There's a startup for that

What does innovation look like when millions of passengers depend on you every day? In this episode of There’s a Startup for That , we go inside Keolis , the global mobility operator, to explore how its open innovation program, Open by Keolis, brings startups directly into live transport networks. Adrien Broue, who leads the program, shares how Keolis tests and scales new solutions in the field, w...

What happens when you combine endangered animals, drag queens, and an ex-financier with a love of cockapoos? You get On the Edge, a not-for-profit creative studio making nature go viral. In this episode, we speak with founder Beth Blood about her journey from finance to filmmaking, why facts don’t move people, but fun does, and how entertainment can transform how we connect with the natural world....

In this powerful kickoff to our Climate Change Action Series , Co:cubed sit down with Jean-Yves Mine , Global Brand President at Novotel (Accor Group) to unpack how the hospitality giant is turning the tide on ocean degradation. Through an innovative global partnership with WWF , Novotel is championing sustainable seafood , launching microplastic-filtering laundry tech , and inspiring the next gen...

On this episode of  There’s a Startup for That , we sat down with  Luca Pascucci , Digital Sales Innovation Manager at  Bestseller , who’s turning bold ideas into real-world transformation across brands you know and love like Vero Moda, ONLY, Jack & Jones, and more. Dive into the episode to discover how Bestseller give their sales teams superpower and turns Italy from a traditio...

Explore the world of innovation at L'Oreal and how one of the world's beauty leaders seize opportunities to stay ahead of the game via startup collaborations. From innovative pigments from the automotive industry to sustainable ingredients from an agritech startup, L'Oreal holds a formula for startup x corporate collaboration success. Joining us in this episode are Steven Perkins and Maryline Pari...

Welcome to our new season! For those of you who have been following us, this is a new format for a new season. We are very excited to be launching our first episode of Breakthrough Briefing, a monthly innovation roundup brought to you by Co:cubed. In this episode, we will dive into: UK Government's AI Announcement and Its Implications Across Sectors, The Rise of DeepSeek and Its Impact, Key T...

Dettol, Vanish, Durex, and Gaviscon. These are just some examples of beloved brands from Reckitt. As one of the world's leading FMCG giants, Reckitt realised that what got us here won't get us there. With the ever-changing landscape of customer demand and the challenge of climate change, Reckitt is now looking towards the future, helping its household brands stay relevant, and providing its busine...

Cynthia Hansen, Managing Director at Adecco Innovation Foundation (IF) shares her story with Mark and Neal of how IF went from a traditional foundation programme to a social innovation lab.  How successful were design thinking, prototype building and innovative pilots in launching impactful ventures? What lessons did she learn to scale successfully?  From helping young mothers get back i...

From Percy Pig to Colin the Caterpillar, M&S has been a household name in the UK retail space for many years. As one of the UK’s leading retailers, how do they stay ahead of the game? What are they doing to ensure they never go out of style?  In this episode we are joined by Toby Caterer, Open Innovation Manager from M&S Ignite, an open innovation function for M&S.  Toby is h...

Corporates are facing unprecedented changes, and startups are playing a pivotal role in driving innovation. 🚀 In this episode, we are back to uncover the fascinating world of Corporate Venture Clienting.  But what exactly is Venture Clienting, and how do corporations utilise their open innovation toolbox in today's startup ecosystem? 🧐 Well, we have a special guest who's about to break it a...

Imagine a world where your bottle of Coca-cola is produced using energy from CO2, packaging made of CO2 and sugar and carbonation pulled out of thin air. Sounds cool, right? Well, that future is in the making with one of the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottlers, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).  Joining our new episode is Nicola Tongue, Associate Director of CCEP Ventures, CCEP’...

Did you know that by the time you’re retiring, there will be a significant gap between your salary and your pension? And that that gap is growing? Because we didn’t!  Opening our new sub-series, #WhereDoesItHurt, Samyr Mezzour from House of Insurtech Switzerland, a Generali’s Innovation Garage spinout, is tasked with the challenge of providing consumers with a 360 view of their financial heal...

Based on more than 15 years of research and his latest book, Gorillas Can Dance, the fantastic Dr. Shameen Prashantham is here to share his expertise and the where, why, and how of corporate-startup collaborations and the notion of dancing with gorillas (aka the corporates).  Listen on to hear about lessons and best practices from Microsoft, Unilever, Nissan and many other corporates of the w...

As consumers increasingly turn to online shopping, traditional brick and mortar stores are struggling to compete. In this episode, we are joined by Brett St. Clair from Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) and Daniel Martinho-Corbishley from Aura vision to discuss how their partnership helps VMO2 combat the evolving role of brick and mortar stores. From launching a proof of concept to rolling out Aura Vision's...

Did you know that 1/3 of food produced globally goes to waste? As one of the UK’s major supermarkets, Asda is on a mission to reduce food waste by at least 50% by 2030. This ambitious target requires new tools, technologies and processes that empower store associates to take action and clear nearly expiring produce. In search of an effective food waste solution, Asda met Whywaste, and a collaborat...

Welcome to an introductory episode of "There's a startup for that" podcast powered by Co:cubed! Hear from our CEO, Jeremy Basset, and our hosts Mark and Neal on why corporate leaders should be engaging with startups and why they should look beyond their 4 walls. But this podcast is also for startups who want to understand how they could forge partnerships with corporates and for anyone interested...