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Scott Lenet

Partner

Corporate Venture Capital

Startups Should Not Wait to Hire CFOs

July 15, 2026 - In our experience having funded more than 200 startups as of the second quarter of 2026, venture-backed businesses often treat the CFO hire as a…

Scott Lenet, Partner

Scott Lenet

Partner

Corporate Venture Capital

How to Be a Board Observer

June 12, 2026 - The norms in venture capital have changed over the last several decades. As a result, it’s not abnormal for professional venture capitalists to assume a…

Scott Lenet, Partner

David Horowitz

Partner

Corporate Venture Capital

Why Corporations Are Turning to Venture Capital to Drive Innovation

May 29, 2025 - Corporate venture capital is growing rapidly as it's a great approach to bringing external innovation. Learn ways to excel with CVC from our specialists at…

David Horowitz, Partner

David Horowitz

Partner

Corporate Venture Capital

5 Prerequisites Before Starting a Corporate Venture Program 

May 21, 2025 - Achieving a culture change can be challenging, and a corporation must be ready. Consider these five things before starting a corporate venture program.

David Horowitz, Partner

Scott Lenet

Partner

Corporate Venture Capital

Why Corporations Should Invest in Startups and Not Just Buy Them 

May 1, 2025 - Sometimes investing in start-ups is better than buying them. Learn more about corporate venture capital (CVC) programs & investments from our advisors at Cerity Partners.

Scott Lenet, Partner

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