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The VentureFuel Visionaries

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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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What if the smartest way for corporations to innovate isn't investing in startups, but becoming their customers? Wharton Professor Sergey Netessine argues that corporations create more strategic value by purchasing from startups than by investing in ... more

How do you create the runway for innovation inside one of the world's largest airlines? Jorie Sax, Head of Airshop Innovation Lab at United Airlines, shares how her team explores emerging technologies years before they're ready for scale while balanc... more

What separates corporate-startup partnerships that transform industries from those that stall after a pilot? Geetha Dholakia shares how leading corporate venture teams create strategic value by connecting breakthrough startups with the right people, ... more

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How do you transform a legacy industry without losing what made it successful in the first place? In this episode, Michelle Watson, Vice President of Research & Innovation at Midwest Dairy, shares how one of America's oldest industries is reinventing... more

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Recent Guests

Jorie Sax
Head of Airshop Innovation Lab at United Airlines
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Episode: Innovation at 35,000 Feet with United Airlines' Head of Airshop Innovation Lab, Jorie Sax
Geetha Dholakia
Portfolio Program Director at TDK Ventures
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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
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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)
Shilpa Prasad
Head of AI incubation
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Episode: Corporate Venture Creation with LG Nova's Head of AI Incubation Shilpa Prasad
Peyvand Melati
Founder and CEO of QEA Tech, AI-powered climate tech company
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Episode: The Future of Building Intelligence with QEA Tech Founder Peyvand Melati
Dan DeMeyere
Chief Product and Technology Officer at ThredUp
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Episode: The End of the Funnel with ThredUp's Chief Product and Technology Officer Dan DeMeyere
Anish Patel
Chief Investment and Operating Officer at Yamaha Motor Ventures
Yamaha Motor Ventures
Episode: Doubling down on CVC: Understanding Yamaha's integrated corporate growth strategy.

Host

Fred Schoenenberg
Host of VentureFuel Visionaries

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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The show is seen as a strong resource for founders and executives seeking actionable strategies in partnerships and growth.
Guests are high-caliber leaders from venture, corporate innovation, and tech, producing valuable industry insights.
The host asks insightful, practical questions that surface takeaways listeners can apply in their own businesses.
Listeners praise the down-to-earth, business-focused conversations that translate to real-world outcomes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Corporate Partnering Advantage with TDK Ventures’ Portfolio Program Director Geetha Dholakia
Q: How does TDK Ventures add value to startups beyond funding?
TDK Ventures applies VC discipline—thorough diligence, market-fit analysis, and a clear pathway to pilots and scale—while leveraging its global corporate teams to integrate technologies into real-world applications.
The Corporate Partnering Advantage with TDK Ventures’ Portfolio Program Director Geetha Dholakia
Q: What is Geetha's background and how did it lead to a role in corporate venture?
Geetha describes her PhD in experimental physics, time at NASA Ames Research Center, and transition into technology consulting, culminating in a role at TDK Ventures where she bridges cutting-edge technologies with corporate teams to enable partnerships.
Selling Tickets to The Future with Brooklyn Bridge Ventures Founder and General Partner Charlie O’Donnell
Q: What is one thing every founder should understand before they go to raise money?
Fundraising is a feedback process; founders should seek pushback and use it to refine their idea and plan rather than treating every criticism as a final judgment.
Selling Tickets to The Future with Brooklyn Bridge Ventures Founder and General Partner Charlie O’Donnell
Q: Is there a startup trend that is being overhyped?
AI valuations may be overhyped, and overpaying for talent and platform costs can erode returns more than policy changes; focus on sustainable economics and economics of the business rather than hype.
Selling Tickets to The Future with Brooklyn Bridge Ventures Founder and General Partner Charlie O’Donnell
Q: What is the biggest mistake founders make when pitching investors?
Failing to articulate a venture-sized trajectory with a hockey-stick-like growth plan; without clear, ambitious financial targets, investors may doubt the potential scale.

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The show centers on technology-enabled business transformation, with a spotlight on corporate venture capital, enterprise AI adoption, and collaborations between startups and large organizations. Episodes frequently unpack how large enterprises structure innovation programs, scale pilots into deployments, and align internal stakeholders with external partners, often featuring leaders from automotive, media, telecommunications, and industrial tech. Notable threads include responsible AI governance, the role of venture studios and internal venture ecosystems, and city-level innovation initiatives that connect startups with public-sector opportunities. The host tends to ask practical, mindset-focused questions that surface actionable tactics f... more

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2. Geetha Dholakia
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5. Hans Balmaekers
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7. Peyvand Melati
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