EU-Startups Podcast

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EU-Startups Podcast

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

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 31 OCT

    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

  5. 24 OCT

    Episode 92: Diyala D'Aveni - Head of Vento & Italian Tech Week - What's the Future of the Italian Startup Ecosystem?

    In this episode, we catch up with Diyala D'Aveni, Head of Vento, an Italian chapter of Exor Ventures. With $520M invested in 76 startups globally, Exor Ventures is focusing on discovering exceptional founders with the ambition to build great companies and backing them from pre-seed to pre-IPO. Diyala is also the organizer of Italian Tech Week, the leading tech conference in Italy that has attracted some of the absolute tech legends such as Brian Chesky, Sam Altman, Doug Leone, Sarah Guo, Mike Volpi and many more. Diyala talks about her journey in the startup world, her insights on personal growth, the mission of Vento, and the future of the Italian startup ecosystem. The conversation also touches on the importance of community, the challenges faced by founders, and the underrated trends in the Italian tech scene. Diyala shares her experiences from Italian Tech Week, gives a sneak peak about attracting tech legends to come to Turin, and emphasizes the significance of empathy and building strong personal relationships. Takeaways 1. Don't let your internal biases stop you from fulfilling your full potential. 2. It's all about investing in people first rather than the technology or the idea. 3. Having a global ambition from day one is crucial for founders. 4. Italian startup ecosystem needs deep structural changes to be able to catch up with other European countries. 5. Too many highly talented people in Italy are leaving the country and looking for opportunities elsewhere. 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

    29 min

  6. 17 OCT

    Episode 91: Peter Hirsch - Head of Sustainability at 2150 - Investing in Tech to Remove 10M+ Tons of CO2 in 10 Years

    In this episode, we catch up with Peter Hirsch, Head of Sustainability at 2150. 2150 is a London-based venture capital firm investing in technology companies that seek to sustainably reimagine and reshape cities and the industries that power them. 2150’s mission to deploy ‘Constructive Capital’ is centered on the conviction that sustainability provides both superior returns and meaningful impact in the face of today’s challenges. To achieve this mission, they embed impact considerations across all aspects of their business from investment evaluation, to company and founder support, to investor engagement and our platform, and in their day-to-day operations. They developed the 2150 Impact Framework to help evaluate the impacts and sustainability of their investments, and to inform their decision making. They also publish an annual Impact Report, which catalogues and benchmarks the fund’s and our portfolio companies’ impacts and contributions to solving most pressing sustainability challenges. Peter and Marcin discuss the implementation of a carbon tax, the balance between immediate impact and long-term innovations, the challenges and opportunities within urban environments, and the importance of resilience in the face of climate change. Peter emphasizes the need for sustainable investments and the role of cities in driving innovation, while also addressing the risks of greenwashing and the significance of measuring Scope 3 Emissions and much more. Takeaways 1.The EU must foster sustainable innovation to remain competitive. 2.From 2022 onwards, 2150 has been among the first venture capital funds to self-impose a carbon tax of €100 per tonne across Scopes 1-3 - compared to most VCs who heavily discount Scope 3 Emissions. 3.2150’s unique investment approach: balance between both decarbonizing solutions for today’s stubborn, dirty industries and tomorrow’s moonshot tech. 4.2150 estimate the projected impact of their portfolio every year - to ten years ahead. 5.From 17 total investments, 2150 reduce or remove 481,500 tonnes of carbon per year, which will total a projected 10.3m tonnes by 2030. 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

    36 min

  7. 10 OCT

    Episode 90: Sander van de Rijdt - Co-Founder & CEO of PlanRadar - The Secret Sauce Of Building A Successful Company

    In this episode, we catch up with Sander van de Rijdt, Co-Founder and CEO of PlanRadar. Based in Vienna, PlanRadar has emerged as a leading player in the construction and real estate project management software industry. Since its inception in 2013, the fast-growing scale-up has grown to approximately 500 team members and has raised over €100 million in funding. PlanRadar’s success is a testament to its innovative approach to digitizing construction and real estate projects. Sander talks about the PlanRadar's success and expansion as well as about developing new technologies, such as AI-driven drone 360-degree capturing and PlanRadar SiteView, a head-mounted 360-degree camera for construction site documentation. As PlanRadar aims to become the category leader worldwide in the construction industry, Sander highlights the importance of having a product that can scale and evolve over time, as well as the need to retain top talent and focus on execution. He also shares insights on the challenges and pitfalls of expanding into global markets, emphasizing the importance of finding the right balance between a centralized approach and local expertise. He concludes by discussing the effective methods for acquiring and retaining customers, including outbound sales and delivering real value through the product. Takeaways 1.Having a product that can scale and evolve over time is crucial for your company's success. 2.Understanding what drives people and helping them succeed in their own targets is essential for retaining top talent. 3.Expanding into global markets requires finding the right balance between a centralized approach and local expertise. 4.Acquiring customers can be achieved through outbound sales and direct communication, but retaining customers relies on delivering real value through the product. 5.Staying cool under pressure is a must for a CEO. 6.It's important to be authentic and have a common base with team members to resolve conflicts. 7.Leaders should allow their team members to make their own mistakes and learn from them, rather than solving everything themselves. 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

    44 min

  8. 3 OCT

    Episode 89: Steve Chen - Co-Founder & former CTO of YouTube - Lessons Learned From Building YouTube

    In this episode, we catch up with Steve Chen, Co-Founder & former CTO of YouTube. Steve shares his insights and lessons learned from building YouTube. He shares his perspective on selling YouTube to Google for $1.65B and talks about his journey from Silicon Valley to Asia. Steve spills the beans on the evolution of YouTube from a dating platform to a video giant, and the challenges faced during its rapid growth. He shares his insights on the impact of user-generated content, the future of video formats, and offers advice for aspiring founders. Steve also reflects on the importance of innovation and the changing landscape of entrepreneurship globally ahead of coming to Europe to attend VDS, one of Southern Europe’s leading international tech events with a goal to transform Valencia into a global tech hub and much more. Takeaways 1.You won’t believe it—YouTube started as a dating site! And then pivoted into the world’s leading video platform. The first version of your product is never the final one. Keep building. 2.Finding the right product-market fit was the key to YouTube's explosive growth—it should be every startup’s North Star. 3.Behind YouTube’s rapid scaling were intense technical hurdles. Keep going. It's never going to be easy. Don't resign from something great just because it's difficult. 4.YouTube pioneered the user-generated content wave that changed how we all consume content and media forever. 5.Global entrepreneurship is on the rise, we need new hotspots to emerge, Silicon Valley cannot be the only place to watch. You can catch up with Steve Chen at VDS, one of Southern Europe’s most prominent international tech events, happening on October 23-24 at the iconic City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. Steve will be sharing the stage with renowned business leaders like Randi Zuckerberg, Founder & CEO of Zuckerberg Media and HUG, and Juan Antonio Samaranch Salisachs, Vice President of the International Olympic Committee, along with many other top figures from major companies and venture capital firms. 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

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

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  • Creator
    Thomas Ohr
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    96
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