EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 26 MIN
What Kind of Investor Do You Want to Be? A Conversation with Mike Smeed of InMotion Ventures
from Corporate Venturing Insider
On July 21st, 2025, Corporate Venturing Insider welcomed Mike Smeed, Managing Director of InMotion Ventures, the CVC arm of Jaguar Land Rover. In conversation with Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, Mike shared how InMotion balances strategic alignment with entrepreneurial agility through its evergreen structure, fast decision-making, and clear corporate engagement. The episode explores the central question guiding his journey: what kind of investor do you want to be?
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