Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company is a 123-year old company that continues to evolve its business, leveraging new advancements in technology and adapting to the changing behaviors and expectations of its customers. Learn how Goodyear leverages both its Innovation Lab and corporate venture capital arm, Goodyear Ventures, to source deals, collaborate with startups effectively and launch its own new ventures.

Erin Spring is leading a dynamic global team focused on building connected solutions for new mobility. She is Founder and advisor of AndGo by Goodyear, Goodyear SightLine and Goodyear Ventures. Kevin helps global enterprises more effectively engage the rapidly changing ecosystem within venture. As a Partner in Mach49’s DOI practice, he acts as a trusted advisor for corporates looking to improve their external venturing activities (scouting, partnering, investing, acquiring), guiding them each step of the way to more optimal outcomes. His work and experience span the entire venturing lifecycle, all the way from the design and standup of new venture processes and structures to deal scouting, negotiation, and closing. Kevin’s expertise in corporate venturing started as an early employee at Silicon Foundry, a boutique advisory firm specializing in corporate innovation. While there, he worked with and advised a diverse set of Global2000 corporations to augment their deal sourcing, strategic connectivity, and partnership / investment activities. Toward the end of his tenure he had established himself as the lead venture advisor for a number of enterprises, including the Arizona Commerce Authority, Barrick Gold, DeNA, Southwest Airlines, and UPS Ventures.