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Conference Session

Winning with Corporates: Funding, Partnerships & Startup Growth, presented by the CTA Entrepreneur Council

Thursday, January 8
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
The right corporate partnership drives more than funding. Learn how CVCs and innovation teams evaluate startups, fund pilots, and build collaborations that scale.
Conference Track Investing
All CES conference sessions are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Speakers

  • Mara Lewis

    Mara Lewis

    Co-Founder, ID8

    Moderator

  • Simon Dean

    Simon Dean

    Chief Innovation and Development Officer, Oshkosh Corporation

  • Jenny Oh

    Jenny Oh

    GM, PepsiCo Tech Venture & Innovation (PEP Labs), PepsiCo

  • Aleda Schaffer

    Aleda Schaffer

    Managing Director Goodyear Ventures, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

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