14 PLANNING AND PROCESS ARE THE SECRETS OF SUCCESS In summary, according to Florian at Intel, working with startups has huge benefits, but requires a streamlined and centralised program with rock-solid internal mentoring processes and clear measurability, KPIs and recognition. Tom from Cisco agrees: “Once you’ve got those steps right, working with startups can be brilliant!” TAKEAWAYS It’s clear from the research of both our alumni base and our corporate partners that successful collaborations can unlock game-changing mutual benefits, but getting to that point is not without its challenges. Working with organizations such as Startupbootcamp ‘who have a wealth of experience in helping startups and enterprises forge fruitful partnerships’ can help overcome these obstacles. Below are some top tips to help you benefit from the experiences of our portfolio companies and the partners we work with.