“The most common reason for a corporate-startup partnership failing is poorly defined objectives.”

Christian Lindener, Head of BizLab at Airbus, is a big believer in key performance indicators for measuring the outcomes of #innovation.

In this Mind the Chat Alberto Onetti discusses with Chris the results achieved by the BizLab accelerator programme that, started in 2015, has so far nurtured 70+ external startups and 50+ internal projects. Chris explains how BizLab is evolving in the direction of engaging more mature companies that core to the Airbus business.

During the Chat we also go through the overall Airbus approach to innovation, including the relationship with Airbus Ventures and the new venture building initiatives to be launched.