Episode Breakdown

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:54 Meet the Team: Backgrounds and Roles

04:02 The Evolution of Corporate Innovation

04:37 Defining Innovation Theater

06:23 Challenges and Strategies in Corporate Innovation

14:01 Success Stories and Case Studies

20:05 The Future of CVCs and Accelerators

24:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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"The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress"

"Building a Startup to Rapidly Solve Difficult Business Problems"

"Disney’s Startup Accelerator Program Announces Participants"

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