The Automagic Podcast BrainCreators

In the world of startups and innovation, Business Angels Syndicates play an essential role as engines for growth and innovation. Such investors act as catalysts for developing promising companies by providing financial support, valuable expertise, strategic advice, and access to valuable networks.
In this episode, Jasper Wognum converses with Frank Appeldoorn, partner at Arches Capital. Frank shares his insights as a member of a Business Angels Syndicate that collectively invests in promising software startups. Frank has accumulated a wealth of experience in discovering and supporting promising software startups. Over the years, he has invested capital and utilized his deep knowledge and valuable network to help early-stage companies grow.
In the podcast, Frank explains how it all began as an angel investor, what it entails to pitch as a startup, and the secrets behind successful investments. What makes a typical angel investor and what do they look for when selecting investments? Listen in as they delve deeper into adding value to startups and driving growth.

The strong growth of AI companies is driven by a combination of technological advancement, an abundance of available data, increasing computational power, broad possibilities and significant investments and financing. In recent years, numerous enterprises have entered the scene, propelled by the ambition to leverage the opportunities that AI offers to solve complex problems and explore new business prospects.
But what is essential for an AI company to grow? In this episode, Jasper Wognum engages in a conversation with Jeff Abbott, Managing Partner at Blitzscaling Academy and CEO of Blitzscaling Ventures. The Blitzscaling Academy is an educational and advisory institution that provides resources and support to founders and innovators aiming to rapidly scale their enterprises. Blitzscaling Ventures invests in the early stages of AI companies converging at the intersection of AI.
Throughout the discussion, Jeff unveils the critical growth factors for AI companies, discusses the valuable Blitzscaling framework, shares insights and advice on attracting capital in the AI sector, and highlights the influence of revolutionary language models such as ChatGPT and others. A deep exploration of the dynamic world of AI growth and the strategies that empower companies to become industry leaders.

Digital images and videos pose significant challenges in Artificial Intelligence (AI). These challenges are due to the large amount of visual information available and the complexity of understanding and interpreting visual data. Therefore, in this episode, Jasper Wognum speaks with Cees Snoek.
Snoek is a professor of computer science at the University of Amsterdam and directs the Video & Image Sense Lab. In addition, Cees is active as director of the QUVA Lab with Qualcomm, the Atlas Lab with TomTom, and the AIM Lab with the Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence. As Chief Scientific Officer at Kepler Vision Technologies, a spin-off from the university, Snoek contributes to scientific leadership. Professor Snoek also serves as director at the ELLIS Amsterdam Unit and is scientific director of Amsterdam AI.
In this episode, Wognum and Snoek delve into the Netherlands' standing in the realm of AI, examining the profound effects of generative AI. They discuss the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding AI, underscore the pivotal role of digital skills in driving educational transformation, and provide insights on discerning the authentic from the counterfeit in the ever-evolving landscape of AI.

Collaboration and building an ecosystem are important for success in the world of AI. By sharing knowledge, resources and expertise, organizations can foster the development of advanced AI solutions. In this episode of our podcast, Jasper Wognum speaks with Remy Gieling.
Remy Gieling wears many hats: he's a masterful host, a seasoned speaker, an accomplished author and an insightful interviewer. He's also the driving force behind AI.nl, a platform designed to stimulate collaboration between companies and experts, who are pushing the boundaries of AI innovation. The platform offers daily articles, podcasts, videos, and webinars, but also events and trips for its members.
In this podcast episode, Remy Gieling shares the captivating journey of how he started AI.nl, recounting his adventures in Silicon Valley, his vision on OpenAI and his encounters with startups in the AI space. Furthermore, he gives us a glimpse into his thoughts on the future and shedding his light on how AI models will evolve in our ever-changing technological landscape.

Blockchain developments like mobile-first, the metaverse, and artificial intelligence are disrupting the digital world. To gain a competitive edge in today's fast-paced digital world, organizations must fully embrace and effectively utilize the latest trends. Mobile optimization is crucial for success, as mobile devices continue to serve as a gateway to innovative experiences and user engagement. In this podcast, Jasper Wognum discusses these critical topics with the esteemed Mr. Mobile, also known as Mark Wächter.

Mark Wächter, a mobile strategy consultant, shares his knowledge and experience in the podcast. He discusses the differences between mobile-first markets in Europe, Asia, and America. He also talks about QR codes and their role in the mobile landscape. Additionally, he explores the metaverse and whether it's a hype or not.

Communication skills and pitching are important aspects to build a successful business. After all, it can help with funding, networking, brand awareness and getting feedback. Jasper Wognum therefore speaks in this podcast with Michael Koenka.

Michael Koenka is an experienced entrepreneur, startup mentor and pitch consultant. Michael has helped countless startups with their business plans, pitch en scale. In addition, he has made important contributions to the accelerator- and entrepreneur programs of Rockstart, the University of Amsterdam and Hyperion Lab.

In the podcast, Koenka explains, among other things, how a good pitch looks like, how you can distinguish yourself and how you can market a successful AI-product. In addition, Koenka also talks about his experiences at Rockstart and Hyperion Lab.