Sometimes your first customer or partner can be found in a well structured strategic relationship with a large, corporation. And sometimes, your best innovation for your existing customers come from an early-stage startup. But how do these partnerships begin and grow?
Join our panel of entrepreneurs and their corporate partners for an in depth discussion on strategic relationships and how everyone can benefit.
Our panel will cover:
Understanding the types of strategic partnerships
Approaching large corporations and finding your internal advocate
Risks and rewards of a strategic partnership from both sides
Critical issues to consider when setting up the relationship
Experts:
Will Perkins (moderator) - Bingham McCutchen
Gina Villani - Strategic Investments Consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Joe Perry - Regional Innovation & Ecosystem Development Manager, IBM
Tammy Kahn Fennell - Founder & CEO, MarketMeSuite
Andy Miller - Chief Innovation Architect, Constant Contact
Registration:
General Admission: $30
Accelerated Education Members: FREE - Join Now
Students: $20 - a limited number of scholarships are available to full-time students through StayinMA