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Tom Henriksson

Tom Henriksson

Nordic innovation as a foundation for global impactTom Henriksson, a seasoned venture capitalist and General Partner at OpenOcean, began his career in the 1990s when Finland’s startup ecosystem…
January 9, 2025
17 min
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Mikayel Vardanyan

Mikayel Vardanyan

Engineering as the foundation for entrepreneurshipMikayel’s background in engineering played a crucial role in shaping his approach to business and product development. His technical expertise enabled him to…
January 9, 2025
23 min
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Mathieu de Fayet

Mathieu de Fayet

Pokémon GO: a visionary successLaunching Pokémon GO was a milestone in Mathieu’s career. Despite starting with a small team of just 35 people, the game became a cultural…
January 9, 2025
32 min
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Hélène Labaume

Hélène Labaume

Driving innovation and VC synergy at CarrefourHélène Labaume leads Carrefour’s unique approach to innovation by merging its venture capital and innovation teams. She emphasizes that while corporate venture…
January 9, 2025
24 min
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Richie Gray

Richie Gray

The future of snacking: beyond snacks to innovationSnackFutures, the venture investment hub of Mondelēz, is not just about snacks; it's about creating the future of snacking. Richie Gray…
January 9, 2025
24 min
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Paul Lê

Paul Lê

Resilience in the Face of DoubtPaul Lê’s journey with La Belle Vie is a testament to perseverance. From the start, skeptics doubted the feasibility of competing with industry…
January 6, 2025
21 min
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Alexandre Leboeuf

Alexandre Leboeuf

The Role of Open Innovation in Food ServicesSodexo has adopted a dual approach to innovation: internal initiatives and external collaborations. Internally, the company fosters creativity among its employees…
December 31, 2024
22 min
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Beatriz Jacoste

Beatriz Jacoste

The food sector stands at the crossroads of necessity and opportunity. Beatriz Jacoste, Director of KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub, shares her inspiring journey and vision for transforming…
December 12, 2024
25 min
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Nadav Berger

Nadav Berger

Food tech is rapidly transforming how we grow, produce, and consume food, and at the forefront of this revolution is PeakBridge Ventures. During the recent podcast with Nadav…
December 6, 2024
24 min
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Sirli Rosenvald

Sirli Rosenvald

Why We Need Alternative ProteinsThe environmental impact of traditional protein sources is immense. As Sirli explains, “Producing protein from animals is very environmentally demanding and inefficient.” With global…
December 3, 2024
21 min
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