In this blueprint course, 4X founder turned VC, DC Cahalane (SVV) and Jamie Heaslip, Strategic Growth Lead (Stripe) explore how startups and tech giants can forge game-changing AI partnerships in 2025 and beyond.

Examine both sides of strategic partnerships - how startups can access essential infrastructure and customers while managing costs, and how larger companies can tap into innovation and specialised expertise.

• Gain insight on why these collaborations are more critical than ever and their impact on funding and valuations.
• Understand how startups can leverage partnerships to secure compute power, data, and specialized knowledge that would otherwise be inaccessible.
• Hear strategies for accelerating enterprise sales, reducing AI development costs, and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Identify common pitfalls such as dependencies and misalignment—and best practices to establish successful, sustainable partnerships.