Honda Xcelerator Ventures

Nationwide Ventures

Join Josh Belicki and Jack Crawford on ImpacTV as they explore Josh's transition to Nationwide Ventures. Discover how Nationwide collaborates with its business units and the role of AI in insurance. They discuss macroeconomic factors, investment strategies, and how to add value beyond capital for startups. Josh evaluates the success of commercial deals and compares traditional VC and corporate venture capital approaches. The episode also covers Nationwide's venture and M&A structure, LP commitments, and trends in corporate venture capital. Industry relevance in defense tech, robotics, and humanoids is highlighted, ending with rapid-fire questions. (0:00) Introduction, personal life, and career transition (3:13) Overview of Nationwide and Nationwide Ventures (6:35) Collaboration with Nationwide's business units (7:40) AI, insurance, and emerging investment themes (10:54) Macro factors impacting insurance and investments (13:14) Investment stages and check sizes (15:27) Value addition beyond capital for startups (18:42) Success rate of commercial deals alongside investments (20:27) Lead investment: Traditional VCs vs. CVCs (21:24) Nationwide's venture and M&A structure (22:49) LP commitments and VC fund strategy (24:57) Trends and new entrants in corporate venture capital (30:33) Industry relevance: Defense tech, robotics, and humanoids (31:42) Rapid fire: Favorite podcast/publication and morning routine (34:51) Closing remarks and thank you

Intel Capital with Jen Ard E 37

Join Jen Ard and Jack Crawford on ImpacTV as they explore Jen's professional journey and insights from Intel Capital. Discover the intersection of technical expertise and venture capital, Intel Capital's investment approach, and why they remain in-house. They discuss future industry focuses, especially in the AI chip space, and share portfolio highlights like gig.io. The episode covers syndication strategies, venture capital trends, and the role of AI in decision-making. Concluding with a rapid-fire Q&A, this episode offers a deep dive into the dynamics of corporate venture. (0:00) Welcome and introduction to ImpacTV (1:30) Professional journey and insights from Intel Capital (4:15) The intersection of technical knowledge and venture capital (6:35) Key factors in Intel Capital's success and investment approach (10:23) Differentiating Intel Capital and venture strategies (15:15) The strategic decision to maintain Intel Capital in-house (16:00) Future industry sector focus and AI chip space (18:50) Portfolio highlights and experiences with gig.io (22:06) Syndication strategies and venture capital dynamics (25:32) Trends and key performance indicators in corporate venture (30:28) Utilizing AI for venture capital decision-making (35:05) Rapid fire Q&A with guest (37:52) Closing remarks and thanks

Honda Xcelerator Ventures

Raymond Zheng joins Jack Crawford to discuss his journey from Cisco to leading Honda Accelerator Ventures. They explore the significance of networking and insights from the corporate venture capital community. The conversation highlights Honda Accelerator Ventures' mission, emphasizing sustainability and their investment stages, with a focus on the startup Silk. Raymond shares how Honda adds value to startups through unique structure and co-investment strategies. They delve into the role of speed, syndication, AI, and robotics in the venture ecosystem, balancing investment returns with strategic impact. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions and a glimpse into Raymond's morning routines. (0:00) Introduction and congratulations to Raymond (0:45) Value of networking and CVC community insights (1:49) Raymond's career journey from Cisco to Honda Accelerator Ventures (7:21) Honda Accelerator Ventures' mission and sustainability focus (11:13) Investment stages and startup example: Silk (17:01) Honda's value addition to startups (21:21) Honda Accelerator Ventures' structure and co-investment strategies (25:10) Speed and syndication in the venture ecosystem (33:22) Balancing investment returns and strategic impact (35:25) AI and robotics applications (38:55) Rapid fire questions and morning routines

Niterra Ventures

Thomas Kluz joins Jack Crawford on ImpacTV to share insights from his career journey, focusing on his roles at Adams Street and Natera Ventures. The discussion explores investment structure, strategy, and collaboration, with a particular emphasis on digital health, aging technology, and remote monitoring. They examine key performance indicators and methods for measuring startup success, while also discussing the role of AI applications across different sectors and how they influence venture capital decision-making. Thomas offers recommended resources and productivity insights, wrapping up the episode with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude. (0:00) Introduction and guest welcome (2:26) Thomas Kluz's personal journey and focus at Adams Street and Natera Ventures (6:58) Investment structure, strategy, and collaboration (13:16) Digital health: Areas of interest, aging tech, and remote monitoring (17:59) Measuring KPIs and performance in startups (20:11) AI applications in various sectors and venture capital decision making (26:19) Recommended resources and productivity insights (29:47) Closing remarks and thanks

Dr. Yvonne Lutsch Investmet Director Lam Capital E34

Join Dr. Yvonne Lutsch and Jack Crawford as they dive into the corporate venture capital (CVC) industry. Dr. Lutsch shares her journey to Lam Capital and discusses collaborations in Industry 4.0, AI, and semiconductor manufacturing. They explore deep tech investments, startup value, exit strategies, and co-investments. Discover insights on successful startup traits, university support, and future investment sectors. The episode wraps up with rapid-fire questions and closing remarks. (0:00) Introduction and marathon discussion (1:10) GCV recognition and CVC industry insights (2:14) Transition to Lam Capital and overview (6:00) Industry and university collaborations (11:09) Industry 4.0, AI, and semiconductor manufacturing (14:25) Deep tech investments and adding value to startups (18:09) Exit strategies, investment stages, and success stories (26:39) Co-investments, CVC structures, and strategic focus (31:07) Traits of successful startups and entrepreneurs (33:55) Support from universities and the venture ecosystem (36:03) Future investment sectors and problem sets (40:35) Rapid fire: Morning routines and resources (43:32) Closing remarks and acknowledgments