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6 Ways To Win By Creative Partnering With Competitors

Startup Professionals Musings

As small companies, neither startup could afford to extend their product alone, but through creative leadership, we were able to negotiate a win-win strategic partnership for a joint product. A strategic partnership, negotiated with a win-win attitude, can accomplish growth faster and cheaper than either could do alone.

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Startups Must Embrace Coopetition For Rapid Growth

Startup Professionals Musings

As small companies, neither startup could afford to extend their product alone, but through creative leadership, we were able to negotiate a win-win strategic partnership for a joint product. A strategic partnership, negotiated with a win-win attitude, can accomplish growth faster and cheaper than either could do alone.

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Corporate Venture Capital: Obligatory or Oxymoron?

David Teten

A corporate investor can provide diversity on the Board as someone who thinks differently from independent VCs. Corporate venture funds are often referred to as ‘strategicinvestors because of the unique benefits they bring to the table. So is strong support from the parent company’s leadership.