Mike Docherty is the author of a new book titled, "Collective Disruption." Brian got the chance to ask him about his ideas in the field of open innovation and what comprehensive partnership looks like. Mike stressed that innovation through partnerships isn't enough for a corporation to move forward but that a new form of full-scale collaboration with startups is necessary for real progress. He also shared stories and insights from his 10+ years in the innovation space. Mike would love to hear about your perspective and experience at venture2.com and on twitter @dochertymic. You can also find "Collective Disruption" on Amazon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy