Corporate Innovation

One of the core functions of a VC is to identify the next generation of disruptive companies.  I recently presented to a Microsoft senior executive offsite on how large corporations can do the same. This presentation is based on my research study on deal origination. I discuss:

– How to become a magnet for potential investments.
– How to use social media to systematically identify and recruit CEOs and intermediaries as deal sources.
– How to search for motivated sellers which fit your investing criteria.
– Technology for deal identification, including social media, CRM, online markets for private companies (e.g., OurCrowd); and databases (e.g., CB Insights)

I continue to write periodically on sourcing investments.