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about me
Hi, I'm Mikel!
I help companies strategically build partner ecosystems by identifying the right partnership models—whether Tech, Channel, or Strategic Alliance.
With a deep understanding of how startups can successfully engage with large corporations, I specialize in securing meaningful deals through the venture clienting model. My experience spans working with startups, corporate venture builders, accelerators, and incubators in leading innovation hubs like Silicon Valley and Berlin.
As a recognized global speaker on partnerships and ecosystems, I share insights on the ©4 Pillars of Building Business Networks and the ©7 Mindset Principles to Thrive in a Fast-Changing World. I’m also a published author and academic, passionate about empowering businesses and entrepreneurs through partnership-driven ecosystems.
How Mikel Helps
Speaking
I speak about the history of change and innovation & how / why partnerships and ecosystem building is the future of businesses and how to build it
Book & Learning
"Today's Superpower Building Networks" highlights how mindset influence the formation of business ecosystems. More in my blogs
Consulting
My passion is building ecosystem and partnerships. Reach out if you would like to spend some hours together!
My Mission
Empowering Businesses and Entrepreneurs with a Partnership-Driven Ecosystem Approach
Latest Blogs
In today’s interconnected business landscape, partner ecosystems are essential for driving growth, innovation, and loyalty. Ecosystems are networks where companies, suppliers,
Business strategy has come full circle over the centuries. In the 1700s, companies like the East India Company operated as early conglomerates,
Everyone knows it but in the partnership industry; there is still a lot of confusion but I came across the book
It’s maybe a bold way to utilize the world’s largest IT failure for it; but I can easily imagine a corporation managing
My Author’s Journey: Two Years Since Publishing “Today’s Superpower”: Building Networks Introduction: A few years back, I was a chemist and almost
It's time to challenge conventional boundaries and drive innovation and growth by blowing up borders
In today's competitive landscape, robust business networks are essential for companies looking to not only survive but thrive.
In today’s interconnected and face-paced world, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are invaluable not only for managing business interactions but also for
Discover how embracing specialized tools, from CRM platforms to Partner Relationship Management software, is crucial for navigating the shift towards network-based economies and fostering innovation in our digital world.
Learn about harnessing networks, ecosystems, and community support for entrepreneurial success.
Last week, I was delighted to attend the Davos Conference in Switzerland. Although I wasn’t invited to the main event, there
Here I unveil the pivotal strategies for forging, nurturing, and innovating partnerships in the ever-evolving business landscape.
The blog post explores three essential types of networks - knowledge, resources, and people - and their critical role in successfully launching a business or driving global change.
I unravel here the 'Give First' principle, showcasing how generosity fosters success beyond traditional transactions. Explore the insights of Brad Feld and Adam Grant's groundbreaking research in a journey that challenges norms and opens doors to a more connected, fulfilling professional path.
Highlighting the power of mindset shifts in business ecosystems, based on insights from global research and my book 'Today’s Superpower – Building Networks.
Hey everyone, let’s take a closer look at the state of corporate innovation. Trust me, it has been quite a journey from
To survive in this dynamic world, companies have to make significant changes to how they are structured. One of the solutions to
Berlin's startup ecosystem, boosted by successful startups like Wefox, Forto, Taxfix, and Grover and further supported by a strong network of universities and tech transfer offices, has many of the elements needed to become a successful ecosystem. However, some challenges still remain.
Venturing beyond the buzzword, I dissect here the 'ecosystem' concept as it shapes startup landscapes, forms strategic alliances, and crafts new-age business models.
India's booming startup ecosystem, fueled by affordable talent and exponential AI growth, offers immense opportunities for global collaboration and innovation. Embrace partnerships, explore PoCs, and tap into India's resources to drive global growth in this thriving ecosystem.
Discover the true value of events and how they can help you build an authentic startup ecosystem, featuring insights from Silicon Valley, shared responsibilities, and the 4 rules of building a great startup community!
Breaking down borders and embracing interdisciplinary collaboration leads to self-discovery, innovation and success.
Comparing USA vs Europe. Capital, Superhubs, Universities & IP, Media and Mindset. What is lagging Europe in Innovation with startups?
What do the biotech ecosystem of Boston and Apple Success have in common? Here is how to build self-awareness and networks.
In the age of the great resignation, silent quitting, productive paranoia and now the so-called “career cushioning”‘ it’s time to re-think how
Today's economic landscape can either be perceived as a threat - OR - as an opportunity. Three reasons why it is happening and why companies should act now.
Get insights on what a Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist (VC), who mentored me in 2020, taught me about how to build relationships. Here is a core principle she uses daily to create business outcomes.
We’re currently in a hybrid world—a mix of the industrial age and the information and knowledge economy. Our new world is fast-changing, unpredictable, and uncertain from one day to the next, and it requires us to use a new behavior.
To create new connections in a network, you first need to know that these relationships can be made. A strong network starts with self-awareness, passion, and curiosity to connect with others.
Today, we live in an age of exponential technologies that drive our world forward. The real change drivers are the individuals who both have ... [read to find out!]
Silicon Valley succeeds as a network of people, that have a specific mindset.
I wanted to reflect on the current startup economy and the change our society is experiencing
Mikel Mangold
Today’s Superpower –
Building Networks
7 Mindsets Principles to Thrive in a Fast-Changing World
Change happens when people with a collaborative and ecosystem mindset are plugged into the right networks. This book discusses seven mindset principles enabling the reader to thrive in the startup and multi-stakeholder economy by building and growing networks of ideas and knowledge, networks of resources such as capital and infrastructure, and networks of people to join your mission.
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