As part of your open innovation journey, understanding how to navigate the bustling startup ecosystem is a critical skill set. 'Navigating the Startup Ecosystem: A Scouting Expedition' invites you to delve deeper into the startup scouting process, equipping you with the know-how to effectively discover and evaluate startups that align with your specific objectives and challenges.

Throughout the talk, we will explore the multi-faceted process of startup scouting, starting with the challenge formulation, moving on to a comprehensive evaluation of potential solutions, and culminating in carefully selecting suitable startups for partnerships. This comprehensive walkthrough will be illuminated with rich case studies and practical experiences, providing you with valuable insights and lessons.

By the end of this session, you will be equipped with a solid understanding of how to transform scouting challenges into growth opportunities.

With a flair for fostering corporate-startup collaborations and navigating the intricate innovation landscape, Ana has over four years of hands-on experience strategising and executing innovation for global giants such as Fortune Global 500 companies, major banks, and governmental agencies. To do so, Ana has been leading strategic market research, supporting corporate's strategic decisions and developing educational innovation programs at TNW for the past three years.

As Head of Research, Ana is currently focused on elevating the company's research processes and content by blending the latest technologies with her team of industry experts.

Her experience and passion for learning have led her to understand different knowledge models for problem-solving with a mix of creative and analytical perspectives. For her, the toughest innovation challenge that Corporates and Governments must overcome is ""Being able to develop disruptive innovation to become thought leaders of the future whilst continuing to manage growth in the present."" And she thrives in supporting companies achieving this by shaping their Open Innovation strategy.