Case Studies

How enterprise innovation teams use SwitchPitch to source, evaluate, and scale startup partnerships.

verizon
Enterprise Innovation
Startup Scouting
600+ startups evaluated annually

Verizon: Scaling startup scouting and innovation at enterprise scale

A small innovation team evaluates hundreds of startups per year — finding unique companies much faster with SwitchPitch.

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Automotive Tier 1 Supplier
Startup Scouting
30+ technology areas monitored

One person. 30 trackers. Zero missed signals.

BHTC runs continuous technology monitoring with automated startup recommendations.

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Automotive Tier 1 Supplier
Ecosystem Sourcing
6-12 week pilot programs

Reverse pitches that connect BHTC with the right startups

Business needs become startup-facing opportunities, with ecosystem partners recommending matches.

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Global Enterprise
Biopharma
Innovation
Pipeline Management
400+ startups evaluated in 90 days

Centralizing innovation across a global enterprise

A global biopharma company tracks all startup activity across decentralized teams in one system.

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Global Enterprise
Open
Innovation
Open Innovation
20-30 startups per challenge

Running structured challenges at enterprise scale

Standardized intake, comparison, and shortlisting for every innovation challenge.

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Global Top 20
Consumer
Goods Co.
Pipeline Management
Top 20 global CPG company

From spreadsheet chaos to a system of record for startup innovation

Centralized startup activity, eliminated duplicate outreach, and enabled pilots that led to real product launches.

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Major U.S.
Grocery
Retailer
Market Intelligence
5 priority vendors identified

Mapping the smart cart landscape for a top US grocery chain

Competitive analysis across 8 vendors using IRL scoring to guide pilot investment.

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Partnerships formed through SwitchPitch

From first introduction to signed agreements and enterprise rollouts.

Chick-fil-A
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Synexis
Food & Retail
600+ locations deployed

SwitchPitch matched Chick-fil-A with Synexis for a store-level challenge that scaled to 600+ locations.

"SwitchPitch helped us identify and engage with innovative solutions quickly, leading to real operational impact across our stores."

John Featherston

Senior Director, New Ventures, Chick-fil-A

Global
Biopharma
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Clinical
Startup
Life Sciences
$1B+ investment committed

A global pharmaceutical company partnered with a clinical-stage startup to develop a breakthrough oncology treatment.

Carrier
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Transaera
CleanTech
Net-zero building tech focus

SwitchPitch connected Carrier with Transaera to advance next-generation desiccant cooling technology.

"Through SwitchPitch, we found a partner whose technology aligns perfectly with our sustainability goals and our path to net-zero buildings."

Monica Roy

Innovation Lead, Carrier

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