PinnedKeeping the unfair advantage in the familyTurning business-owning families into business-founding families to create the next generation of winning venturesJan 17, 2023Jan 17, 2023
Risk Management in Business Building: A Phased Approach to Derisking and Unlocking UpsideBusiness building is an inherently risky endeavor. Yet, it’s not the risk itself that leads to significant failures — it’s how that risk is…Apr 21Apr 21
Lessons from HSBC Zing: Why Corporate Innovation Often Fails — and How to Fix ItOn January 30, 2025, HSBC announced that Zing — its bold attempt to capture the millennial and Gen Z banking market — would close its…Feb 18Feb 18
Getting Real About Corporate Advantage: Moving Beyond the MythsCorporates love to imagine and talk about their advantages. From the strength of their brands, to the scale of their distribution networks…Dec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024
Building Corporate Ventures Together: The Strategic Case for PartnershipsIn today’s innovation ecosystem, corporate leaders are increasingly recognizing the limitations of going at it alone. Venture capital is…Sep 19, 2024Sep 19, 2024
The Power of 2 — Why Founder Teams OutperformIn the business world, the success of a project often hinges on the synergy between leadership roles. Among various models of startup…Aug 20, 2024Aug 20, 2024
What Corporates Should (Not) Learn from VCs (Part 2)This article is the second instalment of a two-part series. Read Part 1 hereJul 16, 2024Jul 16, 2024
What Corporates Should (Not) Learn from VCsBusinesses need to innovate or die — that is a common saying. Depending on the business’s desire for innovation, four main strategies can…Jun 18, 2024Jun 18, 2024
Customer Understanding — What’s In A Pain Point?In venture building, the identification and understanding of customer pain points is critical. These pain points are not merely challenges…May 21, 2024May 21, 2024
