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🎄 Advent calendars always bring a little surprise, don’t they? Once you open that small window, the mystery fades away, replaced with excitement and discovery. Well, how could we let the spirit of advent pass by without a surprise of our own? Our founder Gregor Gimmy and pilot Sebastian Schäfer have co-authored a special article to unravel the myths and mysteries surrounding Venture Clienting. If you’ve got some reading time this season, here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ Why investing in startups isn’t the only—or best—way to benefit from their innovation. ✅ The essential steps to craft a strategy that unlocks the full power of startups. ✅ How cultural and operational shifts can make startup integration seamless and impactful. Happy Reading! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBsmDhqr #corporateventuring #ventureclientmodel #ventureclienting #startups #innovationstrategy  

Slush is over. But the hype continues! Day 2 was just as mind-blowing as Day 1. Let's recap: 💎 We started the day with a masterclass for Venture Clients on the building blocks of a successful Venture Client program. 💎 Simultaneously, we hosted a stage session for startups on how they can leverage the Venture Client Model to win leading corporate customers. 💎 3 Top Venture Clients on Stage – Otto Group's #OttoDock6, AXA, and Holcim MAQER Ventures shared insights into their industries, startup search fields, and corporate venturing approaches, joined by Marta Sjögren from Paebbl, a success story with Lucas de Gelder, P.Eng. from Holcim. 💎 A Venture Client First on the Impact Stage – Jason Mühleck and Andreas Saari took to Slush's Impact Stage to dive deep into Paebbl’s journey. 💎 State of Venture Client Report Sneak Peek – We unveiled the first findings of this year’s report – the full release is coming in January! Huge thanks to all the speakers, moderators, and booth hosts who made this the most successful Venture Client Track yet! We are tired and happy, heading home with new insights, deeper connections, and even more enthusiasm for what’s next in the Venture Client world. But for now, we say: 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 – 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁! #Slush2024 #VentureClienting #VentureClient

Day 2 at Slush – we are hyped 🙌🏼 Let’s take a moment to rewind yesterday’s incredible highlights: 💎 6 Stage Sessions featuring 7 top Venture Clients – Equinor, Holcim MAQER Ventures, Siemens Mobility, Airbus, BMW Startup Garage, FORVIA and Zurich Insurance! 💎 2 Masterclasses on Venture Clienting – from introducing the Venture Client Model to exploring the tech and data driving its success. 💎 Countless Conversations – answering an endless stream of questions from startups eager to learn about the search fields of attending Venture Clients and how to kick-start a pilot project. Today’s Lineup: One more masterclass and four exciting stage sessions. If you’re at Slush, don’t miss your chance to join the action at the Venture Client Track! Huge thanks to everyone supporting on stage and behind the scenes – you’re the reason this is all possible. #Slush2024 #VentureClienting #ventureclient

First day of Slush is almost over, and we can't even keep up with keeping you posted! What a wonderful experience once again! Yesterday, we started with an exclusive side event co-hosted with our colleagues from Deloitte. The event brought together leaders from diverse industries to explore the growing relevance of startups, the best approach to corporate venturing, and how the Venture Client Model is reshaping the way corporations strategically benefit from startups. The in-depth discussions and cross-industry insights made it clear: the right approach to engaging startups isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity for staying competitive in today’s fast-paced world. Special thanks to our expert speakers and engaged audience for making this event a huge success! #ventureclient #ventureclienting #slush24

𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 - on building Finnish competitiveness. We are today organizing our first ever 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 to bring together, or even crash into each other, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆; the more traditional industrial companies. In the sold-out 𝗦𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 together with 27pilots (a Deloitte business) Gregor Gimmy, Tommi Mäenpää, Petteri Tulikoura, and the team were sharing insights/experiences on Venture Client Model and providing an arena to exchange experiences and build connections. If you are later in the week at Slush, make sure to stop by booth 7A4 for a chat on topics like: Navigating Through to Exit and Realisation, The Power of Global Partnerships & Alliances and How Startups Win with Venture Clients. #deloittefinland #betterispossible #slush24

The Venture Client Model is transforming how startups and corporations create value together. By turning corporates into customers of startups’ solutions, it’s a win-win: startups achieve product-market fit faster, and corporates solve critical challenges with cutting-edge innovation. Already adopted by global leaders like Airbus, BMW Group, Siemens and many more, the Venture Client Model is becoming the go-to corporate venturing approach. We’re diving into all of this and more at Slush in our two Venture Client insight sessions: 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 📅 Nov 21, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM A startup-special: Learn how to find the right corporates, navigate procurement challenges, run successful pilots, and scale partnerships. Led by our very own Sebastian R. Fischer and Mollie Martin from Deloitte Ventures. 𝗦𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗸: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 📅 Nov 21, 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM The co-author of the State of Venture Client Report Sebastian Schäfer is giving an exclusive preview of this year's survey results: How do corporations adopt startup technologies to stay competitive? Sign up via the links in the comments. #VentureClienting #Slush2024 #ventureclient

Holcim MAQER Ventures’ presence at Slush is a powerful example of how corporations can lead industry transformation through startup adoption. We’re thrilled to announce them as one of our main partners at this year’s Venture Client Track! Holcim is not just transforming the construction industry; they’re redefining it – from decarbonization and circularity to cutting-edge digital innovation. Their Venture Clienting approach demonstrates how startups can become powerful allies in creating sustainable solutions for one of the world’s most pressing challenges. Committed to driving startup innovation into its organization, they're bringing the largest group of startup enthusiasts to the event and hosting three must-attend sessions. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗰𝗶𝗺 📅 Nov 20, 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Explore how Holcim drives sustainability and operational efficiency while uncovering opportunities for startups to collaborate in key focus areas like energy transition and AI-driven commercial processes. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗰𝗶𝗺 𝗠𝗔𝗤𝗘𝗥 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀' 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 📅 Nov 21, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Learn how Holcim scales impactful startup solutions through Venture Clienting, with real-world insights from their partnership with Paebbl. 𝗔 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗰𝗶𝗺 𝗠𝗔𝗤𝗘𝗥 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗲𝗯𝗯𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 📅 Nov 21, 3:28 PM – 3:53 PM at the Impact Stage Make sure to join these sessions to discover how your startup can help shape the future of construction! Links in comments. #ventureclient #VentureClienting #Slush2024

Just a couple more days until Slush and we are stoked to announce one of our main partners of the Venture Client Track: Equinor demonstrates its commitment to adopting and scaling startup technologies that drive renewable energy, enhance business efficiency, and shape the future of the energy industry with a premium position on the Track and by kicking off our stage program on Day 1. 🗓️ Nov 20 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 Startups, don’t miss this opportunity to meet up with Simon Davies, Kjell Morten Sviland & Li Ying SUN and connect with a global energy leader dedicated to driving the future of energy innovation with your cutting-edge solutions. Register for the stage session via the link in the comments! #Slush2024 #VentureClient #VentureClienting #Startups

Risk, Retail, and Ready for Slush! What do Zurich Insurance and Otto Group have in common? 1. They’re leaders in complex, service-based industries. 2. They have thriving Venture Client Units that harness startup innovation to stay ahead. 3. They’re headed to Slush, eager to share insights on the future of e-commerce and insurance. Join us at the Venture Client Track to learn how Zurich and Otto Group are transforming customer experiences and driving innovation with startups in two of the world’s most dynamic sectors: 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸, 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵’𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 🕒 Wed, Nov 20 | 15:00 - 15:30 Zurich Insurance collaborates with startups to lead the future of insurance with data-driven risk assessment, AI-based claims automation, and sustainable solutions that deliver seamless, high-impact services. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝘁𝘁𝗼'𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 🕒 Thu, Nov 21 | 11:00 - 11:30 Otto Group’s Venture Client Unit, #OTTODOCK6, partners with startups to redefine digital customer engagement, build sustainable supply chains, and enhance business processes and sustainability. Each session includes a Q&A and an exclusive opportunity to pitch your solution to industry leaders. If you’re a startup ready to shape the future of service-based industries in e-commerce or insurance, don’t miss these sessions at Slush! Link in the comments below! #ventureclient #ventureclienting #corporateventuring #slush24

One week to Slush! We’re counting down the days with an exciting lineup for our Venture Client Track. First up—calling all airplane, train, and car enthusiasts, because this one is huge! Meet some of the biggest names in mobility on Wednesday, 20th November: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 – 𝗔 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗶𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 🕒 12:30 - 13:00 Dr. Şilan Hun, Head of Startup Partnering at Siemens Mobility, will dive into the transformative potential of sustainable rail solutions like alternative drives and AI. Startups learn how Siemens is partnering with innovative companies to drive the future of rail mobility - moderated by our very own Sebastian R. Fischer. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 – 𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗯𝘂𝘀’𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 🕒 13:30 - 14:00 Grzegorz (Greg) Ombach Ph.D, Senior Vice President of Disruptive Research & Technology, sits down with our CEO Gregor Gimmy. They will dive into how Airbus integrates startup innovations to meet the challenges of modern aerospace. From electrification to digitalization, startups will hear how their solutions can shape the next generation of air travel. 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 – 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗠𝗪 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗮 🕒 14:15 - 14:45 Join Alexandra Renner, Startup Lead R&D at BMW Startup Garage, and Lars Biermeyer, Innovation Manager at FORVIA, as they share advice on navigating the complexities of the automotive sector. From procurement to industrialization, startups will gain a clear view of how to make an impact with leading automotive players - moderated by our very own Carolin Lutzenberger. If your startup is building for the future of mobility, don’t miss the chance to connect with some of the world’s top Venture Client Units at Slush. Find the links to all sessions in the comment below! #slush #ventureclient #ventureclienting BMW Group