This is the fourth part of the speech we are preparing for the publication of the World of Corporate Venturing annual review and our next GCVDigitalForum.com on January 21 to 27. The first part of the week covered the synopsis, the abundant innovation capital and how markets are blurring. Today’s leader will show the added value now required. Our next podcast episode will pick up the feedback – your insights will be much appreciated. Email jmawson@mawsonia.com by Friday 2pm UK time.
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Markets blurring
This is the third part of the speech we are preparing for the publication of the World of Corporate Venturing annual review and our next GCVDigitalForum.com on January 21 to 27. Yesterday and Monday we published the synopsis and the abundant innovation capital. Today’s leader will show how markets are blurring and Thursday’s will show the added value now required. Email jmawson@mawsonia.com by Friday 2pm UK time with your feedback for it to be featured on our podcast.
Abundant innovation capital
This is the second part of the speech we are preparing for the publication of the World of Corporate Venturing annual review and our next GCVDigitalForum.com on January 21 to 27. Yesterday we published the synopsis, while today’s leader will look in more detail at the abundant innovation capital, Wednesday’s will show how markets are blurring and Thursday’s will show the added value now required. Our next podcast episode will pick up the feedback – your insights will be much appreciated. Email jmawson@mawsonia.com by Friday 2pm UK time.
Editorial: Venture’s ‘cauldron of change’
This is a draft of a speech I’ll be making at the www.GCVDigitalForum.com on 27 January – feedback much appreciated in comments or email jmawson@mawsonia.com
2021 in Corporate Venturing: A Preview
Micromobility, AI-equipped drug discovery, home fitness and cloud kitchens are among the sectors that look promising in 2021.
CVC in 2020: The Trends, Part Two
In the second half of out 2020 roundup we look at growth areas including digital health and health insurance, online education platforms and financial technology.
CVC in 2020: The Trends, Part One
The IPO boom was helped by the emergence of Shanghai’s Star market and the trend for reverse mergers, while corporate venturers were increasingly looking outwards.
Air and space becomes more mobile
It is a classic of adventure books that if you want to hide then go up a tree, as most people’s eyes are firmly fixed on the ground immediately in front of them.
Ethics in artificial intelligence
GCV’s AI Q4 2020 supplement editorial by James Mawson, editor in chief, Global Corporate Venturing
Car-sharing seeds future opportunities
There has been a steep decline in corporate interest in car sharing-type deals this past year according to GCV Analytics. This is perhaps of little surprise given the covid-19 pandemic has closed off or made many people uncomfortable in shared spaces. But some interesting deals have come out of the ashes of the 10-fold drop… Continue reading Car-sharing seeds future opportunities
Why startups should be seen but not heard
Comment from Paddy Willis, chief executive and co-founder, Mission Ventures
Navigating uncertainty and investing for the future
Comment from Shankar Chandran, managing director and head of Samsung Catalyst Fund
Mobilising all forms of capital for sustainable development
Comment from Gillian Marcelle, managing member, Resilience Capital Ventures
Structuring a CVC: create a traditional VC fund structure
Comment from Patrick Flesner, director, LeadX Capital Partners, and Stephan Bank