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Inside CVC by u-pathEpisode 10: AI, Uncertainty, and the Future of Work: A Conversation with Peter Schwartz & Richard SocherFuturist Peter Schwartz (Chief Future Officer, Salesforce) and AI pioneer Richard Socher (CEO, You.com) join Inside CVC to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, leadership, and society. They reflect on the evolution of AI at Salesforce, the shifting skills required of tomorrow’s leaders, and how regulation, culture, and global risk shape innovation. From scenario planning and AI literacy to Europe’s innovation lag and the promise of inclusive technology, this wide-ranging conversation offers powerful foresight into the opportunities—and responsibilities—emerging in this era of accelerated change.Topics include:AI agents, digital...2025-07-2143 minInside CVC by u-pathEpisode 9: AI Operating Systems, Digital Labor & the End of Pilot Purgatory with Alec CoughlinEnterprise AI strategist Alec Coughlin joins Inside CVC to share hard-earned insights on scaling AI beyond the memo. Alec challenges common misconceptions about “AI-first” strategies and explains why so few companies are truly AI-mature. We explore how leading enterprises like McKinsey, Blue Yonder, and Union Square Ventures are operationalizing intelligent systems—and what corporate innovators and venture investors can learn from them. From automation vs. augmentation to stitching AI agents into workflows, Alec unpacks the risks, opportunities, and mindsets needed to thrive in the age of digital labor.Support the showCatch up on all episod...2025-07-0742 minInside CVC by u-pathEpisode 8: Scenario Thinking in the Age of AI: Jonathan Brill on Preparing for DisruptionIn this episode of Inside CVC, futurist and innovation expert Jonathan Brill, author of Rogue Waves, joins Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann for a provocative conversation about navigating—and capitalizing on—radical change. From AI and demographic shifts to geopolitical volatility and supply chain resilience, Brill explains how corporate venture capital can create real value by investing ahead of disruption, not in spite of it. He shares strategies for scenario planning, insights on how CFOs and founders should rethink risk, and the mindset required to thrive in an uncertain world. If you're a corporate investor, strategist, or founder looking to f...2025-06-2339 minInside CVC by u-pathEpisode 7: Riding the Shifting Currents of Mobility Innovation with Maniv's Michael GranoffIn this episode of Inside CVC, we sit down with Michael Granoff, founder of Maniv Mobility, to explore the dynamic forces reshaping the movement of people and goods. From electric trucks in California to two-wheelers in India, Maniv’s portfolio reflects the global push toward decarbonization, automation, and digitization. Michael shares candid insights on the rise of Chinese EV dominance, the challenges of aligning corporate venture capital with geopolitical uncertainty, and what the road ahead looks like for autonomous vehicles and AI in mobility. If you're navigating the intersection of venture capital, mobility innovation, and global industrial strategy, this co...2025-06-0813 minInside CVC by u-pathEpisode 6: Inside Capital’s New Playbook: A Conversation with Bank of America’s Shawn HoyerIn this episode of Inside CVC, we sit down with Shawn Hoyer, Head of Venture Capital Coverage at Bank of America, to explore how capital markets are evolving—and what it means for founders, investors, and corporate innovators. From the fluidity of global capital and the rise of sovereign wealth funds to the future of AI-driven startups and public market exits, Shawn unpacks the macro trends reshaping the venture and CVC landscape. We also dive into the shifting role of the U.S. in global innovation, the risks of isolationism, and how legacy systems and political fragmentation are holding ba...2025-05-2835 minInside CVC by u-pathEpisode 5: Scaling Innovation from the Inside Out: Day 2 Insights from the CVC Open Innovation SummitIn Episode 5 of Inside CVC, we continue our deep dive into the 2025 CVC Open Innovation Summit, this time focusing on highlights and takeaways from Day 2. Co-hosts Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann explore how Miami took center stage as an emerging hub for globally connected innovation—spanning Latin America, Europe, and beyond.We spotlight the city’s growing influence in sectors like climate tech, logistics, and healthcare, and unpack the critical role public-private partnerships play in fueling scale-stage innovation. You’ll hear reflections on key sessions, including:The Miami economic development panel featuring voices from Greenberg Traurig, the Be...2025-05-2035 minInside CVC by u-pathEpisode 4: From Spark to Summit: Inside Day 1 of the 2025 CVC Open Innovation SummitIn this episode of Inside CVC, hosts Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann explore the origins, purpose, and outcomes of the CVC Open Innovation Summit in Miami. Philipp shares how a dinner conversation in 2023 sparked a movement to create a trusted, high-impact environment for CVC and innovation leaders—culminating in a summit designed by CVCs, for CVCs.Listeners will hear how this unique event came together, what made it different, and why it resonated with corporate investors, policymakers, academics, and startup founders alike. Topics include:The grassroots story behind the summit’s creationInsights from organizing partners like Borg...2025-05-1133 minInside CVC by u-pathEpisode 3: An Inside Look at Inside CVC - Innovation, Ecosystems, and the Road AheadWelcome to Episode 3 of Inside CVC! In this special behind-the-scenes edition, co-hosts Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann sit down—finally together on the mic—to talk about the "why" behind Inside CVC.If you’re just tuning in, this is your chance to meet the minds behind the podcast. Steve and Philipp share the story of how the show came to life, reflect on their shared background in corporate innovation, and offer a candid look at what’s shaping today’s global venture and open innovation landscape.You’ll hear:What sparked...2025-04-2231 minInside CVC by u-pathEpisode 2: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Cross-Border Strategy with Benjamin QiuIn this timely and globally focused episode of Inside CVC, we sit down with Benjamin Qiu, an American lawyer and cross-border investment expert, to unpack the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China—and what they mean for corporate venture capital, startups, and innovation worldwide.Benjamin brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of experience in Silicon Valley and China, and currently joins us from Tokyo. We explore the ripple effects of rising tariffs, the future of globalization, and how companies should be rethinking supply chains, data access, and international deal flow....2025-04-1431 minInside CVC by u-pathEpisode 1: The Water Reckoning: Why Corporations Can’t Ignore the Crisis Anymore with J. Carl Ganter J. Carl Ganter, founder of Circle of Blue, joins Inside CVC by u-path to explore water scarcity as a rising threat to corporate employees, supply chains, operations, and customers. With a journalist’s eye and an innovator’s urgency, the advisor to the World Economic Forum and global business leaders explains why this issue demands board-level attention — and the vital role CVCs can play in accelerating solutions. Support the showCatch up on all episodes of Inside CVC at www.u-path.com/podcast.2025-04-0337 min
The VentureFuel VisionariesIgniting Innovation In the Corporate World - Philipp WilligmannPhilipp has over two decades of expertise catalyzing the evolution of Fortune 500s, like Deloitte and Vontier, to drive transformative impact. We discuss Corporate Venturing and its various iterations, from Accelerators to Venture Studios to Pilots to Partnerships to Hackathons, and why insights from this work not only inform strategic decisions but can make future growth like “selling ice cream on the beach.”2024-04-1726 min
pottcast.digital106 | Fabian Dudek (Gründer & CEO @ GlassdollarFabian Dudek ist Gründer und CEO von Glassdollar und ein ausgewiesener Experte rund um Corporate Innovation, Venture Clienting und Startup / Corporate Partnerships. Mit Daten, Software und operativer Unterstützung bietet GlassDollar ein Venture-Clienting-Betriebssystem, das Innovatoren in Unternehmen dabei unterstützt, Start-up-Lösungen zu nutzen, um konkrete Auswirkungen auf ihr Unternehmen und die Welt zu erzielen. GlassDollar, 2019 von Fabian Dudek gegründet, macht leistungsstarke Technologien für Unternehmen zugänglich und generiert Umsätze für Start-ups. Zu den Kunden zählen führende Innovationsabteilungen von BSH, Volkswagen, Infineon, LG, MunichRe, A2A und MTU. GlassDollar hat bereits m...2023-09-1136 min
The Real StateFuture of Parking: How mobility trends have transformed the way we use spaceIn today’s episode of The Real State, we explore the intersection between real estate and parking. Today’s guest is Philipp Willigmann. Philipp serves as VP of Strategy at Vontier, a global industrial technology company, focused on smarter transportation and mobility.
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