00:00 - 1:13: Opening1:13 - 6:13: How Lisa got into venture clienting6:13 - 9:50: How travel and exposure to energy access got Lisa (and Aneri) interested in energy solutions9:50 - 15:46: How Verbund works with startups and Verbund Accelerator15:46 - 22:27: What working with startups through venture clienting has taught Lisa22:27 - 24:56: How venture clienting can also provide insights for investing and acquisitions24:57 - 27:28: Innovation challenges Verbund is seeking solutions in27:28 - 30:00: How startups can contact Lisa and pitch Verbund30:00 - 30:39: Stay tuned for more episodes!

Verbund is Austria's leading energy company and one of the largest producers of electricity from hydropower in Europe. Verbund AG generates, transmits, trades, and distributes electricity, primarily from renewable sources such as hydro, biomass, wind, and solar. The company operates power plants, manages electricity transmission networks, and supplies energy to household, commercial, and industrial customers in Austria and several other countries.

Verbund describes itself as an integrated energy utility, covering the entire value chain from electricity generation and transmission to supply and trading, including activities in both electricity and gas markets. Its operations also include the expansion of renewable energy, energy storage, and the development of green hydrogen solutions.

VERBUND X is the Innovation Unit of Austria's largest electricity provider. The Corporate Innovation & New Business' department coordinates these efforts, ensuring transparency and facilitating interactions among various stakeholders. Follow them to get updates on applying to their next batch application cycle! Connect with Lisa Krotochwill on Linkedin.

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