Opinion

October 19, 2021

10 types of corporate innovator to avoid 

The Tinder, the Parrot, the Shell Shocked — you'll recognise these corporate types getting in the way of collaboration with startups.


Ana Kollcaku

6 min read

Ana Kollcaku, HealthTech Innovation Lead for Galen Growth

“Innovation theatre" has become a commonly understood expression to describe the loud enthusiasm of corporates towards innovation, while committing very little.

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