Advantaged: An Alloy Partners Podcast
On Advantaged, Alloy Partners leaders share how startups can be disproportionately advantaged when they are co-created with corporations — and how corporations can solve some of the world’s hardest problems through startup creation. Our team covers the most pressing innovation challenges facing large enterprises today, emerging innovation trends we’re seeing across industries, and the transformative innovation opportunities that can future-proof scaled organizations.
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- Introduction to startup communities: Why they matter and how they support founders and innovation
- The “Give First” mentality: David Cohen on the secret weapon of successful communities
- The Boulder Thesis and evolution of startup community principles: Brad Feld on defining and evolving community leadership
- Instigators and ecosystem players: The role of non-founders and organizations in driving community success
- Gov...
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- Simon Ratcliffe’s journey: from mechanical engineer to DNV’s Venture Building Director
- Early lessons in digital product failure and the importance of customer discovery
- The evolution of DNV’s venture building: from internal incubator to hybrid CVC and spinout model
- Funding innovation: why traditional budgets fail and how CVC models unlock growth
- Spinout criteria: what makes a venture “worthy” and the role of market...
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- Why DNX Ventures launched DNX Studio in partnership with Alloy Partners
- How venture studios give VCs a new edge in sourcing and shaping startups
- The unique challenges and opportunities in Japan’s maturing startup ecosystem
- DNX’s approach to founder selection and building founder-market fit
- Creating a physical community for seed-stage founders in Tokyo
- Case study: How DNX Studio tackled inefficiencies in Japan’s ins...
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Advantaged: An Alloy Partners Podcast
Episode Breakdown
00:00 Introduction to Advantage Podcast
00:40 Meet Nate Schmidt: Managing Director, GTM
02:16 The Importance of Fundraising for Startups
04:40 Fundraising 101: Basics and Best Practices
11:00 Navigating the AI Trend in Fundraising
16:01 Balancing Profitability and Fundraising
22:03 Final Thoughts and Advice for Founders
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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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00:00 Introduction to Advantaged Podcast
00:25 Overview of 2025 Innovation Trends
01:23 Rising Healthcare Costs and Workforce Shortages
04:55 Funding and Digital Health Trends
06:43 Scrutiny on Healthcare Incumbents
08:33 Startup Activity and Point-Solution Fatigue
12:12 AI and Digital Health Startups
13:54 Women's Health and Other Key Areas
14:56 Healthcare Incumbents' Strategies
18:41 Policy Changes and Market Dynamics in...
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00:00 Introduction to Advantaged Podcast
00:50 Meet Lesa Mitchell: Background and Expertise
01:29 2025 Innovation Trends: Regulatory Landscape
02:07 Opportunities in Deregulation
04:58 Constraints and Innovation
07:22 Impact of COVID on Innovation
12:08 Energy Sector Innovations
16:40 Federal Funding and Workforce Programs
21:04 AI and Crypto: Future Outlook
22:56 Conclusion and Future Opportunities
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Episode Breakdown
00:00 Introduction to Advantaged Podcast
00:16 Overview of Alloy Partners
00:28 2025 Innovation Trends Miniseries
00:53 Meet the Guests: Elliott Parker and Matt Brady
01:58 Corporate Innovation Challenges
03:35 The Innovator's Dilemma and Innosight
07:16 Venture Building Success Stories
13:51 Corporate Innovation Trends and AI
21:44 Advice for Innovation Leaders
23:48 Closing Remarks
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