Horizon Two Labs

Big companies are great at running the business. But starting new ones? That’s a whole different muscle. That’s why more corporations are partnering with venture studios — teams built to do the messy, fast, zero-to-one work that internal orgs usually can’t (or shouldn’t) take on. At Horizon Two Labs, we don’t just consult or ideate. We: 🔍 Find real market opportunities 🛠 Build MVPs and test them 👥 Recruit founders and teams 🚀 Launch new ventures from scratch We do this with corporations, not just for them. Whether it’s future-proofing a business, exploring new revenue streams, or spinning out something that doesn’t quite fit in the core, we’re here to help make it real. If your team has a backlog of “big ideas” collecting dust… or you're tired of innovation theater that doesn’t go anywhere, let’s talk. We’re here to build the next thing with you. More about our work: horizontwolabs.com #VentureStudio #CorporateInnovation #NewVentures #HorizonTwoLabs

🚀 The Corporate Venture Studio Advantage: Take The Calculated Shot 🚀 Let’s be real—corporate innovation can feel like a black hole. You pour in time, money, and resources… you burn your political capital, painfully get stakeholders aligned and sometimes, all you get is a fancy slide deck; a shot-on-goal to get the idea funded; or inevitably you get an idea launched only to end with a failed pilot. Meanwhile, startups move at breakneck speed, pivot like pros, and launch game-changing ventures. So, how do you get that kind of agility while embracing your corporate constraints? Enter corporate venture studios—the missing link between big-company firepower and startup hustle. 🔹 No More "Innovation Theater" – Don’t just run workshops, ideate and/or validate. Yes, you have to do those things, but keep your eye on the prize and build real ventures with real traction. At Horizon Two Labs we 'conceive, build and operate' successful ventures alongside great partners -- we move quick, know how to speak/act in a corporate setting while making progress and getting buy-in along the way! In an ideal setting, we like to move from ideation, validation and early prototyping within weeks or months, not quarters or years! 🔹 Smarter Bets, Less Risk – Every idea gets validated, tested, and iterated before big dollars go in. Challenge your internal process to go faster/leaner and leverage diverse internal and external stakeholders to get laser focused on critical milestones that break through approvals and stage gates. It might require a few challenging hurdles, but sometimes it's simply about taking the shot and hitting the goal. One mistake we've seen is a single idea is predetermined to be a startup, when you should be brainstorming a plethora of ideas, iterating and testing the strongest, while killing the weakest (fast). And don't make outlandish assumptions and (forcefully) model the opportunity with unrealistic growth or outcomes... remember, you can model anything you want, it doesn't make it reality. 🔹 Faster, Leaner, Stronger – These attributes aren't typically how you define the culture of a big company, but why not partner to better your chances of evolving to these strengths with proven entrepreneurs and a studio's process to move at startup speed?! We embrace working with innovative corporate partners. Serial-founders, with aligned incentives, alongside corporate infrastructure can be magical if done right! Are you struggling to get a studio model approved or guessing where to place your next CVC bet, why not take a calculated risk and co-build your first or next startup with a studio who specializes in navigating the nuances of these partnerships with great outcomes? If you’re ready to change your current pace, quickly get to a go/no go decision and most importantly, take a calculated shot and start building, let’s chat. ⬇️ #CorporateVentureCapital #VentureStudio #InnovationThatScales #StartupSpeed #Build

Corporate venture studios have incredible potential, but avoiding common pitfalls is key to success. This breakdown of the Top 5 Mistakes Corporate Venture Studios Make by our own Matt Armstead is a must-read for anyone building or running a studio. From ensuring strategic alignment to validating with data (not just gut feeling), this post highlights critical missteps and how to navigate them. One takeaway we strongly agree with: don’t build too soon—secure early adopters and validate business models first! What challenges have you seen in corporate venture studios? 👇 #CorporateVenturing #Innovation #VentureStudio #Startups