Case Studies // How we work: Corporate-startup partnerships unpacked

26 Oct 2026
In this fast‑paced case study series, corporates and start‑ups take the stage together to unpack what it really takes to move from pitch to partnership - and from innovation to scale. Across two case studies, corporate-startup pairs share candid insights on real‑world collaboration models, key decision points, and lessons learned when working across organisational boundaries. The session offers a grounded look at what works, what stalls, and what both sides wish they had known earlier.
Speakers
Jasper van Halder
Jasper van Halder, Chief Innovation Officer - RAVENSDOWN & CEO, AGNITION VENTURES, New Zealand
Ben Scales
Ben Scales, Co-Founder & CEO - KIWIFIBRE, New Zealand
Colin Mathews
Colin Mathews, Head of Agronomy, PepsiCo & Representative - PEPSICO GREENHOUSE ACCELERATOR APAC, Australia