#XrisLogbook 89 - Connections, Constraints, Capital 🇬🇧

👍🏻 A chance hashtag#reunion in the heart of London with my old mate, Laurent, from the Land Down Under. We hadn't crossed paths in what felt like an eternity, though our digital check-ins kept the flame of friendship alive. It's a testament to the enduring power of genuine connection that we could pick up right where we left off, despite the miles between us.

👎🏻 While hashtag#corporate employees undoubtedly bring valuable skills to the table, their fixed pay check and removed financial stake can sometimes hinder their ability to embrace risk and make swift decisions. Additionally, the diffuse nature of responsibility within large organisations can often create bureaucratic bottlenecks that slow down progress.

✍🏻 Forget the old playbook. hashtag#CorporateVentureCapital is a whole new game. Companies aren't just buying up startups anymore; they're betting on the future. Think of it as a high-stakes poker game, where the pot is innovation and the cards are disruptive technologies. The numbers don't lie. CVC investments are skyrocketing to a staggering $175 billion in 2024 so far, a 25% jump from the year before. And the trend is only going to get hotter. From AI to biotech, corporations are diving headfirst into these emerging sectors, hoping to strike gold before their competitors. It's a risky gamble, but the rewards could be astronomical.

🙏🏻 Special thanks this week to Laurent, Thierry and Delvis

✨ Star of the week Wonder Partner's with Alexis’ pitch on BFMTV 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eWvQQga3

📖 Venture Beyond 👉🏼 https://amzn.eu/d/10dQpOS

hashtag#CVC hashtag#venturecapital hashtag#entrepreneuship hashtag#startups