How to Actually Build a Venture Studio That Works, with Ben Yoskovitz & Marcus Daniels (Q+A)

In this special Q&A episode of Beyond The Core, Ben and Marcus answer the top audience-submitted questions about corporate venture studios, innovation strategy, and what it really takes to build and fund new businesses inside large companies.

They cover everything from governance and culture to how to balance long-term bets with short-term pressure—and what metrics actually matter when you’re building beyond the core.

If you’re building a venture studio, working in corporate innovation, or trying to get your executive team aligned on a new model—this episode is packed with frameworks, lessons, and candid advice from the front lines.

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🔎 Topics & Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:37 – What are the best practices for managing a corporate venture studio?

07:32 – What legal and regulatory considerations should we be aware of?

13:13 – How do you foster a culture of innovation inside large companies?

20:08 – How do you support internal ideas vs external partnerships?

28:55 – How do you balance short-term financial goals with long-term innovation?

36:04 – What are the key metrics that actually matter in venture studios?

45:40 – Wrap-up and closing thoughts

—📩 Want to talk venture studios or innovation strategy?

Reach out to Ben or Marcus directly:

ben@highlinebeta.com

marcus@highlinebeta.com