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Corporate internal teams could beat VC-backed unicorns at their own game

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Oh oh, well. Oh, well. Yes. Though, again, I think it there are so many hidden talent within corporate settings as well and internal unicorns, which if if designed correctly, I think they may become and compete and beat many traditional unicorns VC backed.

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Alex Dang argues that corporations have hidden talent and potential 'internal unicorns' that, if properly structured and designed, could outcompete traditional VC-backed startups. He suggests that corporate innovation, when done right, has advantages that could give them an edge over venture-funded companies.

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This challenges the conventional wisdom that VC-backed startups always have the advantage over corporate innovation efforts.

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