Navigating Corporate Innovation in Ecosystems

This chapter explores the challenges faced by large corporations in engaging with startups for innovation, highlighting the varying approaches some corporations take in interacting with the startup community. It discusses the trend of major tech companies acquiring startups for innovation and the evolving landscape of innovation in the Midwest, contrasting it with Silicon Valley. The conversation delves into the nuances of portfolio construction at the fund-to-fund and GP level, emphasizing the importance of consistent returns over occasional big wins.

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