All articles by Meghan Hall - Page 4

Article LVMH North America CEO on Talent, Emerging Tech, and Travel
January 17, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
Anish Melwani, CEO of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) North America, discusses the company's experiments with blockchain, NFTs, diamonds, luxury trains, and cultivating the artisan talent that the company relies on.
Article Macy’s CEO Talks Mini Stores, Consumers Under Pressure, and Culture
January 16, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette was at the National Retail Federation's conference to deliver an update to his peers in the retail industry. In a mainstage session, Gennette touched on the consumer mood at the start of 2023; how Macy’s has begun converting some traditional stores to a smaller Market by...
Article Target Execs Share Their Approach to Culture and Guest Experience
January 16, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
Highlights from a session on culture and guest experience — even in stressful situations — featuring Target CEO Brian Cornell and four of the company's top female executives.
Article Saks Off 5th CEO on the Digital-First Mentality
January 15, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
At the National Retail Federation's annual conference in Manhattan, Saks Off 5th CEO Paige Thomas discussed pricing strategy; its approach to trends in fashion; and new partnerships with companies like Rent the Runway.
Article Member Spotlight: Yvette Standberry, Mathematica
January 11, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
Yvette Standberry, Senior Director, Head of Innovation at Mathematica, shares what she has been working on; how she's shaping her organization's definition of innovation; and the curiosity that led her to a career in innovation.
Article JetBlue Ventures Managing Director on Avoiding the ‘Vicious Cycle’ of Corporate Venture Capital Groups
January 9, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
As part of our recent research report, Successful Startup Engagement and Corporate Venture Capital, we spoke with Steve Taub of JetBlue Ventures to hear his perspective on corporate venture capital, how to increase its longevity, and the talent acquisition and retention challenges that come with it.
Article Learnings from a New REI Program that Invests in Diverse Entrepreneurs
December 29, 2022 | By Meghan Hall
REI Co-Op ran its first two cohorts in its new Path Ahead Ventures program in 2022. The cohorts, which include early-stage and late-stage startups, focus on helping founders of color advance in the outdoor industry. Kihanya shares the structure of the program, lessons learned, and what's next in 2023.
Article SVB Exec on Overcoming the Challenges of New Venture Creation
December 22, 2022 | By Meghan Hall
Boris Pluskowski, Head of New Ventures for SVB, shares the two-pronged structure of his innovation team; shares why it's important to build ventures in a large company; and gives his input on a new "Golden Age of Startups" that may be coming.
Article H&M’s CTO on Scaling Innovation, Privacy, and Thinking Like a VC
December 16, 2022 | By Meghan Hall, Scott Kirsner
H&M Group's Chief Technology Officer, Alan Boehme, shares how the company is moving forward in creating customer experiences; addresses his thoughts on acting like a venture capitalist inside a corporation; and gives advice on creating aligned incentives.
Article Coca-Cola Reveals its Startup Strategy — And How it Tracks Opportunities for Collaboration
December 8, 2022 | By Meghan Hall
As part of our recent research, Successful Startup Engagement and Corporate Venture Capital, we spoke with Molun Zhang, Coca-Cola's R&D Senior Manager for Experimentation & External Technology. She gave insights on how to begin collaborating with startups; share Coca-Cola's strategy for tracking collaborations; and explained the power behind Coca-Cola's participation...