[PODCAST] “Behind the Mic” #05 - Data & AI for innovation scouting"
In a recent podcast hosted by Micropole, Yves Colinet, Innovation Expert, along with Laurent Kinet, CEO of Novable, Yann Coic, Head of Pulse Ventures at EDF, and Laurent Rambaud, Investment Director at Engie New Ventures, discussed the vital role of corporate venturing in driving innovation and how large corporations collaborate with startups to create synergies and solve industry challenges.
Why Corporate Venturing is a Game-Changer
Corporate venturing is about building strategic partnerships that benefit both startups and corporations. Companies like EDF and Engie use corporate venture capital (CVC) to align innovations with their long-term goals – Engie focuses on energy transition technologies, while EDF seeks breakthroughs to accelerate its core business.
As Laurent Kinet noted,
“Corporate venturing is about finding the right startups that can create real impact.”
This approach allows corporations to remain agile and competitive in a disruptive landscape.