

Particularly large us multinationals that had established a presence in Scotland. It appeared to me as I was completing my doctoral work, that we were making an artificial distinction between these two sets of companies. But I did my research in an international business unit that had made its names by studying large companies. And this was a topic that was gaining traction at the time. So, I wanted to start off the conversation with what got you interested in researching this intersection between startups and corporates and innovation. Shameen Prashantham: You know, Brian, I decided to go down the path of academia when I was in my late twenties. But also, you've been doing a lot of research into the area of startup corporate collaboration as your role as a professor of international business and strategy and Associate Dean at the China Europe International Business School in Shanghai. Great to be on your show. Brian Ardinger: I'm excited to have you on the show for a lot of different reasons. Welcome to the show.Shameen Prashantham: Thanks so much, Brian.

He's the author of a new book called Gorillas Can Dance: Lessons from Microsoft and other Corporations on Partnering with Startups. And as always, we have another amazing guest.

Shameen Prashantham, Author of Gorillas Can DanceBrian Ardinger: Welcome to another episode of Inside Outside Innovation. It's time to get started.Interview Transcript with Dr. Join us as we explore, engage, and experiment with the best and the brightest innovators, entrepreneurs, and pioneering businesses. Each week, we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to learn, grow, and thrive in today's world of accelerating change and uncertainty. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is a podcast to help the new innovators navigate what's next. We talk about the benefits, opportunities, and challenges, corporates and startups face when trying to partner, grow, and innovate together. Shameen Prashantham, Author of Gorillas Can Dance. On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Dr.
