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Visionaries are defined as having extraordinary foresight and imagination. Those who can see what isn't there. They can imagine the unimaginable and they have the grit to make it happen. Business Visionaries are the change-agents embracing new opportunities to drive outsized results. From the C-Suite to the up-and-coming disruptors, they are blazing new paths, discovering inventive solutions and p... more

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This week’s VentureFuel Visionary is Fatih Nayebi, Vice President of Data & AI at ALDO Group. He leads AI initiatives that transform retail operations and customer experiences. He’s also a Faculty Lecturer at McGill University and the author of Found... more

What separates tomorrow’s breakout consumer brands from everything else? Taste, judgment and the conviction to act. Morrison Seger Founder & CEO Rogers Healy shares his unconventional approach to consumer investing. From backing Mizzen+Main before ve... more

Adèle Yaroulina, global co-innovation expert and author of the new book “Collaborate to Innovate: How Startups and Established Organizations Create Breakthrough Success Together,” joins Fred Schonenberg, Founder of VentureFuel, to unpack what it real... more

What does it take to modernize one of the world's largest and most complex fleets while balancing public safety, operational reliability, and ambitious sustainability goals? Keith Kerman shares how New York City is transforming nearly 30,000 municipa... more

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Keith Kerman
Deputy Commissioner for Fleet Management and Chief Fleet Officer, NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services
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Episode: Electrifying Government Innovation with New York City's Chief Fleet Officer Keith Kerman
Pritam Bhattarai
Vice President of Innovation and Partnerships at VentureFuel
VentureFuel
Episode: Escaping AI Pilot Purgatory with VentureFuel's Vice President of Innovation & Partnerships Pritam Bhattarai
Mike Smeed
Managing Director, InMotion Ventures (Jaguar Land Rover's corporate VC arm)
InMotion Ventures / Jaguar Land Rover
Episode: Corporate Radar for Tomorrow with Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion Ventures Managing Director Mike Smeed
Serguei Netessine
Senior Vice Dean for Innovation and Global Initiatives at the Wharton School
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Corporate Venture Client Shift with Wharton’s Senior Vice Dean Serguei Netessine
Jorie Sax
Head of Airshop Innovation Lab at United Airlines
United Airlines
Episode: Innovation at 35,000 Feet with United Airlines' Head of Airshop Innovation Lab, Jorie Sax
Geetha Dholakia
Portfolio Program Director at TDK Ventures
TDK Ventures
Episode: The Corporate Partnering Advantage with TDK Ventures’ Portfolio Program Director Geetha Dholakia
Michelle Watson
Vice President of Research & Innovation at Midwest Dairy
Midwest Dairy
Episode: Honoring Heritage, Driving Innovation with Midwest Dairy's Vice President of Research & Innovation Michelle Watson
Kathleen Coviello
Chief Economic Transformation Officer at New Jersey Economic Development Authority
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Episode: The State as Venture Enabler with New Jersey EDA's Chief Economic Transformation Officer Kathleen Coviello
Hans Balmaekers
Founder and Chief of Innov8rs
Innov8rs
Episode: The 3 Jobs of Corporate Innovators with Innov8rs Chief Hans Balmaekers (Re-Release)

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Fred Schoenenberg
Host of VentureFuel Visionaries focusing on corporate innovation and startup collaboration.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Brilliant

    I really enjoyed the episode where you talk with Christian Ponce about his path path from auditor to innovator, and how he leverages design thinking and lean startup principles to LOVE problems and finding solutions to users' pains. I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in business visionaries who are the change-agents embracing new opportunities to drive outsized results.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria4 years ago
  • An Engaging Listen!

    Interesting guests and Fred is an engaging host who keeps the conversation flowing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CADairyDiva
    United States5 years ago
  • So much wisdom

    First off - Fred is amazing and curious so he trails into great places with guests. People from all unique backgrounds that make this a must subscribe for marketers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LindseySla
    United States6 years ago
  • Invaluable Insights

    The detailed level of questioning provides any founder listening with invaluable insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    advolume
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Quality guests with practical and intelligent discussion!

    Great roster of companies being represented in a down-to-earth, easy-to-follow conversation. I always look forward to the conversation and feedback.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RealEstateTech
    United States6 years ago

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Collaborate to Innovate: Author Adèle Yaroulina (Rebroadcast)
Q: How should organizations design collaborations for scale rather than just pilots?
She advocates starting with real problems, ensuring ownership, involving internal sponsors early, and using a structured approach like the Co-innovation Builder to set KPIs and milestones from the outset to enable scalable adoption.
Collaborate to Innovate: Author Adèle Yaroulina (Rebroadcast)
Q: What inspired you to write the book?
Adèle explains that accumulated field experience, research across Europe, and the need for a practical, disciplined playbook for co-innovation motivated her to write the book; she wanted to move beyond rhetoric to tangible tools and proven approaches.
Electrifying Government Innovation with New York City's Chief Fleet Officer Keith Kerman
Q: So, you spent more than three decades working in New York City government, and now as the city's chief fleet officer. Can you break down the early stages of Keith?
Keith explains his long public service trajectory, what drew him to public service, and the responsibilities of leading NYC's fleet, emphasizing the roles his background in parks and city operations played in shaping a focus on modernization, safety, and sustainability.
The Corporate Venture Client Shift with Wharton’s Senior Vice Dean Serguei Netessine
Q: What is the value to the corporate when it doesn't retain equity in startups?
The primary value is fast innovation and the ability to access cutting-edge solutions quickly through startup partnerships, avoiding the slow, equity-driven path of traditional VC while maintaining agility.
The Corporate Venture Client Shift with Wharton’s Senior Vice Dean Serguei Netessine
Q: Can you talk about how you came to the conclusion that corporations should stop thinking entirely like venture capitalists and think more like customers of startups?
The idea is that startups demand speed, focus, and outcomes, while corporate VC often stalls due to slow processes and misaligned incentives. Treating corporations as customers accelerates collaboration, scales pilots faster, and yields tangible value without needing equity stakes.

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Visionary-focused conversations with top entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders who drive transformative change across business and society. Episodes typically explore corporate innovation, strategic partnerships, and scalable tech like AI, mobility, and sustainability, often highlighting practical frameworks, governance challenges, and real-world deployments. Notable strengths include a practical, systems-level lens on how large organizations partner with startups, invest in new technologies, and move pilots to scale—useful for listeners in marketing, partnerships, and enterprise tech. The show often features executives from government, industry associations, and global corporations, offering actionable insights for anyone evaluat... more

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