Suntory America, Runway partner to scout, engage and invest in startups
Runway Innovation Hub, a Silicon Valley innovation consulting company, announced its partnership with Suntory America, one of the world's consumer products companies.
Leveraging Runway's expertise in disruptive technology and startup scouting, the two companies are focused on building innovative solutions to:
- Gather industry trends for Suntory America's global strategic planning and decision making
- Identify advanced technologies and startups in areas such as supply chain optimization, nutrition, and innovative functional food ingredients
- Engage startups in meaningful partnerships
- Support Suntory America's commitment to improve sustainability and personalized experiences
- Strengthen Suntory America's presence in Silicon Valley
Yoshio Kinoshita, General Manager, Strategy Business Planning, Suntory America: "Our goal is to implement the technology solutions sourced by Runway, create successful proofs of concepts, and integrate validated solutions in our business units so we can accelerate them at a global level."
Interviews.
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[Interview] Ramanjeet Singh, CEO, Woosper, USA
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