George Coyle, head of ConocoPhillips Technology Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of the oil and gas company: “The successful adoption and deployment of portfolio company technology and services to improve the performance of our core business.”
Keith Muhart, director of marketing at Qualcomm Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of the semiconductor company: “There has been a huge leap in the number of Robotics and Drone technologies and investment activities.”
Jay Onda, director of strategic investments at Yamaha Motor Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of the Japan-based motor vehicle company: “The rise of consumer robotics.”
Tony Cannestra, director of corporate ventures at Denso International America, the US unit of the Japan-based automotive supplier: “Recognition across multiple industries that cybersecurity is a key product issue.”
Renee Ryan, vice-president of venture investments at Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation, the corporate venturing unit of the US-based healthcare company: “The IPO market opening.”
Mark Richey, managing director of venture firm West Capital Advisors: “There has been accelerated M&A activity. Corporates are also seeking competitive advantage.”
David Hansen, investment director at Suez Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of France-based water and waste company Suez Environnement: “The industrial internet of things.”