All Startup Engagement articles

Article Less FOMO, Better Deal Flow: Goodyear Ventures Principal on Corporate VC in 2023
January 31, 2023 | By Meghan Hall
Chris Varley, Principal of Goodyear Ventures, explains the corporate venture capital group's strategy; the investments the group has made; and why a looming recession might be a good time to invest in startups.
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 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...