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Podcast Podcast: What’s Changing About Innovation Spaces?
January 24, 2023 | By Tyler Smith
With input from leaders at CME Group, AARP, and Entergy, we dive into four big questions: What is an innovation space? What are the pros and cons of physical versus virtual spaces? What are the qualities great spaces possess? And what common mistakes do people make in setting them up...
On Demand Webcast Master Class: Why Your Corporation Should Be Building New Ventures — And How to Get Your CFO on Board
January 23, 2023
In a recent webcast, Elliott Parker of High Alpha Innovation noted that building new ventures is not always simple — or perfectly convenient. But, for real change and growth, he said, organizations have to be willing to move beyond the status quo. Watch the webcast replay or get the slides...
Article Seven Trends for the Retail Industry in 2023
January 19, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
Seven big trends emerged at the 2023 National Retail Federation conference in New York, from AI to expanded worker benefits to same-day delivery. Here's our run-down...
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 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 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 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 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.
Video Video: How Big Companies Plug in to the Startup Ecosystem
January 6, 2023 | By Scott Kirsner
Learn about seven ways large companies and organizations can participate in the startup ecosystem — with data to support what percentage of companies use each strategy.
Article Assessment: Does Your Organization Value Ideas?
January 3, 2023 | By Scott Kirsner
This 18-question assessment was designed to help leaders understand how effectively their organization collects, assesses, and manages ideas from the employee base. You'll get an instant score at the end.
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 Open Innovation Veteran on Working with Startups and Using Exploration Teams
December 21, 2022 | By Tyler Smith
Navigating the startup ecosystem can be difficult. Open innovation veteran Maureen Rinkunas discussed accelerator programs, what she calls "exploration teams," and best practices for working with startups.
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...
Article How Innovators Can Prepare for Tough Times
December 1, 2022 | By Scott Kirsner
To help you plan for (and survive) challenging times, we sought advice from seven people who have guided innovation, insights, and incubation groups through difficult stretches, at companies like Starbucks, Whirlpool, Intel, and Levi Strauss & Co. What can you be doing to put yourself and your team in the...
On Demand Webcast Master Class: Linda Yates on Setting Up a Venture Factory
November 18, 2022
Linda Yates, CEO and Founder of Mach49, joined us for a Master Class on building a venture factory inside a large organization. She discussed the factors that go into that process, took audience questions, and shared valuable insights from her book, The Unicorn Within.
Article Collected Advice: How Can Corporations Become a Magnet for High-Quality Startups?
November 16, 2022 | By Scott Kirsner
What are the tactics that can help corporates attract the very best startups to a hackathon, accelerator, pitch competition, or open innovation challenge? We asked a group of corporate leaders who have run these kinds of programs. Here’s what they said.
Article Plugging in to the Startup Ecosystem: An Illustrated Guide
November 14, 2022
No one would deny there’s a lot happening in the world of startups. But how can large companies tap into it, in a way that aligns with their objectives and creates real value? In this large-format illustration, we've laid out seven of the most common approaches to plugging in to...
Article How Bayer Crop Science Scaled its Global Academic Partnerships
November 10, 2022
Phil Taylor, Director of Open Innovation and Outreach at Bayer Crop Sciences, shares how he leveraged the digital platform Halo to increase engagement with external sources, like university researchers and startups.
Article Verizon 5G Labs Director on Predicting When Emerging Technologies Go from Buzz to Business Impact
November 4, 2022 | By Meghan Hall, Scott Kirsner
As part of our recent research report, "Shaping Your Strategy for Web3 and the Metaverse," we spoke with Verizon's Director of 5G Labs and Innovation Centers, Christian Guirnalda. In his interview, he explained how he sees the technologies playing out and how Verizon has begun dipping its toe.