Creative Destruction Lab: The Power of Mentors & Corporate Partners

Creative Destruction Lab is a mentor-driven program designed to help science- and technology-based startups accelerate their growth. In this conversation, speakers, including Aurélie Lustenberger, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Capgemini Invent, explore how CDL supports highly technical founders in turning breakthrough ideas into scalable businesses through the guidance of investors, scientists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and academics. CDL Climate Stream Lead Maryam Khademian also highlights CDL’s focus on climate innovation, with this year’s themes spanning energy, carbon dioxide removal, materials, and biotech. From renewable energy access to bio-based alternatives and microbial solutions for agriculture, the goal is to back ventures with the potential to scale quickly and create real impact. HEC Paris Professor Hélène Chanut-Musikas and Renaud Visage, Founding Partner at Slate Venture Capital, also talk about the unique challenges of deep tech and climate startups: moving from lab to pilot to industrial scale, proving economic viability, and staying clear on the next steps. At the heart of it all is a strong sense of community, commitment, and generosity from mentors who are genuinely dedicated to helping founders succeed. Find out more about CDL Paris: https://www.hec.edu/en/institutes-and-centers-expertise/innovation-entrepreneurship/our-centers/deep-tech-center/creative-destruction-lab-paris #CreativeDestructionLab #Startups #DeepTech #ClimateTech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Mentorship