Podcasts about CVC

Welcome back to EUVC Live powered by Woven Capital at The Drop, where we bring you raw and unfiltered insights from Europe's venture ecosystem.In this episode, Hampus Jakobsson - serial founder, angel investor, and one of the driving forces behind The Drop - takes the stage to share two big themes: his hard-earned lessons on corporate venturing, and how AI is set to reshape both energy demand and climate solutions.From scars of failed CVC deals to the epiphany that corporates must be at the table, and from the risks of AI's off-grid energy needs to its potential as “a thousand free interns” in old industries, Hampus delivers a candid, fast-paced perspective you won't want to miss.

Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe's leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration.In this session, Linn Clabburn, Head of CVC at Inter IKEA Group, and Destana Herring, Partner at Regeneration.VC, explore how corporates and VCs can partner with founders without overshadowing them.From aligning on objectives to translating “corporate scale” into startup reality, Linn and Destana share how trust, sparring, and clarity in the boardroom can make or break collaboration.

Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe's leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration.In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm speaks with Gina Domanig, Managing Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures, and Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, on what it really takes to design, launch, and evolve corporate venture capital programs that endure.They explore how corporates can balance financial credibility with strategic impact, why governance and structure matter, and how to bridge the cultural gap between startups and corporates. From KPIs and deal flow to long-term commitment, this is a masterclass in building CVCs that deliver more than returns.Here's whats covered:00:00 Building a CVC program is more than financial—it's a cultural shift.01:00 Exploitation vs. exploration — balancing today's business with tomorrow's bets.02:00 The role of funds, reserves, and acting like financial VCs to gain credibility.04:00 Gina's “CVC as a service” model — how Emerald engages with multiple corporates.05:00 Why corporates must commit resources to both financial and strategic value creation.06:00 Engagement processes — KPIs, partnerships, and designing for tangible outcomes.07:00 Mining deal flow — helping corporates benefit even from startups not invested in.08:00 Deliverables matter — deal flow, pilots, KPIs, and leadership pressure for follow-through.09:00 Investor + consultant? Or financial + strategic VC? — the real identity of CVCs.

이슈파다 ▶ 롯데카드, 뚫려버린 보안 9월 11일, 롯데카드로부터 걸려온 전화. “해킹 흔적이 있으니 카드를 재발급하셔야 합니다.” 개인정보 유출은 없다는 상담원의 말에, 시민들은 하나 둘 카드를 바꿨다. 하지만 약 일주일 뒤, 롯데카드 해킹으로 298만 명의 개인정보가 유출됐다는 사실이 밝혀졌다. 카드 CVC, 결제 비밀번호, 주민등록번호. 쉽게 바꿀 수 없는 정보들이 무더기로 새어나가며 불안은 걷잡을 수 없이 커졌다. 그리고 기업만의 문제가 아니라 국가기관까지 유출되었다는 전문가들의 경고. 대한민국의 정보 보안, 어디까지 뚫린 것인지 에서 짚어본다. 모르면 호구 되는 경제 이야기 ▶ 18세 국민연금 자동가입 논란 정부가 18세 국민연금 자동 가입제를 추진하는 가운데 찬반 논란이 이어지고 있다. 18세가 되는 모든 청년을 국가가 1개월 국민연금 보험료를 대신 내주어 국민연금에 자동으로 가입시키는고, 이후 본인이 계속 낼지, 중단할지를 선택해 연금 수령액을 늘리는 방식이다. 첫 시행 시기는 2027년으로 대상자는 45만여 명으로 추산된다. 가입자가 추후 납부 제도를 적극 활용하면 개인의 연금 수령액은 늘어나 이득을 보지만, 국민연금 기금의 재정 안정성은 흔들릴 수 있다는 지적이 이어지고 있는데. ▶ ‘패가망신 1호' 1000억대 주가조작 종합병원과 대형학원 등을 운영하는 재력가들이 천억 원대의 주가조작을 벌이다 적발됐다. 거래량이 적었던 종목을 천억 원 이상의 자금을 투입해 서로 짜고, 사고파는 통정매매를 반복하는 방식으로 주가를 끌어올린 것으로 파악됐는데. 이들의 매수 주문량은 전체 거래량의 3분의 1에 달할 정도로 해당 종목을 장악했고, 실현한 이익만 230억 원, 미실현 차익까지 합하면 부당이득이 400억 원에 달하는 걸로 추산됐다. 합동대응단은 부당이득의 최대 2배에 달하는 과징금을 부과하고, 금융투자 상품거래 제한·상장사 임원 선임 제한 등을 적극 활용해 ‘원 스트라이크 아웃'의 본보기가 될 수 있게 하겠다고 밝혔는데 에서 알아본다. ▶ 바뀐 모바일 상품권 환불정책, 실효성은? 유효기간이 지나면 90%까지만 환불받을 수 있었던 모바일 상품권을 앞으로는 100% 돌려받을 수 있게 됐다. 공정거래위원회가 온라인과 모바일 상품권 등 새로운 유형의 상품권 환불 비율을 높이는 방향으로 표준 약관을 개정한 것. 5만 원 넘는 상품권은 95%를 현금으로 환불받을 수 있고, 현금 대신 포인트로 선택하면 100%까지 돌려받을 수 있게 되었다는데. 궁금했던 잡스 ▶ 하루 8천 개 완판! 시골 떡집의 기적 새벽 2시, 불 밝힌 15평 남짓 시골 가게. 하루 8,000개의 떡을 빚어내는 주인공은 25년 외길, 찹쌀떡 장인 윤석현 씨와 아들 윤재형 씨! 본인만의 노하우로 극강의 쫄깃함을 자랑하는 찹쌀떡과 직접 재배한 단호박으로 만드는 영양떡. “맛과 정직엔 타협 없다”는 원칙으로 성수기 월 매출 2억 5천 원을 올리고 있다는데. 추석을 앞둔 지금, 아버지의 장인정신과 아들의 혁신이 만난 부자 떡집의 비밀! 궁금했던 잡스에서 공개된다. 주소: 경상북도 영주시 풍기읍 기주로76번길 11 ☎ 054-636-9055 먹자포구 ▶ 가을 바다의 고소함, 고등어와 연어 (고성 아야진항) 입안 가득 느껴지는 고소함! 가을 바다를 대표하는 어종, 고등어와 연어! 9월이면 살이 올라 통통하고 기름기가 잔뜩 오른 국민 생선 고등어와 국내 자연산 연어가 동해로 몰려왔다! 매일 새벽 그물 가득 걸린 고등어와 연어들에 동해의 어부들은 행복한 탄성을 지른다는데. 고등어구이와 찌개뿐만 아니라 현지에서 싱싱한 상태로만 먹을 수 있는 고등어 회는 1년 중 지금이 가장 맛있다고 한다. 또한 국내 자연산 연어는 수입산과는 달리 담백함까지 느낄 수 있어 그 맛이 일품이라는데. 구이부터 찌개와 회까지 다양한 고등어와 연어 요리를 맛보고, 어느 때보다 가장 치열했던 조업 현장을 보러 강원도 고성의 아야진항으로 떠나보자. ▶어부밥집 주소: 강원특별자치도 고성군 토성면 아야진해변길 86 ☎ 033-633-4237/유영미 사장님 ▶해림호횟집 주소: 경상남도 거제시 일운면 지세포해안로 97 (지세포리 931-57) ☎ 0507-1404-3111 / 김귀철, 최경덕 사장님 삼촌 어디가요? ▶ 자유롭게, 내 멋대로 세찬 기운이 흐르는 산과 강이 장관을 이루는 경상북도 예천. 특히 회룡포는 굽이치는 강줄기가 용이 승천하는 모습과 닮아 이름 붙여진 곳인데... 이 특별한 풍경 속에서 범상치 않은 한 사람을 만나보았다! 바로 긴 수염을 휘날리며 말 위에서 활을 쏘는 사나이, 김수호 씨. 그는 폐교를 말들의 보금자리로 바꾸어, 말과 함께 자유로운 삶을 살아가고 있다고.. 하지만 그의 진짜 정체는 35년 경력의 장승 조각가. 예천 곳곳에는 그의 손길이 담긴 장승들이 서서, 오가는 이들을 지켜주고 있다는데. 이번 주 에서는 “마음만 먹으면 뭐든 될 수 있다”는 믿음으로 살아가는 별난 듯 특별한 김수호 씨의 자유로운 인생 이야기를 들어본다. 화제1 ▶ 대한민국 농업을 보다 농업？농촌 혁신이 만드는 성장과 행복을 주제로 가 개최된다. 올해로 7회를 맞이한 박람회에서는 농업과 농촌의 현재와 미래뿐만 아니라 청년창업 귀농·귀촌까지 한눈에 볼 수 있다. 올해의 농산물로 선정된 ‘감자'. k-감자페스타 존이 꾸며져 있어 감자의 역사와 다양한 체험까지 참여할 수 있다. 게다가 스마트팜 등 미래를 바꾸는 농업기술까지 만나볼 수 있다고 하는데, 28일까지 이어지는 를 만나본다.

Show Highlights: Defining and fostering innovation at Beck's Hybrids. [04:32] Balancing skunkworks for future lines within R&D. [08:37] Bridging the gap between internal innovation and the farm gate. [12:44] Why does Beck partner with startups as a customer, avoiding a CVC model? [16:26] Hard lessons from rejected ideas and organizational resistance. [23:22] The power of relationships in driving innovation. [26:12] How to handle risk and goal misalignment in leadership. [35:26] The single most important trait that startup partners cannot fake. [43:18] Advice for innovation leaders and change agents. [48:17] Learn more about Beck's Hybrids at https://www.beckshybrids.com/. To connect with Brad Fruth on LinkedIn, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-fruth-68429573/. If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.  

Jennifer Miller - Senior Director of Corporate Development, Oshkosh Corporation Jennifer Miller, Senior Director of Corporate Development at Oshkosh Corporation, brings over 24 years of M&A experience spanning investment banking, boutique advisory, and corporate development. In this episode, she reveals how Oshkosh evolved their corporate venture capital approach from CVC 1.0's financial focus to CVC 2.0's strategic innovation partnerships. Jennifer shares practical insights on managing 400+ deal flow annually, structuring IP agreements, and balancing minority investments with traditional M&A within a single corporate development function.  Things You'll Learn CVC 2.0 Framework: How to evolve from pure financial returns to strategic innovation partnerships that accelerate technology adoption Deal Flow Management: Systematic approach to evaluate 400+ companies annually using thematic prioritization and rapid technical diligence IP Structuring: Strategic methods for negotiating exclusivity, co-development agreements, and future acquisition rights without limiting startup growth ____________________ The Buyer-Led M&A™ Summit is back.The virtual event built for dealmakers who want to eliminate chaos and take control from sourcing through integration.

Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe's leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration.In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Peter Aksel Villadsen (GN Hearing) and Helle Hee (PwC) to unpack the messy middle of post-merger integration: aligning strategy and governance, protecting talent and culture, and getting the operating model right so the deal value actually shows up. From pre-close planning to the first 100 days, they share what works, what fails, and how to keep the integration machine honest.This is essential listening for any corporate venturer, founder, or investor navigating M&A.

Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you the candid insights of Europe's leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors reshaping venture collaboration.In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm speaks with Petr Míkovec, Managing Director of Inven Capital, the CVC arm of ČEZ, one of Central Europe's most conservative utilities. From nuclear power plants to climate tech bets, Petr shares how Inven Capital was born inside a 30,000-person corporate giant—and why culture by design, not default, is the only way to make innovation stick.From boardroom alignment to founder empathy, this conversation reveals what it takes to balance corporate DNA with startup speed—and how Inven Capital won founders' trust despite starting from scratch.00:00 Culture by design, not by default—why Inven Capital had to reinvent itself inside ČEZ.01:38 Building credibility in a conservative culture—why early adopters matter more than the majority.03:25 Workshops, t-shirts, and pyramids—breaking hierarchy to create founder empathy.05:00 Involving the board—how Inven secured sponsorship and continuous support.06:30 Bridging the brand gap between ČEZ and Inven—winning trust with transparency and feedback.08:00 Respecting failures—why structured feedback became a cornerstone of founder relationships.09:00 Finding the right distance—how to be independent from the mothership but still connected.

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Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) can be both a powerful ally and a cautionary tale for founders and financial VCs alike. At the EUVC Summit, Nicholas Sauvage of TDK Ventures took the stage to break down the CVC landscape — past, present, and future — and give practical advice for founders considering CVCs on their cap tables.Nicholas challenged the audience with a question: who's had a good experience with a CVC? Hands shot up and fewer hands went up for “bad experiences.” This, he noted, shows we're at a new stage for corporate venture.He outlined the three eras of CVC:CVC 1.0: The early days, marked by balance-sheet-driven investments and corporate sponsorships. These often came with odd term sheets and slower processes, but could unlock synergies.CVC 2.0: Skipped over, just like today's pre-seed to Series A jumps.CVC 3.0: The modern era: financially disciplined, strategically aligned, fast-moving, and structured like financial VCs without sacrificing strategic purpose.Importantly, Nicholas debunked the idea that financial and strategic returns are a trade-off - a "false premise," as he called it. The best CVCs aim for both: venture-type returns and deep strategic synergies.Nicholas shared the characteristics of high-performing CVCs:Fast decision-making (some in under 2 weeks!)Clear investment thesesSlim, empowered ICs (not consensus-based groups of 12)Strategic clarity and preparednessA giver mindset — value-add first, not value-extractHe also offered advice for traditional VCs:“Be thoughtful about when a CVC joins your cap table. Some are great at de-risking science, others support go-to-market — it's all about matching their superpower to your founder's needs.”TDK Ventures uses a strict three-pillar framework:Contribution to societyVenture-type returnsStrategic synergy (giver-focused)If an opportunity scores less than 9/10 on any one of the three, they won't invest. Why? Because climate tech and deeptech take time and patience, and TDK is playing a long game to back meaningful technologies — like Type One energy and nuclear fusion — that can shape humanity's future.Before taking CVC money, ask the hard questions:What's their why?What value do they add?Are they ready to support at the right stage of your journey?“Without exits, we don't have a VC ecosystem,” Nicholas reminded the room — so make sure you're partnering with CVCs who can help drive toward them.CVCs: The Good, the Bad, and the MisunderstoodWhat Makes a Great CVC?TDK Ventures' Framework: Triple MandateAdvice to Founders & VCs

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Puma shares jumped more than 10 percent after reports that Authentic Brands and CVC are preparing a bid for the Pinault family’s 29 percent stake. Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they unpack the buyout rumors, what they reveal about Puma’s valuation, how the brand compares with Adidas and Nike, and how investors should weigh both the upside of a takeover premium and the risks if no deal happens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Koichi Narasaki, former Chief Digital Officer of SOMPO and the architect behind Palantir Japan, joins us on the latest episode of The Coral Capital Podcast.From his early days at Mitsubishi Corporation investing in Silicon Valley startups during the dotcom boom, to leading one of Japan's most successful joint ventures with Palantir, Narasaki has been at the intersection of global tech and Japanese enterprise for decades.He shares stories from passing on PayPal in 1998, to convincing SOMPO's leadership to invest $500M into Palantir, and lessons on how foreign companies can succeed in Japan.Topics explored:• Why Mitsubishi's early CVC efforts in Silicon Valley clashed with Tokyo HQ• Meeting Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Marc Benioff in the 1990s• The cultural gap between fast-moving Silicon Valley and conservative Japan• Why he left Mitsubishi after nearly 20 years to join startups on the other side of the table• How he became SOMPO's first Chief Digital Officer and redefined “DX” in insurance• The story of Palantir's failed solo Japan entry, and how the SOMPO JV turned it around• What convinced SOMPO's CEO to greenlight a 50/50 joint venture with Palantir• How “dogfooding” Foundry inside SOMPO unlocked trust with Japanese clients• The legendary $500M Palantir investment during the pandemic, and the debates behind it• What global B2B software founders need to know before entering Japan• His perspective on culture, trust, and speed inside a 135-year-old Japanese giantConnect with Narasaki:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koichi-narasaki-5969b/Connect with James:X: https://x.com/james_rineyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrineyConnect with Tiffany:X: https://x.com/tiffanykayoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanykayo/If you're working on something ambitious, we'd love to hear from you at Coral Capital!Get in touch with us here: https://bit.ly/contactcoral(00:00) Trailer(01:00) Intro(05:16) Leaving Mitsubishi & the dot-com crash(14:34) Early startup journey (Allyno → Access)(17:02) Becoming Chief Digital Officer at SOMPO(20:20) Discovering Palantir & messy data realities(26:18) The meeting with Alex Karp that changed everything(35:00) Why the SOMPO–Palantir JV happened(43:56) Growing in Japan: revenue, culture, challenges(55:42) Advice for foreign SaaS entering Japan

Los titulares de la industria del deporte, con Patricia López, de 2Playbook.  Hoy, el gasto en apuestas deportivas en España, la nueva división deportiva del fondo de CVC para concentrar todas sus inversiones en esta industria, y Vodafone como patrocinador de las competiciones femeninas de la UEFA.

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Revenue, revenue, revenue, revenue, revenue. Heel veel omzet dus. Dat lees je in de knallende kwartaalcijfers van Oracle. Het bedrijf zag zijn orderboek bijna verviervoudigen. De omzet van de tak die digitale infrastructuur verkoopt gaat van dit jaar 18 miljard dollar naar 144 miljard dollar(!) over vijf jaar. Na zulke aankondigingen knalde het aandeel met meer dan 40 procent omhoog en werd Larry Ellison, de samoerai van Silicon Valley met zijn Japanse paleis, zijn zes ex-vrouwen, zijn superjacht, zijn Hawaïaans eiland en zijn straaljagers, de rijkste man op aarde. Mooi allemaal, maar Corné van Zeijl van Cardano denkt er het zijne van. Want welk cijfertje staat er naast het woord "net income" oftewel "echte winst"? Ah, ja: nagenoeg dezelfde cijfers als vorig jaar. Nul procent winstgroei dus. We bespreken wat dat betekent voor beleggers in Oracle. De Apple-presentatie van nieuwe producten blonk uit in een ander woord. Design, design, design, design, design. Een nieuwe iPhone, een dunne iPhone, enzovoort. Bent u al in slaap gevallen? Beleggers zijn er niet gerust op. Want zelfs als we de zorgen rond AI even wegdenken, moet Apple consumenten wel blijven verleiden om telefoons te blijven vervangen binnen een redelijke tijd. Misschien kunnen de prijzen nog verhoogd worden? En wat te denken van dat aloude onderdeel services, dat altijd van stal werd gehaald wanneer de smartphones even tegenvielen? Verder bespreken we ook natuurlijk nog even die uitgebreide AEX. Ja ja, je weet alles al- maar toch is het goed om te weten waarom de AEX écht niet naar 50 of 100 aandelen kan. Dat is gewoon onmogelijk, zegt Corné.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revenue, revenue, revenue, revenue, revenue. Heel veel omzet dus. Dat lees je in de knallende kwartaalcijfers van Oracle. Het bedrijf zag zijn orderboek bijna verviervoudigen. De omzet van de tak die digitale infrastructuur verkoopt gaat van dit jaar 18 miljard dollar naar 144 miljard dollar(!) over vijf jaar. Na zulke aankondigingen knalde het aandeel met meer dan 40 procent omhoog en werd Larry Ellison, de samoerai van Silicon Valley met zijn Japanse paleis, zijn zes ex-vrouwen, zijn superjacht, zijn Hawaïaans eiland en zijn straaljagers, de rijkste man op aarde. Mooi allemaal, maar Corné van Zeijl van Cardano denkt er het zijne van. Want welk cijfertje staat er naast het woord "net income" oftewel "echte winst"? Ah, ja: nagenoeg hetzelfde cijfer als vorig jaar. Nul procent winstgroei dus. We bespreken wat dat betekent voor beleggers in Oracle. De Apple-presentatie van nieuwe producten blonk uit in een ander woord. Design, design, design, design, design. Een nieuwe iPhone, een dunne iPhone, enzovoort. Bent u al in slaap gevallen? Beleggers zijn er niet gerust op. Want zelfs als we de zorgen rond AI even wegdenken, moet Apple consumenten wel blijven verleiden om telefoons te blijven vervangen binnen een redelijke tijd. Misschien kunnen de prijzen nog verhoogd worden? En wat te denken van dat aloude onderdeel services, dat altijd van stal werd gehaald wanneer de smartphones even tegenvielen? Verder bespreken we ook natuurlijk nog even die uitgebreide AEX. Ja ja, je weet alles al- maar toch is het goed om te weten waarom de AEX écht niet naar 50 of 100 aandelen kan. Dat is gewoon onmogelijk, zegt Corné.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're delighted to welcome Simon Massie-Taylor to the show. Simon is the CEO of The newly branded Prem Rugby. The competition has faced well publicised challenges in recent years, with clubs going bust and broader questions around the viability of the sport as an attractive investment. But with attendances on the rise, commercial income flowing, major long term broadcasting deals and the Red Bull marketing machine as a new stakeholder, this is a competition looking forward not backwards. With talk of challenger leagues and continual disruption to the established order of rugby, this is a perfect time to understand why Prem Rugby and broader club rugby in England still holds the greatest appeal. The challenge is grabbing that opportunity; an unrelenting commitment to ensure when fans tune into the sport away from the international game, that this is the competition they turn to. Let's see what the plans are. On today's show we discuss: Investment in Prem Rugby: Why did Red Bull decide to invest in Prem Rugby with their purchase of Newcastle Falcons? Is club rugby a good investment when there are so many opportunities to buy assets in broader sport? There has been a new type of investor coming into rugby. Why is this important? Can you continue to run a league when clubs continue to lose money? What type of profile to Prem Rugby want to see from prospective owners? Improving the Product: Despite all the challenges the game has faced over the last 10 years, attendances are rising, media deals are getting bigger, commercials are stronger than ever. Why? The importance of attracting a new audience while maintaining the relationship with the existing fanbase. Why more isn't always better; the challenger league conundrum. Aligning the global calendar to ensure a clash of major tournaments does not diminish the quality of the game. Financial Sustainability is Essential: What is the importance of good governance in rugby? Why understanding the responsibilities of each organisation and their executives will allow for a future of collective progress; rising tide lifts all boats. What did the CVC deal allow the league to do, and is more private equity investment on the horizon? How is the salary cap facilitating more responsible financial management? What does the future hold? Better financial performance and regulation to drive the commercial and investment viability of the sport. A huge thank you to our amazing partners on the show: RUNNA Whether you're an existing use or if it's your first time on the app, use the code below for exclusive access! https://join.runna.com/lKmc/redeem?code=BOSRUNNA

Het lijkt de grootste Nederlandse overname van het jaar te gaan worden: die van de diervoedingtak van DSM-Firmenich. In juli meldde onze retailredacteur Jan Braaksma nog dat er drie geïnteresseerden in de race waren. Maar nu, ruim een maand later, blijkt stiekem al duidelijk wie er met de winst vandoor gaat: investeringsmaatschappij CVC. Jan vertelt hoe nu verder én wat de geschatte waarde van de deal is. Lees: DSM-Firmenich dicht bij verkoop dierenvoedingstak aan CVC ‘Good morning to the crowd. We delivered strong numbers, that’s the vibe, no doubt.’ Al rappend opende ASR-ceo Jos Baeten de presentatie van de halfjaarcijfers. De ‘strong numbers’ en goede ‘vibes’ zijn er inderdaad: het bedrijf profiteert van pensioenbuy-outs die al €2,9 mrd opleverden. Pensioenredacteur Maaike Noordhuis vertelt wat deze buy-outs inhouden en wat ASR’s investeringsplannen zijn op het gebied van defensie. Lees: ASR haalt meer kapitaal binnen dankzij pensioenbuy-outs Eerder deze week kreeg chipmaker Intel een flinke kapitaalinjectie van het Japanse SoftBank: $2 mrd. Gisteren kondigde de Amerikaanse federale overheid ook aan een belang te willen nemen. Techredacteur Bert van Dijk vertelt waarom al dat geld naar Intel gaat en wat de plannen van SoftBank en het Witte Huis zijn. Lees: Japanse SoftBank gaat ‘all-in’ op kunstmatige intelligentie & VS onderzoeken belang in chipmakers in ruil voor subsidies Redactie: Floyd Bonder & Sophia Wouda Presentatie: Floyd Bonder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WithSecuren perustajan Risto Siilasmaan ja CVC-pääomasijoitusyhtiön tekemässä ostotarjouksessa WithSecuren osakkeesta maksetaan 1,70 euroa, mikä vastaa 300 miljoonan euron markkina-arvoa. Kesä-heinäkuun 2022 taitteessa F-Securen jakautumisen myötä itsenäiseksi yhtiöksi tulleen WithSecuren pörssitaival on ollut täynnä pettymyksiä. Sitä kuvaa myös kurssikehitys: heti jakautumisen jälkeen WithSecuren osakkeella käytiin kauppaa kahden euron pinnassa, mutta pian kurssi laski, ja viime vuoden lopulla osakkeella käytiin kauppaa alimmillaan alle 70 sentillä.Monologi-Grillissä grillinpitäjä Karo Hämäläinen käy läpi oman, näillä näkymin onnistuneeksi osoittautuvan WithSecure-sijoituksensa vaiheet. Suurin syy on hyvä onni. Mutta miksi grillinpitäjää harmittaa lunastustarjous ja 70 prosentin pikavoitto?Risto Siilasmaan vierailu Grillillä: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cqEKAxBj1iHJ9BmuV9W8t?si=yorVEbJvSD-sNiy6QZWxzwMikko Hyppösen vierailu Grillillä:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SCzaL78qhOv3QZqLTvwky?si=Q8jCEBO4QJ61N4hM8BlrfA

Chegou mais um Check-up Semanal, com as novidades da medicina e da saúde que você precisa saber para começar a semana atualizado. Confira os temas do check-up de hoje: tirzepatida no tratamento da SAOS e obesidade; amiloidose de cadeias leves; caso clínico: paciente idoso com queixa de “cabeça vazia”; complicações relacionadas a cateteres venosos centrais (CVC) e risco de reativação de doenças reumáticas após vacinação contra covid-19. Ouça agora!Confira esse e outros posts no ⁠Portal Afya⁠ e siga nossas redes sociais!⁠Facebook⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠Twitter

Het Amsterdamse private-equityhuis Parcom raakt voor de tweede keer dit jaar een bedrijf kwijt aan een schuldeiser. Het gaat om het Rotterdamse callcenterbedrijf Yource, dat in handen komt van de beursgenoteerde investeringsmaatschappij CVC. Eerder dit jaar raakte Parcom al lingerieketen Hunkemöller kwijt aan zijn schuldeisers. Redacteur Jan Braaksma vertelt wat dat betekent voor het private-equityhuis. Lees: Parcom verliest Rotterdams callcenterbedrijf aan schuldeiser CVC Waar het Deense farmaciebedrijf Novo Nordisk, bekend van het afslankmiddel Ozempic, begin dit jaar nog het meest waardevolle bedrijf van Europa was, staat het nu op de elfde plek. Met een waarde van 183 mrd. Binnen de Europese farmaciesector moet het zelfs Roche, Novartis en het weBritse AstraZeneca voor zich dulden. Hoe kon de waardering van de Denen zo snel dalen? We bespreken het met beursredacteur Albert Wagenaar. Lees: Van Novo Nordisks sterrenstatus is op de beurs nog weinig In Nederland is het nog een relatief onbekend fenomeen, maar in Amerika is het al big business: de particuliere boodschappenbezorging. Het lijkt – na de ‘mislukte’ flitsbezorginghype en verlieslatende online supermarkten een gat in de markt. Maar is dat ook zo? We bespreken deze Amerikaanse trend met retailredacteur Orla McDonald. Zij legt uit waarom Nederlandse supermarkten nog niet massaal op deze bezorgtrein springen. Lees: Na flitsbezorgers en online supermarkten, is er in Amerika nu de particuliere boodschappenbezorger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Dobber“ talks through his career as a high school basketball coach at Sprague HS and, most recently, at Cascade HS. Now a father or athletes, he also shared some valuable insight on being a parent while also being a coach at heart. 00:54 Transitioning from coaching 6A basketball to 4A basketball 02:20 State tournament experience at a high school campus 07:12 Growing up in Lebanon, OR and competing against the Salem schools 11:31 Moving on to Willamette University and playing for Coach Gordie James 19:00 Playing against an elite 8 Oregon Ducks team at Mac Court 21:20 The legendary Wally Wing and his coaching presence 24:15 Joining the Willamette Coaching staff as a grad student and then transition to the Sprague HS coaching staff 29:45 The changing of the game from 2005 until now 34:30 Looking back on his Sprague groups 39:39 Being a parent while also having a coaching mindset 46:33 The importance of good coaching at the younger ages leading up to becoming great teammates 49:09 The changing of the CVC through the decades 55:00 Listing off some of the greats from Salem in his time as a player and coach

A CVC masterclass from Bill Taranto, Founder and President of Merck's Global Health Innovation Fund, a $600M fund that is considered one of the most impactful corporate venture funds in the world. Bill has over 20 years of healthcare investing and is focused on digital health companies transforming the future of care. Bill was just named to the Global Corporate Venturing Power List for the 14th time. We talk about the dual mandate to predict and prepare as well as the unique structure he has created which includes multiple levers like accelerators, studios, the growth equity fund, and a private equity roll-up function. We talk about the right relationship with the corporate parent, flying too close to the sun in the strategic/financial balance and why communication is often what determines success and makes innovation tangible for large organizations.

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where Andreas Munk Holm and Jeppe Høier explore the cutting edge of European venture capital. Today's guest is Nacho Tovar, who is the Group Innovation Director at IAG. IAG—the airline group behind British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling.Together, they unpack how one of the world's most complex legacy industries is retooling itself through deep tech, startup collaboration, and CVC-backed transformation—from synthetic fuels to quantum AI.This is the CVC playbook for aviation, straight from the cockpit.

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 Florian Noell, PwC's Global Venturing & EMEA Startups & Scale-ups Leader. Florian draws on his rare blend of experience as a founder, ecosystem advocate, and now corporate innovator to unpack the evolution—and missed opportunities—of corporate venture capital across Europe.They delve deeply into what distinguishes enduring CVCs from the 3.7-year average lifespan, how to avoid wasting money as a corporate angel, and the structural shifts needed to transition from optics to outcomes. With both realism and optimism, this is a masterclass on corporate-startup collaboration done right—and wrong.This one's for ecosystem builders, corporate strategists, and VCs looking to make CVC work in the long term.Here's what's covered:02:10 | Two Hats, One Mission: How Florian Took His Founder Lens to PwC05:50 | What Great Corporate-Startup Collaboration Looks Like08:30 | Why CVCs Die After 3.7 Years—and How to Beat the Odds11:20 | Structuring for Success: The 10 Building Blocks to a Lasting CVC14:00 | Venture Clienting vs. Venture Investing17:40 | The Case for Later-Stage Investing—If You Can Afford It21:15 | LP Investing as a Smart Starting Point25:50 | Policy's Role: Useful, But Not the Magic Fix30:00 | Changing the Corporate Mindset34:00 | Why Corporates Don't Reinvent Themselves—And What to Do About It

Christian Wolf, Gründer von More Nutrition, teilt Insights über den Exit-Prozess mit CVC. Du erfährst, wie aus der Fusion mit ESN der Weg zum Private-Equity-Deal wurde, warum CVC der richtige Partner war und wie wichtig es ist, die eigenen Kompetenzbereiche zu kennen. Was du lernst: Wie man einen PE-Prozess strategisch angeht Warum Kompetenzgrenzen wichtig für Entscheidungen sind Die Bedeutung von fairen Deal-Strukturen Wie man "disagree and commit" richtig lebt ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakery  Mehr zu Christian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-wolf-  Website: https://www.tqgg.de/ / https://morenutrition.de/  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/ 

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.This time, we flip the mic: Jeppe Høier, normally the host, steps into the hot seat in a conversation with Francesco Di Lorenzo, Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at CBS and an expert on entrepreneurial and innovation strategy.In this episode, you'll get the full backstory on Jeppe—from PwC to CFO at a pan-European fund, Heartcore Capital, to building Maersk's CVC arm, and now shaping Europe's corporate VC landscape through the EU CVC podcast, newsletter, and summit.They dive deep into how corporate venture works (and fails), why the immune system metaphor holds true, and what's needed to build an ecosystem across Europe that actually delivers.

Join our Founder & CEO, Fred Schonenberg, alongside Laura Plunkett, Vice President, Startup Engagement, Head of Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, and Marc Silberman, Partner at Comcast Ventures, for a fireside chat entitled From Pilots to Portfolios: Comcast's Integrated Corporate Growth Startup Strategy recorded earlier this year during the Global Corporate Venturing & Innovation Summit 2025. The discussion delves into how LIFT Labs' strategic pilots with business units seamlessly complement Comcast Ventures' investment strategy in adjacent and emerging markets, with a particular focus on AI technologies. VentureFuel is proud to serve as the operating partner for the new accelerator—focused on identifying and supporting startups that align with Comcast's strategic priorities.

Guest: Paul Morgan, Rugby World Editor and Premiership Rugby Comms DirectorRunning List: The Business of Rugby Episode1. British Lions Commercial StrategyTicket pricing controversy: Struggling to sell out Dublin match at £163 per ticketMajor commercial partnerships: Qatar Airways (title sponsor), Patron Saint whisky, Rhino, Oxford Landing, Charles Tyrwhitt, Howden, Canterbury, FanaticsDigital strategy: World Rugby/Lions collaboration on RugbyPass App for Australia tourBroadcasting: S4C secures Welsh highlights rights, Sky holds exclusive live rights2. CVC hire Marc AllegraMarc Allera (former EE CEO) appointed chairman of newly created CVC SportsCoBackground: Sega → Three → EE → Jagex chairman (also CVC-owned)27% stake in Premiership Rugby (acquired 2019)Six Nations Rugby investmentHad to bail out Newcastle Falcons amid broader club financial crisis3. Rebel Franchise seriesMike Tindall-backed R360 targeting world's top 300 playersEstimated £300-400m needed to launchAims for 2026 launch with 12 franchises, no relegationSalaries roughly double traditional club payThe Pushback:Simon Massie-Taylor (Prem CEO): "Rugby needs roots, not pop-ups" - dismisses as "distraction"Andrew Georgiou (TNT Sports): Calls it "commercially unsustainable," compares to LIV Golf4. Gallagher Prem RebrandRebranding to "Gallagher Prem" focusing on physicality ("real grit", "raw speed", "big hits")10% growth in interest overall, 30% among 18-34 year-oldsPlans for US showpiece fixtures ahead of 2031 World CupClub World Cup launch in 2028 as "step forward in global expansion"5. Red Bull Buying Newcastle FalconsTaking on £39m club debtFirst rugby union purchase for Red BullPlans to use brand/marketing expertise to attract younger fansCommitment to keep team in Newcastle, eyeing Newcastle United synergies6. Women's World Cup - Rugby's Lionesses Moment?350,000 tickets already sold, targeting 400,000 stretch goalO2 partnership giving customers priority accessBBC partnership ensuring nationwide accessibilityGoal to increase women's participation from 25% to 33% by 2029Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

In this episode, we sit down with Todd Cassler, Chief Growth Officer of Cerity Partners, to explore the growing role of corporate venture capital (CVC) as a strategic tool for driving innovation and growth. With decades of experience in asset and wealth management as a chief strategy and growth officer, Todd is a trusted partner with a front-row seat to how Fortune 500 companies are using CVC not just to diversify financially, but to shape their strategic futures.   Things we cover in this episode:  - Why CVC programs often fail without CEO and board-level buy-in  - How to design a governance model that avoids being pulled back into “business as usual”  - The hidden benefits of CVC, from M&A pipeline generation to competitive intelligence  - What it takes to align siloed innovation efforts with core business objectives  - How to measure the strategic—not just financial—value of your venture investments Learn more about Outthinker's community of chief strategy officers - https://outthinkernetwork.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/outthinker-networks

How can purpose-driven founders and investors work together to build the solutions our economy urgently needs? Many startups are building solutions that target the root causes of today's biggest challenges. But purpose-driven angel investors still have to evaluate each team individually, making it hard to fund impact at scale. In this episode, Tina Dreimann, founder of better ventures, explains how her network connects founders and investors to systematically change our economy towards impact and return. Tina also points out the principle of integral investing, where revenue and impact grow together. She shares how startups and established companies can form a symbiosis: combining entrepreneurial startup speed with corporate scale to shift entire value chains. Tina also advises founders to prioritise team strength and early customer validation. This episode is part of VC for Circularity - the Venture Capital Perspective on Circular Economy Startups.

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm and Jeppe Høier sit down with Nicole LeBlanc, Partner at Woven Capital, the $800M growth-stage CVC fund backed by Toyota. They unpack what it takes to drive real strategic and financial outcomes in corporate venture — and what founders and GPs often get wrong when working with CVCs.Nicole shares how Woven structures its global operations, works hand-in-hand with Toyota's business units, and leverages a portfolio success team to shepherd startups through complex corporate dynamics. She also breaks down Woven's investment logic, from hydrogen to lunar rovers — and why corporate alignment shouldn't come at the cost of independence.Here's what's covered:00:40 – The structure of Woven Capital & its relationship with Toyota03:00 – How Toyota Ventures (early-stage) and Woven (growth-stage) complement each other09:45 – Building internal bridges: the Portfolio Success team model13:15 – Toyota's internal incentives (and the carrot vs. stick approach)15:10 – The CVC cultural challenge: Japan, US, and Europe21:40 – How to spot a “red flag” CVC as a founder31:30 – Toyota Open Labs: a new playbook for startup-corporate collaboration34:00 – Woven's LP strategy: investing in funds for access, insight & geography39:00 – Learnings from fund investing: what CVC LPs need from GPs42:00 – Final advice for startups and corporates alike

What will it take to recover more critical materials when demand is growing and recovery systems aren't keeping up? With the growing deployment of solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and data centers, demand for metals and minerals is rising fast. But current systems for recovering and reusing these materials are limited, inefficient, or missing entirely. In this episode, Aly Bryan, Senior Member of the investment team at Closed Loop Partners' Venture Group, explains why critical materials have become a central topic in the circular economy. She introduces the concepts of small-loop and large-loop circularity, discusses the role of modular recovery infrastructure, and shares why relying on large, centralized processing facilities may no longer be the most effective approach. Aly also explores how circular startups can work within existing supply chains and why reverse logistics is essential to making recovery work at scale. This episode is part of VC for Circularity - the Venture Capital Perspective on Circular Economy Startups.

Neste episódio, o PodDelas Podcast recebe um dos casais mais queridos da internet para um papo sincero, divertido e cheio de revelações sobre a nova fase da vida deles: pais de gêmeos — de novo! Eles contam tudo sobre a descoberta da gravidez, os desafios da rotina com filhos pequenos, a relação com a internet e suas rotinas saudáveis. Também falam sobre empreendedorismo, saúde mental e os bastidores do relacionamento real por trás dos posts e realities. Com vocês: Clara Maia e André Coelho #Coelhanna #ClaraMaia #AndreCoelho #TataEstaniecki #Gemeos #Gravidez #DeFeriasComoEx #RealityShow--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Promoção válida para maiores de 18 anos de idade, entre a 0h do dia 29/04 e as 23h59min de 15/07/2025 (horário de Brasília), correspondente às compras a partir de R$200,00 realizadas nas lojas físicas das Óticas Carol e cadastro no site viajecomacarol.com.br. Limitado a um prêmio por CPF durante todo o período de participação. Guarde o comprovante fiscal de compra. Antes de participar, leia o Regulamento completo no site. Certificado de Autorização SPA/MF nº 04.040335/2025. Promoção cumulativa com outras ofertas. *Mera sugestão de uso do prêmio que será entregue em voucher CVC, com a escolha da viagem pelo contemplado. A menção à referida marca é meramente ilustrativa e não se destina a representar ou sugerir uma associação entre as Óticas Carol e a legítima proprietária da marca. A CVC não patrocina e não participa desta promoção.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------✅ Canal de Cortes Oficial - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCab-x2Tf0zK3WLkKXG9Ot5Q✅ Instagram Oficial @poddelas - https://www.instagram.com/poddelas/✅ Facebook Oficial - https://m.facebook.com/POD-DELAS-101517452551396/✅ Shorts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCItcEi_6J6l2iuhABXq1OTg✅ PodDelas Melhores Momentos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYa1bLsG-RumuKrrznSdRHg✅ Playlist oficial com todos os episódios - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEx5PB_zX1qkkx06VRZFepiRHheozMSRANFITRIÃ:

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen speaks with Terry Doyle, Managing Partner at Telus Global Ventures, about the evolving role of corporate venture capital (CVC) in business strategy. Terry discusses his path from Nokia and Microsoft to leading one of Canada's top CVC arms. With 30+ deals in 2023 and a dual “investor + customer” model, Telus is redefining how corporates fuel innovation. The conversation covers AI in emerging verticals, enterprise partnerships, and Canada's place in global tech. Founders, investors, and policy leaders alike will find actionable insights and strategic guidance throughout this episode.Terry's Unconventional Career Path (00:00:49)* From law school to Nokia's corporate development during the iPhone disruption.* Lessons from Nokia's decline: "The paranoid survive" (Andy Grove) and the dangers of engineering-centric cultures.* Transition to Microsoft pre-Satya Nadella: Pitching $400M deals in an era where "revenue below $1B wasn't reported."How Telus Builds Through Venture Capital (00:14:51)* Telus's evolution from telco to tech & services powerhouse* Over 90% of investments include commercial partnerships* Measuring ROI through value capture: “$34M in portfolio revenue last year, targeting $60M this year.”Navigating M&A and Corporate Integration (00:28:43)* Why integration, not pricing, kills most acquisitions* Founders: plan to stay 3+ years post-acquisition* The liquidity logjam: public markets are closed, valuations remain stickyAI's Vertical and Observability Revolution (00:43:00)* Why Telus is betting on vertical LLMs and AI observability tools* Applications in health, agriculture, and cybersecurity* “AI isn't a side bet, it's foundational to our product strategy.”Canada's Innovation Imperative (00:32:58)* Only 6% of Canadian corporates invest in venture (vs. 40% in the U.S.)* “If you don't like change, you're going to hate irrelevance.”* The need for more startup acquisitions, angel reinvestment, and risk tolerance from corporate leadersAbout Terry DoyleTerry Doyle is Managing Partner at Telus Global Ventures, leading strategic investments across Telus' digital health, agriculture, and AI verticals. A veteran of British Telecom, Nokia, and Microsoft, Terry has negotiated global M&A deals and now helps startups scale through Telus' commercial ecosystem. Passionate about Canadian tech, Terry is also a long-time supporter of C100 and innovation policy.Connect with Terry Doyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doyleterryVisit Telus Global Ventures Website: https://www.telus.com/en/ventures/global-venturesConnect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Neste episódio, o PodDelas Podcast duas vozes sinceras, bem-humoradas e afiadas! Juntas, elas falam sobre como manter uma certa sanidade em tempos de hiperconexão, alta produtividade e muita ansiedade. Como as redes sociais mudam a nossa maneira de pensar e agir? Além disso, relembram momentos marcantes de suas trajetórias e refletem sobre o quanto já mudaram desde o lançamento do livro "Como Ter Uma Vida Normal Sendo Louca". E vem projeto novo por aí! Sim, mais um! Um episódio pra rir, pensar e talvez... desligar o celular depois. Ou pelo menos tentar. Com vocês: Camila Fremder e Jana Rosa!Promoção válida para maiores de 18 anos de idade, entre a 0h do dia 29/04 e as 23h59min de 30/06/2025 (horário de Brasília). Concorra a uma viagem nas compras a partir de R$200,00 realizadas nas lojas físicas das Óticas Carol e cadastro no site www.viajecomacarol.com.br. Limitado a um prêmio por CPF durante todo o período de participação. Guarde o comprovante fiscal de compra. Antes de participar da promoção e do sorteio, leia o Regulamento completo no site. Certificado de Autorização SPA/MF nº 04.040335/2025. Promoção cumulativa com outras ofertas. *Mera sugestão de uso do prêmio que será entregue em até 30 (trinta) dias a contar da data do sorteio em formato de um voucher CVC®️ no valor de R$15.000,00 (quinze mil reais), com a escolha do destino pelo contemplado. A menção à marca CVC é meramente informativa e não se destina a representar ou sugerir uma associação entre as Óticas Carol e a legítima proprietária da marca. A CVC®️ não patrocina e não participa desta promoção--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------✅ Canal de Cortes Oficial - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCab-x2Tf0zK3WLkKXG9Ot5Q✅ Instagram Oficial @poddelas - https://www.instagram.com/poddelas/✅ Facebook Oficial - https://m.facebook.com/POD-DELAS-101517452551396/✅ Shorts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCItcEi_6J6l2iuhABXq1OTg✅ PodDelas Melhores Momentos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYa1bLsG-RumuKrrznSdRHg✅ Playlist oficial com todos os episódios - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEx5PB_zX1qkkx06VRZFepiRHheozMSRANFITRIÃ:

On today's MJ Morning Show: Eating yoga mats? Warning before you start up that grill Morons in the news Guy unhappy with a closed Del Taco Mr. Beast may be in some trouble in Mexico MJ's burger problem at home Opinion: Guy found a wallet, returned it, and did this MJ PSP Villages wireless store was a problem for a customer ADA scam shakedown Is this the worst CVC code that was on a woman's card... Gas prices, cost of using a credit card per gallon Solution for loitering problem Cost of a makeup person for a wedding How to de-clutter your home? The poop rule 80's band reunites, but it took some horrible clues from MJ to guess who Hotel charging a service fee for this issue... Fire at Jacksonville International Airport garage Diddy trial update Louisiana jail break news Watching eaglets on webcam Jessica Simpson criticized for performance on American Idol Sleeping 8 hours per night isn't good enough if routine is inconsistent Avocado... high in calories, but healthy... good for expectant mothers

In this episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier, talk with Marika King, Head of PINC, the corporate venture arm of Paulig.Marika shares how PINC was born to accelerate core innovation and deliver long-term impact across health, sustainability, and food security. She explains why PINC goes earlier than most CVCs and how they leverage Paulig's R&D and cultural DNA to validate, support, and scale startups. Marika also offers candid reflections on governance structures, founder dynamics, and how her journey through burnout shaped her values as an investor.Here's what's covered:03:10 Early Stage Investments and Validation16:54 Governance and Structure of Pink Ventures24:00 Lessons in Structuring a Corporate Venture Fund26:34 Understanding the Role of a CVC27:03 Misconceptions About CVCs28:49 Flexibility and Patience in CVC Investments31:29 The Importance of Founder-Friendly A

In this episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Bruno Moraes, Managing Director at Wayra, Telefónica's corporate venture capital arm. With nearly 15 years of experience, Wayra stands out for its focus on driving strategic business value by connecting startups with Telefónica's core operations across Europe and Latin America.Here's what's covered:03:40 Investment Strategies and Goals04:51 Fund Management and Structure06:32 Geographical and Vertical Focus08:28 Team Structure and Operations19:54 Evolution and Growth of WRA22:56 Incentives and Compensation in CVC

PinPoint Analytics is revolutionizing the public works construction industry with AI-powered bid intelligence. With over $4 million in funding, PinPoint is building what co-founder Mark Zurada describes as "the Zillow for public works." In this episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Mark to learn how PinPoint is bringing data-driven decision making to an industry where the "lowest price bid wins" mentality has traditionally forced contractors into a risky race to the bottom. Topics Discussed: The unique challenges of public works construction bidding, where lowest price wins but pricing information is non-standardized How PinPoint collects and digitizes data from every public works project in the country over the past five years The company's journey from 2.5 years of intense R&D to launching their first generally available product PinPoint's ingenious marketing strategy that leverages real-time bid data to target prospects at exactly the right moment The critical importance of finding specialized investors who understand the niche market Why few tech founders have ventured into the construction space, and how PinPoint's technical expertise gives them an edge   GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Target the stakeholders with the highest pain point: PinPoint serves three customer segments (municipalities, engineering firms, and general contractors) but focuses primarily on GCs because they have the most financial risk and greatest need for the solution. As Mark explained, "GCs are our primary target, and they're basically the most at risk. They need this the most." When creating a new category, seek specialized investors: For companies building in niche markets, corporate venture capital from established industry players can be invaluable. Mark shared, "We really had to find a specialized VC... we ultimately landed a CVC, basically a huge construction conglomerate that felt the pain point. They're like, 'Oh my God, you guys can solve this. We've been trying to solve it forever.'" Build proprietary data moats: What attracts investors to PinPoint isn't just AI but their unique data assets. "VCs are really gravitating towards us because of the data moat that we have and the IP moat... We are an AI company solving a real-world problem with a great moat around us." Use your data to drive hyper-targeted sales outreach: PinPoint transforms the bid summaries they collect into actionable sales intelligence. "We know exactly who's bidding almost in real time... We're very focused on hitting our customers at the right time with the right message, with rich analysis on what they did, opening the doors to how our product could have helped them." Approach complex technical challenges with the right expertise: Sometimes the reason a market remains underserved is that the technical barriers are substantial. "We're really like tech guys building construction software... We know how to do data and analytics and AI extremely well... We just knew how to approach it and surmount some of those early technical problems that would have been super hard if you were coming at it from the other side."   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co

In this episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier, talk with Gitte Aabo to explore the world of corporate venture. With a remarkable background that spans 27 years at Leo Pharma, including 12 years as CEO and further experience at GN Hearing, Gitte shares her journey in building innovation initiatives like Leo iLab. She explains how she helped develop digital tools to improve treatment outcomes and diagnostics, drawing on her extensive experience in both board leadership and hands-on management to drive change.During the conversation, Gitte dives into aligning corporate culture with innovative practices. She emphasizes that success in corporate venturing doesn't come from following a one-size-fits-all formula but from ongoing, one-on-one discussions with board members and key executives. By integrating strategic insights with practical initiatives, she shares how innovation teams must work closely with the core business to ensure long-term impact, even if the financial returns take time to materialize.Chapters:03:55 Establishing Leo Innovation Lab04:15 Digital Tools for Skin Disease Treatment05:01 Improving Diagnosis with Mobile Tools05:16 Philosophy of Patient Focus06:20 Structure and Funding of Leo iLab08:10 Challenges and Learnings from Leo iLab08:28 Collaboration with US and External Investments09:31 Balancing Innovation and Core Business11:24 Reflections on Corporate Innovation14:43 Transition to GN Hearing15:50 Integrating Innovation in GN Hearing17:00 Strategic Partnerships and External Innovation19:52 Challenges in Corporate and Startup Collaboration 

Christian Wolf ist der wahrscheinlich Deutschlands erfolgreichster Direct-To-Consumer Gründer der letzten 10 Jahre. Als Gründer von “More Nutrition” und Mitgründer der “The Quality Group”, spricht er über den beeindruckenden Aufbau eines der erfolgreichsten Direct-to-Consumer-Unternehmen Deutschlands, welches an der Marke für 1 Milliarde Euro Umsatz kratzen dürfte.  Christian teilt, wie er mit einer klaren Vision, evidenzbasierten Produkten und einer starken Community eine Marke aufgebaut hat, die heute viele Millionen von Kunden begeistert. Du bekommst außerdem Einblicke in die Fusion mit ESN, den Private-Equity-Deal mit CVC und die Herausforderungen, die mit schnellem Wachstum und großen Entscheidungen einhergehen.  Was du lernst: Der Aufbau von More Nutrition: 8-10 Millionen Euro Umsatz im ersten Jahr ohne eigenen Online Shop Wie Christian und sein Team eine evidenzbasierte Marke mit emotionalem Marketing kombiniert haben Warum Community-Building und authentisches Influencer-Marketing entscheidend für den Erfolg waren Fusion mit ESN und der Weg zur Quality Group: Wie die Fusion mit ESN neue Möglichkeiten in der Produktentwicklung und Produktion eröffnet hat Warum die Kombination aus Social Media und eigener Produktion ein entscheidender Wettbewerbsvorteil war Private Equity und Wachstum: Einblicke in den Deal mit CVC und wie externe Partner das Unternehmen auf die nächste Stufe gehoben haben Warum Christian trotz finanzieller Unabhängigkeit weiterhin mit Leidenschaft an More Nutrition arbeitet Persönliche Learnings und Leadership: Wie Christian mit Herausforderungen wie Shitstorms umgeht und daraus gestärkt hervorgeht Warum er sich auf die Kernwerte seiner Marke fokussiert und langfristig denkt Zukunftspläne und Expansion: Christians Vision für die Expansion von More Nutrition in die USA Wie er plant, die Marke global zu etablieren und neue Märkte zu erschließen ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakery  Mehr zu Christian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-wolf-  Website: https://www.tqgg.de/ / https://morenutrition.de/  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/  Kapitel: (00:00:00) Wieso Christian nie über seine unternehmerische Laufbahn gesprochen hat (00:04:09) Unternehmerisch smart vs. emotional smart (00:09:30) Der Unternehmer Christian Wolf (00:13:22) Wie findet man den richtigen Mitgründer: Warum Mic Weigl der perfekte Mitgründer für More Nutrition war (00:18:16) 8-10 Millionen Euro Umsatz im ersten Jahr ohne eigenen Online Shop (00:23:05) Vor- und Nachteile von polarisierendem Marketing (00:37:32) Hero-Produkte, Diversifizierung - wie priorisiert man Produktentwicklung im FMCG? (00:45:12) Culture-Clash nach der ESN & More Nutrition Fusion? (00:51:50) Nachhaltiger Erfolg durch Creator-Marketing (01:02:41) Gab es Probleme nach dem Merge mit ESN? (01:12:28) Hat sich die private Beziehung zum Vater durch den raschen Businesserfolg verändert? (01:19:01) Wie hat sich Christians Rolle bei More Nutrition verändert? (01:26:37) Warum More für mehr als 50% des Wachstums von Proteinpulvern im Lebensmitteleinzelhandel verantwortlich ist (01:30:17) Der Shitstorm & seine Auswirkungen: Die Learnings von Christian Wolf (01:44:00) Der Unternehmer Christian Wolf heute (01:57:59) US-Expansion und Christians Rolle

In today's episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier, talk with Ida Christine Brun, Venture Investments and Partnership Director at Maersk Growth. With over 13 years at Maersk under her belt, Ida brings experience from commercial business development and supply chain management to her current role in corporate venturing. She explains how Maersk Growth invests in early-stage startups focused on decarbonizing and digitizing supply chains, using a well-rounded approach that blends equity investments with strategic partnerships.During the conversation, Ida shares how her team leverages Maersk's deep logistics expertise to test and validate innovative solutions in real-world settings. She discusses the value of engaging with both internal teams and external VC partners to drive impactful change, emphasizing the importance of addressing current business challenges and paving the way for future growth. By integrating strategic insights with practical pilot projects, Maersk Growth is working to bridge the gap between groundbreaking technology and sustainable, long-term industry transformation.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

An almost billion-dollar supplement brand portfolio (you've likely never heard of before) just turned CBUM into a corporate sellout. So, let's talk about it! And even if this deal announcement was released publicly on April 1st…I guarantee there's nothing foolish about this M&A activity. But before I give you the legitimate “insider” deep dive insights I can guarantee won't be found anywhere else on the internet…it would be prudent of me to start by covering key press release details from the RAW Nutrition, BUM Energy, and The Quality Group M&A news. And since the bulk of my audience is based within the United States…maybe beginning with the “buy side” would be ideal. The Quality Group was formed in December 2020 with the business combination of the sports nutrition brand ESN and nutritional products brand More Nutrition. ESN was founded in 2004…and is now the sports nutrition categorical leaders within the German market. And then More Nutrition was founded 13 years after ESN but has leveraged a strong social media presence and influencer marketing…landing the nutritional products brand within the top 3 German market categorical leaders. The Quality Group is headquartered north of Hamburg (Germany) and employs more than 1200 people…mostly due to it currently producing more than half its massive product range in house. And while 2024 full-year financial results weren't released yet, The Quality Group reported revenue of around 680 million Euros (or about $750 million dollars) in 2023. Furthermore, the fourth largest global private equity firm, CVC Capital Partners, acquired a majority stake in The Quality Group about three years ago…valuing the business at 800 million Euros (or about $880 million dollars). So, as you can assume from that mid-2022 business valuation to the beforementioned revenue amount reported 18 months later…the two founders staying operationally active, CVC Capital Partners injection of liquidity, and experienced management team CVC brought on have grown the business substantially (and quickly). But maybe it was that last point, surrounding the desire to find a strategic growth partner and them allowing founders to stay operationally active, that ultimately led to this specific M&A transaction. So, effective immediately…RAW Nutrition's Co-Founder and CEO, Domenic Iacovone, and six-time Classic Physique Mr. Olympia Champion and RAW Nutrition co-owner Chris Bumstead will both become co-owners of The Quality Group. Moreover, RAW Nutrition and The Quality Group will remain independent partners as they seek to build long-term value for their consumers. Founded in 2019, Raw Nutrition had moderate success initially but has exploded since Chris Bumstead came onboard as a co-owner in September 2021. Over the last few years, Raw Nutrition has been recognized as the “Brand of the Year” by both GNC and The Vitamin Shoppe. Additionally, RAW Nutrition was recognized in 2024 as not only the fastest-growing sports nutrition brand (but fastest-growing CPG company overall) by Inc. Magazine. And I alluded to this earlier, but BUM Energy, an upstart energy drink brand created by Chris Bumstead in July 2023…was also included within The Quality Group acquisition. And the final portion of my latest principles thinking content will analyze the future outlook and possible implications surrounding the various stakeholders involved...including the RAW Nutrition, BUM Energy, The Quality Group, CVC Capital Partners, and the supplement industry.

Welcome to the Demo Day Podcast – Your Inside Look at Venture Capital & StartupsHosted by Sean Goldfaden of Coefficient Labs, Demo Day brings you in-depth conversations with top venture capitalists, startup founders, and industry leaders to demystify the world of VC, fundraising, and startup growth.Each episode delivers insider insights on raising capital, navigating the founder journey, scaling businesses, and the future of tech, AI, and innovation. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or startup enthusiast, this podcast gives you a front-row seat to the trends shaping the startup ecosystem.In this episode, we sit down with Laurent Grill, General Partner at JLL Spark, to explore the realities of venture capital, the blind spots founders often miss when fundraising, and the future of AI-driven startups.Topics We Cover:The biggest mistakes founders make when raising venture capitalHow corporate venture capital (CVC) is shaping the future of PropTechThe impact of AI on startup innovation and investingHow VCs evaluate deals and what gets founders a ‘no' at the last minuteThe evolving LA Tech ecosystem and the role of technology in disaster recovery

Talking about sexual health is so much more than just going over how reproduction works. Relationships, safety, personal boundaries, porn (more than half of kids have seen porn by the time they are 13!) and so many other topics are related! That is why we are so thankful to talk with Deni Tobin, the Violence Prevention Education Supervisor at our partner the Crime Victims Center of Chester County. Deni facilitates CVC's “Smarter Parents” program that empowers parents to talk to their kids of all ages about sexual health and development. Deni shares key points of the program including: how to keep an open connection with your child, safety with strangers especially on the internet, consent, and how to be more comfortable talking about what can feel like a “cringe” topic. We also talk about staying shame free, how to deal with learning about sex online, and SKIBIDI TOILET - if you know you know! Join us!     Things we mentioned in this episode:   It's So Amazing Book and Series by Robie H. Harris   The report, "Teens and Pornography," found that 73% of teen respondents age 13 to 17 have watched pornography online—and more than half (54%) reported first seeing pornography by the time they reached the age of 13. Read more here from Common Sense Media.   If you are interested in a program or contacting Deni please email education@cvcofcc.org    Follow CVC on FaceBook to stay updated on dates for the next Smarter Parents program and other events!   The Crime Victims' Center of Chester County, Inc. (CVC) is a nonprofit agency providing free, immediate, and confidential crisis response and compassionate support to children and adults impacted by sexual violence and all other crime. We provide assistance through counseling, advocacy, resources, and education. The Center fosters community awareness and understanding through its comprehensive outreach and prevention programs.   Parent to Parent: Building Connections Groups are meeting monthly! Join parents with similar-aged students and a trained facilitator to discover techniques, tips, and tricks to tackle common challenges and strengthen connections. Most importantly we'll interact with other parents who are in the same stage or who have been there and can offer advice. Bring a friend and join the conversation!   You can now follow Chrissie on Instagram @ctc_chrissie or on Facebook /@Chrissie.CTC for info from each episode, Parent to Parent blog updates, and other parent resources. You can also email Chrissie at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org We would love to hear from you!   Communities that Care has a Parent to Parent Blog and many online resources. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!: Instagram @downingtownctc  Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeok9Z1R_xkbYmMFlcXjOZw Be sure to Subscribe/Follow us to get new episodes.    Find the episode webpage and previous episodes HERE. 

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Scott Gunther, who is not only a corporate venture capitalist and start-up enthusiast—he’s also the secret ingredient that helps big businesses think like nimble innovators! In this episode, we’ll hear how Scott’s unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution has set him apart in both blue-chip boardrooms and early-stage tech circles. We’ll dive into the venture client model, explore the evolving CVC (Corporate Venture Capital) landscape through the lens of 2025, and uncover the do’s and don’ts for insurance providers and emerging Tech founders. KEY TAKEAWAYS Recently we’ve seen a bit of stability in CVC investment, there’s been a strong volume of deal-flow dollars that are starting to pour into startup investment. At the same time, we’re seeing corporate change their attitudes and approaches to innovation and venturing. Some have closed their CVC funds, others have changed their investment focus, some have scaled back altogether, although some are quite the opposite. We’re starting to see CVCs experiencing slower exit returns and their financials aren’t what they were in 2021/22. In the last 2-3 years the savvy CVCs have done 2 things well: They’ve managed to keep their portfolio afloat and managed to hang onto their strategic assets but have also helped their portfolio grown at the same time. This will be a trend for CVCs in 2025. We don’t put anything up to our investment community until we have an exec sponsor because post-investment is when the exec sponsor comes to life and the VC model starts to hit home. We have a dedicated post-investment team that connect the startup and the corporate. The biggest opportunities for insurers and CVCs operating in that space is understand how people use and interact with digital technologies, and how they’re affecting society. Also, customer segmentation and proposition development is different for different demographics now and how different cohorts are research, buy, service, claim, it’s not one size fits all. The savvy insurers know what these macro-trends are and understand how the latest technology, data, and AI trends are. This could help us get to the holy grail: The segment of one! BEST MOMENTS ‘We’re going to see more competition, things are going to happen faster and cheaper, but there’s still an uncertainty about which things we should own and which we should outsource.’ ‘I think a lot of people focus on the E and S or ESG, but not the G, but the G incorporates some of the most crucial aspects about how a company runs itself.’ ‘The more efficient and effective a company can run the more it can have on its customers and community.’ ‘We connect the startup with the corporate to create mutual commercial value, it’s an ethos we live by.’ ABOUT THE GUEST Scott Gunther is a Corporate Venture Capitalist and start-up enthusiast with a track record of partnering with business leaders to identify strategic opportunities and guide transformational change. Drawing on years of experience designing future-state, digital-first businesses and delivering critical programs across multiple industries, he brings a rare blend of strategic vision and executional prowess to his clients and colleagues. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook TikTok Email Website