THE CHALLENGE

Design and run a structured incubator programme, mentoring a select group of intrapreneurs to define, validate and pitch new businesses that could be the basis for future unicorn companies

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OUR APPROACH
  • Developed and managed the programme, including structuring the core activities and timeline, facilitating the pitch event and stakeholder discussions
  • Delivered content, workshops and brainstorms to initiate mindset shifts in the intrapreneurs and frame best practice in early-stage venture development, including facilitation in applying key frameworks
  • Ran individual mentoring sessions to develop each concept and provide insight and support on fundamental research and analysis from a market and commercial standpoint
  • Assisted each founder in developing validation experiments
  • Provided support to outline and develop founders’ pitch materials and hone their delivery
  • Established a cohesive cohort through regular group sessions and socials
  • Hosted pitch practice and investor feedback sessions with VCs
  • Introduced relevant external start-up founders for guidance and potential partnerships
  • Delivered the entire programme remotely, with programme participants across three countries
THE IMPACT
  • 2 of 5 incubated projects selected for further investment and development as stand-alone initiatives
  • 2 of 5 incubated projects selected for integration with existing business units for further exploration