The Corporate Venturing Podcast

The Corporate Venturing Podcast

An Open Road Ventures Podcast - Powered by Bundl Venture Club Made for all the corporate entrepreneurs out there. Informal discussions on Open Innovation and Corporate Venturing insights and trends. 🎙️ Hosted by Davide Ritorto, founder and author at Open Road Ventures. ⚡️ Powered by Bundl Venture Club: Digitally connecting senior corporate innovators from global companies across industries and borders in an inspiration, learning, and support network.

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July 16, 2025 • 39 mins

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Corporate Venturing Podcast!


What does it take to lead Corporate Venturing in a global organisation, when the rules are shifting, and the real challenge is not building ventures… but making them stick?


In this episode, I sit down with Patricia Kroondijk, Head of Corporate Venture Capital and Venture Building at Canon, to explore what it means to drive innovation inside a company known for excellenc...

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🎙️ Welcome to a special solo episode of The Corporate Venturing Podcast!


You know those meetings or keynotes where terms like Open Innovation and Corporate Venturing get thrown around like they mean the same thing? Spoiler: they don’t.


In this episode, I take a step back to clear the confusion — and properly introduce myself along the way (yes, finally… after six episodes).


We unpack:

🚪 What Open Innovation and Corporate Venturing re...

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🎙️ Welcome to the sixth episode of The Corporate Venturing Podcast!


How do you build new ventures inside a global corporate—and still move with startup speed?


In this episode, I sit down with Jasdeep Sawhney (Managing Director) and Dan Northover (Venture Principal) from InMotion Ventures, the venture studio of Jaguar Land Rover, to explore how they’re building successful ventures that orbit the corporate mothership—strategic...

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🎙️ Welcome to the fifth episode of The Corporate Venturing Podcast!


Proving the Return on Investment (ROI) of corporate venturing is one of the most persistent—and misunderstood—challenges innovation leaders face. It’s not just about the money. It’s about showing how innovation drives strategic growth, cultural change, and long-term value creation.


In this episode, I sit down with Peter Roeber, innovation leader at Gore, a g...

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Welcome to the fourth episode of The Corporate Venturing Podcast!


Corporate innovation leaders often debate: Should we invest in external startups or build new ventures from within? The answer may be both.


In this episode, I sit down with Giacomo Manzoni, Head of Corporate Venture Building, and Sebastiano Silvestri, Head of Corporate Venture Capital at ⁠A2A⁠—Italy’s leading multi-utility company focused on sustainability and energy t...

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Note: We experienced a minor technical issue with the microphone during this recording, so the audio quality may not be perfect at times. Thanks for your patience—we promise the insights are worth it!


Welcome to another episode of The Corporate Venturing Podcast!


Startups are becoming an increasingly vital source of innovation for corporations—but what does it take to build successful partnerships? How can large enterprises c...

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Welcome to the second episode of The Corporate Venturing Podcast!

Corporate venturing has become a key strategy for companies looking to stay ahead in an evolving business landscape. But what makes it so impactful for growth, and how can leaders ensure their venturing efforts succeed?

In this episode, I sit down with Phil Hague, Innovation Design Director at 3M, to explore the role of corporate venturing in driving business s...

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Welcome to the first episode of The Corporate Venturing Podcast!

Corporate venturing is often defined as “the practice of established companies collaborating with or investing in startups to drive innovation and growth.” But what does that really mean in practice, and why has it become such a crucial strategy for companies to stay competitive in today’s fast-changing business landscape?

In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Van H...

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November 13, 2024 • 34 secs

🎙️ Welcome to The Corporate Venturing Podcast, where we explore how established companies are transforming through Open Innovation and Corporate Venturing. I’m Davide Ritorto, your host, bringing you insights and strategies from the leaders shaping the future of corporate venturing.


Powered by ⁠Bundl Venture Club⁠, this podcast connects corporate entrepreneurs worldwide. Join us as we dive into the challenges and opportunities th...

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