Every few weeks we hear about another decades-old corporation shelling out billions for startups that were barely a blip on radar screens a year or two earlier. Notably, Walmart recently paid $3.3 billion for Jet.com and Unilever snapped up...

Every innovative startup presents a potential opportunity for corporations interested in the business's unique offering. There's more than one way to capture the value of those upstarts, and corporate leaders must decide on the best approach — or...

It's easy to come to the conclusion that corporations need to work with startups. Access to cutting edge technology, avoiding disruption, and getting a leg up on the competition are just some of the benefits of startup collaboration that more and...

RocketSpace has developed a 4-step methodology for helping companies build more impactful relationships with startup partners: learn, discover, experiment, and partner. This "dating advice" series with Michele McConomy, senior vice president and...

RocketSpace has developed a 4-step methodology for helping companies build more impactful relationships with startup partners: learn, discover, experiment, and partner. This "dating advice" series with Michele McConomy, senior vice president and...

Partnerships between corporates and startups are not new, but there has been in shift in what makes them successful in delivering a business impact. Partnerships today need to be fast and open to the rapidly changing landscape. The structure of...

Ford's foray into ride-sharing via its purchase of the Chariot shuttle service in the beginning of September marks one of the latest moves of big automakers seeking innovation through partnerships with transportation startups.

Other major global...

Choosing the best startup to collaborate with is about more than just checking out the market. A corporation needs to be innovation-ready, attuned to the needs of prospective partners and able to keep the relationship going.  

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Innovative startups pose a constant threat to corporations. To integrate some of the dynamism and energy of fast-moving startups, many companies invest in internal R&D, consider mergers and acquisitions, or set up partnerships with new and nimble...

The world of customer service has undergone great change and is now see as a strategic change agent for growth. But high-touch experiences come at a cost. As Harvard Business Review points out, buyer journeys are difficult to track. Your customer...