Join us on Beyond the Core as Pedro Earp, founder of ZX Ventures, shares how he built AB InBev's disruptive growth arm.
(1:58) Board-driven initiative created to accelerate innovation beyond AB InBev's traditional M&A strategy
(6:53) Despite initial reluctance, Pedro embraced the role with full autonomy from CEO Brito
(12:33) How AB InBev's strong partnership culture enabled innovation despite conflicts with core business
(17:19) Managing tension between operational efficiency and entrepreneurial speed
(24:27) Finding balance between corporate processes and startup agility
(29:54) ZX achieved both direct growth and "vaccine effect" that accelerated core business innovation
(34:37) Different metrics and timelines for measuring success of early ventures like Z Delivery
(39:11) Key lessons learned about hybrid business models and emotional intelligence
(42:16) Pedro's new startup applying the "dream, people, culture" triangle to solving happiness at scale
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