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THE
FRONTLINE
November 2020
01 MEMBER DOWNLOAD
Masaki Hilaga
CEO, Morpho Inc.


"Given our core focus on effective research and development since our establishment, our open innovation policy is a key facet of our strategy."
Masaki Hilaga is the Co-Founder and CEO of Morpho, a developer of AI-based image and video processing technologies that have been used in over 3 billion devices worldwide. He shares how Morpho originated from his work as a PhD student at the University of Tokyo studying computer graphics and computer vision, and discusses his outlook on the future of AI technologies.
02 MEMBER NEWS
UPS AND FORD PREPARE FOR VACCINE DISTRIBUTION

UPS and Ford Motor Company have both announced they ordered portable, ultra-low temperature freezers for storing coronavirus vaccines when they become available for distribution. Axios
STANCHART'S PERMANENT MOVE TO FLEXIBLE WORKING

Standard Chartered unveilled its plans to permanently offer flexible work options to more than 90% of its staff starting in 2021. It is in talks with a third-party firm to provide “near-home” workspaces. Bloomberg
ACA TO TRAIN 5K STUDENTS FOR CLOUD CAREERS

The Arizona Commerce Authority, in collaboration with AWS, announced a commitment to train and certify 5,000 students for entry-level cloud computing careers by June 2022. Prescott eNews
DELTA THANKS EMPLOYEES WITH FREE TRAVEL PASSES

Delta CEO Ed Bastian is awarding employees with two free travel passes as a thank you for their work this year, including those on leave from the company during the pandemic. Business Insider

03 ECOSYSTEM SPOTLIGHT
Corporate Innovators Huddle
 
"There has always been an esprit-de-corps amongst corporate innovators and a recognition that we can help each other because our challenges, regardless of industry, are roughly the same."
Established in 2012 "by corporate innovators for corporate innovators," the Corporate Innovators Huddle (CIH) provides a forum to share information and best practices on innovation at large corporations. Participation is designed for current leaders of corporate innovation and venture capital at large companies. The CIH is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization with 300 participants from 180 companies.
04 OUR TEAM
MEET THE TEAM: ISABELLE STYSLINGER

Isabelle Styslinger is an Associate at Silicon Foundry. Before joining Foundry, she was a strategy consultant at BTS, worked in product at Netflix, and lobbied for tech companies in D.C. She discusses how her background has shaped her into a translator - across public and private sectors as well as corporates and startups.
05 EVENTS & NEWS
Operating Partners Technology Forum
December 1st-2nd

The Operating Partners Technology Forum will gather PE & VC professionals to uncover deep dive discussions, strategies, and initiatives to achieve value creation through technology at this critical time for portfolio valuations. Register here

FORTUNE Brainstorm Tech Virtual
December 1st-2nd

FORTUNE Brainstorm Tech Virtual unites the top technology and media leaders, operators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and influencers for a dynamic exchange of ideas around the theme, “Innovating in a Time of Crisis.” Register here
Web Summit
December 2nd-4th

Described as the most important tech event in the world, Web Summit brings together the people and companies redefining the global tech industry. The annual conference, typically held in Lisbon, Portugal, will be all digital in 2020. Register here
Dreamforce to You 2020
December 2nd-17th

A reimagining of the Dreamforce experience, Dreamforce to You 2020 is a customized, digital experience for Salesforce customers, trailblazers, and stakeholders to inspire, connect, and define the blueprint for how to succeed in this new normal. Register here
The AI Summit New York
December 9th-10th

A reimagining of the Dreamforce experience, Dreamforce to You 2020 is a customized, digital experience for Salesforce customers, trailblazers, and stakeholders to inspire, connect, and define the blueprint for how to succeed in this new normal. Register here
 

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