Corporate Innovation & Startups
Strategies and insights for driving innovation in large organisations both internally and externally
Great ideas can come from anywhere
With the disruption of traditional businesses across every sector, the companies that can foster a culture of innovation will be the winners in the next wave of industry.
Companies must stay ahead of the curve to spot new business lines with an ‘always on’ innovation function. Learn how you can get started with this masterclass.
How to accelerate ‘entrepreneurial innovation’
External Innovation
Work with Startups
Corporate-startup partnerships can create significant win-wins.
Could your company match internal capabilities with external partnerships?
Would working with startups help change your mindset & culture?
Internal Innovation
Work like Startups
Startups are great vehicles for advancing new ideas rapidly. Internal startups are a new trend.
Are there ideas in your organisation that haven’t moved for years?
Could taking a startup mindset & format accelerate those ideas?
Previous Speakers
Dave Power
Innovation Director | Dogpatch Labs
Leads innovation programmes and engagement with partners including ESB, NatWest, and Unilever and founder of Hiri.com. Prior to founding Hiri David was Digital Design Lead for Telefonica in Ireland (O2).
Geraldine Moloney
New Business Incubation | ESB
10 years of expertise from Ireland's primary energy supplier with unique insights into the changing landscape of corporate innovation having run Incubators collaboratively with Dogpatch Labs
Robin Marshall
CEO & Principal | Finovate Advisory
Experienced Chief Information Officer with a deep background in the banking industry. Led the corporate innovation partnership with Ulster Bank at Dogpatch from 2015 to 2018.
“If the rate of change on the outside exceeds the rate of change on the inside, the end is near.”
Jack Welch | General Electric CEO
Knowledge You Will Gain
Learn actionable advice our speakers will share based on years of experience running internal and external innovation programming spanning the entire globe.
Understanding the Innovation Journey
How to get buy-in from leadership and commitments to long term outcomes
Corporate & Startup Win-Wins
Matching internal capabilities with external partnerships and pilots
Programme Design
Real world examples from years of structuring and delivering innovation programming
An Interactive & Immersive Schedule
This Masterclass will cover the following topics:
1. Kick-Off & Getting Started - (09:00 - 09:15)
Welcome & Introductions
Why Corporate Innovation Matters
2. Global Best Practice - (09:15 - 10:20)
Lessons learned from Irish & International Partners
The ESB Innovation Journey - Interview w/ Geraldine Moloney
Interactive Discussion with Breakout Groups
3. Programme Tactics & Examples - (10:20 - 11:25)
Working with Startups - Pilots & Accelerators
Working like a Startup - Intrapreneurship & Incubators
Panel with Innovation Leaders
Interactive Discussion with Breakout Groups
4. Actions & Wrap - (11:25 - 11:30)
Next Steps & Resources
How to get involved
Course Details
When is it: To be announced
Time Commitment: 2.5 hours (includes breaks)
Format: Fully virtual session
How to Prepare: Download/update the Zoom desktop app, make sure your video and audio are clear, have a stable internet connection
Description: Learn strategies and insights from leaders at Dogpatch Labs, ESB, Alltech, Fidelity, Kerry Group, and top startup hubs from the global Google for Startups network. The team responsible for designing and supporting innovation with companies representing a total annual revenue of €100+B will share what they focus on when building this capacity with organisations.