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Welcome to the latest edition of The Frontline!
A regular dispatch covering intel, insights and highlights from the Silicon Foundry (SiF) global community and collective of professionals. On tap for this edition, underscoring why corporate venturing capital (CVC) will continue to serves as a critcal funding source for startups, the powerful role  governments may play in advancing regional innovation, and predictions for healthcare + retail trends as we jump into the new year.
 
Onward & Upward in 2025!

As the world prepares to kick off the first full week of the New Year, we wanted to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly thank our Members, colleagues at Kearney, and our comunity for your engagement, friendship and the trust that you have put in us this past year. 

 

With another successful turn around the sun completed, it's a natural point to reflect on where we've been and where we're headed as a firm and more broadly, across the most impactful innovation ecosystems around the globe. Silicon Foundry has continued to grow and evolve this year, expanding the size and diversity of our Member base, our cross-section of professionals, and the scope of services and programs we offer to our Members. 

 

There is so much to be grateful for and excited about as we charge ahead into 2025. Accelerating digital transformations and the power of fostering collaborations between corporates + startups has never been more evident. We share a deep appreciation for our partners, passion for the opportunities we are privileged to help catalyze, and a greater sense of impact potential than ever before. 

 

On behalf of our entire team here at SiF, we hope your families and colleagues have had a restful and joyous holiday season these past few weeks. We look forward to crossing paths again soon and collaborating together in the year ahead!

 

Neal Hansch

CEO, Silicon Foundry

Why Corporate VC Arms Will Continue To Serve 
As Powerful Funding Sources For Startups In 2025 
CVC
As we approach 2025, the global startup funding landscape shows cautious optimism, driven by evolving market dynamics, successful IPOs, and technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence. Neal Hansch, SiF's CEO, shares how CVC continues to play a pivotal role, offering startups not only funding but strategic partnerships, access to resources, and pathways for scaling, making it an increasingly valuable pillar of the innovation economy. (Crunchbase)
 
Unlocking Government’s Role in
Advancing & Accelerating Innovation Programs 
 
Goverment

Studies show that 73% of successful corporate- startup partnerships have benefited from government incentives. Governments play a pivotal role in driving innovation and fostering economic growth. SiF's Eli Promisel shares how governments can help accelerate innovation through subsidies, grants, tax incentives that can enable startups and corporations to experiment, scale, and take on ambitious projects. (Government Tech Insider)

Global Pharma Executives Share their 
Projections for the Industry in 2025
 
 
2025 Predictions

The pharmaceutical industry is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by advancements in personalized care through compounding pharmacies, greater integration of GLP-1 medications into chronic disease management, and the adoption of AI agents to streamline processes and enhance decision-making. In this article, Erik Terjesen (Partner @ SiF) reflects on the advancements and applications of AI Agents in pharmaceuticals. (Healthcare Brew) 


AI Hits Its Holiday Learning Curve as
Retailers Put Tech to Work
AI Retail
This holiday season marks a pivotal moment for AI in retail, as companies test its potential to revolutionize everything from personalized shopping experiences to operational efficiency. While some large retailers are making strides, many are still grappling with the complexities of integrating AI to unlock its full potential. SiF Partner Chad Shuford, shares insights on how enterprise AI is being utilized in retail today and is setting a foundation for the latest technology adoptions in the sector moving forward. (WWD)
 
Where We'll Be
Global industry events that our team will be at in the months ahead or has recently attended. Drop us a line to to get the inside scoop, hear what we've learned and/or to get together if you will also be at one of these upcoming events in the first few months of 2025!
CES
January 7- 10th
Las Vegas, NV
 
Manifest
February 10-12th
Las Vegas, NV
 
JPM
January 13-16th
San Francisco, CA
 
GCVI
March 18-20th
Monterey, CA
News Worth Reading 
Recent headlines that caught our attention, related to corporate innovation activities, adoption of new technologies, venture investing trends, and key announcements from across our community of partners and Members.
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