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ImpacTV, hosted by Impact Venture Capital’s Jack Crawford, explores emerging tech trends, corporate venture insights, and startup innovation in fintech, data analytics, cybersecurity, and civic tech shaping tomorrow’s digital economy.
Honda Xcelerator Ventures
Raymond Zheng joins Jack Crawford to discuss his journey from Cisco to leading Honda Accelerator Ventures. They explore the significance of networking and insights from the corporate venture capital community. The conversation highlights Honda Accelerator Ventures' mission, emphasizing sustainability and their investment stages, with a focus on the startup Silk. Raymond shares how Honda adds value to startups through unique structure and co-investment strategies. They delve into the role of speed, syndication, AI, and robotics in the venture ecosystem, balancing investment returns with strategic impact. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions and a glimpse into Raymond's morning routines.
Key Points
- Emerging technology trends in mobility, safety, and carbon neutrality are key focus areas for Honda Accelerator Ventures, with investments spanning from battery recycling to advanced sensors.
- Honda Accelerator Ventures balances strategic impact and financial returns by fostering long-term partnerships with startups, emphasizing collaboration, joint development, and potential acquisitions.
- Corporate venture capital is evolving, with Honda leveraging its brand and strategic goals to invest in deep tech and innovative startups, while maintaining close ties with internal R&D to maximize value creation.
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