Bridging the Divide Between Corporates and Early Stage Startups

Corporate interest and engagement with startups continues to grow. However, there remains significant friction that prevents simultaneously realizing maximum value for corporates, while also enabling startups to survive and thrive. At the earliest startup stages, corporates have a unique opportunity to influence the direction of transformative technology development, accelerating both bottom-line improvements and the generation of their next great products.  

In this session, Kevin See, head of Ecosystem at Activate, explores the common pitfalls corporations face when partnering with startups, shares insights into overcoming these hurdles, and highlights strategies for fostering successful and productive startup collaborations.