The new innovation scouting
This article is adapted from FounderNest’s 2026 Scouting & Deal Sourcing Report, a deep dive into how corporate M&A, venture, and
Adam Womersley
February 10, 2026
Webinar event
The 5 monsters of innovation.
Why some of the biggest blockers to innovation are invisible, and often come from inside the organization.
March 4th, 2026
2:00 PM GMT
Carlos Cendra
Scouting & Investment Lead @ MAPFRE
"Peruvian, Venezuelan and Spanish... Carlos has lived the whole entrepreneurial-innovation path. From launching his own startup to the consultancy winding road to joining the Innovation team in MAPFRE."
The hidden enemies.
We'll uncover the quiet tactics that stall or kill innovation projects and how you can fight back.
1.Subtle sabotage.
The quiet tactics that stall or kill projects without ever explicitly saying "no."
2. 'Zombie' projects.
Why some ideas are kept alive despite having absolutely no chance of success.
3. KPI deflection.
How incentives and metrics are weaponized to deflect innovation momentum.
Unmasking the blockers.
Join us as we expose the invisible barriers that silently kill innovation from within, and learn how to navigate the treacherous landscape of corporate resistance.
In this webinar, you’ll uncover:
• How middle management can unintentionally slow disruptive change.
• Why stale processes can cause the biggest problems.
• How some areas of innovation are less exciting than they first sound.
• The innovation monster that exists outside of your control...
Complete the following form to register your place today.
"Innovation isn't just about great ideas. It's about surviving the corporate immune system that tries to kill them."
- The Reality of Corporate Innovation
Join the resistance.
Reserve your seat for this exclusive session with Carlos Cendra.
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