BuildingBusiness Podcast @ TechBBQ '25

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The official TechBBQ 2025 Podcast brings you exclusive conversations with the innovators, founders, and thought leaders shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship. Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, each episode dives deep into the journeys, challenges, and visions of some of the most exciting voices in the Nordic and international tech scene. Listeners get behind-the-scenes access to candid discussions about startup growth, disruptive technologies, leadership, and the trends driving tomorrow’s business landscape. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just passionate about tech, this series offers actionable insights, inspiration, and a front-row seat to the stories that matter. Tune in for: In-depth founder interviews and startup storiesHonest conversations about scaling, funding, and innovationInsights into sustainable business, AI, and digital transformationTips from industry leaders on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurshipJoin us as we explore what’s next in tech – straight from the heart of Europe’s leading innovation summit.

Season 1

  1. Episode 1

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 1: Search is Dead: Why Recommendations Win with André from Tryp.com

    Ready to rethink everything you know about travel? In this episode, André from Tryp.com joins us live at TechBBQ 2025 for a candid conversation about disrupting one of the world’s toughest industries. André shares his journey from Lisbon to launching an AI-powered travel platform that’s turning the traditional search model upside down. Discover how Tryp.com leverages a massive database and proprietary AI to recommend the best travel options—without users ever having to search. We dive into what really sets Tryp.com apart from giants like Momondo and Expedia, the viral growth strategies that drove millions of young users to the platform, and why timing is everything in startup success. We also tackle big questions: Is the future of travel all about recommendations, not search?Can sustainability and convenience really go hand in hand?And what does it take to challenge the industry’s biggest players?Bottom line: If you think travel tech is just about finding the cheapest ticket, think again. Tune in for an unfiltered look at innovation, timing, and what it takes to build the next big thing in travel. This episode was presented in collaboration between:  TechBBQ | www.techbbq.dk Finaman.ai | www.finaman.ai Silent Events DK | www.silent.dk

  2. Episode 2

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 2: Think Your Google Account Is Safe? Think Again with Nadia from SKYTek

    Think your Google account is safe? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Nadia from SkyTek pulls back the curtain on the hidden risks most companies ignore when it comes to Google Workspace and cloud security. Nadia shares her journey from “the dark corners of accounting” to becoming COO at a tech company fighting on the cybersecurity frontlines. She reveals why even the smallest businesses are prime targets for hackers, and why trusting Google (or any big provider) to handle all your security is a dangerous myth. We dig into the overlooked essentials: why DMARC and domain security are now non-negotiable, how AI can make us both smarter and lazier, and what happens when you don’t “lock the digital door.” Nadia gives practical advice for protecting your business—without needing a full-time IT department. Bottom line: If you think Google’s got your back, this episode is your wake-up call. Listen in to learn the steps you need to take today to keep your business safe from tomorrow’s cyber threats. This episode was presented in collaboration between: TechBBQ | www.techbbq.dk Finaman.ai | www.finaman.ai Silent Events DK | www.silent.dk

  3. Episode 3

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 3: The Art of SaaS War: Why ‘Keep It Simple, Stupid’ Wins with Anders @ Herodesk

    What does it really take to win in the brutal world of SaaS—especially when you’re bootstrapped, up against industry giants, and determined to do things your own way? In this episode, Anders from Herodesk shares his unapologetically simple playbook for SaaS success. We dive into the “Keep It Simple, Stupid” (KISS) philosophy that’s powered Herodesk’s explosive growth—from solo founder to a thriving, cashflow-positive business taking on the big names in customer service software. Anders reveals the real-life battles behind building a product that customers love, the hard lessons of hiring, and why simplicity beats complexity every time. Expect candid stories about scaling without investors, the power of founder-led sales, and how Herodesk is using AI to make customer support smarter—not just trendier. If you’re tired of SaaS hype and want to hear how focus, grit, and ruthless simplicity can actually win the war, this episode is for you. This episode was presented in collaboration between: TechBBQ | www.techbbq.dk Finaman.ai | www.finaman.ai Silent Events DK | www.silent.dk

  4. Episode 4

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 4: Nordics & Africa startup scenes with Charles Kinga

    In this TechBBQ 2025 podcast episode, Christian sits down with Charles Kinga, one of the key people behind the Nordic Africa Startup Summit—a new initiative launched at TechBBQ to connect the Nordic startup ecosystem with Africa’s fast-growing tech scene. Charles shares his personal journey of coming to Denmark 25 years ago, studying African Studies at the University of Copenhagen, and discovering early on how digitally connected and tech-savvy many African founders were—long before it became a mainstream narrative. That curiosity evolved into a deep interest in how technology and entrepreneurship can create real opportunity across the continent. Together, they unpack how the Nordic Africa Startup Summit was built in just 100 days—like a startup from scratch—bringing in strong partners, attracting leading voices from African tech, and creating a platform focused on collaboration rather than pitching. The conversation explores: Why Africa is one of the most underestimated growth markets in the world The role of startups in job creation and economic development Why engagement and long-term collaboration matter more than “sending money and looking away” How tech can help build smarter systems and reduce friction (including corruption) through better infrastructure The bigger goal: moving from “talking about Africa” to talking with Africa—and meeting founders as people, not labels If you’re curious about investing, building, or partnering in Africa—or want a grounded perspective on where global opportunity is heading—this episode is for you.

  5. Episode 5

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 5: Gamification of finances with Victor Barres

    In this TechBBQ 2025 podcast episode, Christian sits down with Victor, a Spain-born industrial engineer and recent Master’s graduate from Lund, Sweden, to talk about the startup idea he’s building: a gamified finance education app designed to make personal finance feel as easy—and as addictive—as the apps people already use every day. Victor shares how his Master’s thesis helped spark the concept, how his personal interest in finance and retail investing turned into a startup path, and why he believes there’s a major gap in financial education—especially for young professionals who are digitally native but still feel overwhelmed by money decisions. They discuss: The shift from an early “Too Good To Go”-style concept into EdTech for financeThe vision of a “Duolingo-style” experience for money—without the intimidationHow to teach finance in real time, based on the decisions people actually face (rent, subscriptions, saving, investing, big purchases)The challenge of creating a personalized onboarding experience at scale without being intrusive or requiring bank dataWhy reducing friction and keeping attention (UX, UI, flow state) is central to the productWhere Victor is now: early-stage validation, mockups, and TechBBQ networking to find a technical co-founder, build an MVP, and test real user behaviorA candid conversation about building an early-stage startup, product design, and how gamification could make financial literacy more accessible for everyone.

  6. Episode 6

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 6: Simplificering af studio sessions med Mattis @ Sessio

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  7. Episode 7

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 7: Medtech startup scenen med Tine @ Nucleate

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  8. Episode 8

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 8: Why Data is King: Scaling Subscription Businesses with Fenerum

    Recorded live from the buzzing floor of Tech BBQ 2025, this episode features Malthe, co-founder of Fenerum—a platform redefining how subscription-based businesses manage billing, data, and cashflow.Malthe shares his unconventional journey: from studying law to building and losing a call center business, and ultimately turning that failure into the foundation for something bigger. What started as frustration with managing subscriptions and unreliable financial data became the spark behind Fenerum.We explore:Why most SaaS companies don’t actually know their real numbersThe hidden dangers of fragmented tools (Stripe, accounting systems, Excel)How poor data leads to bad decisions—and lost growthThe importance of retention, churn analysis, and cohort insightsWhy cashflow—not growth—is what kills most startupsThe challenge of scaling fintech products across different markets and regulationsMalthe also shares how Fenerum is tackling these problems by combining billing, payments, accounting integrations, and advanced reporting into one unified system—giving founders full control and confidence in their data.This is a must-listen for SaaS founders, operators, and anyone building in fintech or subscription-based business models.

  9. Episode 9

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 9: Simon Österberg, Founder & CEO of Rensa.ai

    In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with Simon Österberg, founder and CEO of Rensa.ai, to discuss how AI is transforming personal finance and debt management. Simon shares his entrepreneurial journey from building one of the Nordics' first peer-to-peer lending platforms, Fixura, to launching Rensa.ai—an AI-powered personal finance assistant designed to act as a "CFO in your pocket." We explore how the platform uses Open Banking and AI to analyze spending habits, identify opportunities for improvement, optimize debt repayment strategies, and help users make smarter financial decisions. We also discuss: The future of AI-driven personal financeBuilding fintech startups in EuropeOpen Banking and financial data securityWhy debt management remains a massive opportunityThe challenges of building AI products people trustRensa.ai's upcoming European expansionA fascinating conversation about the intersection of AI, fintech, and the future of personal financial wellbeing.🎙 Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025Guest: Simon Österberg Company: Rensa.ai#BuildingBusiness #TechBBQ2025 #RensaAI #Fintech #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenBanking #PersonalFinance #Startup #Entrepreneurship #FinamanAI #BuildingBusinessPodcast

  10. Episode 10

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 10: SP SINGH from SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)

    In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with S.P. Singh, Chief General Manager at SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India), to explore the rapid evolution of India's startup ecosystem and why India is positioning itself as one of the world's most important innovation hubs. S.P. Singh shares how SIDBI has played a central role in funding and developing Indian startups for decades, including managing India's $1.25 billion Fund of Funds for Startups. We discuss India's transition from fintech and e-commerce innovation to a new era focused on deep tech, AI, semiconductor manufacturing, defense, space technology, and healthcare innovation. We also explore:How India became one of the world's fastest-growing startup ecosystemsGovernment-backed innovation and venture fundingThe future of Deep Tech in IndiaOpportunities for Nordic and European startups in IndiaClean energy, sustainability, and technology partnershipsWhy India is becoming a strategic global technology partnerThe role of talent, manufacturing, and innovation in the next decadeA fascinating conversation about global innovation, startup investment, and the growing collaboration between India and Europe.🎙 Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025Guest: S.P. Singh Organization: SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)#BuildingBusiness #TechBBQ2025 #SIDBI #IndiaStartupEcosystem #DeepTech #Innovation #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #India #Technology #StartupFunding #FinamanAI #BuildingBusinessPodcast #TechBBQ #FutureOfBusiness

  11. Episode 11

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 11: Md. Alam Ansari, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India

    In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with Md. Alam Ansari, Deputy Director at DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, to explore how India has become one of the world's fastest-growing startup ecosystems. Alam shares how the Indian government actively supports more than 185,000 registered startups through seed funding, tax incentives, venture capital programs, mentorship, regulatory reforms, and international expansion initiatives. We discuss India's ambitious vision of transforming from a nation of job seekers into a nation of job creators and how government-backed programs are accelerating innovation across deep tech, manufacturing, AI, health tech, and sustainability. We also explore:India's startup funding ecosystemGovernment-backed seed funding and venture capital initiativesTax incentives and support programs for foundersThe future of Deep Tech in IndiaHow Indian startups expand globallyOpportunities for collaboration between India and the Nordic regionWhy global founders and investors should pay attention to IndiaA fascinating conversation about innovation, entrepreneurship, public-private collaboration, and the future of one of the world's most dynamic startup markets.🎙 Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025Guest: Md. Alam Ansari Organization: DPIIT – Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India#BuildingBusiness #TechBBQ2025 #IndiaStartups #DPIIT #Entrepreneurship #StartupFunding #Innovation #DeepTech #ArtificialIntelligence #VentureCapital #India #Technology #FinamanAI #BuildingBusinessPodcast #FutureOfBusiness

  12. Episode 12

    TechBBQ '25 Episode 12: Ashish Arya, Counsellor at the Embassy of India in Denmark

    In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with Ashish Arya, Counsellor at the Embassy of India in Denmark, to explore how India and the Nordic region are building stronger partnerships in innovation, technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Ashish shares insights into India's position as the world's fourth-largest economy and home to the third-largest startup ecosystem, and explains how the Indian government is actively supporting startups through funding, mentorship, international partnerships, and global expansion initiatives. We discuss why India brought a delegation of promising startups to TechBBQ and how events like these create meaningful connections between founders, investors, corporations, and governments. We also explore:India's rapidly growing startup ecosystemThe Green Strategic Partnership between India and DenmarkOpportunities in AI, fintech, quantum computing, health tech, and clean technologyGovernment programs supporting innovation and entrepreneurshipCross-border collaboration between Nordic and Indian startupsTalent mobility, investment opportunities, and international growthThe role of embassies in fostering innovation and business relationshipsA fascinating conversation about global collaboration, emerging technologies, and why India is becoming an increasingly important partner for startups and businesses looking to scale internationally.🎙 Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025Guest: Ashish Arya Title: Counsellor, Embassy of India in Denmark#BuildingBusiness #TechBBQ2025 #IndiaDenmark #StartupIndia #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ArtificialIntelligence #CleanTech #Fintech #QuantumComputing #Technology #GlobalBusiness #BuildingBusinessPodcast #FinamanAI #FutureOfBusiness

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The official TechBBQ 2025 Podcast brings you exclusive conversations with the innovators, founders, and thought leaders shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship. Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, each episode dives deep into the journeys, challenges, and visions of some of the most exciting voices in the Nordic and international tech scene. Listeners get behind-the-scenes access to candid discussions about startup growth, disruptive technologies, leadership, and the trends driving tomorrow’s business landscape. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just passionate about tech, this series offers actionable insights, inspiration, and a front-row seat to the stories that matter. Tune in for: In-depth founder interviews and startup storiesHonest conversations about scaling, funding, and innovationInsights into sustainable business, AI, and digital transformationTips from industry leaders on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurshipJoin us as we explore what’s next in tech – straight from the heart of Europe’s leading innovation summit.

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