Martin Tantow

Innovation doesn’t happen through brainstorming sessions or corporate labs alone — it requires a clear strategy, structured execution, and buy-in from leadership down to the front line. In this keynote, Martin Tantow shares the Corporate Innovation Playbook — a practical framework that helps large organizations build sustainable innovation engines by engaging startups, aligning strategy, and embedding an innovation culture.

Drawing from his experience as a VC partner, serial entrepreneur, and lecturer with the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs network, Martin reveals how to move from “innovation theater” to real business impact. From defining an innovation thesis to leveraging tools like Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and venture client models, attendees will gain clear, actionable insights they can apply within their teams and organizations.

Attendee Takeaways:

• How to align innovation efforts with business strategy and leadership priorities
• What models of startup engagement actually lead to measurable results
• How to design organizations and incentives that support innovation
• Common traps to avoid — and what “innovation maturity” really looks like