No-BS, hands-on collaboration

Laurent works with teams and leaders to bring clarity, align visions and take first steps in open innovation, corporate venturing and startup collaborations

How to engage with Laurent

  • Coaching

    Strategic guidance for innovation leaders and teams.

    Laurent offers targeted coaching to support decision-makers and project leads navigating corporate-startup collaboration. Whether you're designing a new program, stuck in execution, or in need of a fresh perspective, he’ll bring structured thinking and lived insight to guide your next steps.

    // Individual or team coaching for innovation and venturing leads

    // Sparring partner for strategic framing, positioning, and alignment

    // Ongoing support to move from theory to execution, at your pace

  • Workshops

    Clarity through structure: guided sessions based on the CVF.

    CVF workshops are built around the Corporate Venturing Framework (CVF) — a structured methodology to bring clarity and coherence to your innovation efforts. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, auditing an existing one, or aligning teams around a common vision, the CVF helps connect your strategic intent with the right engagement models, processes, and outcomes. Learn more.

    // Strategic framing workshops to define your innovation goals and map them to actionable venturing models

    // Readiness & alignment sessions to evaluate current practices, uncover gaps, and set a roadmap

    // Thematic deep dives (venture clienting, startup selection, governance, KPIs, etc.) using the CVF as a decision-support tool

  • Technology

    Scouting smarter with Novable.

    As founder of Novable, I offer organisations access to a next-generation AI platform for innovation and startup sourcing. Novable helps you identify the right companies faster, more accurately, and in line with your strategy — without the noise of traditional methods.

    // AI-powered startup scouting tailored to your needs

    // Strategic alignment between innovation goals and tech sourcing

    // Used by leading corporates across industries to power venturing decisions