Join us on November 9th to learn from the author of one of Harvard Business Review Press’ best-selling books of all time and gain access to a wealth of knowledge and strategies that could significantly enhance your company's ability to innovate, compete, and thrive in today's fast-paced business environment.
Mach49 founder and CEO Linda Yates will present The Unicorn Within: How Companies Can Create Game-Changing Ventures at Startup Speed.
Linda will share how big companies can outperform startups using a proven strategy to create new ventures and disrupt industries. She will discuss her successful book from Harvard Business Review Press, where she presents a blueprint for establishing a long-term venture factory and a growth division capable of developing multiple ventures. This approach is much better than being disrupted, going out of business, or having to acquire costly startup competitors.
Paul Holland, Managing Director at Mach49 will also share first-hand experiences from leveraging deal flows, managing venture capital funds, and more.
Linda Yates: Founder & CEO of Mach49
Linda Yates is a seasoned CEO with over 30 years of experience creating global strategy and driving innovation for large multinationals around the world.
A native of Silicon Valley, Linda spent a decade as a member of the Board of Directors for NYSE-traded Sybase Inc. (now SAP) and has been a board member and advisor to many entrepreneurs and private companies.
Linda was previously CEO of Strategos, pioneering the field of Corporate Innovation with Co-Founder and Chairman, Professor Gary Hamel.
Paul Holland: Chairman, Venture Investing of Mach49 and 2401 Board Member
At Mach49, Paul Holland leads the company’s Corporate Venture Investing Practice. Paul works with global businesses to design, launch, and manage corporate venture capital funds that leverage the experience, deal flow, global network, and success of a team of top-tier Silicon Valley VCs. He supports Executive Investment Committees, bringing the discipline, portfolio mindset, metrics, and best practices needed to drive meaningful growth. He also teaches clients best-in-class methods for partnering with and leveraging external startups to drive maximum value and innovation across the core business.