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Effective policies that foster strong public-private partnerships allow states and local governments to collaborate with corporations on impactful community initiatives, especially in underserved areas. At #Alloy2024 — taking place in Atlanta on Sept. 10 — attendees will hear from Heartland Forward President & CEO Ross DeVol, Renaissance Philanthropy President Kumar Garg, and The Same House CEO Rodney Bullard as they explore how these partnerships can empower aspiring entrepreneurs to launch and lead successful businesses across various industries. Get insights into this year's Alloy sessions and speakers here: https://lnkd.in/gkV7hR7y #VentureBuilding #Startups #Partnerships

It's no longer just established technology hubs like San Francisco, New York, and Austin building startups and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Smaller cities and states are also embracing venture building at scale to bolster their local economies, create new jobs, and attract top talent. High Alpha Innovation Portfolio Success Director Nate Schmidt will sit down with Harmony Venture Labs Founder and CEO Shegun Otulana for a fireside chat at #Alloy2024 to discuss why states and cities nationwide should build new companies to solve big problems of interest to their regions. Learn about our Venture-Building Summit: https://lnkd.in/gkV7hR7y

Looking forward to this discussion tomorrow. I'll be joining Alex Slawsby (CGO at InnoLead), Scott Kirsner (CEO at InnoLead), Jon Corshen (Co-Founder at Pilot44) and Jan Beránek (CEO at FifthRow) to take on questions related to corporate venture building. Join us!

Food and agriculture value chain members — from growers and producers, to processors and retailers — continue to modernize their business practices to streamline operations and boost their bottom lines. But these #AgriFood industry players also focused on other big goals, like adopting more sustainable farming practices to meet target climate goals, both for themselves and on behalf of carbon-credit buyers. At #Alloy2024, AgriNovus Indiana CEO Mitch Frazier, Athian Chief Product Officer Kendra Tolley, Make Hay CEO and Co-founder Scott Nelson, and Gripp CEO and Co-founder Tracey Wiedmeyer will discuss how the ag sector continues to transform — and the role new tech startups are playing in that transformation. Learn all about our Venture-Building Summit: https://lnkd.in/gkV7hR7y #AgTech #Startups

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Empowering our portfolio company founding teams to thrive in their leadership roles is a pivotal part of High Alpha Innovation's venture-building playbook. Aside from offering advantage to our PortCo founders during and after startup formation, we also bring them together at Forge, our annual Founders Summit, to network and learn from one another as their companies grow. This year, we're thrilled to have Cooley LLP as a Forge sponsor, and honored to host Cooley Partner Winston Gu at the event, where he'll speak with our founders and share expert advice. "I'm thrilled to participate and provide insights and strategies for companies navigating today's changing economic landscape," said Winston. “As a partner at Cooley, we are here to provide founders with helpful guidance as they develop and grow." Learn all about Alloy 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/guRCuuRp

In Q1 2024, over $30 billion of private equity flowed into ClimateTech ventures, according to Net Zero Insights. The energy sector, in particular — where transformative startups are playing a crucial role in making progress with climate change globally — is drawing a lot of interest from private investors. At #Alloy2024, High Alpha Innovation Director Ryan Larcom will speak with Chuck CEO and Co-founder Todd Thomas, Southern Company Managing Director of New Ventures Robin Lanier, and Energy Impact Partners Managing Partner Anthony Oni about how established energy providers are leveraging innovative and emerging technologies to advance their sustainability goals. Join us in Atlanta on September 10th: https://lnkd.in/guRCuuRp #Energy #ClimateTech #VentureBuilding

The oil price crash in 2014. Brexit in 2016. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. 'Black-swan' events like these have major impacts on companies of all sizes. But they also offer corporations, in particular, a silver lining: the chance to launch startups that solve big problems *and* future-proof their business. Instead of taking a reactive approach to market changes, large enterprises must take proactive measures to ensure their survival and success. As High Alpha Innovation Business Development Manager Nick Wichert explains in our latest blog post, one of the best ways to do just that is to explore new business models and build new, transformative companies. https://lnkd.in/ebQ_Uwaa #VentureBuilding #Entrepreneurship #Startups #CorporateInnovation

The 1842 Fund, a venture studio impact fund designed by the University of Notre Dame in partnership with High Alpha Innovation to align with the school's vision, mission, and values, will soon launch its next startup, SlateUp. We're seeking a founding Chief Product Officer to bring SlateUp to market. The solution is a talent marketplace designed to bridge the gap between entry-level, frontline workers and high-demand, family-sustaining jobs. The CPO will partner with the CEO to develop and launch this mobile-first application designed to match job seekers with employers based on skills, provide access to upskilling opportunities, and improve workforce retention. Learn more about the role, and consider applying today or sharing with your network! https://lnkd.in/gvCQ28uB

What opportunities exist for building new companies that can strengthen our national security and create new jobs? Many corporations and universities are embracing venture building — but what about the Defense sector? At #Alloy2024, High Alpha Innovation CEO Elliott Parker will speak with Former U.S. Congressman and 47G Chairman Chris Stewart and Brig. Gen. Gerald Goodfellow to discuss how launching new, potentially disruptive startups can lead to groundbreaking NatSec advancements. Get your Alloy ticket today: https://lnkd.in/guRCuuRp #VentureBuilding #DisruptiveInnovation