A great conversation with Annie Goman, our Managing Director at Btomorrow Ventures, on the evolving strategy behind Fund II and what it means for BAT’s transformation journey. Thanks Nicolas Sauvage for spotlighting the thoughtful work happening behind the scenes to bridge startup agility with corporate scale. 🎧 Worth a listen for anyone navigating innovation inside large enterprises. #CorporateVenturing #FundII #CPGInnovation #StartupGrowth #BTV #BAT #BetterTomorrow
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This week on Corporate Venturing Insider: I sat down with Annie Goman, Managing Director at Btomorrow Ventures (BAT), who stepped into corporate venturing without a traditional VC background and is now reshaping Fund II to accelerate BAT’s transformation into a multi-category CPG company. 💡 Annie’s key insight: “We are going slow in order to go fast.” After a nine-month strategic reset, she’s focused on high alignment with the mothership—so her team can later operate with high autonomy as Fund II scales. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🔹 Platform, not just checks: Building a portfolio growth function to help founders post-investment—bridging startup speed with corporate scale. 🔹 Designing for consistency: Crafting a Fund II mandate that aligns with BAT’s long-term strategy, enabling steady deployment without “whiplash pivots.” 🔹 Bridging cultures: Start by listening—make it easy for business units to engage, and bring internal experts into diligence early to avoid dead ends. 🔹 Hiring for empathy: It’s the trait that lets a CVC team balance startup needs with corporate realities—and lead transformation amid change. If you’re leading innovation inside a large enterprise or partnering with one, this episode is a candid look at how to build alignment, empower your team, and bridge worlds in times of reinvention. 👇 Read the highlights or watch the full episode.