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.
Key Points
- Plug and Play's model emphasizes post-MVP startups, focusing on connecting them with corporate partners for pilots, proof of concepts, and commercial deals, without requiring equity from the startups.
- The Future Commerce Fund at Plug and Play aims to leverage insights from corporate programs to make strategic investments in startups, particularly those in foundational technologies and infrastructure.
- Plug and Play has expanded both geographically and in industry sectors, adopting a hybrid model of physical and virtual operations to foster innovation and collaboration between startups and corporates globally.
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Transcript
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