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John Wei joins Jack Crawford to share insights on corporate venture trends and investment focus at Applied Ventures. They discuss collaborations with startups, regional investment strategies, and qualities that attract corporate and financial VCs. A case study on Kornami and the FHE market highlights these points. They also explore corporate venture capital and acquisition strategies, offering ins...

Dr. Yvonne Lutsch joins Jack Crawford to discuss her journey and innovative work at Bosch, focusing on the investment strategies of Robert Bosch Venture Capital. They explore trends in security technology and computing, emphasizing the balance between strategic and financial investment objectives. Dr. Lutsch shares key traits of investable startups and founders, highlighting the importance of coll...

Jay joins Jack Crawford to explore the intricacies of acquihires and the journey of tech talent. They discuss the role of security technologies and confidential computing in the finance sector, with a particular focus on European influence on encryption and corporate venture strategies. Insights into Capital One's strategic priorities and acquisition strategies are shared, offering a glimpse into...

Victoria Cheng joins Jack Crawford to discuss her role in venture capital, highlighting the Kaufman Fellows Program and diversity initiatives. They explore the Citi Impact Fund, emphasizing leadership in venture investing. Victoria shares her personal journey and outlines Citi Ventures' objectives, focusing on investment strategies and AI applications in fintech. The conversation covers the qualit...

Patrick Sagisi joins Jack Crawford to delve into the current landscape of vehicle electrification and Ocario Ventures. They discuss due diligence processes and post-investment strategies, emphasizing the role of AI in the energy sector. The conversation explores collaboration between corporate and traditional venture capital, highlighting the importance of building a strong reputation in the corpo...

Dan Streetman, CEO of TIBCO, joins Jack Crawford to discuss corporate venture capital trends and TIBCO's innovation strategy. They explore Dan's professional journey, the company's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the development of tracking and response tools. The conversation highlights major trends in the cloud space, offering insights into corporate venture strategies. Dan shares entrepr...

Gayathri Radhakrishnan joins Jack Crawford to share insights from her career journey, starting from Dell and leading to her current role at Micron Ventures. The episode kicks off with personal reflections on venture investments, followed by a discussion on Gayathri's experiences with Kaufman Fellows. They dive into Micron Ventures' strategic focus on AI investments and spotlight notable portfolio...

Jan Geldmacher joins Jack Crawford to explore AI innovations and the implications of the Sprint and T-Mobile merger, particularly in advancing 5G technology. They discuss the Curiosity IoT initiative and its potential to transform industries. The conversation shifts to strategies for venture funds and fostering corporate collaboration, highlighting how AI is reshaping various sectors. Jan shares v...

JC Charles from Samsung Ventures joins Jack Crawford to discuss the intersection of corporate venture groups and R&D in education, focusing on Samsung Catalyst Fund's investments in automotive and connected car sectors. They explore the rise of corporate venture capital, investment strategies, and offer advice for collaborating with corporate venture groups. The conversation covers Samsung's inves...

Heejin Chung from SK Hynix joins Jack Crawford to discuss the company's role in the evolving landscape of automotive memory growth. They explore SK Hynix's investment focus and innovation sectors, emphasizing the impact of emerging technologies such as driverless vehicles and 5G on the industry. The conversation covers corporate venture investments and industry trends, with insights into strategie...

Arlen Orchard joins Jack Crawford to discuss his career trajectory and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) role in advancing energy solutions. The conversation highlights SMUD's commitment to decarbonization and electrification, exploring their innovative strategies to achieve these goals. Arlen sheds light on SMUD's corporate venture efforts and the significance of fostering innova...

Jack Crawford welcomes George Kellerman to discuss global market opportunities and roles within corporate venture groups. George shares his journey to Yamaha Motor Ventures, outlining the firm's objectives and investment focus. They explore Yamaha's product history and how it shapes their strategy in innovations and corporate VC collaborations. The episode covers entrepreneur engagement, corporate...

Saman Farid joins Jack Crawford to discuss his journey into venture capital and experiences with startups. They explore the founding of Comet Labs and Saman's transition to Baidu Ventures, highlighting its independence and collaborative efforts. The conversation delves into Baidu Ventures' investment thesis, stages of involvement, and Saman's roles on various boards. Saman shares insights on addin...

James Mawson joins Jack Crawford to explore the evolving landscape of corporate venture capital. They kick off with a lighthearted sports chat comparing American football and soccer before delving into Jim's career transition to corporate venture. Jim shares insights into his role at Global Corporate Venturing and discusses the synergy between R&D and corporate ventures. The conversation highlight...