About this episode
Nicole LeBlanc is a Partner at Woven Capital.
Woven Capital is the $800M investment arm of Toyota Motor Corporation. Their aim is to broaden the group’s global reach and accelerate innovation by investing in exceptional growth-stage ventures.
Chapters
00:00 Podcast Introduction
2:45 Introduction to Woven Capital
05:38 Investment Strategy and Structure
08:13 Exciting Technologies and Market Trends
11:18 Post-Investment Support and Value Addition
14:16 Global Investment Focus and Cultural Insights
16:53 Diverse Applications of Toyota's Expertise
19:44 Robotics and Future Trends
22:38 Corporate Venture Capital Landscape in Canada
25:16 Learning as an Investor
28:07 Fund Structure and Investment Strategy
31:08 Cultural Differences in Business Practices
33:42 Deep Tech and Hardware Investments
36:27 AI Applications and Industry Trends
39:23 Resilience and Optimism in Challenging Times
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