EU-Startups Podcast

Thomas Ohr
EU-Startups Podcast

The official Podcast of EU-Startups.com - the leading online magazine about startups in Europe.

  1. 19. DEZ.

    Episode 100: Special Edition: Celebrating Best of 100 EU-Startups Podcast Episodes

    This week, the EU-Startups Podcast celebrates a huge milestone—our 100th episode! To mark the occasion, we’ve created a special edition featuring the best moments from an incredible lineup of founders, investors, and changemakers shaping the world. We cover a range of topics including the importance of hiring for purpose, the urgency of addressing climate change, the future of communication through AI, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. Guests share their experiences in building remarkable products, navigating fundraising, and creating sustainable businesses. The episode concludes with a powerful visualization exercise for founders, emphasizing the importance of mindset in achieving success. As we mark this incredible milestone, we want to thank you, our audience, for being part of this adventure. Your support and enthusiasm drive us to keep exploring the stories that matter most in the startup world. As we wrap up 2024, we’re excited to bring you even more amazing guests, thought-provoking conversations, and invaluable insights in the new year. Here’s to the next 100 episodes of the EU-Startups Podcast! Featured Guests and Key Insights Jacqueline van den Ende (Carbon Equity) on hiring top talent and fighting climate change. Vasco Pedro (Unbabel) on the future of communication. Dionna Dorsey (Creative Ladder) on co-founding a non-profit with Ryan Reynolds and lessons in creativity. Guy Kawasaki on building remarkable products. Carmen Alfonso Rico (Cocoa) on mastering the art of fundraising. Renaud Visage (Eventbrite) on the challenges and best moments of scaling Eventbrite. Helene Huby (The Exploration Company) on building sustainable businesses. Janneke Niessen (CapitalT) on the power of entrepreneurial role models. Andreas Loy (KONUX) on leadership and his dream eco-friendly vehicle. Steve Chen (YouTube) on unforgettable moments from building the platform. Julia Hawkins (LocalGlobe) on healthcare innovation visualizing the future with founders. Maya Raichoora on a guided visualization exercise for founders emotional mastery. EU-Startups Podcast is brought to you by Vanta. Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with Vanta it can be super simple. Trusted by over 7,000 companies, Vanta automates the pricey, time-consuming process of prepping for ISO 27001,SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and more. Learn more here: http://vanta.com/eustartups

    47 Min.

  2. 12. DEZ.

    Episode 99: Jan Lozek: Founder & Managing Partner of Future Energy Ventures - Building the Future of Energy Together

    In this episode we catch up with Jan Lozek, Founder and Managing Partner of Future Energy Ventures. Future Energy Ventures is a unique venture capital and collaboration platform that brings together corporate partners and world-class startups to shape the future energy landscape. The fund managed by Future Energy Ventures already has a volume of 110 million euros and a target size of 250 million euros. With an average initial ticket size of between €1-10 million for early-stage investments and with operational hubs in Germany, Israel and Silicon Valley, Future Energy Ventures looks for startups whose mission is to accelerate the energy transition and decarbonize society. Marcin and Jan discuss the evolution of climate tech, the challenges and misconceptions faced by startups in the energy sector, and the importance of collaboration across global ecosystems. Jan shares insights on the urgency of addressing climate change, the role of emerging technologies like AI, and the need for sustainable practices in urban planning. The conversation emphasizes the potential for innovation and investment in climate tech, as well as the importance of engaging decision-makers in the energy industry. Takeaways 1.The energy transition is now economically viable with available technologies. 2.Changing established energy systems is a complex challenge. 3.China's leading the way with its massive investment in energy transition. 4.AI will be crucial for managing future energy systems. 5.Collaboration across global ecosystems is a must to drive climate innovation. 6.Even small personal choices can significantly impact emissions reduction. 7.The future of climate tech looks promising with potential unicorns on the horizon. EU-Startups Podcast is brought to you by Vanta. Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with Vanta it can be super simple. Trusted by over 7,000 companies, Vanta automates the pricey, time-consuming process of prepping for ISO 27001,SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and more. Learn more here: http://vanta.com/eustartups

    32 Min.

  3. 5. DEZ.

    Episode 98: Maya Raichoora: UK's Leading Mental Fitness Expert - How To Think, Feel & Perform Like Top 1%

    In this episode, we catch up with Maya Raichoora, UK's leading mental fitness expert who's building the Nike of mental fitness to help C-suites, founders & elite athletes become the top 1% by mastering their mind and performance. Maya also has her new book "VISUALISE" coming in March 2025. She was diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis- an incurable inflammatory bowel disease. She endured crippling physical, emotional and mental pain. Visualization saved her life and now she is teaching this powerful technique to others. Maya shares her journey of discovering the transformative power of visualization in her own life. She explains the difference between mental fitness and traditional mindfulness or meditation practices. Maya discusses the common challenges faced by high-performing individuals and how Remap's techniques help overcome them. She guides listeners through a mini visualization exercise to manage emotions. Maya also talks about the impact of mental fitness live events and the importance of community and personalization in mental fitness. She debunks the myth that the brain stops changing after a certain age and highlights the key mindset shifts and practices of top performers and much more. Takeaways 1.Visualization is a powerful mental training technique that can be used to improve performance and well-being. 2.Mental fitness goes beyond traditional mindfulness or meditation practices and focuses on actively training the brain. 3.High-performing individuals often struggle with balancing high performance and well-being, as well as suppressing their emotions. 4.Visualization and self-talk are key mindset shifts and practices that set top performers apart. 5.The brain is constantly changing, and it's never too late to train and rewire it. 6.Community and personalization are crucial in making mental fitness accessible and effective. 7.Building confidence and belief in oneself is a fundamental mental fitness challenge. EU-Startups Podcast is brought to you by Vanta. Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with Vanta it can be super simple. Trusted by over 7,000 companies, Vanta automates the pricey, time-consuming process of prepping for ISO 27001,SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and more. Learn more here: http://vanta.com/eustartups

    25 Min.

  4. 29. NOV.

    Episode 97: BMW i Ventures - Investing in the Future of Sustainable Mobility

    In this episode, we catch up with Marcus Behrendt and Kasper Sage, Managing Directors of BMW i Ventures. BMW i Ventures has offices in San Francisco and Munich and invests in high-performance companies and helps them execute quickly by delivering agile precision ensuring real-world impact on hardware, software, sustainability across manufacturing, transportation, and services. Marcus and Kasper share insights on their successful investments and the future of mobility technology. They talk about the unique perspectives brought by their locations in Silicon Valley and Munich, the value of being affiliated with a large corporation, and the importance of sustainability in startup investments. The conversation also covers the challenges of innovation in the automotive industry, the investment decision-making process, and the differences between European and American startup ecosystems and much more. Takeaways 1.Sustainability has to become the core value in evaluating startups. 2.The automotive industry requires a unique approach to innovation. 3.Successful startups often target multiple industries for scalability. 4.Late-stage funding is a significant challenge in Europe. 5.The European startup ecosystem needs to foster a more risk-taking attitude. EU-Startups Podcast is brought to you by Vanta. Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with Vanta it can be super simple. Trusted by over 7,000 companies, Vanta automates the pricey, time-consuming process of prepping for ISO 27001,SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and more. Learn more here: http://vanta.com/eustartups

    40 Min.

  5. 21. NOV.

    Episode 96: Julia Hawkins: General Partner at LocalGlobe & Latitude - Transforming Healthcare with Technology

    In this episode, we catch up with Julia Hawkins. Julia is General Partner at LocalGlobe and Latitude, having previously set up Universal Music’s corporate venture arm, as well as being stationed at Goldman Sachs, Last.fm, and BBC Worldwide. LocalGlobe is a London-based venture capital firm that seeded impactful founders since 1999 at places like Citymapper, Improbable, Lovefilm, Moo, Wise and Zoopla. Investments that Julia has led include Oxford Nanopore, Vaccitech, YuLife, AccuRx, CoMind, Vira, Hertility and Spore Bio. Julia is on a mission to back ambitious, thoughtful and diverse founders to transform healthcare from scarcity of clinicians and appointments to ease of access through technology and to enable new and better treatments to reach patients. Julia talks about the overlooked trends in healthcare innovation, particularly drug shortages, and how personal experiences navigating healthcare with her daughter shaped her investment decisions. Julia shares insights on heath tech, the importance of building effective teams, and the challenges in healthcare procurement. She also explores the role of technology, especially AI, in transforming healthcare and the exciting intersections of health tech and deep tech. Takeaways 1.Early detection and building technology that enables it is crucial in transforming healthcare. 2.Drug shortages in healthcare are a significant issue. 3.Procurement processes in healthcare need urgent reform. 4.Successful founders excel at clearly articulating why they're building it, why they're the best people to do it, and why now. 5.Investors should practice visualization with founders about their future. EU-Startups Podcast is brought to you by Vanta. Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with Vanta it can be super simple. Trusted by over 7,000 companies, Vanta automates the pricey, time-consuming process of prepping for ISO 27001,SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and more. Learn more here: http://vanta.com/eustartups

    25 Min.

  6. 14. NOV.

    Episode 95: Sophia Velastegui: Former Microsoft Chief AI Officer - Lessons Learned From Google, Apple and Microsoft

    In this episode, we catch up with Sophia Velastegui, former Microsoft Chief AI Officer and Fortune 100 Executive who worked with companies like Google and Apple. Sophia was named ‘The Most Powerful Female Engineer’ from Business Insider. Additionally, her roles as Co-chair at the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council and as a board director at BlackLine, Inc. (NASDAQ: BL) highlight her engagement in shaping transformative initiatives thru strong business fundamentals. Sofia talks about her journey through major tech companies, her passion for AI, and the cultural transformation at Microsoft. She shares her insights on the challenges of AI development, the future of AI with multimodal innovations, and the differences in the European tech ecosystem compared to the US. Sophia also touches on the importance of women in tech, balancing career and family life, the value of curiosity in leadership and much more. Takeaways 1.Transforming Microsoft involved both technical and cultural shifts towards AI. 2.The future of AI lies in multimodal innovations that integrate various data types. 3.The European tech ecosystem biggest challenges are regulatory fragmentation and investment size. 4.Gen Z women are becoming the most tech-savvy group of people. 5.Curiosity and intentionality are key to a long-term career success. 6.Leaders should foster a customer-centric culture by leading by example. EU-Startups Podcast is brought to you by Vanta. Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with Vanta it can be super simple. Trusted by over 7,000 companies, Vanta automates the pricey, time-consuming process of prepping for ISO 27001,SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and more. Learn more here: http://vanta.com/eustartups

    24 Min.

  7. 7. NOV.

    Episode 94: Paulo Rodriguez - Head of International at Vanta - On a Mission to Secure the Internet

    In this episode, we catch up with Paulo Rodriguez, Head of International at Vanta, who's on a mission to secure the internet and protect consumer data. Funded in 2018, Vanta is the leading trust management platform that helps simplify and centralize security for organizations of all sizes and has customers in 58 countries with offices in Dublin, New York, San Francisco and Sydney. Last summer, Vanta has raised a $150 million Series C funding round led by Sequoia Capital. The company is now valued at $2.45 billion, up from $1.6 billion in 2022, and has raised a total funding of $353 million. Paulo talks about the importance of early security planning for startups, the strategic risks involved in market expansion, and the impact of AI regulations on innovation. He emphasizes that compliance can serve as a competitive advantage and shares insights on mediating conflicts between sales and engineering teams. He also highlights the need for proactive security measures and the importance of educating families about cybersecurity. The conversation concludes with Paulo sharing exciting initiatives at Vanta aimed at helping startups achieve compliance faster. Takeaways 1. Start planning early to build your security. 2. Compliance can be a competitive advantage. 3. Cultural nuances affect compliance strategies. 4. Understanding customer needs is key to success. 5. Building a security routine is vital for startups. EU-Startups Podcast is brought to you by Vanta. Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with Vanta it can be super simple. Trusted by over 7,000 companies, Vanta automates the pricey, time-consuming process of prepping for ISO 27001,SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and more. Learn more here: http://vanta.com/eustartups

    38 Min.

  8. 31. OKT.

    Episode 93: Gerard Grech - MD of Founders at Cambridge & CEO of Tech Nation - Driving Innovation Trough Tech Ecosystems

    In this episode, we catch up with Gerard Grech, Managing Director of Founders at the University of Cambridge, a new strategic initiative focused on accelerating the formation and scaling of new deep technology-based companies. Gerard is also the founder, advisor and former Chief Executive of Tech Nation before it was acquired by the Founders Forum Group. Under his leadership, Tech Nation went on to shape Europe’s most productive digital ecosystem, creating dozens of nationwide programs that helped grow some of Britain’s biggest tech stars, from Monzo to Skyscanner, with over 1300 companies in between. A third of all tech unicorns ever created in the UK’s history graduated from one of Tech Nation’s programs, fuelling a 5x increase in the number of UK cities with a tech unicorn or more and securing the UK’s digital leadership position in Europe. The company was the 9th fastest growing technology-focused company in the UK public sector in 2022, making a return on state investment of 20x. Gerard talks about the unique aspects of various startup ecosystems, particularly comparing Europe and the US, and delve into the lessons learned from Tech Nation. Gerard shares insights on the importance of community, collaboration, and culture in scaling startups, as well as the role of universities in fostering innovation. The conversation also touches on the transformative potential of AI in tech and education, leadership lessons from Gerard's experience at Tech Nation and much more. Takeaways 1. A third of UK unicorns emerged from Tech Nation's programs. 2. One of the biggest mistakes startups make is scale too quickly without solid foundations. 3. The US has a way more risk-tolerant investment culture than Europe. 4. AI will transform not only tech companies but the educational institutions that are breeding tomorrow's innovators. 5. When you start to combine AI with new computational power like quantum computing the impact will be absolutely huge. EU-Startups Podcast is brought to you by Vanta. Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with Vanta it can be super simple. Trusted by over 7,000 companies, Vanta automates the pricey, time-consuming process of prepping for ISO 27001,SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and more. Learn more here: http://vanta.com/eustartups

    30 Min.
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