In this episode, Nils Wagner talks to Alberto Onetti, serial entrepreneur, professor of entrepreneurship and chairman of Mind the Bridge, a global platform for open innovation. Alberto shares his experiences from over two decades of entrepreneurship and gives insights into his work between Europe and the US, especially in the collaboration between startups and established companies.
They explore topics such as the challenges of building a transatlantic startup, the future of open innovation and why connecting large corporations with young startups is the key to sustainable growth. Alberto also talks about the Startup Europe Partnership (SEP) and how it supports European scale-ups to stay globally competitive.
Finally, Alberto gives valuable advice for founders, talks about his passion for sport and how it also inspires him in business.
An exciting episode for anyone interested in innovation, entrepreneurship and the latest trends in the startup ecosystem!
Chapter:
00:00 : Introduction
00:46 : Alberto Onetti's Background and Experience
02:09 : Entrepreneurial Journey
08:58 : Motivation and Purpose
11:49 : Silicon Valley vs European Startup Culture
14:52 : Swiss Startup Ecosystem
15:33 : Challenges in Scaling European Startups
16:57 : Analysis of Industrial Ecosystems: Europe vs U.S.
18:32 : The Evolution of the European Startup Ecosystem
20:55 : Cultural Differences in Entrepreneurial Priorities and Aspirations
22:18 : Attributes of Successful Entrepreneurs
26:04 : Innovation Support for Established Corporations
28:30 : Future Trends and Corporate Venture Capital
30:25 : Intrapreneurship Programs and Incremental Innovation
32:28 : Corporate Venture Capital Fund Size
33:29 : Benefits and Challenges of Corporate Venture Capital
36:30 : Surviving Corporate Politics and Navigating Innovation
40:29 : Personal Insights: Juventus and Tennis
45:33 : Closing Remarks
🔗 Useful Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aonetti/
http://mindthebridge.com/
