EU-Startups Podcast

27:15

Episode 76: Kelly Kinnard - Operating Partner & Head...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/07/11

In this episode, we catch up with Kelly Kinnard, Operating Partner and Head of Talent at Khosla Ventures, one of the absolute top venture capital firms in the world. Headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., Khosla Ventures was founded by Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and twenty-year veteran of Kleiner Perkins. They have $19B in AUM, 100+ M&A exits, 25 IPOs, and 35+ unicorns over Khosla Ventures' history. Khosla Ventures' portfolio includes OpenAI, Affirm, DoorDash, Instacart, Stripe,

en

37:29

Episode 75: Robert Jackle - Partner at Visionaries...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/07/04

In this episode, we catch up with Robert Jackle, Partner at Visionaries Club, a leading European early stage VC fund with offices in London and Berlin backed by Europe's most successful digital founders and family business entrepreneurs. Visionaries Club's founders and operators are behind companies such as UiPath, Miro, Flixbus, Mollie, Spotify, Personio, Adyen, HelloFresh or Pitch, and have only just gone through your journey themselves. Visionaries Club is divided into two funds: a €150m seed

en

28:24

Episode 74: Andreas Loy - Co-Founder & CEO of KONUX -...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/06/27

In this episode we catch up with Andreas Loy, Co-Founder and CEO of KONUX. Before Andreas turned 30 Andreas created more than €500m in shareholder value, more than hundred jobs, and built an outstanding team to create a transformative digital leader for sustainable impact - KONUX. KONUX is a leading German AI scale-up, transforming railway operations for a sustainable future. The company combines Machine Learning and IIoT to deliver Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for operation, monitoring,

en

33:14

Episode 73: Sabina Wizander - Partner at Creandum:...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/06/20

In this episode, we catch up with Sabina Wizander, Partner at Creandum, one of the best venture capital funds in Europe that just rolled out an oversubscribed €500m Creandum Fund VII with the world's leading investors as LPs to back Europe's winners. Sabina discusses her career journey from McKinsey to venture capital to startup operator. She emphasizes the importance of seizing exciting opportunities and being open to unexpected twists. Sabina shares her experiences as both a VC investor and an

en

31:39

Episode 72: Hugo Amsellem - Co-Founder and GP of...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/06/13

In this episode, we catch up with Hugo Amsellem, Co-Founder and General Partner of Intuition. Intuition is a new €15M early-stage fund backing founders focused on Consumer & Culture across the US and Europe with one of the coolest Manifestos and approach to investing in the Venture Capital space. Hugo discusses his journey from helping artists become independent to empowering founders in the consumer space. He talks about his love for people and ideas and backing individuals who are trying to

en

34:51

Episode 71: Dirk Hoerig - Co-Founder and CEO of...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/06/06

In this episode we're catching up with Dirk Hoerig, the Co-Founder and CEO of commercetools. commercetools is empowering some of the world's biggest brands like Audi, Sephora, and NBCUniversal to revolutionize their digital commerce experiences. They have raised $140 million in funding at a $1.9 billion valuation at the end of 2021 led by Accel and more than $283 million overall! Join the conversation with Dirk as he discusses the evolution of e-commerce and the importance of headless commerce. He

en

26:37

Episode 70: Renaud Visage - Co-Founder of Eventbrite...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/05/30

In this episode, Renaud Visage, Co-founder and ex-CTO of Eventbrite and Founding Partner at Slate Venture Capital, shares his experiences in scaling the platform and navigating challenges. He discusses the transition to climate tech investing and the promising developments in the field. Renaud also shares lessons learned from angel investing and highlights the importance of storytelling, managing cash, and avoiding greed. He reflects on the evolution of the French startup ecosystem and the role of

en

25:27

Episode 69: Shirley Romig - Chief Accelerator...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/05/23

In this episode, Shirley Romig, Chief Accelerator Investment Officer at Techstars, discusses the future of accelerator programs and the importance of ecosystem development. She highlights the need to tap into talent globally and create partnerships that fuel growth for Techstars' portfolio companies. Shirley also shares valuable lessons she has learned from scaling companies like Lyft and Equinox, emphasizing the importance of having a compelling vision and executing it with a strategic plan. She

en

24:08

Episode 68: Alex Berriche - Co-Founder & CEO of Fleet...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/05/16

In this episode, Alex Berriche, Sequoia Capital Scout and the Co-founder and CEO of Fleet, a French B2B startup focused on simplifying equipment management for startups and SMBs, shares lessons learned from over 100 angel investments. He also discusses the idea behind Fleet and the challenges of IT equipment management. Alex shares his transition from being an entrepreneur to an angel investor and the lessons he has learned from scaling Fleet. He also provides insights into detecting promising

en

27:44

Episode 67: Johannes Siebers - Co-Founder & CEO of...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/05/02

In this episode, Johannes Siebers, Co-Founder and CEO of Holidu, shares the founding story and growth of the travel tech company. He discusses the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of building a strong team and culture. Johannes also highlights the company's focus on sustainability and supporting local communities. He emphasizes the value of learning and adapting in a rapidly changing industry and shares insights on fundraising and sibling partnerships in business

en

22:19

Episode 66: Tim Schumacher - General Partner at World...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/04/25

In this episode, Tim Schumacher, General Partner at World Fund, an impact investor and entrepreneur, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges of being a founder. He shares the remarkable story of Ecosia, the largest independent European search engine that uses its profits to plant trees. Tim also introduces the World Fund, a venture capital company focused on investing in startups that decarbonize the economy. He highlights the value he brings as an investor and shares his

en

30:04

Episode 65: Janneke Niessen - Co-Founder of CapitalT:...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/04/18

In this episode, Janneke Niessen, a serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of CapitalT, discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and the transition to becoming an investor. She shares crazy moments from her entrepreneurial career and highlights the importance of team evaluation using proprietary technology. Janneke also talks about her involvement in InspiringFifty, an initiative to increase diversity in tech, and her books aimed at inspiring young girls to pursue careers in technology. She discusses

en

29:41

Episode 64: Helene Huby - Co-Founder & CEO of The...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/04/11

In this episode, Helene Huby, co-founder and CEO of The Exploration Company, shares her journey in space exploration and entrepreneurship. She discusses the vision for space exploration, the transition from Airbus to entrepreneurship, nurturing innovation in large corporations vs startups, her involvement in Urania Ventures and the Microbiome Foundation, and the importance of social impact in business. Helene also talks about balancing family life with her career and shares her thrilling vision for

en

37:29

Episode 63: Joaquim Lecha - CEO of Typeform: Creating...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/04/04

In this episode, Joaquim Lecha, CEO of Typeform, talks about the company's mission to make online interactions more human and shares insights into their innovative approach to collecting zero party data. He also highlights the launch of Formless, an AI-powered form builder, and the future of digital interaction. Kim emphasizes the importance of thoughtful design and balancing technology with human connection. He shares his experiences as a leader and the valuable lessons he has learned

en

32:12

Episode 62: Guy Kawasaki - Chief Evangelist at Canva,...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/03/28

In this episode, Marcin interviews Guy Kawasaki, the Chief Evangelist of Canva, former Chief Evangelist of Apple, Podcaster at Remarkable People Podcast and Author of the book Think Remarkable. They discuss Guy's upbringing in Hawaii and how it shaped his approach to life and business. They also delve into the evolution of technology and marketing, the qualities that make a product remarkable, and the intersection of creativity and technology in the future of work. Guy shares insights from his

en

42:15

Episode 61: Carmen Alfonso Rico - Founder & Angel...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/03/21

In this episode, Carmen Alfonso Rico, Founder and Angel Investor at Cocoa, talks about her background and cultural influences, the story behind Cocoa and the chocolate making process, and the concept of in-house VC. Carmen also explains investment terms that she coined at Cocoa and shares her insights on fundraising. The episode concludes with a discussion on Carmen's upcoming projects and initiatives.Takeaways 1.When approaching investors, warm introductions and clear, concise pitches are

en

29:24

Episode 60: Jessica Holzbach - Founder & CEO of Pile:...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/03/14

In this episode, Jessica Holzbach, CEO of Pile Capital, shares her journey as a serial FinTech entrepreneur and the challenges and successes she has experienced. She discusses her early signs of entrepreneurship, her transition to the FinTech industry, and her previous ventures. Jessica also talks about building Penta, a successful Neo bank, and the transition to Pile Capital, a treasury solution for startups and VCs. She emphasizes the importance of balancing growth and customer satisfaction and

en

22:06

Episode 59: Kurt Farrugia - CEO of Malta Enterprise:...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/03/12

In this episode, Kurt Farrugia, the CEO of Malta Enterprise, talks about the role of Malta Enterprise in driving economic development and supporting startups. He discusses the unique advantages and opportunities that Malta offers for entrepreneurs, as well as the efforts of Malta Enterprise to foster a culture of innovation. Kurt shares his vision for Malta's economic landscape in the next decade, emphasizing the transition to a more sustainable and knowledge-based economy. He also highlights some

en

27:54

Episode 58: Holger Seim - Co-founder & CEO of...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/03/07

In this episode, Holger Seim, Co-founder and CEO of Blinkist, discusses the origin story of Blinkist and the fulfillment he finds in meeting customers who have benefited from the app. He explains the power of short-form content in a world of information overload and how it caters to the needs of modern readers and listeners. Holger shares a transformative lesson from the book 'Mindset' and discusses how his own reading habits have evolved over time. He also talks about the turning point in

en

25:03

Episode 57: Nicolas Benady - Founder & CEO of Swan:...

EU-Startups Podcast ·

2024/02/29

In this episode, Nicolas Benady, co-founder and CEO of Swan, shares the origin story of the company and its mission. He discusses the lessons he learned from his previous ventures and how Swan is reshaping the traditional boundaries of banking by enabling businesses to embed banking features into their products. Nicolas also talks about the challenges of expanding across Europe and navigating diverse financial landscapes and regulations. He emphasizes the importance of building a different company

en

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

The Paul Barron Crypto Show

Paul Barron Network

Double Tap

Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Steven...

The Interface

BBC

The Lunduke Journal of Technology

Bryan Lunduke