation, Strategy and Corporate Venture leader who has driven disruptive innovation and aggressive growth/expansion at global technology, information services and professional services companies including Deloitte, LexisNexis Group, IRI, GE Capital and VeriSign. Michael has a track record of executing growth strategies using:- Acquisitions (110+ acquisitions and strategic transactions)- New offering/product development and innovation- Complex ecosystems (alliances, co-development, licensing, partnerships)- Market and geographic expansion- Corporate venture investments (18+ CVC investments)Michael has extensive experience supporting the integration of acquired businesses and operational improvement and scaling of existing business units. Michael has served as a growth operator in CFO/COO and GM roles for high-growth technology businesses and units as well as leading a portfolio operations team that builds operating capabilities in portfolio businesses including product development and management, pricing, sales and sales enablement, marketing and back-office operations.--------------------------------------------------Watch the interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Fie6S1W4fFw--------------------------------------------------Contact Michael onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankelmichael/Website: http://www.michaelfrankel.com/Books: Mergers and Acquisitions Basics: The Key Steps of Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Investments (Wiley Finance) 2nd Edition-Mergers and Acquisitions Deal-Makers: Building a Winning Team--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we'll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visithttps://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.Our partnership with ITX focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa. Flippa - Real Buyers, Real Sellers - Where the Real Deals Are MadeVisit Flippa - https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100721038-15233003--------------------------------------------------

On this episode, we're shining a spotlight on a real collaboration between frog and life sciences giant Bayer. This months-long partnership was all about building and launching a new corporate venture to deliver proactive, customer-centric, data-driven self-care at scale in service of healthy aging. Told in seven chapters, you'll hear from real members of the Bayer Consumer Health and frog team, sharing their perspectives on what it takes to push a 150-year old brand into the future with new business models and methods of innovation—without jeopardizing what's made them a household name.Guests today include leads at Bayer Consumer Health, including Dave Evendon-Challis, Chief Scientific Officer, Lily Wong, Digital Transformation Lead and Aquil Harjivan, Digital Products Lead. You'll also hear from core members of the frog team on the program, including Ethan Imboden, Global Head of Ventures and VP of Design, Daniel Kolodziej, Ventures Director, Kim Gladow, Principal Interaction Designer and Matthias Pielmeier, Associate Strategy Director. Visit us to learn more about Corporate Venture Building at frog. (https://www.frog.co/services/venture-design)Download the new frog Chief Challenges 4: Venturing Forward report. (https://go.frog.co/corporate-venture-building)Brought to you by frog, a global creative consultancy. frog is part of Capgemini Invent. (https://www.frog.co) Find episode transcripts and relevant info (https://www.frog.co/designmind/design-mind-frogcast-ep-27-bayer-project-story) Host: Elizabeth Wood, Editorial Director, frogResearch: Camilla Brown, Senior Copyeditor, frog Audio Production: Richard Canham, Lizard Media (https://www.lizardmedia.co.uk/) 

Should you take money from a corporate venture arm? Here are some quick Pros and Cons of doing so:Pros: They can be very strategic in making industry connections (especially with other companies they have invested in They can often become a customer themselves Bring technical expertise and resources unavailable to early-stage venture companies Cons: Often have conflicting mandates, invest for return and invest in finding acquisitions Due to incentives many of the partners at CVC's leave (which is your internal champion) At times there are inferior terms (exclusivity on acquisitions, Right of first refusal, and in the worst case invest to stamp out competition). While they could become customers, CVCs are often on an island and don't speak for the company in becoming a customer

Welcome to another incredible episode of the IDEA Collider│Pharma Book Club series with your host Mike Rea. Today we are joined by a consultant, best-selling author, and one of the world's top experts on strategy and innovation, Rita McGrath.In the episode, Rita talks to us about her transition from a political science career to innovation in the corporate venture, how to build an innovation program, challenges in implementation, and why you need multiple funding sources while championing an idea. Additionally, we delve into making that 10x shift in a company, discovery-driven planning, strategic inflection points & best books she would recommend.Tune in for more innovation insights![02:01] About Rita McGrath[05:10] Rita's books[11:55] Tips for building an innovation program[16:10] Why do companies have one innovation process[18:45] Reasons companies prefer false confidence instead of the uncertain approach[27:40] How to get an organization to make a shift to a big place[34:11] Rita's thoughts on creativity[37:25] Why you should have multiple sources  of funding & approval[37:54] Being future forward on failure & interrogating failure[43:48] Problems related to assumptions in planning[49:39] Discovery-driven planning[51:01] Strategic inflection points[55:05] Books Rita would recommend[57:16] This or that question (Disruption or innovation)[58:13] To connect with McGrath Mentioned BooksSeeing Around the Corners By Rita McGrathMarket Busters By Rita McGrathThe End of Competitive Advantage By Rita McGrathDiscovery-Driven Growth By Rita McGrathSeven Rules of Power By Jeffrey PfefferThinking Fast & Slow by Kahneman DanielHumor Seriously By Jennifer A Aker & Naomi Bagdonas Let's Connect!To Connect With Rita McGrath;●    Website: https://www.ritamcgrath.com/●    Website: https://www.valize.com/ More ProductsFollow Mike Rea on;Website: https://www.ideapharma.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ideapharmaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigidea/To listen to more amazing podcast episodes: https://podcast.ideapharma.com/

Dette er tredje episode i serien om Corporate Venture i Norge. Ukens gjest er Ingunn Andersen Randa, konserndirektør i Obos, og blant annet ansvar for Obos Oppstart, som er deres investeringsarm i oppstartsselskaper.Tema: Hvorfor investerer dere i oppstartsselskaper? (overordnet) Hvordan ser strategien ut?Hvorfor Obos?Hvordan få Obos som investorHvordan bruker de interne ressurserLærdommer?+ mye merProgramleder: Lucas Weldeghebriel, journalist og gründer i Shifter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, our host Giovanni Lauricella and our guest David Kereiakes discuss taking a product to market in China, a global comparison of Medtech in different regions, how to raise money from strategics, and so much more. Andy Glass LinkedIn Vivasure Medical Website Project Medtech Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn

Today, David is talking to Adam Hunke. Adam Hunke is the Principal of Banner Health's Venture Group, where he identifies, evaluates, and builds partnerships with external companies to deliver on innovation growth opportunities within the Banner ecosystem. Banner has 6 portfolio companies - software and healthcare series. What You'll Learn: Deal Mechanics Funding round as a board member  Transitioning from traditional startup to health system venture capital Venture Capital inside a health system  Using Clinical Workflows as a Sourcing Strategy Upside Diligence  Long-term thinking  Thematic investing Selling to Hospitals Favorite Quote: “You have to know your market really well.” --  The Capital Stack All Things Tech Investing and Value Creation Early growth investor David Paul interviews the world's greatest ecosystem, learns how to start and scale your own business, and finds an edge in today's capital markets.  To connect with David, visit:   Twitter -https://twitter.com/davidpaulvc ( CLICK HERE) Substack -http://davidpaul.substack.com/ ( CLICK HERE) LinkedIn -http://linkedin.com/in/Davidpaulvc ( CLICK HERE) IG -https://www.instagram.com/davidpaulvc/ ( CLICK HERE)   DISCLAIMER: David Paul is the founder and general partner at DWP Capital.  All opinions expressed by David and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of DWP capital.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for decisions. David and guests may maintain positions in the securities discussed on this podcast.

Driving innovation is one of the main priorities of every leader. Yet, it's not so easy doing it in a very competitive market or in a conservative industry. One of the most effective ways to build an innovative company is to build a corporate venture arm. That's, for example, what Shell did back in 1998. For episode 046 of “The World Class Leaders Show”, I invited Andrea Course, Venture Principal of Shell Ventures, to share her experience with innovation, startups, founders, and CEOs. In this episode, you'll learn: How to choose the right companies to invest in The power of diversity in the startup world What makes great founders and CEOs The best way to support the startups after the investment How to deploy new technologies in a large and established company For more information about Andrea Course, visit her LinkedIn profile and connect with her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreacourse/ To know more about Shell Ventures: https://www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/new-energies/shell-ventures.html For more information about my work with leaders and organizations, to subscribe to my weekly newsletter, or to take a free assessment of your leadership level, please drop me an email at Andrea@Andreapetrone.com, or go to my website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. I would also very much appreciate hearing from you about your thoughts on this episode, or suggestions for future topics for this podcast. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/why-building-a-corporate-venture-arm-for-your-company-article/  

Você sabe como corporações podem criar novos negócios de forma ágil? Corporate Venture Building ainda é um conceito recente no mercado brasileiro, mas é uma ferramenta única. Ela possibilita que grandes empresas criem uma estrutura interna capaz de transformar ideias de colaboradores em novos negócios, um passo muito importante na direção da inovação. Neste episódio de Growthaholics, Pedro Waengertner conversa com Mateus Quelhas, Head de Business Transformation em ACE Cortex, e Luís Gustavo Lima, CEO em ACE Cortex. CLIQUE AQUI E ESCUTE O FALANDO EM STARTUPS PARTICIPE DA COMUNIDADE GROWTHAHOLICS BAIXE O REPORT DE CORPORATE VENTURE BUILDING ASSISTA A WEBSÉRIE CORPORATE VENTURE BUILDING Para ler esse conteúdo e muito mais, acesse nosso blog!Instagram: @acestartups, @ace_cortex e @portalgrowthLinkedIn: ACE Startups, ACE Cortex e Portal GrowthaholicsE-mail: podcast@goace.vcEste episódio foi editado por Denys Argyriou (@argyriou_)

Matas Danielevicius is the co-founder of Whatnot Startup Studio, a venture studio focused on building scalable and investable corporate ventures that originate from Thailand. Whatnot brings in experienced teams and founders to create and operate corporate ventures and provide support services like legal, HR, and Fundraising.About this episode:In this episode, we will discuss methodologies to de-risk the creation of a corporate venture, the role of entrepreneurs-in-residence, corporate sponsorship criteria (Entrepreneurs in residence, Corporate venture building, De-risking business building) and much more.

Shaun Hon is the Director of Rainmaking corporate innovations venture studio. Rainmaking is a startup incubator that launches startups in partnership with large companies, builds them into a solid business and eventually exits them. It has 13 offices across 3 continents. Shaun has a diverse background both as a VC and as an engineer. Previously, he even designed electric vehicles. About this episode:In our discussion, we will cover how Rainmaking incubates new startups to corporate consortiums (Venture Capital, Incubator, Corporate startup).

In this episode, our host Giovanni Lauricella and our guest Tamir Meiri from Johnson and Johnson discuss corporate venture capital, the differences between corporate venture capital and traditional venture capital, the importance of timing and luck, what an average work week looks like for him, the support one would get from JJDC beyond just money, the different geographies they invest in, how much they typically invest, timing for a startup to actually have the money hit their bank account, and so much more. Tamir Meiri LinkedIn Johnson & Johnson Website Project Medtech Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn

In this episode, our host Giovanni Lauricella and our guest Renee Ryan from Cala Health discuss her background in investment banking, her transition to an investor, what they are working on at Cala Health, working with a board, closing their financing rounds, best advice for startup companies, and so much more. Renee Ryan LinkedIn Cala Health Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In the world of Venture Capital, most of the media coverage is given to the high-risk/reward world of Digital and Technology Start-ups. However, over the past ten years, Corporate Venture Capital Funds have been steadily growing and achieving successful results for more traditional organisations. My guest today is Dr. Andreas Berger. Dr. Berger is presently the managing director of the Wintershall DEA Technology Ventures. As a classic high achiever, Andreas has been a lawyer and entrepreneur, an in-demand keynote speaker and philosopher. He owns an investment company and has extensive business experience in Mergers and Acquisitions. In this podcast episode, we discuss innovation, strategy, and Dr. Berger shares his experience with working in both Silicon Valley and in European corporate culture. By listening to this show, you will learn: Four factors to starting a successful Corporate Venture Fund Topics to consider in building the right team How to drive innovation at multiple levels of the company Key lessons learned from Silicon Valley To contact Dr. Andreas Berger, you can go to his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draberger/ Or, visit the corporate website at: https://wintershalldea.com/en If you want to discuss how to drive growth by creating world-class teams, feel free to connect with me either on LinkedIn or my website www.andreapetrone.com or by email at andrea@andreapetrone.com. For more information about Andrea's work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com Read the article linked to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-drive-innovation-through-corporate-venture-funds-article/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Giovanni and Juan discuss how the name of Action Potential Venture Capital came about, what kind of technology they focus in and how they choose their investments, what round they prefer to invest, how does being a corporate venture capital firm acting as traditional venture capital group affect their investment, and more. Juan Cueva LinkedIn Action Potential Venture Capital Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

How many CVC programs exist? How many venture deals include a CVC? How many IPO exits? In this episode, I cover these questions and more--diving into how corporate venture programs are evolving and becoming increasingly important to our overall economy. Learn more about average check sizes, board seats, follow-on rounds, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-matuszak/message

Claudine Emeott leads Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund – a $100M vehicle targeting venture capital returns in impactful companies that partner within the Salesforce ecosystem. With over 30 companies, Salesforce Ventures Impact is part of a growing number of corporate venture arms that are embracing impact to drive their balance sheet investing. A unique investor, Salesforce employees advise and mentor portfolio companies and often make joint introductions to key customers or even to potential vendor relationships with Salesforce itself in key focus areas: education & workforce development, sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, and social sector technology.

Highlights from their conversation include:Jeppe's background (1:22)Overview of Maersk Growth and its dedicated investment and portfolio management teams (2:51)Making investments that are future-minded (5:46)Having a steady, long-term commitment (8:18)Exciting supply chain opportunities (11:55)Exposing an old industry to new technology (14:35)Challenges with getting to prime market fit (17:29)The next big disruptors and investment opportunities in the supply chain (21:01)Rapid-fire topics: congestion, Uber Freight, digitization in freight forwarding (24:58)Maersk Growth is the corporate venture arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk that looks to accelerate the future of trade. Find out more at https://www.maersk.com/growthAbout The Future of Supply Chain:During each episode of The Future of Supply Chain, we sit down with a different entrepreneur, investor, or industry veteran to discuss their story, views on the industry, and how we can collectively build the future of supply chain together.

Lara Koole is the co-founder of Carbon Equity, the first global alternative climate investment platform and one of the most ambitious attempts to democratize access to VC investing. Lara is also a former partner of Phillips Ventures where she set up their Corporate Venture fund, doing both direct investments and Fund investments. Lara and her team have just closed their first financing round and are in the midst of building their first Fund of Funds-feeder fund. In this first part of our talk, Lara takes us behind the scenes of Carbon Equity and to how they're changing the way VC works.In this episode you'll learn:-How Lara and her team are unleashing the power of VC to tackle climate change-How retail investors are going to be able to invest in VC through Carbon Equity-Why and how the VC model is adapted by Carbon Equity, including a “no carry” policy (!)-Perspectives on Feeder Funds and why Carbon Equity are using them

Matas Danielevicius is the co-founder of Whatnot Startup Studio, a venture studio focused on building scalable and investable corporate ventures that originate from Thailand. Whatnot brings in experienced teams and founders to create and operate corporate ventures and provide support services like legal, HR, and Fundraising.About this episode:In this episode, we will discuss methodologies to de-risk the creation of a corporate venture, the role of entrepreneurs-in-residence, corporate sponsorship criteria and much more.Check out the transcript here.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:50:55 +0000 https://businessunplugged.podigee.io/1-drlucaswinter-contaktgmbh a3808d234b361afe16baa55928d1e7f0 Mein heutiger Gast ist Dr. Lucas Winter. Managing Director der Contakt Gmbh einem digitalen Spin-Off der Umdasch Group. Ich kenne Lucas seit knapp 8 Jahren und habe mit ihm in der Vergangenheit gemeinsam intensiv zum Thema Digitalisierung zusammengearbeitet und dabei sehr schätzen gelernt. Lucas liebt die Extreme, nicht nur sportlich, sondern auch beruflich, daher ist er 2017 in eine der unproduktivsten Branchen gewechselt, nämlich der Baubranche, und arbeitet seither daran mit seinem Team dies zu ändern. Lucas und ich sprechen über den Mut und den Ansatz eines eingesessenen Familienunternehmens sich dem Thema Digitalisierung zu nähern und sich wettbewerbsfähig für die Zukunft aufzustellen, den Spagat die Potentiale der Gruppe zu nutzen und dabei den Spirit eines Startups zu bewahren und disruptive Lösungen voranzutreiben. Mein Gast: Dr. Lucas Winter (LinkedIn), Dr. Lucas Winter (XING) Contakt GmbH, Umdasch Group Feedback & Wunschgäste: podcast@peopex.de Instagram Über mich: LinkedIn, XING PEOPEX GmbH 1 full no Digitalisierung,Intrapreneurship,Familienunternehmen,Bauwesen,Disruption,Corporate Venture,Startup,Produktivität,Ventures Prof. Dr. Johannes

Shaun Hon is the Director of Rainmaking corporate innovations venture studio. Rainmaking is a startup incubator that launches startups in partnership with large companies, builds them into a solid business and eventually exits them. It has 13 offices across 3 continents. Shaun has a diverse background both as a VC and as an engineer. Previously, he even designed electric vehicles. About this episode:In our discussion, we will cover how Rainmaking incubates new startups to corporate consortiums.More: https://slash.co/hak/4-hak-podcast-shaun-hon-rainmaking/ 

Jeppe Hoier is Partner at Maersk Growth, the Corporate Venture arm of A.P. Moller – Maersk. In this episode of The Logistics Tribe Jeppe talks to our host Dana von der Heide about the following topics: - Jeppe's role at Maersk Growth and the mission of Maersk Growth - The focus areas of Maersk Growth and what Jeppe's is looking for in a startup they want to invest in - The structure of the Maersk Growth team - How the collaboration works between Maersk Growth, their portfolio companies and Maersk, the parent company - Regional vs. international focus of the investments - Which portfolio companies are Jeppe's favorites - Maersk Growth activities in Asia - What Jeppe makes of the "evaluation gap" between US and EU startups - What is Jeppe's recommendation for startup founders about where to set up shop. The importance of having access to talent - Jeppe's criteria for what companies to invest in. The sizes of their investments. Seed, Series A, growth investments.... - How Jeppe finds founders, how founders find Jeppe. What conferences are typically on his schedule - The impact COVID has had on Maersk's investments - How Maersk also partners with startups, beyond financing. What the best way for startups is to engage with Maersk as a partner - Diversity in logistics tech and what Maersk is doing to get more females interested in logistics - What can be done to make the industry more sexy to attract better talent - What are some of the emerging trends Jeppe sees in the logistics industry - Jeppe's view on the buzzword trends automation, crypto, blockchain, robots, self-driving trucks, electrification, etc. Is logistics ready for them? - and more Please subscribe to The Logistics Tribe Podcast, so you don't miss any of the future episodes. To learn more about Maersk Growth, visit: https://www.maersk.com/growth To connect with Dana von der Heide, host of the Logistics Tribe, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danavonderheide/ To connect with Boris Felgendreher, host of the Logistics Tribe, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/borisfelgendreher/ To connect with Marco Prüglmeier, host of the Logistics Tribe, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prueglmeier/

In this episode Gary Fowler interviews Ken Gatz. Ken is the Founder & CEO of Proseeder Technologies, an enterprise platform for Corporate Venture and Innovation. A serial entrepreneur, Ken previously co-founded BioIVT, a life science tools and bioinformatics company which exited to a private equity firm in 2013. Ken is skilled in Technology, Law, Life Sciences, Capital Markets, Corporate Venture and Innovation. Ken has a JD focused in International Business Law from Quinnipiac University School of Law. Ken has completed the Stanford GSB LEAD program in Corporate Innovation 2019. About GSD Venture Studios: We travel the world investing in resilient teams bold enough to #GoGlobal. For too long self-motivated entrepreneurs have navigated the minefield of challenges to launching a global company with very little support. The last thing you should bet on in this situation is an unproven team that you don't trust. GSD Venture Studios travels to every corner of the globe inviting resilient teams to establish partnerships that ensure organizations grow the right way, without games or gimmicks. Unlike traditional investors, we take senior operational (often co-founder) roles in these companies, capitalizing on our trusted reputation, experiences, and network to drive explosive growth. More information can be found at: https://www.gsdvs.com/post/interview-with-derek-everything-you-need-to-know-about-gsd About Gary Fowler: Gary has 30 years of operational, marketing, sales, and executive leadership experience including a $1.35 billion dollar exit and a successful Nasdaq IPO. He has founded 15 companies: DY Investments, Yva.ai, GVA LaunchGurus Venture Fund, GSD Venture Studios, Broadiant, etc. Under his leadership, Yva.ai was named one of the Top 10 AI HR Tech companies globally. Gary was recently named one of the top 10 Most Influential AI Executives to Watch in 2020. He is a writer at Forbes Magazine and published over 60 articles on AI and Technology over the last year. More information can be found at: https://www.gsdvs.com/post/meet-gary-fowler

About Aditi:My next guest on The One Percent Project is Aditi Sharma. She is the Head of Startup Programs & Investments at Grab Ventures. She has spent five years at McKinsey & Company post her M.B.A. from Indian School of Business in India. Our Conversation:In this conversation, Aditi talks about her journey from her entering college to Grab Ventures.The evolution of the Corporate Venture Space in Southeast AsiaHypothesis and framework behind building Grab VenturesThe impact of GOVID on businesses and trends that are emerging post the pandemic Who is the perfect founder for Grab Ventures?Super Apps and opportunitiesSoutheast Asian markets their evolution and the opportunities within themQuickfire Round:Favourite Book or Blog?The Knowledge ProjectIdea or Team?TeamGuy or Data?Data

Every big technological shift (per Carlota Perez) brings with a structural shift too — an “institutional adjustment” in how companies innovated and build new products, according to Steve Blank and Evangelos Simoudis. Large organizations used to (and continue to) set up remote R&D labs in places like Silicon Valley. But now, those companies are also investing more energy and resources in setting up corporate venturing arms and/or “innovation outposts” in such startup ecosystems — especially as they believe that startup-driven innovation is one of the best ways to keep up with and address disruption in their industries. But… it's not enough to simply establish a presence in these places; how do you also “sense” and respond to the right opportunities? Are they in the right places? Does beginning with corporate venturing really work for such outposts? And finally, how can these orgs avoid just acting out “innovation theater”? Simoudis — who has also written about whether “the elephant can dance again” using the case of IBM and Watson/ AI — offers his views on how big companies can and should use the Valley (and other innovation clusters) in this episode of the a16z Podcast.