Corporate Venturing Reimagined: Sebastien Picard from xcube on Ecosystem Models

You can access the CVPE whitepaper [here] and join the CVPE LinkedIn group [here] In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction to Corporate Entrepreneurship 00:34 Introducing Sebastien Picard and xcube 01:08 Understanding Venture Studios 02:10 xcube's Unique Approach 02:42 The Corporate Venture Portfolio Equity Model 05:40 Real-World Applications and Examples 06:50 Challenges and Solutions in Financial Inclusion 10:27 The Role of Ecosystems in Innovation 13:24 Benefits for Startups, Investors, and Corporations 18:15 The CVPE Model: A New Investment Class 29:13 Psychological Support for Entrepreneurs 32:40 Measuring Success and Future Evolution 39:33 Conclusion and Next Steps for xcube About Sebastien Picard is a seasoned entrepreneur known for his expertise in early-stage innovative ventures. Sebastien has a proven track record of launching and growing multiple successful businesses across Asia, North America and Europe. His relentless determination, visionary and strategic mindset, and humility set him apart as a business leader. Sebastien founded xcube in 2023, xcube is a Singapore based corporate venture studio specialises in building ventures through a unique ecosystem approach. Established from Sebastien's entrepreneurial insights and brought to life by a talented core team, xcube embodies his vision and entrepreneurial experiences, paving the way for innovative ventures to thrive. 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://understandingvc.com/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/understanding-vc/ 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1q7DxW3FEyP7EhH8m0VvAD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/understanding-vc/id1551524895   💌 Connect with Rahul:  🤝🏻 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulthayyalamkandy/ 📩 Email : understandingvc@gmail.com 🐣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/rahul0720   📍 About:  Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.