Tamara Steffens on TR Ventures' strategies, legal tech AI, and mission-driven investments | E32

Tamara Steffens joins Jack Crawford to discuss her professional journey and venture capital insights, focusing on legal tech AI adoption. They delve into the government market segment, exploring investment strategies and TR Ventures' approach to investment stages and value addition. The conversation highlights TR Ventures' evergreen fund structure and its strategic deployment, alongside AI adoption in the legal sector and deal flow sourcing. They address the balance between financial, strategic, and mission-driven returns, and traits that capture investor attention. Future industry sectors of interest are identified, followed by rapid-fire questions. The episode wraps up with Tamara's personal favorites in blogs, podcasts, and Dallas dining.

Katie Swanson on SAIC's VC strategies, dual-use technology, and AI-driven innovation | E31

Katie Swanson joins Jack Crawford to discuss her background and her journey in venture capital with SAIC. They explore SAIC's mission and investment strategies, particularly in dual-use technologies and AI. Katie emphasizes the significance of minimum viable products and the value that extends beyond capital in fostering innovation. The conversation covers building commercial relationships and strategic partnerships, highlighting collaborations with Impact Venture Capital and the broader VC community. They delve into balancing deal flow, innovation, and investment returns while identifying emerging industry sectors of interest. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions and insights into strategic life planning.

Allison Rhines on JLabs' innovation, AI in drug discovery, and healthcare tech trends | E30

Allison Rhines joins Jack Crawford to discuss her career in infectious disease modeling and the strategic focus of JLabs in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson. They delve into the role of digital health, capital efficiency, and AI in drug discovery. Allison describes JLabs' global reach, its history, and support for early-stage startups. The episode highlights the mentorship provided by J&J, the scouting and selection process, and the qualities JLabs values in potential companies. Emerging tech trends in healthcare, particularly in early cancer detection and precision oncology, are explored. The episode concludes with insights into personal and professional development in the industry.

Ali Perez on Lockheed Martin Ventures, innovation, and startup collaboration in emerging tech | E29

Jack Crawford explores Lockheed Martin Ventures with Ali Perez, focusing on their role in startup support and innovation investments. They discuss the requirements for startup engagement, AI developments, and security implications. The conversation shifts to the post-election landscape and internal advocacy for startups at Lockheed. Ali shares insights on VC collaborations, strategies for government-targeted startups, and offers tech trend predictions. The episode concludes with professional development advice in venture capital and closing remarks.

Corporate Partnerships, VC Strategies, and Kaufman Fellowship Insights with Industry Leaders | E28

Join Jack Crawford with guests Rodrigo Sanchez, Alessandro Santo, Gonzalo, and Matt Maurer as they delve into business development and corporate collaboration in venture capital. This episode covers VC basics, corporate partnerships, and the Kaufman Fellowship, introducing the panelists' backgrounds. Discover strategies corporate investors use to stand out and collaborate with corporate limited partners (LPs). Learn how corporate relationships and validation provide strategic advantages for startups. The discussion contrasts corporate LPs with traditional ones and explores engagement differences. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire session featuring panelists' insights and favorite professional development sources.

Nobu Morita on NECX's venture strategies, flying cars, and the future of robotics | E27

Nobu Morita joins Jack Crawford to explore the origins and focus areas of NECX and the NECX Venture Studio. They discuss the impact of emerging tech trends and investment in flying cars, as well as the dynamics of remote work. The episode delves into NECX's decision-making, collaboration, and investment strategies, shedding light on their fund structure and capital allocation. Generative AI, security, and interests in robotics and space are highlighted, alongside practical applications in robotics. The conversation concludes with professional insights and reflections, followed by a preview of upcoming topics. The episode is sponsored by Tech Innovators Group.

Joe Robinson on iHeartMedia's CVC, AI Strategies, and ESG Investment Insights | E26

Join Joe Robinson and Jack Crawford as they explore Joe's journey with iHeartMedia and his shift to corporate venture capital. Discover the evolution of iHeartMedia and its venture capital arm, focusing on early-stage investments and AI strategy. Joe shares insights on decision-making, collaboration, financial strategies, ESG importance, and sought-after founder qualities. They discuss iHeartMedia's investment thesis, ownership goals, and exit strategies, wrapping up with upcoming opportunities and insights into personal excellence.

Gayathri Radhakrishnan on Hitachi Ventures, Generative AI, and Venture Investment Strategies | E25

Join Gayathri Radhakrishnan and Jack Crawford as they explore AI's role in startups and her experience at Hitachi Ventures. They discuss AI applications, generative AI's impact, and the acceleration of large language models. Learn about venture capital due diligence, co-investing strategies, and sourcing quality investments. Discover the importance of adding value beyond capital, curated introductions, and investment tracking. The episode also highlights key qualities in startup founders, personal growth strategies, and productivity routines, concluding with a wrap-up of their insightful discussion.

Will Decker on Plug and Play's global reach, startup collaboration, and future tech investments | E24

Will Decker joins Jack Crawford to discuss Plug and Play's recruitment strategy and his career journey, highlighting the evolution of mobile internet. They provide an overview of Plug and Play's programs and corporate network, focusing on how startup themes align with corporate strategies. The conversation differentiates Plug and Play from other accelerators through startup collaboration case studies. Geographic expansion and the hybrid operational model are explored, along with the Future Commerce Fund and its investment strategy. They discuss corporate collaboration on early-stage investments and identify emerging tech trends and future investment areas. The episode concludes with insights into professional development.

Austin Noronha on Sony's venture strategies, mobility tech, and ESG-driven innovation | E23

Austin Noronha joins Jack Crawford to discuss corporate venture events, networking, and the role of technology in sports. The conversation explores Sony's corporate investing, its unique venture model, and investment mandate focused on mobility, AI, and new technologies. They delve into Sony's investment criteria, collaboration strategies, and how they balance financial and strategic goals. The episode highlights deal sourcing, the importance of ESG and SDGs, and the traits of successful founders. They discuss the value beyond capital and emerging tech trends. The episode features a rapid-fire Q&A with Austin, insights into his morning routine, and success tips, concluding with closing remarks and acknowledgments.

Phoebe Wang on Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, impact investing, and venture leadership insights | E22

Phoebe Wang joins Jack Crawford to discuss Amazon's venture strategy and her insights as a Kaufman Fellow. The conversation dives into Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, exploring corporate investment strategies with a focus on sustainability. They examine the structure of Amazon's corporate venture funds and the mechanics behind the Climate Pledge Fund's investments. The discussion touches on the evolution of impact investing and its alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Phoebe shares her perspectives on balancing strategic value in investments and fostering collaboration within the venture community. The episode also highlights her journey in venture capital, professional growth, and high-performance morning routines.

Matt Carbonara on Citi Ventures' strategies, AI in banking, and corporate venture insights | E21

Join Matt Carbonara and Jack Crawford as they explore the integration of generative AI in financial services. They discuss Matt's journey in corporate venturing, Citi's venture capital processes, and Citi Ventures' investment strategies. Discover how AI is transforming banking, along with insights into cybersecurity and supply chain investments. Matt offers career advice for aspiring venture capitalists and shares strategic focus areas and startup engagement criteria. The episode wraps up with Matt's personal time management tips and resources for professionals in the field.

Nicolas Sauvage on TDK Ventures' strategies, hard tech investments, and sustainable innovation | E20

Join Nicolas Sauvage and Jack Crawford as they delve into TDK Ventures' mission and insights from the GCV conference, focusing on strategic value visualization. Discover TDK's open-sourcing initiatives and global acclaim. Explore the evolution of corporate VC strategies, customer-centric investment criteria, and alignment with UN SDGs. Nicolas shares thoughts on early-stage and hard tech investments, portfolio support, and corporate intelligence. The episode covers co-investment strategies, sector reports, decarbonization, and energy innovation. It wraps up with reflections on personal excellence and closing remarks.

Heejin Chung on SK Hynix's AI focus, corporate venture strategies, and emerging tech trends | E19

Heejin Chung joins Jack Crawford to share insights on corporate venture strategies and collaboration, focusing on strategic investments and acquisition prospects. The conversation highlights SK Hynix's emphasis on AI and high-performance computing, along with what excites Heejin about working with founders. They explore SK Hynix's investment philosophy and style, discussing emerging technology trends and sectors of interest. The episode also touches on personal development and productivity in venture capital, offering resources for venture capitalists. The discussion wraps up with closing notes on the evolving landscape of the industry.

Bruce Niven on Aramco's VC strategies, sustainability goals, and global innovation insights | E18

Join Bruce Niven and Jack Crawford as they delve into Aramco's strategic venturing programs and Bruce's experiences in the Middle East. Discover his career journey, lessons from US corporate ventures, and Aramco's alignment with UN sustainability goals. Learn about their strategies for adding value to startups, geographic investment, and venture capital structure. Bruce shares insights on balancing innovation and offers tips for entrepreneurs engaging with Aramco. The episode also covers collaboration with early-stage investors, emerging tech sectors, and professional development in corporate venturing, concluding with closing remarks.

Maija Palmer on GCV's global insights, corporate venture trends, and the role of journalism | E17

Maija Palmer joins Jack Crawford to discuss her career journey to Global Corporate Venturing (GCV) and the sensitivities of corporate board members. They explore the GCV Asia conference and regional event strategies in Europe, Brazil, and Japan. Insights from London are shared, highlighting GCV's influence on corporate investing and the rise of corporate venture participation. The conversation covers the lifecycle of corporate venture units and their roles as limited partners, as well as trends in internal startups within the venture ecosystem. Maya emphasizes the critical role of journalism in the venture space. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire Q&A and closing remarks.

Dong-Su Kim on LG Technology Ventures, generative AI, and future tech trends | E16

Dong-Su Kim from LG Technology Ventures joins Jack Crawford to discuss his career transition and insights into corporate venture capital. The conversation delves into LG Technology Ventures' entry into corporate venturing, highlighting their investment focus and the influence of generative AI on various technology sectors. They explore LG's investment process and the traits they seek in startup founders. The discussion extends to collaborations with venture funds and emerging technology trends. The episode includes rapid-fire questions about personal success and productivity routines, followed by Dong Soo Kim sharing his sources of inspiration. The episode concludes with closing remarks.

Joseph Dormani on Thomson Reuters Ventures' strategy, Series A focus, and future tech trends | E15

Joe Dormani joins Jack Crawford to discuss his role at Thomson Reuters Ventures, focusing on their investment strategy and the importance of deep expertise and strategic thesis development. They highlight the value beyond capital in venture investments and the traits sought in entrepreneurs. The episode covers collaboration within the VC community, Series A funding insights, and a case study on the Ponderosolutions acquisition. It also explores future trends in machine learning and automation, concluding with a rapid-fire Q&A.

John Wei on Applied Ventures' strategies, FHE investments, and digital economy trends | E14

John Wei joins Jack Crawford to share insights on corporate venture trends and investment focus at Applied Ventures. They discuss collaborations with startups, regional investment strategies, and qualities that attract corporate and financial VCs. A case study on Kornami and the FHE market highlights these points. They also explore corporate venture capital and acquisition strategies, offering insights on work-life integration. Emerging tech trends in fintech, data analytics, cybersecurity, and civic tech are covered, along with digital economy predictions. Sponsored by Tech Innovators Fund and SecureTech Solutions.

Dr. Yvonne Lutsch on Bosch Ventures, security tech trends, and corporate VC insights | E13

Dr. Yvonne Lutsch joins Jack Crawford to discuss her journey and innovative work at Bosch, focusing on the investment strategies of Robert Bosch Venture Capital. They explore trends in security technology and computing, emphasizing the balance between strategic and financial investment objectives. Dr. Lutsch shares key traits of investable startups and founders, highlighting the importance of collaboration and syndication in venture capital. The conversation delves into the mechanics of corporate venture capital and investment details, while also considering future prospects in technology and industry sectors. The episode concludes with Dr. Lutsch's insights on personal and professional growth, sponsored by Bosch Venture Capital.