Maija Palmer

London

Senior Editor at Global Corporate Venturing

Editor at Global Corporate Venturing. Ex-Sifted, ex-FT journo. Talk to me about corporate innovation and deeptech.

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Articles

JetBlue Ventures sold off as US airline tackles mounting losses

1 week ago | globalventuring.com | Maija Palmer

JetBlue is selling its investment arm to Sky Leasing, an aviation investment manager, as it focuses on returning the airline back to profitability. US aviation company JetBlue has sold off its JetBlue Ventures investment arm to aviation investment manager Sky Leasing, as the business focuses on returning back to profitability. “This transaction enables us to focus on our core airline operations,” said Joanna Geraghty, chief executive officer of JetBlue.
What Trump's first 100 days have meant for corporate investors -

1 week ago | globalventuring.com | Maija Palmer

Investors in healthcare, hardware, climate tech and defence are feeling the impact of the Trump administration's policies. The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency have had an immediate and dramatic impact in many areas, like world trade, US immigration, stock markets and DEI policies. But investors are to some extent still waiting for the full impact to hit.
Kolumni | Maija Palmer: 100 astetta ja runsaasti löylyä – KAJ opastaa saunomisen alkeet

2 weeks ago | ts.fi | Maija Palmer

Huomio! Tutustu ennen kommentoimista Turun Sanomien keskustelupalstan sääntöihin täällä. Virheistä ja asiattomista keskustelupalstan kommenteista voit ilmoittaa sähköpostilla [email protected]. Viesti lähetetty!Keskusteluja julkaistaan arkisin kello 9–23 ja viikonloppuisin kello 8–22. Virhe viestin lähetyksessä. Uudet näkökulmat keskustelussa vievät asioita eteenpäin. Siksi Turun Sanomat kannustaa verkkosivuillaan aktiiviseen ja rakentavaan keskusteluun.
Three secrets to a successful university-corporate partnership

1 month ago | globalventuring.com | Maija Palmer

There's more wiggle room on rights, equity stakes and funding than corporates and university teams might realise. University laboratories can be a secret weapon for corporate investors looking for unique technologies.
Kolumni | Maija Palmer: Stubbin golftaidot purivat Trumpiin

1 month ago | ts.fi | Maija Palmer

Huomio! Tutustu ennen kommentoimista Turun Sanomien keskustelupalstan sääntöihin täällä. Virheistä ja asiattomista keskustelupalstan kommenteista voit ilmoittaa sähköpostilla [email protected]. Viesti lähetetty!Keskusteluja julkaistaan arkisin kello 9–23 ja viikonloppuisin kello 8–22. Virhe viestin lähetyksessä. Uudet näkökulmat keskustelussa vievät asioita eteenpäin. Siksi Turun Sanomat kannustaa verkkosivuillaan aktiiviseen ja rakentavaan keskusteluun.
GCV Emerging Leaders 2025: The full list

1 month ago | globalventuring.com | Maija Palmer

These are the 50 mid-career professionals who are influencing the corporate venturing industry. Michael Stewart, managing partner at Microsoft’s M12 investment arm, might have the record for the number of patents personally held by a GCV Emerging Leader – 40. He is an inventor and engineer at heart, but currently leads M12’s investments in the red-hot area of AI.
Overhype is hurting the industry, says AI pioneer Andrew Ng

1 month ago | globalventuring.com | Maija Palmer

Hype narratives have bolstered the fundraising of AI companies but have distorted the way people view the technology — leading to over-regulation and fear, says Ng. A hype narrative around AI is damaging the industry, says Andrew Ng, founder of AI Fund, one of the recognised global pioneers in AI development. Ng says a hype narrative put forward by companies to attract attention and investment is having counterproductive effects, causing fear and possible over-regulation of the sector.
Nine things we learned at the GCVI Summit 2025

1 month ago | globalventuring.com | Maija Palmer

From investors brushing off Trump's climate science bashing to market turbulence limiting the IPO window, here are highlights from the GCVI Summit 2025. The GCVI Summit in Monterey, California, was the biggest it has ever been this year, with more than 850 delegates packed into two intense days of talks, panels and one-to-one meetings. For those who couldn’t join us we’ve distilled some key highlights and learnings.
Japanese car parts maker Denso shuts corporate venturing arm

1 month ago | globalventuring.com | Maija Palmer

Tony Cannestra, who led the unit for 11 years, is leaving as part of the cutbacks at the broader corporation. Denso, the Japanese automotive components manufacturer, has shut down its corporate investment arm after tough financial conditions lowered sales performance across the business. Tony Cannestra, who led the venturing unit during its 11 years, has left the company as part of the cutbacks.
4 lessons from GCV's Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders -

2 months ago | globalventuring.com | Maija Palmer

Corporate venture professionals come from a wide variety of backgrounds, but these traits unite them. Matthew Raeside has one of the more interesting paths into corporate venturing among this year’s Rising Stars. He was an officer with the UK’s Royal Navy before joining Swiss bank UBS’s principal investments team. But, he says, startup investing is not so different to work on a battleship – at least in terms of intensity and the resourcefulness needed.