Corporate Venturing in the Age of Software-Led Innovation

January 17, 2025 (Shanghai breakfast) and February 27, 2025 (Virtual)

As software-driven innovation reshapes industries, large organizations must rediscover their entrepreneurial roots to remain competitive. Traditional corporate structures often struggle to balance agility with governance, making it challenging to adopt venture-like approaches to innovation. This session will explore how established companies can foster internal entrepreneurship, structure venture investments, and navigate Asia’s unique business ecosystems to drive long-term growth.

Key themes include corporate venture building, investor dynamics, and balancing corporate control with startup-style innovation. Focusing on peer-to-peer dialogue, participants will discuss best practices in governance, capital structures, and intrapreneurial culture to equip leaders with practical insights for accelerating transformation in a digital-first business world.

Speaker: Nils Wagner, CEO, Rehau New Ventures