Spinout Ventures

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with André Laplume about Spinout Ventures, company innovation and launching a start up. 

We also dive deep into developing a positive environment for creative innovations, non-competes being banned for all workers in the USA except Executives, and when to start a spinout ventures.

André Laplume – Spinout Ventures

André is a Professor in Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the Ted Rogers School of Management, a specialist in helping people transition from an employee to entrepreneur and the co-author of the recently released book Spinout Ventures. He is a dedicated entrepreneurial researcher who has a particular interest in how 3D printing technology affects global value chains, and is fascinated in the competitive and institutional barriers preventing potential entrepreneurs from launching new ventures successfully. 

He has studied a Bachelor of Computer Science, a MBA and  PhD in Management focusing on Strategic Innovation from the University of Manitoba. His career includes being a business and information technology consultant in corporate Canada, the CEO & Co-Founder of LaunchScore, Associate Professor of Management & Gates Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan Technological University, and Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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“A lot of these ideas being created in incumbent organisations would probably be suppressed, crushed or lost in the file draw.” Discussing Spinout Ventures with André Laplume on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“We see more success in the ones who leave as a team as they have the advantage of calling fast.” André Laplume goes deep on what makes a successful Spinout Venture on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“Many of the innovations created in your organisation may not be for your organisation. They will be exploited externally.” André Laplume talks about the ripple effect of Spinout Ventures on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

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BOOK – Spinout Ventures