The Evolution of the Corporate Innovation Model in 2025: Collaboration, Investment, and Venture…
Beyond Tech Frontiers
Deep dives into the mechanics of disruptive innovation, market trends, the future of work, and ethical tech. Join Sabine VanderLinden as she sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by both corporate giants and fledgling ventures.
Sabine VanderLinden
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The Evolution of the Corporate Innovation Model in 2025: Collaboration, Investment, and Venture…

E44 • May 17, 2025 • 18 mins

In this episode, we explore the intricacies of corporate innovation models within a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) environment. The discussion emphasizes the importance of experimentation, agility, and resilience in fostering innovation, while highlighting open and hybrid ecosystems. We delve into corporate venture capital strategies and the integration of venture building with corporate resources. The episode addresses sector-specific innovation in healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, and examines the role of AI in shaping corporate innovation. Challenges in corporate venture capital and strategic M&A opportunities are also discussed, providing insights into the evolution of corporate innovation by 2025.

Key Points

  • Corporations in 2025 will prioritize open and hybrid innovation models, blending internal resources with external partnerships to accelerate development and commercialization.
  • Venture clienting and corporate venture capital are essential for driving innovation, as they provide access to new technologies, business models, and ideas from startups.
  • Successful corporate innovation models are ecosystem-centric, data-driven, and strategically aligned, enabling rapid adaptation to technological and market changes.
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