Podcasts about venture building

Cross-border E-commerce and Supply Chain Realities with Jianggan LiIn a vibrant episode of the Asia Business Podcast, host Art Dicker engages in a compelling conversation with Jianggan Li, the founder and CEO of Momentum Works, a venture builder and insights research firm. As a thought leader and co-author of the book "Seeing the Unseen Behind Chinese Tech Giants Global Venturing," Jianggan shares his extensive knowledge and unique perspectives on the international business terrain, particularly focusing on Chinese companies' strategies for penetrating global markets.Introducing Jianggan LiConnect with JiangganJianggan Li is a seasoned entrepreneur with roots in China, now thriving in Singapore. With his extensive background in venture building and market insights, Jianggan commands a strong understanding of the dynamics that drive Chinese companies to venture beyond their borders. His journey from a young expatriate in Singapore to a prolific businessman offers invaluable insights into cross-cultural business strategies.Understanding the Unfolding Global Business DynamicsIn the episode, Jianggan explores the complexities of Chinese companies navigating international waters, emphasizing the need for adaptability and strategic maneuvering in response to ever-shifting market conditions. He highlights how companies like Temu and Shein are adeptly structuring their logistics to accommodate regulatory changes, pointing to the broader need for strategic foresight in business operations.The Resilience and Agility of Chinese CompaniesChinese companies are renowned for their agility and resilience in the face of changing demands and regulations. Jianggan discusses the strategic adjustments of brands amid evolving trade rules, illustrating how they maintain competitiveness by leveraging subsidies, loopholes, and local partnerships. The conversation underscores the necessity for businesses to anticipate market shifts and prepare for regulatory changes proactively.Localizing Brand Identity in International MarketsA key challenge for Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein is successfully localizing their brand identity to resonate with diverse global consumers. Jianggan shares insights into how these companies build their brand narratives to overcome political perceptions and establish consumer trust. By focusing on product quality, efficient logistics, and strategic marketing, Chinese companies can construct a robust brand presence internationally.Lessons from the Chinese Tech SectorArt and Jianggan delve into the dynamic nature of the Chinese tech sector, exploring the competitive challenges it presents and the lessons that can be extrapolated for global application. Jianggan's experiences shed light on the critical role of innovation, adaptability, and local integration in sustaining growth in competitive markets.Predicting the Future of Chinese Tech GiantsLooking ahead, Jianggan offers speculative insights into the future trajectory of current tech giants, contemplating their longevity and potential for sustained dominance. Despite the unpredictable nature of the tech industry, the conversation hints at the importance of maintaining agility and a forward-thinking approach to remain at the forefront of technological advancement.Final Reflections and Future EngagementJianggan Li's deep-seated expertise offers listeners strategic insights into navigating the complexities of international business and technology. For those intrigued by Jianggan's insights and keen to delve deeper, he is accessible via LinkedIn for further discussions and collaborations. Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:08 Jianggan Li's Background and Journey03:02 Challenges and Strategies in Chinese Tech Ventures04:08 Supply Chain Dynamics and Adaptations07:55 Localization and Brand Identity14:26 Future of Chinese Tech Companies27:42 Conclusion and Contact Information ProducerJacob ThomasFollow UsLinkedInApple Podcasts

In this episode of Beyond Core, Nathalie LAMBORGHINI DUMAS and I we're joined by Steffen Erath, Head of Innovation and Sustainability at Hansgrohe Group, to explore how a 120-year-old company is rethinking its role in a world shaped by climate challenges, digital transformation, and shifting customer expectations.

O episódio do Agro & Tech Podcast, apresentado por Lucas Ordonha, traz uma entrevista com Thiago Zampieri, CEO da Corelab, especialista em tecnologia e inovação. A conversa aborda a experiência de Thiago com o hackathon agro, a fundação da startup Bart, sua fusão com a Diabria, formando a 7. Ele explica o conceito de hackathons, a evolução da tecnologia no agronegócio, inovação dentro e fora da porteira e o impacto da sucessão familiar na adoção de novas soluções. Além disso, discorre sobre o papel das startups, spin-offs e redes de inovação dentro das empresas, trazendo insights valiosos sobre o futuro do agro e a importância da tecnologia disruptiva para aumentar a eficiência e produtividade. #agroetech FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Lucas OrdonhaProdução: Agro ResenhaConvidado: Thiago ZampieriEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O episódio do Agro & Tech Podcast, apresentado por Lucas Ordonha, traz uma entrevista com Thiago Zampieri, CEO da Corelab, especialista em tecnologia e inovação. A conversa aborda a experiência de Thiago com o hackathon agro, a fundação da startup Bart, sua fusão com a Diabria, formando a 7. Ele explica o conceito de hackathons, a evolução da tecnologia no agronegócio, inovação dentro e fora da porteira e o impacto da sucessão familiar na adoção de novas soluções. Além disso, discorre sobre o papel das startups, spin-offs e redes de inovação dentro das empresas, trazendo insights valiosos sobre o futuro do agro e a importância da tecnologia disruptiva para aumentar a eficiência e produtividade. #agroetech FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Lucas OrdonhaProdução: Agro ResenhaConvidado: Thiago ZampieriEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk with Volker Gläser, CEO of Dish Digital Solutions, about how a digital startup inside a 60-year-old wholesale giant turned into a platform that's now at the heart of Metro's business.

SD304 - Do Ads ao Equity: A Estratégia que une Marketing e Investimento em Startups. Neste episódio, Dr. Lorenzo Tomé entrevista Bruno Watté, Diretor Geral da Nexpon, num papo sobre Media for Equity, que vem ganhando espaço em ambiente de investimento de risco e empreendedorismo; o impacto no mercado desse modelo de permuta de espaço de mídia por participação acionária; o valor desse modelo que vai muito além da troca, entre outros. A Nexpon é a spinoff da NSC Comunicação focada no desenvolvimento de novos negócios a partir do engajamento com startups nas modalidades de Media For Equity, Venture Building, Join Ventures e Corporate VC. Vem aí a 3ª Imersão da Escola de Negócios Médicos. Entenda sobre os 5 Pilares de um Negócio. Saiba mais AQUI!   Participe das comunidades SD Conecta. Acesse AQUI! Baixe nosso app: Android ou IOS O Background do Bruno Natural do Rio de Janeiro, Watté é formado em Engenharia da Computação pela Unicamp/SP, mudou-se para o Sul do país assim que se formou e foi trabalhar na Procter & Gamble. Depois trabalhou por mais de 10 anos na RBS, afiliada da Rede Globo, como Gerente de Vendas; foi para a Ânima trabalhar na área de educação até receber um convite para atuar dentro da NSC Comunicação onde está desde 2019 e lidera a Nexpon, braço de investimento da NSC Comunicação. Assista este episódio também em vídeo no YouTube no nosso canal Saúde Digital Podcast: AQUI! Acesse os Episódios Anteriores! SD303 - Médico: Como fazer Marketing com Ética SD302 - Como ser encontrado pelo paciente nos canais digitais SD301 - Como criar um Negócio Sustentável Music: Lotus Sky Dreams "Music © Copyright Declan DP 2018 - Present. https://license.declandp.info | License ID: DD

Episode overview: In this conversation, David Ogundeko shares the journey of Funema, an impact-focused alternative investment firm operating for nine years across Nigeria, South Africa, and the US. He discusses his approach to venture building for early-stage founders, why Africa needs a unique investment approach, and how his firm addresses the "chicken and egg" challenge that idea-stage founders face: needing traction to raise funds while needing the right talent to gain that traction. Andile Masuku engages Ogundeko on the evolution of venture building in Africa, from being "mocked" five to six years ago to now becoming an essential element in the ecosystem. Throughout the conversation, Ogundeko makes a compelling case for why Africa's tech ecosystem requires patient capital with 15-25 year horizons rather than traditional 10-year VC fund lifecycles. Key topics: - The evolution of Funema's venture building model over nine years - Why service-based businesses can evolve into stronger tech companies - Misalignment between traditional VC timelines and African market realities - The importance of founder emotional connection to problems they're solving - How AI is democratising education and knowledge across the continent - Funema's ambitious plans to scale venture building across Africa Notable points: 1. Ogundeko developed his venture building thesis after working at Seedstars in 2016, flipping their model to focus on founders with their own ideas 2. Funema has a portfolio of 20+ companies built over nine years of operation The firm prefers working with founders who start with service models to develop deeper market understanding before scaling with technology 3. Traditional 10-year VC timelines are insufficient for African tech development, with Ogundeko advocating for 15-25 year investment horizons 4. Funema is planning to reach 1,000 founders over the next two years and train 100,000 venture builders over five years What makes Funema's approach distinctive is his patience and belief in deep market understanding: "We didn't exactly start out with a very sexy business model. But the learnings that we've been able to get from the market, which we've automated into a platform, is becoming a product that you can call a pure tech business."

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.

Mit Agnieszka Michalik (Checktur.io) Staffel #12 Folge #5 | #Marketing_021 Der Podcast über Marketing, Vertrieb, Entrepreneurship und Startups *** https://www.checktur.io/de https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-aga/ *** Aga Michalik, Co-Founderin und CTO von Checktur.io, berichtet in der aktuellen Podcast-Folgeüber ihren Werdegang von der Informatikstudentin in Polen über Stationen bei Nokia und Here Technologies bis zur Gründung ihres eigenen Startups im Bereich smartes Flottenmanagement. Ausgelöst durch einen LinkedIn-Post eines Venture Builders von Schmitz Cargobull, entwickelte sie zunächst eine KI-gestützte Lösung zur Schadenserkennung an LKWs, die sie gemeinsam mit Industriepartnern und Kunden aufbaute. Sie spricht offen über ihre Motivation zur Gründung, ihre Erfahrungen als Gründerin und CTO (mittlerweile auch als CEO) sowie über die Rolle von KI im Produkt und Unternehmensalltag von Checktur.io. Besonders spannend: Der Aufbau eines diversen Teams mit hohem Frauenanteil und der strategische Einsatz von KI zur Skalierung des Unternehmens. Michael Högemann, Seriengründer (Passado, DaWanda und Magaloop) und KI-Experte war ebenfalls wieder mit dabei. *** 01:45 – Agas Hintergrund: Kindheit, Informatikstudium & erste Jobs 06:10 – Station Nokia: Innovation, Touchphones & Rückschläge 08:30 – Wechsel nach Berlin: Arbeit bei Here Technologies & autonome Fahrzeuge 11:10 – MBA an der ESMT & Gründungsmotivation 13:00 – Die Idee hinter Checktur.io & Rolle von Schmitz Cargobull 16:50 – Venture Building & Teamzusammenstellung 19:50 – Erster Use Case & MVP 21:00 – Kunden, Schäden & smarte Anhänger 24:00 – Finanzierung & Wachstum 28:30 – Vertrieb & Aufbau der Kundenbasis 32:00 – Unterstützung durch Schmitz & Go-to-Market 33:46 – Thema KI: Schadenerkennung & Training der Modelle 36:51 – Übersetzungsfeatures & Sprachvielfalt 38:54 – Datenqualität & strategischer KI-Einsatz 40:26 – Anwendungsübertragbarkeit & Unterschiede zu PKW 43:06 – Weitere KI-Entwicklung & Predictive Maintenance 45:41 – Nutzungsorientierte Feature-Entwicklung 47:26 – Agas Blick auf KI im internen Alltag 51:26 – Automatisiertes UI-Testing & LLMs 53:56 – Reflexion, Frauenanteil & persönliche Einblicke 56:41 – Abschlussrunde: Einfluss des Onkels & Zukunftsblick *** Die Zeitangaben können leicht abweichen.

In this episode, we dive deep into the Venture Studio model with Amelie, discussing the varied and often misunderstood landscape of venture studios. Emily explains how their unique approach involves de-risking ideas internally before partnering with an entrepreneurial community to launch startups. The conversation expands into the nuances of their recently closed $80 million Climate Fund, which focuses on leveraging software and business model innovations to solve critical adoption challenges in the climate tech space. Emily shares insights on addressing macro climate problems, the importance of rigorous customer discovery, and navigating the evolving competitive landscape. Listeners also gain a glimpse into the strategic thought process behind their investments and the future of climate-focused ventures

Capitulo 186 de Negocios de Otro Planeta conversando con Rafael Igual, Rafael es especialista en Business Design, Innovation Strategy, Venture Building, Ecosystem Development y Corporate Transformation, sobre principalmente el como desarrollar un ecosistema primero a nivel personal (Marca Personal), luego como empresa y finalmente un ecosistema emprendedor, nos quedaron temas en el tintero. Si quieres conectar con Rafael te dejo su Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaeligual/ Si te gusto el Podcast suscríbete, estaré haciendo mas como estos, dale me gusta y compártelo para que otros lo puedan disfrutar.

Die Geschäftsidee steht, aber der Weg zur Gründung fühlt sich wie ein Marathon voller Bürokratie und Papierkram an. Das möchte die Gründerplattform startbereit ändern. Dort hat man es sich dort zur Aufgabe gemacht, Serial Entrepreneurs, Start-ups und Unternehmensgründern den Weg zur Selbstständigkeit zu erleichtern. Dahinter steckt unter anderem Karsten Kossatz, selbst seit vielen Jahren Gründer mit inzwischen über 15 Jahren Entrepreneurship-Erfahrung. Mitte 2023 hat er no venture studio gegründet, mit dem Ziel, effizientes Venture Building zu betreiben. Mit ihm hat KVD-Redakteur Michael Braun diskutiert, welche Startvoraussetzungen, Vereinfachungen im Bürokratieumfeld und digitalen Services es braucht, damit sich Gründer auf den Start des Unternehmens konzentrieren können.

In this episode of the Build Tech Stack Equity Podcast, Eduardo Kupper, the founder of Airborne Ventures, shares his unique professional journey from an Air Force pilot in Brazil to a Wharton MBA graduate and successful venture capitalist. The conversation delves into his diverse experiences in management consulting at McKinsey, tech entrepreneurship through Rocket Internet, and leading a venture capital arm in one of Brazil's biggest banks. Eduardo outlines the challenges and strategies in raising a $5 million fund in Brazil, emphasizing the importance of adding value to others. He discusses the focus of his first fund and plans for raising a $10 million second fund, highlighting the importance of investing in FinTech, healthcare, and B2B companies in Brazil. Eduardo also elaborates on the VC landscape in Brazil, the significance of productivity and efficiency, and the potential for Brazilian startups to compete on a global scale. Finally, Eduardo provides valuable insights for potential LPs and founders on navigating the Brasilian venture capital market.   If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development.     Founder Bio:   Eduardo is a seasoned VC with 17+ years of experience across various industries and sectors, including entrepreneurship, venture capital, management consulting, private equity, and investment banking. Previously, he served as the Head of VC at Bradesco Venture Capital arm, where he successfully managed two funds totaling R$ 800mm of invested capital and R$ 1.7 billion AUM. As an experienced VC investor, he has made 70+ deals across several stages and industries over the last decade, with successful exits, including a +1bi BRL sale and a Nasdaq IPO, and sat on the boards of several companies in different sectors and stages. As an entrepreneur, he founded and co-founded a few companies, including Remessa Online, Finpass, MAR Ventures, and the Wharton Alumni Angels. As an investor with a track record of successful deals, he has made marquee investments in companies including Beep Saúde, D1, Conexa, Jeitto, Asaas, and Skyone. Highly connected and well-networked within the venture capital industry, with close relationships and co-investments with several VC funds, angel investors, and internet & tech startups. He brings a wealth of expertise and strategic guidance and an eye for promising opportunities, helping to identify and invest in promising startups and drive returns for our investors on ESG-compliant/target companies, reflecting his commitment to responsible and sustainable investing.   Time Stamps:   00:49 Eduardo's Unconventional Path to Venture Capital 05:44 Insights on Venture Building and Finding Founders 08:21 Corporate Venture Capital Experience 10:00 Launching Airborne Ventures 14:06 Investment Strategies and Fund Management 17:34 Reflections on Fund Performance 24:08 Navigating Investment Strategies 26:04 Investment Stages and Requirements 28:21 Leading vs. Following in Investments 30:07 Investment Structures in Brasil 34:18 B2B vs. B2C in Brasil 41:08 Challenges and Strategies for B2B Startups 47:15 Looking Ahead to 2025   Resources   Follow Darius Gant LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/ Company Website - www.tesoroai.com   Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDVNgsK3iNeu7yU4Inu2n   Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104   Company website: https://airborne.ventures/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airborne-ventures  

Hoje, vamos falar sobre um tema que pode ser decisivo para o futuro de muitas startups e grandes empresas: o Venture Building. Você já se perguntou como esse modelo funciona na prática? Será que ele realmente acelera a criação de negócios inovadores, e quando ele dá certo? Para ajudar a desmistificar esse tema e te ajudar a compreender esse setor de forma mais profundas, convidamos dois especialistas de peso: Vitor Moreira, Diretor de Investimentos da Oxygea Ventures, um hub de Venture Building e Milena Fonseca, CEO da ACE Cortex, nossa consultoria de negócios.  Inscreva-se no Impulsiona Startups >> serasaexperian.com.br/impulsiona-startups

Eine Möglichkeit ergibt sich und Marijan schlägt zu. Dabei dachte er an alles, sogar an einen möglich Exit. Die Kapitalgesellschaft war sehr schnell gegründet. Wohlgemerkt im Dezember, was bedeutet, dass noch ein Jahresabschluss für die letzten 10 Tage gemacht werden musste.  Aber egal, denn das Ziel ist klar! Aber was ist, wenn niemand das Produkt kaufen möchte? Es ist immer ein Vergnügen, Marijan sprechen zu hören. Als Venture Architect berät er verschiedenste Unternehmen, leistet gute Arbeit und als MCI und WHU Absolvent hat er ein großes Know-How und ist stets lernbereit.  Doch das eigene Unternehmen blieb Marijan bisher verwehrt.  Im Podcast-Interview sprach Marijan Divkovic mit Podcast-Host Robert Pacher über die Themen Unternehmensaufbau, die besten Gründer:innen, was ein gutes Team ausmacht, was Erfolg ist, welche Learnings er aus dem letzten Start-Up zog und vieles mehr.  ⬇️ **Marijan Divkovic** WHU | Venture Architect @ MVP Factory

My guest this week is Herman Narula, the CEO of Improbable. Improbable is an ambitious company that is building the infrastructure for an open metaverse. We dive into his vision for the metaverse, the technical requirements, the economic model, the role of blockchain, and more. We also cover the issues with AI regulations and the gaming industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Herman Narula. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:54) Improbable's Journey and Vision (00:03:28) Challenges and Learnings in Tech and Business (00:05:16) The Evolution of Improbable and the Metaverse (00:08:23) Blockchain and Gaming: A New Frontier (00:18:14) Technical Innovations and Future Prospects (00:24:35) Building Your Own Metaverse Ecosystem (00:24:50) Value Accrual and Business Model (00:25:19) Venture Building and Equity Participation (00:26:01) Unique Experiences and Better Economics (00:26:36) Massive Multiplayer Capabilities (00:28:38) Creative and Social Experiments (00:30:57) Governance and IP Protection (00:36:13) Regulation of Technology and AI (00:45:21) AI in Game Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arnergy is a renewable energy company providing solar solutions to residential and commercial customers. Combined, Arnergy has raised $12M in a Series A and bridge round and is now gearing up for a big Series B fundraiser. In this episode, we speak with the company's CFO, James Fabola Jr., about operating in a difficult market and exciting growth opportunities. Recommended Reading How These 2 RE Companies Raised $10.5M : Femi Adeyemo & Chuks UmezuloraArnergy, which provides solar power systems to homes and businesses in Nigeria, raises $3MNigerian energy startup, Arnergy, raises $9m in Series A financingGuest Bio:  James Fabola Jr. is the Chief Financial Officer at Arnergy. He is an investment and corporate finance professional with ten (10) years of experience in fundraising, due diligence, transaction structuring, portfolio monitoring, and transaction advisory. Before Arnergy, James worked in several investment roles with Persistent Energy, Norfund (Norway's DFI)., Synergy Capital Managers, and Development Partners International (DPI). In these roles, he led transactions across various sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, e-commerce, power, consumer goods & services etc. James has an MBA from Insead, France, and an M.Sc in Finance and Management from Cranfield School of Management, United Kingdom. He also has a Bachelor of Technology degree in Information Technology from the Bells University of Technology.Learn more about ArnergyConnect with JamesFor feedback and inquiries please reach out to the podcast team: energytalkpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our newsletter The Energy Talk is a platform dedicated to telling the energy transition story of Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing first on the perspective of Financiers, Policymakers, and Operators devoted to pushing the continent towards a sustainable energy future. This podcast is hosted by Olubunmi Olajide and produced by Chigozie Ubah.

In dieser faszinierenden Folge des Startcast Podcasts spricht Host Max mit Christian Lindener, dem visionären Managing Partner, EMEA Delivery and BMIR bei Mach49. Christian erklärt, wie Mach49 Unternehmen dabei unterstützt, durch innovative Wachstumsstrategien erfolgreich zu sein. "Wachstum ist eine Voraussetzung, und Sie nutzen alle verfügbaren Hebel," sagt Christian und hebt hervor, wie wichtig es ist, sowohl interne Ideen als auch externe Ressourcen zu nutzen, um nachhaltiges Wachstum zu erzielen.Christian erläutert die beiden Hauptsäulen von Mach49: Venture Building und Venture Investing. "Wir bieten einen neuen Weg, um durch Venture Building und Venture Investing zu wachsen," erklärt er. Beim Venture Building verwandelt Mach49 interne Ideen und Ressourcen in erfolgreiche Unternehmen, während das Venture Investing sich auf die Identifizierung und Unterstützung von Startups konzentriert, die neues Wachstum fördern können. "Mit Venture Investing sind wir Ihre Augen und Ohren in der Startup-Welt," betont Christian.Ein zentrales Thema des Gesprächs ist die Kombination aus internen und externen Wachstumsstrategien, die es Unternehmen ermöglicht, sowohl von innen als auch von außen zu wachsen. Christian erklärt: "Einfach ausgedrückt, wir helfen Ihnen, von innen nach außen und von außen nach innen zu wachsen." Er beschreibt, wie Teams, Taktiken und Tools, einschließlich Künstlicher Intelligenz, eine entscheidende Rolle im Venture Building-Prozess spielen.Erfahre mehr über die transformative Kraft von Mach49 und wie das Unternehmen innovative Geschäftsmodelle entwickelt und umsetzt, die das Kerngeschäft ergänzen und zukunftsfähig machen. Diese Episode ist ein Muss für alle, die sich für Unternehmertum, Innovation und nachhaltiges Wachstum interessieren.Tauche ein und entdecke, wie Mach49 Unternehmen von innen und außen wachsen lässt! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#188 Innovieren mit System mit Philipp Petresco, Founder der MVP FactoryDie Erfolgsgeschichte der MVP FactoryIn dieser fesselnden Episode des Startcast Podcast taucht Host Max tief ein in die Welt der Unternehmensgründungen zusammen mit Philipp Petresco, dem Gründer der MVP Factory. Erfahren Sie, wie Philipp seine Leidenschaft für Programmierung und App-Entwicklung von den Kinderschuhen bei Rocket Internet bis zur revolutionären Gründung von Lendico und schließlich zur MVP Factory geführt hat.Philipp und Max diskutieren ausführlich die strategische Bedeutung des Timings und der optimalen Vorbereitung für den Erfolg eines Start-ups. Sie beleuchten, warum der Name "MVP Factory" mehr als nur eine Bezeichnung ist, sondern eine Philosophie repräsentiert, die das Unternehmen antreibt. Tauchen Sie ein in die spannende Reise der Firmenentwicklung, von der Idee des Minimal Viable Product (MVP) über die Herausforderungen des Fundraisings bis hin zum gezielten Venture Building.Entdecken Sie die Dualität des Corporate Venture Buildings und die Vorteile, die Start-ups durch die Zusammenarbeit mit großen Kunden wie Jobrad und DB Schenker erlangen können. Diese Episode bietet nicht nur tiefe Einblicke in die Mechanismen der MVP Factory und deren Zusammenarbeit mit dem Weltraumkommando der Bundeswehr, sondern gibt auch praktische Ratschläge für aufstrebende Gründer und Investoren.Philipp teilt persönliche Learnings und Erfahrungen, die jedem Gründungsinteressierten helfen können, von seinen Fehlern zu lernen und erfolgreich durch die oft turbulente Landschaft der Start-up-Welt zu navigieren. Verpassen Sie nicht diese inspirierende Geschichte von Innovation, Strategie und unternehmerischem Geist im Startcast Podcast.Key Learnings:Die kritische Rolle von Timing und Bereitschaft beim Aufbau eines erfolgreichen UnternehmensDie Bedeutung eines resonanten Unternehmensnamens, der die Firmenphilosophie widerspiegeltWichtige Einblicke in das Venture-Building und die Skalierung von Start-upsStrategien für effektives Fundraising und die Suche nach dem Product Market Fit Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuck in the innovation slow lane? Discover how corporate acquisition of startups can turbocharge your growth. Get first-hand advice on navigating the acquisition process, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring startups flourish post-acquisition.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:Hannes Blum went from building and scaling the European version of Amazon - JustBooks -, against the backdrop of the DotCom bubble to eventually selling it to Amazon for an estimated 100M+ Euro. These days, he's a partner at Acton Capital where he invests in SaaS and consumer internet startups.Follow Hannes' socials: LinkedInTimeline:02:31 - The founding story of JustBooks06:32 - Strategies for PR, online marketing, and engaging the first users08:28 - Lessons on customer-centric product development and continuous iteration15:08 - The strategy behind JustBooks' successful exits20:26 - Why it's important to build sustainable business practices for potential acquisitions24:11 - How to establish value-driven partnerships with potential acquirers29:04 - How to leverage the acquirer's expertise for mutual growth - while maintaining business autonomy33:18 - Navigating cultural integration post-integration38:13 - Core leadership principles for successful growth

There are so many new GenAI products coming to market that it is hard to believe even a fraction of them will become sustainable businesses. Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner of Highline Beta and author of Lean Analytics, joins us to discuss how many of these startups will fail to find a product-market fit. By rushing to get to market they're likely skipping key steps that would typically improve their likelihood of success. We discuss the process his venture studio uses and where he sees opportunities for AI products to deliver more value to consumers.Ben's newsletter: https://www.focusedchaos.co/Design of AI, the podcast for product teamsHosted by Brittany Hobbs & Arpy Dragffy Subscribe to the podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DesignofAI This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit designofai.substack.com

In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series by Wazoku, we delve into the concept of customer-first practices and their impact on bridging the maturity gap in corporate innovation. Michael Nichols, coauthor of the Corporate Explorer Field Book and Director of Corporate Ventures for MANN + HUMMEL, shares insights on the challenges of inside-out innovation within corporations, emphasizing the importance of validating business models beyond core business practices. He discusses the common pitfalls of corporates mistaking invention for innovation, the crucial role of customer problem identification, and the necessity of developing a repeatable business model. Nichols also outlines the steps towards achieving business model maturity, highlighting the importance of problem-solving, scalability, and customer need. This episode sheds light on the systemic issues facing corporate innovation and offers guidelines for successfully navigating and leveraging customer-first methodologies to ensure sustainable growth and innovation within large organizations.   00:00 Unpacking the Essence of Customer-First in Corporate Innovation 01:11 Introducing Michael Nichols: A Deep Dive into Corporate Ventures 02:04 The Intricacies of Inside-Out Innovation Explained 03:59 The Challenges of Corporate Innovation and the Funding Dilemma 07:11 Navigating the Innovation Cycle: From Ideation to Market Validation 11:36 Addressing the Corporate Innovation Gap: Strategies and Solutions 25:56 Exploring Business Model Maturity: Key Indicators for Success 35:55 Final Thoughts and Where to Connect    Find Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-guy-nichols/

Facing hurdles in transforming your innovative ideas into successful corporate ventures? Here's the blueprint for crafting ventures responsible for over $5 billion in equity value. Learn the secrets to fine-tuning incentive structures, selecting lucrative new business opportunities, and assembling the dream team for your venture.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:Jordan Schlipf is the founder and CEO of Rainmaking and Rainmaking Venture Studio. Jordan went from founding several small startups, over launching Startupbootcamp - the world's largest industry-focused startup accelerator network, to building Rainmaking into one of the leading corporate venture builders in the world that has built companies with a total equity valuation of $5B+ to date.Follow Jordan's socials: LinkedInTimeline:(03:52) - Shift your focus: empowering talented founders for venture success.(07:48) - Why corporates struggle with generating new business ideas - and how to change that (14:07) - The ideal adjacency for new business models(18:01) - The pivotal role of incentives in driving entrepreneurial behavior within ventures(22:48) - The ideal structure of a venture board(29:17) - Why few corporate ventures build successful new businesses.(36:13) - How to balance the investment portfolio and select the right business ventures (39:46) - Entrepreneurial ambitions? A reality check for corporate employees

Alain Visser is the founder and ex-CEO of Lynk&Co. (CEO at the time of the recording.) He brings over 35 years of global automotive executive experience which we dive into, going from mobility, design and launching a new brand in a more traditional environment.

In questo episodio solitario, Riccardo Haupt parla dei problemi di antitrust di Apple dopo l'accusa del dipartimento di giustizia USA per pratiche anticoncorrenziali. Nel frattempo, Reddit si è finalmente quotata in Borsa, una delle IPO più attese e importanti degli ultimi anni. Nella Big Story, insieme a Patrick Oungre, Group Head of Innovation and Corporate Venture Capital di A2A, parliamo di come oggi si fa innovazione all'interno di grandi gruppi. Scopri il programma di Venture Building di A2A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

O que de fato significa ser acelerado? Ao longo dos anos, a definição de programa de aceleração mudou à medida que nosso ecossistema se tornou mais maduro. Mas o que não muda é o potencial que uma aceleração tem para transformar o rumo de uma startup. No episódio de hoje, Pedro Waengertner conversa com Pedro Carneiro, sócio da ACE Ventures, e Miguel Carvalho, fundador da Takeat que passou pela aceleração do Funses1, para contar um pouco das nossas experiências nesse mundo. Dá o play!Inscreva-se no Batch 5 do Funses1 >> https://aceventures.com.br/aceleracao-funses/ https://www.takeat.app/ https://bit.ly/483W7jr

Founded in 2010, Persistent Energy is Africa's Climate Venture Builder and a leading investor. The company provides essential support including finance, strategic guidance, governance, technical and legal expertise to early-stage companies committed to creating sustainable impact. They have developed and deployed an interesting venture building model that fills in critical resource gaps for early-stage companies innovating across sustainable energy, mobility, agriculture, and circular economy.This episode is presented by Okra Solar, to learn more about Okra visit okrasolar.comRecommended Reading Lessons Learned: From Lending $600m to Off-Grid Energy CompaniesImpact Assessment at Persistent: A Report on our Metrics, Challenges and Vision Bridging the Gap to Commercial Success for Energy Access BusinessesGuest Bios:  Tobias Ruckstuhl is the Managing Partner of Persistent. Tobias brings extensive experience in investing and building companies in frontier markets, with over 10 years background of living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa, having spent large parts of his early youth in rural Africa and later worked in finance and logistics, and as an entrepreneur in Central Africa. He continued his career in Europe in management consulting at Accenture in Switzerland, a global consulting company, specializing in digital and technology consulting, and subsequently joined Persistent in early 2018. Tobias holds a Masters in International Affairs from the University of St. Gallen as well as a bachelor's in business & economics. He is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) charter holder.Wairimu Karanja is Partner and Chief Legal Officer at Persistent Energy Capital LLC. She is dedicated to advancing Africa's sustainable development in renewable energy, climate impact, and gender inclusion. With over 12 years of legal experience, she specializes in energy and natural resources, infrastructure development, and private equity. Prior to her current role, Wairimu founded W&Co|Law & Policy and holds a Post-Graduate Master of Law (LLM Distinction) in Energy Law and Policy. She is actively involved in industry initiatives, including co-organizing the East Africa International Arbitration Conference, and is a member of various professional associations. Engaging in pro-bono advisory work, Wairimu contributes to sustainable development and mentors young professionals. Learn more about PersistentConnect with Tobias and WairimuSubscribe to our newsletter

Big firm. Big salary. Newly-minted partner. Karl Seelbach had made it before his attempt to leave with two of the firm's clients didn't go as planned. Karl recounts how that happened and how it turned out for the best. He discusses what he loves about litigation, building businesses, and gruesome injury cases. Karl is a graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston.This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Rutgers LawLearn more about Rutgers LawKaplan Learn more about William & Mary Law SchoolLearn more about Vermont LawColorado LawLearn more about Colorado LawLearn more about 7SageAccess LawHub today!

In this discussion, Jianggan Li, Founder & CEO of Momentum Works, and Jeremy Au delved into three key themes: 1. China Tech Giants: Jianggan authored “Seeing the Unseen: Behind Chinese Tech Giants' Global Venturing,” which sheds light on the strategies and struggles of Chinese tech giants in global markets. He discusses the tactical decisions and leadership styles of Chinese tech giants, as well as intense domestic competition coupled with limited domestic growth in China. 2. Entering Southeast Asia: Jianggan and Jeremy talked about the recent wave of Chinese tech companies expanding into Southeast Asia. Jianggan explained that earlier expansion efforts were more opportunistic, with major companies like Tencent, Baidu, and Alibaba making significant investments and acquisitions, contrasting with the current necessity-driven expansion due to policy shifts and geopolitical factors. He advises companies to prioritize understanding local market dynamics and building sustainable business models that integrate regionally and emphasizes the importance of leadership and dedicated resources in successful joint ventures and strategic expansion. 3. Venture Building Lessons: Jianggan narrated his diverse career path, beginning as a computer engineer, progressing through an INSEAD MBA, and then venturing into various entrepreneurial roles as Regional Managing Director at Easy Taxi, and co-founding multiple startups like HalalNode and PasarPinjam. He eventually transitioned to founding Momentum Works, a venture builder. He speaks candidly about the complexities and pressures of leading a startup, emphasizing the drastic shift in responsibilities of being at the helm. He learned during the time of the cutthroat ride-hailing market being dominated by network effects and a winner-takes-all mentality. His experience also highlighted the difference between managing an existing company and founding a new one, where personal stakes and responsibilities are significantly higher. They also talked about navigating different market environments, the psychological challenges and emotional resilience required in entrepreneurship, and the strategic considerations involved in forming joint ventures. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/jianggan-li Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CeL3ywi7yOWFd8HTo6yzde Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TnqkaWpTT181lMA8xNu0T YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyAu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/brave-southeast-asia-tech-singapore-indonesia-vietnam/id1506890464 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZC5jby9icmF2ZWR5bmFtaWNz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea Learn more about Fluid! Get in touch with Trasy, Fluid's cofounder at trasy@gofluid.io

Seit seinen jüngsten Jahren ist Carsten Puschmann Seriengründer. Als CEO von des Venture Building Unternehmens Scale Now unterstützt er Startups mit Geld und Knowhow. Was genau hinter Venture Building steckt und warum Deutschland heute mehr als je Gründer:innen braucht, erklärt er im Interview mit Alex. +++Eine Produktion der Audio Alliance.Host: Alexander Langer.Redaktion: Lucile Gagnière.Produktion: Lia Wittfeld. +++Weitere Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier: https://linktr.ee/howtohack +++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html +++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Geht raus von Köln nach München. Mit AnCap & Prepper Axel Quack (http://www.axelquack.de/). Zum ersten Mal im öffentlichen Podcast: AXL ist Experte für Dezentralisierung, Finanzen und Venture Building. Wir sprechen noch einmal über Flaggentheorie (https://www.capturetheflag.today/), Hopium, Selbstbewusstsein, Optionen, Ziele, die Anarcho Tyrannei und die schöne neue Welt. Finde Aethervox Ehrenfeld überall: https://linktr.ee/AethervoxEhrenfeld

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.

Ricardo Michel Reyes discusses AI's social impact, privacy concerns, and AI-driven art generation in a conversation. He is a co-founder and chief science officer of Erudit AI Inc., and also the technical board chairman of Billioneurons Capital, investing in AI for social welfare. We then learn how the Latin America's AI landscape is currently booming with enormous talent and promising startups.00:00:00 - The Potential of AI in Latin America00:03:14 - The Future of AI-Assisted Art Creation00:06:36 - The future of DIY technology and AI00:09:26 - The Risks of Copy-Paste Malware00:12:40 - Cybersecurity and Demonetization Concerns00:16:01 - Utilizing AI to Make Better Use of Talent in Latin America00:19:11 - The Challenges of Venture Building in Latin America00:22:27 - Overcoming Language Barriers for Entrepreneurs00:25:27 - The People-First AI Company00:28:37 - Training Dogs and Language Models00:31:47 - Meta and its Competitors00:35:12 - Microsoft's Marketing Stunt with Bing and Cortana00:38:14 - The Risk of Exploiting Privacy00:41:46 - The Changing Definition of Work and the Future of AI in Warfare00:45:14 - AI and Its Impact on Society00:48:28 - Implications of AI Religion00:51:31 - Interviews on AIFollow Ricardo Michel Reyes:https://www.erudit.ai/----

On 17 July, EY hosted an exciting event on Quantum Computing / Post-Quantum Cryptography & Security at Frankfurt's TechQuartier. Quantum computing has the potential to transform industries and is rapidly gaining relevance in today's technological landscape. The disruptive technology is leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics and holds the promise of solving complex problems that are intractable for classical computers. At this event, we took a deep dive into the technical details, explored real life use cases and much more – and recorded the most important parts for EY FinTech & bEYond. In a lively panel talk, Christopher Schmitz, EMEIA FSO FinTech Leader at EY, discusses with José María Moreno, EY Wavespace Madrid Leader, Ulises Arranz, Senior Quantum Expert at EY Spain, and Carlos Abellán, Co-Founder and CEO at Quantum Computing Startup Quside, high-level insights into this groundbreaking and still developing field. Additional thoughts from the audience captured the onsite experience. Interviewees: Giacomo Fanigliulo, Project Manager Prototyping & Venture Building at Neosfer, Jannik Hock, Software Developer at Neosfer, Niklas Hegemann, Co-Founder and Managing Director at JoS QUANTUM, Christof Zöller, Analyst Regulatory Reporting at ING Deutschland, Mehmet Ali OZCAN,Technical Lead at Innovance Consultancy, and José María Moreno, Partner and EY Wavespace Madrid Leader. Moderator: Peter Fricke, Associate Director FinTech Business Development. Do you have any questions or comments? Contact us by email at eyfintechandbeyond@de.ey.com with feedback or suggestions for topics or guests. ********* Unsere EY FinTech Practice hat am 17. Juli zu einem spannenden Event zum Thema Quantum Computing / Post-Quantum Cryptography & Security eingeladen. Quantum Computing hat das Potenzial, ganze Branchen zu verändern und gewinnt in der heutigen Technologielandschaft unglaublich schnell an Bedeutung. Diese disruptive Technologie macht sich die Prinzipien der Quantenmechanik zunutze und verspricht die Lösung komplexer Probleme, die für klassische Computer unlösbar sind. Bei dieser Veranstaltung sind wir tief in die technischen Details eingetaucht, haben reale Anwendungsfälle untersucht und vieles mehr – und auch EY FinTech & bEYond war live vor Ort. In einer lebhaften Podiumsdiskussion hat Christopher Schmitz, EMEIA FSO FinTech Leader bei EY, mit José María Moreno, EY Wavespace Madrid Leader, Ulises Arranz, Senior Quantum Expert bei EY Spanien, und Carlos Abellán, Co-Founder und CEO des Quantum Computing Startups Quside, die Hintergründe, aktuelle Entwicklungen und Potenziale dieses bahnbrechenden und sich noch in der Entwicklung befindenden Themenfeldes diskutiert. Zusätzlich haben wir Insights und Kommentare aus dem Publikum vor Ort gesammelt. Interviewgäste: Giacomo Fanigliulo, Project Manager Prototyping & Venture Building bei Neosfer, Jannik Hock, Software Developer bei Neosfer, Niklas Hegemann, Co-Founder und Managing Director von JoS QUANTUM, Christof Zöller, Analyst Regulatory Reporting bei ING Deutschland, Mehmet Ali OZCAN ,Technical Lead bei Innovance Consultancy, und José María Moreno, Partner und EY Wavespace Madrid Leader. Moderation: Peter Fricke, Associate Director FinTech Business Development. Ihr habt Fragen oder Anmerkungen? Meldet euch einfach bei uns per Mail unter eyfintechandbeyond@de.ey.com mit Feedback oder Vorschlägen für Themen oder Gäste.

Você sabe identificar os erros no processo de validação do seu negócio? Ouvir que seu produto não está bom é dolorido, mas saber escutar o seu cliente pode e vai alavancar seu negócio. Nesse episódio do Growthaholics, Pedro Waengertner conversa com Daniel Alves, Co-founder da Upik, e Lucas Menegazzo, Analista de Venture Building da ACE Ventures. Vem com a gente! Entre na nossa rede de transmissão no Whatsapp! Acesse gratuitamente o For Doers Para ler esse conteúdo e muito mais, acesse nosso blog!Instagram: @aceventuresbrLinkedIn: ACE VenturesE-mail: podcast@goace.vcEste episódio foi editado por Denys Argyriou (@argyriou_)

In this episode, we talked with Renan Devillieres, founder and CEO of OSS Ventures. OSS Ventures is a start-up studio that invests in the future of factory operations. They ideate, test, build and invest in great ideas to change the future of manufacturing. In this talk, we discussed the role of start-ups in shaping the future of manufacturing and specific areas of breakthrough in this industry. We also covered the best practices for building a new venture like opportunity identification, product-market fit validation, and recruiting a leadership team.  Key Questions: ●      What is the current status of digital technology adoption in manufacturing? ●      What are the challenges in finding the right technology providers, companies, and founders in manufacturing? ●      What are the challenges for corporate ventures trying to explore areas outside their domain expertise?  

Business development support for women owned businesses in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mponeng Seshea, CEO and co-founder of Imizizi Evolution (IE). Topics of discussion include: IE's business model; how much does the fund have to invest; IE's investment thesis; key issues holding back small businesses in SA; and challenges faced by women in entrepreneurship. Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

C-LEVEL INTERVIEW | Ob an Land, in der Luft oder auf dem Wasser: Smarte Logistik-Lösungen sind das Rückgrat der Wirtschaft. DB Schenker ist einer der größten Player in dem Bereich und hat auf seiner Transformationsreise unter anderem Schenker Ventures ins Leben gerufen, um Prozesse zu beschleunigen und sogar brandneue Geschäftsfelder zu erschließen. Patric Hoffmann, SVP Global Ventures & Innovation bei DB Schenker, erzählt uns in diesem Podcast, wie sein Team arbeitet, was für ihn ein interessantes Venture ausmacht und welche Bausteine sie langfristig zum Erfolg führen. Du erfährst... …wie Schenker Ventures entstanden ist …mit welchem Setup Schenker Ventures arbeitet …auf welche Art Patric den DB-Schenker-Vorstand von seiner Methodik überzeugt hat …wann eine Externalisierung die bessere Wahl ist …wie die Unterteilung zwischen Investment und Venture Studio funktioniert …wieso Schenker Ventures für NxtLog mit Etribes zusammengearbeitet hat …welche Learnings Patric aus seiner Arbeit mit Schenker Ventures gezogen hat …warum Patric keine Fehler aus seiner Arbeit bereut Diese Episode dreht sich schwerpunktmäßig um Digitalisierung: Joel und sein Co-Moderator Fabian J. Fischer, Geschäftsführer bei der Digitalberatung Etribes, nehmen dich mit an Bord, wenn sie mit bekannten mittelständischen Unternehmen darüber sprechen, wie diese ihre Digitalisierung umsetzen. Mit dabei bei jeder Folge: erfahrene Unternehmer:innen und Expert:innen. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

Meg welcomes Inna Plumb, Co-Founder and COO of MedArrive. MedArrive enables healthcare providers to seamlessly extend care services into the home, unlocking access to high-quality healthcare for more people at a fraction of the cost. MedArrive's fully integrated care management platform allows providers and payors to bridge the virtual care gap by marrying physician-led telemedicine with hands-on care from EMS professionals.MedArrive has more than 20k highly-skilled EMS providers in its national network, and services span dozens of clinical use cases, including chronic condition management, transitional care, readmission prevention, urgent care, vaccinations, palliative care, and more.In this exciting conversation, Meg and Inna discuss MedArrive's unique approach to care in the home, the inspiration behind the company, Inna's unusual path to a career in healthcare, her immigration to the US, her dedication to mentoring, and much more. Inna Plumb is the COO and Co-Founder of MedArrive. She was a founding partner at Redesign Health, where she helped to build a variety of healthcare companies including Calibrate and Vault, while also leading the Venture Building team. She has a strong background in Operations and Finance, having led the Supply Chain team at Blue Apron and starting her career as a banker at Evercore Partners and subsequently an investor at Soros Fund Management.More on Things DiscussedBlue ApronReDesign HealthEpisode Credits: The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare is a production of The Krinsky Company. Hosted by Meg Escobosa. Produced by Meg Escobosa, Calvin Marty, Chelsea Ho, Medina Sabic, and Wendy Nielsen.Edited, engineered, and mixed by Calvin Marty. All music composed and performed by Calvin Marty. ©2023 The Krinsky Company

Former investment banker (@ SCB) turned CorpDev (@ RedMart - acq) turned founder & CEO (@ Eatsy) and VP, Growth & Ops (@ CoinMarketCap - acq). Shaun most recently led Spartan Labs, a $100M Web3 venture-building studio. He is excited about solving growth and strategy challenges while building high-performing teams. He has operated through almost every stage: from founding, seed, series A all the way through acquisition - from idea to tens of millions in revenue. Furthermore, Shaun is an angel investor and advisor, focused on Web3, NFT, blockchain gaming, crypto, defi, marketplaces, fintech and B2B SaaS. Follow him for more regular updates on his journey in Web3: Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaunhengcj Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunheng/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support

Ten years ago, the entrepreneur and lawyer Cristobal Perdomo decided to "take a risk on those who risk it all." That's when he became the co-founder and general partner of Wollef. The Latin American VC firm has invested in over 30 companies since 2013. Five unicorns came out of this portfolio: Jeeves, Kavak, Konfio, Loft, and Nubank.Today, Cristobal and I talked about:His entrepreneurial mindset since the age of 17. How he moved from business development to VC. Great insights on how to pick the right company and founder to invest in. The importance of teamwork. 

Adrian is an advisor for several biotech companies in Argentina. Before joining CITES, a venture builder from Argentina, he worked as an advisor for RedCrow VC in San Francisco, and has more than 10 years working in the pharmaceutical industry in companies like Novartis and Merck KGaA. In this episode, we discuss his path from academia to big pharma companies and how he made it to the world of Venture Capital and Venture Building. He also shared his thoughts about the role of big pharma in ecosystems like Latin America and the importance of collaboration between local and international institutions. Finally, Adrian told us how he started his own newsletter in LinkedIn called “BioBusiness” where a growing community of entrepreneurs from all over the world are engaging in meaningful discussions around a variety of topics like the future of Biotech and Healthcare, deep analysis into investment strategies acquisition and exit, strategic partnerships, and more. Hosted by Gustavo Carrizo

My guest is Chris Joannou. Chris is a Designer, and DreamPusher focused on Partnerships, Venture Building, and Acceleration for Global Leading Startup Ecosystems, Enterprise, and Blockchain Protocols. He is currently on a mission to help creators make more money in Web3 with DreamPushers and consults for Draper University, Startupbootcamp, and Startup Grind. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjjoannou/ Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/school/draperuniversity/ Website: https://www.draperuniversity.com/ Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/draper_u Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draperuniversity/

This week we are welcoming Cheryl back on Rising Giants now she has taken on a new role in the impact investing and venture building space joining the team at Platform Impact. Platform Impact provides organizations with strategy and management advisory services to plan, set up, launch and implement their own Impact Driven Enterprises in Cambodia and Southeast Asia. This is done through creating new business models based on the principles of inclusivity & sustainability, and building new market knowledge at the Bottom of the Pyramid. What we dive into in the episode: - Opportunity for agro-processing exports to reach over 10% of GDP e.g. peanuts, coffee etc. - Why ESG investing is just the appetizer before the main course of diving into impact investing! - How to overcome anxiety at work; take a step into using guided meditation apps like Calm Follow us on Instagram: @risinggiantsfm All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm

Hoje, nós vamos falar sobre a construção de novos negócios da vida real, sem filtros. Já abordamos Venture Building aqui no Growthaholics, mas nunca mostramos como um profissional de Venture Building atua na prática dentro do mundo corporativo. Neste episódio de Growthaholics, Pedro Waengertner conversa com Rodrigo Carazolli, Gerente Geral de Inovação, Novos Negócios e Açolab Ventures na ArcelorMittal, e Rubens Aguiar, Business Development Manager na ACE Cortex. Vem com a gente!Inscreva-se e participe do ACE DAY, evento gratuito da ACE sobre o ecossistema de inovação e empreendedorismo em 2022. Clique aqui!Para ler esse conteúdo e muito mais, acesse nosso blog!Instagram: @acestartups e @ace_cortexLinkedIn: ACE e ACE CortexE-mail: podcast@goace.vcEste episódio foi editado por Denys Argyriou (@argyriou_)

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/) 

Game-changing ideas don't come along very often. But when they do, organizations need to develop them fast or risk missing out on the opportunity they present. But, very often, fintechs and other financial institutions don't have the time or resources to develop innovations when they present themselves, meaning opportunities go unrealized. So if organizations really want to bring in new capabilities they can't just leave it to chance and hope that someone else will develop breakthrough services or products for them - they need to do it themselves.In this episode of Financial Futures, we'll learn about the inorganic business-building method fintechs and financial institutions are using to fold in new capabilities to their service offering. We'll discover how the venture studio technique is de-risking the startup model, allowing institutions to create new products and solutions and bring them to market while protecting their own resources and investment capital.Join us, along with CEO of Shipyard Innovation, Ash Bhatia, and VP of Venture Studio Investments at FIS, James Clayton, as we find out why the venture studio model is a recipe for building successful businesses. And we'll learn about a real example of a startup currently going through the inorganic business-building method to find out what the process looks like from the insideWe'll also ask: Why is creating businesses with the venture studio model less risky than investing in a startup? What is the recipe for building better businesses? How do you choose the right partner to build a business with? What are the challenges associated with the venture studio model? Who is using the venture studio model to create startups? How do you choose an executive team to lead a new business? 

In this episode of Ventures, my guest Jonathan Hung (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhung/) and I discuss all-things venture building/investing, his work as a venture capitalist, and the story of his startup, Kitchen Data Systems (https://kitchdata.com/). We talk about advice for emerging fund managers, how founders and startup investors should be thinking about the current state of the market, the potential for Web3, interesting startup markets for investing, and general advice for entrepreneurs today. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-119 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here.  0:56 - Tee-up for the episode, venture building/investing1:19 - Jonathan's background and story, taking over the family business, investing, then becoming a founder (Kitchen Data Systems)4:03 - What sparked Jonathan's interest in getting into the startup game himself?7:40 - For emerging fund managers listening in - first time fund managers - what advice does Jonathan have for them?10:35 - What's Jonathan's take on the current state of the market? How should we (founders/investors) be thinking about it?12:24 - How does Web3 change the game regarding community and customer acquisition?14:19 - How disruptive does Jonathan think that blockchains will be to change the game?15:47 - Is Jonathan thinking about a Web3 angle for his B2B kitchen business? See: https://www.harmony.one/ 17:22 - Are merchants allowed to extract customer data from credit cards? 19:03 - What areas/markets are Jonathan interested in from an investor perspective?21:23 - Where should people go to learn more about Jonathan and Kitchen Data Systems. https://jonathanhung.com/ // https://kitchdata.com/ 21:53 - What advice does Jonathan have for entrepreneurs starting out their journey?24:14 - Best way to get a hold of Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhung/ 

Today we have the great pleasure of speaking with Rafa Jimenez, the blockchain guru for ELCA and Secutix!  Rafa joins us today to shed light on blockchain and discuss its impact on the live event industry. He also discusses his career journey, shares his insights, and explains NFTs.  We hope you enjoy listening to today's captivating and informative conversation with Rafa Jimenez! Rafa Jimenez Bio (July 2022)  Rafa is a blockchain, DeFi, and fintech specialist with over 10y experience in the industry, currently leading blockchain and Web3 at Secutix in the event industry solution and ticketing platform used by the largest and most renowned venues, operas, museums, live events, artist, sports clubs and tournaments in the world. With ELCA the Swiss IT solutions company and parent of Secutix, with over 50 years of serving corporate/gov clients worldwide - Rafa serves as a thought leader and general advisor for Blockchain, DeFi, and Digital-Asset strategy.  Previously as Chief Commercial Officer at Alpian, Rafa helped build a mobile-only Swiss private banking platform, now a fully licensed Swiss bank scheduled to launch end of 2022. Before that as founder, he built and lead Alibre.io (originally “AhorroLibre”), a mobile-only metaPSP one-click payment platform helping improve financial inclusion for the base of the pyramid in Mexico, that was recognized as one of the most innovative solutions in LATAM by the Global Entrepreneurship Summit GES Marrakech 2014. He is also a founding member and regular lecturer at KlubAlibre.mx a fintech, blockchain, DeFi & Web3 working and education community in Tijuana Mexico.  Since 2012 Rafa has worked with and advised founders, teams, and developers in the fintech & blockchain space on Venture Building, Fundraising, Strategy, Tech, Customer Journey, BizDev, and G2M launch.  At McKinsey & Co. from 2006-12, he was a management consultant specializing in BizDev, new Product Dev and G2M launch strategy for global financial services players, throughout his 6 years at the firm. Since then, Rafa has served as a counselor and strategic advisor to leaders of fortune 100s, SMEs, Startups, governments, IOs, and NGOs around the globe. As a big sports and music fan, he practices and plays a wide and eclectic range of sports disciplines and musical instruments. As a passionate and self-proclaimed “tech nerd”, he's always been the first to use the latest available technology and at an early age, Rafa was already playing with electronics and programming ICs with assembly code & C++. He holds an Electronic Engineering degree from UAG Mexico 1997-01, and an MBA from HEC UNIGE Switzerland 2005-06. About Rafa Rafa describes himself as a tech geek, engineer, developer, turned management consultant, turned fintech entrepreneur, turned blockchain expert. Now, he is at Secutix with the ELCA Group, leading everything related to blockchain, the metaverse, and digital assets.  Rafa's journey Rafa is from Tijuana, Mexico. He started programming in the mid-90s, taking the electronic engineering undergraduate route and developing integrated systems for communications applications. He graduated in the middle of the tech-bubble crash in 2001. The entire industry was frozen, so he started teaching high school math. A few years later, he got a scholarship from the Swiss government and went to Switzerland in 2005 to do an MBA. He joined McKinsey in 2006 and spent the next three years working with global finance leaders, banks, and insurance companies, focusing primarily on emerging markets and developing new products for financial institutions.  Around 2010, he saw a big financial inclusion gap in some countries. He fell in love with the notion of mobile-only fintech apps as a way of assisting billions of people in emerging markets in accessing financial services. So he left consulting to start a fintech company.  In 2012, he returned to Mexico and founded a fintech company with a peer-to-peer mobile-only app that allowed people to transfer money efficiently. He ran that company for eight years.  Blockchain Just before he decided to leave consulting in late 2011, Rafa learned about Bitcoin and blockchain from his roommate and felt he had finally found the missing piece in his career. Understanding blockchain  Understanding the idea behind blockchain and having a way to trade and keep a store of value using a smartphone lit Rafa up! After that, he could not stop reading and learning about blockchain. He spent half his time traveling the world to meetups to learn from others, work with them, and develop ideas. Teaching blockchain in Spanish In 2016, Rafa started teaching blockchain in Spanish. 2020 In 2020, he returned to Switzerland and stepped down from managing his company in Mexico to focus on DeFi and blockchain implementation.  Joining a Swiss company Rafa joined a Swiss company building Switzerland's first mobile-only digital private bank. He still advises that company. ELCA and Secutix While looking for the world's largest platform implementing blockchain functions, Rafa came across ELCA and Secutix, which asked him to join and lead them. Rafa explains blockchain  A blockchain changes the paradigm of needing and reconciling thousands of global databases, each with different information. A blockchain is the marketing name for distributed ledger technology. Instead of having a thousand databases or accounting ledgers, there is only one ledger in the world. It is a distributed ledger that everyone can access and see. It is a way of keeping track of assets that everyone and no one owns at the same time. There are different blockchains for different assets. A single worldwide database  There will soon be a single worldwide database for DLT (distributed ledger technology), or a blockchain, where everyone can trade, transfer, or send dollars anywhere in the world without intermediaries. NFT (Non-fungible token)  An NFT is a certificate of ownership of a digital asset. It is an application of a blockchain. Non-fungible tokens can be traded because they represent unique ownership of something.  How blockchain applies to the live events industry  There are three types of tokens to help different parts of the industry: Fungible tokens: These can be used as payment in specific places, like airline miles. Non-fungible tokens: NFTs can be used as souvenirs or memorabilia when an event is over. ERC11-55: These tokens can get distinguished from one group to another but not amongst each other. (Like shares in different companies.) All of those will address and minimize most current ticketing problems, enable more potential, and open new opportunities within the industry.  SSI (Self-sovereign identity) SSI is a way to manage things like single sign-on, identification, and verification. With its advent, ownership of data, power, and control will return to the end user.  Blockchain problems Sometimes, blockchains can be detrimental because there is a blockchain trilemma. That means that three options cannot be maximized at the same time. Only two options can be selected: security, decentralization, scalability, or speed. Direct services  Over the long term, artists, clubs, and tournaments will be able to engage directly with their fans and provide them with services like ticketing. Empowering people  Soon, owning customers' data will no longer be necessary. Empowering customers, users, and fans will become the priority. People will consume what they want in a pull-marketing rather than a push-marketing mindset.   Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website   Connect with Rafa Jimenez On Twitter (@rjgamez) Email Rafa: rafa.jimenez@secutix.com  Secutix  ELCA   Recommended book: The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking by Saifedean Ammous 

On this episode of Scouting for Growth, Sabine VdL interviews Nicole Anderson, Founding Partner at Redsand Ventures who supported Sabine's acceleration programs over a 5-year period by providing those startups with proposition design and go-to-market strategic thinking. These two skill-sets are so important to gain customers and access capital. On this episode, they talk about Nicole's journey from a FinTech venture builder to a sustainable investor.   KEY TAKEAWAYS I have sat now, effectively, in almost every seat around the table when it comes to looking at what investible ventures look like, feel like, and what success should and could be. Thankfully, I've had to go through the toughest schooling to make venturing successful and break through some of the barriers in financial services. It has always been a big aspiration of mine to break down the barriers of consumerism and finance. The path I've been on is a perfect platform to learn how to access capital because there is money to be allocated in the world. There always will be. Still, it's only when you've taken the journey yourself and been involved at the grassroots that you understand fundamentally what needs to be done. You can immediately see what the true impact of investment could be. I've finally got to the point in my life where I'm bringing it all together. I'm just a do-er really and I've always done things the hard way. Building ventures is very very tough and all the lessons that came out of that eight years prepared me for one thing: The biggest success factor in a venture is firstly knowing your market and not assuming it's going to remain static. Secondly, thinking ahead of the market and remaining absolutely relevant with your value proposition. This requires a really strong degree of paranoia which then cascades down into how your business model evolves. Never make any assumptions that things are going to stay the same or you know your consumer/customer more than you think you do. Thirdly, everything fails without money. Money will always find a good opportunity, but never underestimate the runway you need to grow and scale. We are not a VC or private equity fund, we're a private equity structure that uses very innovative project financing techniques to deploy financial instruments across a varied portfolio and absorb quite a lot of risk for that portfolio by the way we've engineered the allocation of money. We don't invest at a very early stage, except in very strategic areas, but most of our work is in the growth phase of a venture, and we've moved well out of the area of financial services. I identified 5-6 areas – all verticals or industries – that I believe in. My goal is to build a stellar portfolio with one major investment in each one of them in order to make a significant impact in selected countries/regions, that's the strategy we've taken.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Like anything in life, the best opportunities come to you rather than you chasing them down. Often, what you think you want is not actually good for you.' ‘I knew that if I was going to be successful I needed to sit on the money myself and be master of my own universe. By hook or by crook I was going to do what it took to find ways in which to build my own investment structure, so I set up a fund.' ‘The real frustration of many entrepreneurs is that their innovation which is often in the area of green innovation was being misunderstood. I wanted to fill that gap.' ‘We're in an evolution phase. Anyone in the spectrum of grassroots investing right up to multi-fund structure is in the adoption phase of some kind of strategy linked to sustainability and ESG.'   ABOUT THE GUEST Nicole is a venture builder, investment (corporate venture, VC, family office, and token/digital asset) advisor. As a multiple-time technology entrepreneur (CEO & Founder) and an innovation thought leader, she has gained an in-depth knowledge of crypto technologies, blockchain, and green finance. Passionate about technology business models that are challenging the status quo and providing greater inclusion for people globally and having a positive impact on our environment, she has focused her lens on the intersection between emerging technologies and emerging markets both physical and virtual. Her company Redsand Ventures, works with corporate visionaries and professional investors who are unfaltering in their execution of the green economy. It sits at the intersection of disruptive business models, and sustainable real estate as an investment opportunity. Redsand Ventures has built and exited over 10 disruptive ventures in financial technology in the last 7 years. Voted Innovator of the Year, 2017 by the South African Chamber of Commerce, Top 100 Women in FinTech 2016 by Innovate Finance, and included in the Power Women of FinTech 2015, 2016, and 2017, Nicole is also active in the London and European start-up acceleration, incubation and growth arena working as an advisor and mentor to Level39, Startupbootcamp FinTech, London Tech Advocates – Women in Tech and FinTech workstreams.  Nicole serves as an industry thought leader and has featured on numerous panels and speaking circuits. She is a contributing author to The FinTech Book, exploring the role of corporate venturing as a catalyst for innovation in FinTech. She is also a co-editor of the InsureTech Book. Both books are published by Wiley. She has an Honours Degree in Information Systems and Economics from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, and graduated from the Institute of New Economic Thinking, Barnard College, Columbia University, New York specializing in the Economics of Money and Banking, and a Green Finance Professional from the Chartered Institute of Bankers. Website: https://redsandventures.io/    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, and 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 and accelerating 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: SabineVdL LinkedIn: Sabine VanderLinden Instagram: sabinevdLofficial Facebook: SabineVdLOfficial TikTok: sabinevdlofficial Email: podcast@sabinevdl.com Website: www.sabinevdl.comThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media