Make Tomorrow Innovative: Scaling Innovation Through Partnerships

In this episode of the Make Tomorrow podcast, we sit down with Edgar Hardless, CEO of Innov8 Ventures, Singtel’s corporate venture capital arm. With over 115 startup investments worldwide, Innov8 plays a crucial role in tech scouting, strategic insights, and startup collaboration, helping drive innovation across the Singtel Group and beyond. Edgar shares his journey from accounting to leading one of the most dynamic venture capital initiatives in the region. We explore how Innov8 identifies game changing technologies, builds strategic partnerships, and helps startups scale within the telecommunications ecosystem. Key topics:How corporate venture capital accelerates innovation and drives real-world impact. The power of partnerships: how large organisations and startups can work together effectively. Emerging tech trends in AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. 2025 predictions: where technology is heading and what businesses need to prepare for. With AI, data centres, and sustainability-driven innovation shaping the next wave of disruption, Edgar provides expert insights on how companies can stay ahead of the curve. Listen now to uncover how collaboration is key to shaping the future of technology.