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Corporate Venturing Insider

Nicolas Sauvage

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21:05

To CVC or Not to CVC: An Examination of Venture...

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2026/03/03

In this episode of Corporate Venturing Insider, recorded January 6, 2026, Nicolas Sauvage speaks with Francesco Di Lorenzo of Copenhagen Business School about the evolution of corporate venturing. Drawing on a decade of research, Francesco explores the shift from traditional CVC to venture clienting, examining why collaboration models are gaining traction. He challenges the hype around venture clienting, highlighting hidden OpEx costs, governance friction, and risks of short-termism. The discussion

24:41

Proving Value Before Capital: Patricia Kroondijk on...

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2026/02/20

Interviewed January 5th, 2026In this episode, Nicolas Sauvage speaks with Patricia Kroondijk of Canon Marketing Japan about building corporate venture capability through venture clienting. They unpack Canon’s VC-as-a-Service approach, why pilots come before investments, and how Japanese corporate culture shapes decision-making. Patricia shares where the platform is heading next as it gains independence.

19:25

The Challenges Facing Corporate Venturing and GCV...

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2026/02/05

In this episode of Corporate Venturing Insider, Nicolas Sauvage sits down with Bill Taranto, founder of the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund and outgoing co-chair of the GCV Leadership Society. Recorded on January 6—just one day after his conversation with fellow co-chair Arvind Purushotham—the discussion offers a rare look at leadership transition inside the global CVC community. Taranto reflects on nearly four decades in corporate venturing, shares hard-earned lessons on strategy, trust, and

24:16

Passing the Baton: Lessons from Outgoing GCV...

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2026/01/27

As Nicolas Sauvage steps into the role of co-chair of the GCV Leadership Society, he sits down with outgoing co-chair Arvind Purushotham of Citi Ventures to reflect on how corporate venturing has matured over the past 15 years. Together, they explore what it takes to build durable CVC programs—covering strategic impact, incentives, governance, and the importance of patience in a long-term venture model.Interviewed January 5th, 2026

25:32

The Compensation Architect: How Jody Thelander Thinks...

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2025/10/30

Interviewed October 18, 2025In this episode of Corporate Venturing Insider, Nicolas Sauvage sits down with Jody Thelander, founder and CEO of J. Thelander Consulting, to unpack how compensation shapes autonomy, retention, and performance in corporate venture capital. Together they explore the delicate balance between VC-style incentives and corporate governance. Listeners will learn how to design compensation models that align mission, motivate teams, and earn the mothership’s trust.

26:36

The Scout Bees of Btomorrow Ventures: Guiding BAT...

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2025/10/16

Interviewed October 6, 2025In this episode of Corporate Venturing Insider, Nicolas Sauvage sits down with Annie Goman, Managing Director of Btomorrow Ventures, to explore how BAT’s venture arm is redefining corporate innovation. Goman shares how she led a strategic reset of Fund II, emphasizing “high alignment and high autonomy” to guide BAT’s transformation beyond nicotine. She also shares her scout bee analogy—describing how Btomorrow Ventures is charting the path to the company’s next hive of

30:33

Inside BMW’s Venture Client Model: Alexandra Renner...

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2025/10/02

Interviewed September 25, 2025In Episode #113 of Corporate Venturing Insider, Nicolas Sauvage speaks with Alexandra Renner, Program Manager at BMW Startup Garage, the world’s first venture client unit. Alexandra shares her journey from co-founding an augmented reality startup to shaping how BMW collaborates with hundreds of business units and pilots startup technologies at scale. She discusses the evolution of venture clienting, from early challenges to today’s best practices in scouting, piloting,

24:54

Talking Corporate Venturing and “When Goliath Needs...

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2025/09/18

Interviewed August 15th, 2025In this episode of Corporate Venturing Insider #112, Nicolas Sauvage speaks with Valery Yakubovich from Wharton’s Mack Institute about his latest report on corporate venturing. Valery explains how CVC has evolved from “David vs. Goliath” disruption toward symbiotic partnerships, where corporations and startups co-create value. The conversation unpacks six core corporate objectives—from risk management to ecosystem building—and explores emerging practices like venture

24:36

“Steady as She Goes”: Intel Capital Veteran Tammi...

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2025/09/04

Interviewed August 14, 2025Nicolas Sauvage interviews Tammi Smorynski—24-year Intel Capital veteran and now GCV Institute instructor—on her winding path from J.P. Morgan to venture and why great CVCs must balance strategic impact with financial discipline. She shares boardroom best practices (say the hard thing first, observers can be powerful, use her eight-slide handover pack) and lessons from Intel Capital’s leaders summed up by Les Vadasz’s mantra: “steady as she goes.” Smorynski compares past

26:46

What Kind of Investor Do You Want to Be? A...

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2025/08/20

On July 21st, 2025, Corporate Venturing Insider welcomed Mike Smeed, Managing Director of InMotion Ventures, the CVC arm of Jaguar Land Rover. In conversation with Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, Mike shared how InMotion balances strategic alignment with entrepreneurial agility through its evergreen structure, fast decision-making, and clear corporate engagement. The episode explores the central question guiding his journey: what kind of investor do you want to be?

26:54

How Game Theory, Gut Instinct, and Long-Term Thinking...

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2025/08/04

Tune into our conversation with Matt Rhodes-Kropf, Managing Partner at Tectonic Ventures and Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management.Interviewed on March 28th, 2025

26:12

Boundary Rules & Breakthroughs from Temple Fennell...

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2025/07/09

Interviewed May 5th, 2025In Episode 108 of Corporate Venturing Insider, Nicolas Sauvage sits down with Temple Fennell, cofounder and managing partner at Clean Energy Ventures. Temple shares his journey from systems engineer to climate-focused investor, offering insights into launching the CREO Syndicate and building Clean Energy Ventures. He breaks down his investment framework—like boundary rules and watch mode—and reflects on the evolving role of CVCs in climate tech. This episode is packed with

24:20

Bridging Founders and Funders: Lessons from Angela...

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2025/06/25

Tune into our conversation with Angela Lee, Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Business School.Interviewed on April 15th, 2025In this episode of Corporate Venturing Insider, Nicolas Sauvage sits down with Angela Lee, founder of 37 Angels and professor at Columbia Business School, to unpack her unconventional path from founder to investor and educator. Angela shares how she built 37 Angels to close both the knowledge and diversity gaps in angel investing, while offering frameworks for

27:10

A Liberal Arts Approach to Private Equity and Venture...

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2025/06/11

Tune into our conversation with Gustavo Schwed, Professor of Finance and Professor of Management Practice at NYU Stern School of Business.Interviewed on March 4th, 2025https://cv-insider.com/

26:28

Flying Solo: How Bonny Simi Launched JetBlue’s...

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2025/05/29

Join Bonny Simi, President of Operations at Joby Aviation and former founder of JetBlue Ventures to discuss her corporate venturing career. Interviewed March 19th, 2025 at GCVI 2025 Summit in Monterey, CA. Hosted by Nicolas SauvageFind the Full Episode here: https://cv-insider.com/

27:14

Chasing the Future with Steve Westly, founder of The...

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2025/05/15

In this episode of Corporate Venturing Insider, Steve Westly—Founder and Managing Partner of The Westly Group, and former Controller and Chief Fiscal Officer of the State of California—joins Nicolas Sauvage for a wide-ranging conversation on investing, innovation, and leadership.Recorded live at GCV Monterey on March 20, 2025, Steve shares hard-earned lessons from his journey through public service, IPOs, and nearly two decades of venture investing. From early bets on Tesla and Luminar to his views

25:43

How Megann Watters Turned Science-First Investing...

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2025/04/29

Interviewed on March 19th, 2025Megann Vaughn Watters shares her journey from biomedical engineering to one of healthcare's most strategic corporate venture funds at LabCorp. She and Nicolas Sauvage discuss lessons in sourcing innovation, managing a fund of funds, partnering with startups, managing a growing portfolio, and scaling strategic value across the enterprise.

23:25

The Global Edge: Joe LiPuma on CVC’s Strategic Role...

Corporate Venturing Insider ·

2025/04/10

Tune into our conversation with Joseph LiPuma, Associate Professor In Global Business, Strategy And Innovation at the Boston Questrom School of Business.Interviewed on March 6th, 2025

27:18

From Private Equity to CVC: Steven N. Kaplan, One of...

Corporate Venturing Insider ·

2025/03/27

Tune into our conversation with Steven Kaplan, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.Interviewed on March 3rd, 2025

26:47

Jeff Bussgang Talks AI-Forward Strategies, CVC Best...

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2025/03/12

Tune into our conversation with Jeffrey Bussgang, General Partner and Co-Founder, Flybridge Capital Partners; Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School, Author of the new book The Experimentation Machine.Interviewed on February 6th, 2025

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