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Dan Bowyer & Mads Jensen - SuperSeed

This week"s happenings in startup and investing land. Getting underneath VC, and discussing how to better support the European startup eco-system.Every week we share what"s been on our mind and get under the skin of VC, investing, startups and founder psychology.From the team behind SuperSeed who invest in technical teams solving difficult business problems.The network is run on LinkedIn so join me there - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbowyer/With full interview audio and video uploaded to all

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37:54

The Seed #13 - who cares about climate, Trump poll...

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2024/10/20

In this conversation, Dan and Mads explore the current state of European venture capital, who cares about climate change? insights from the UK International Investment Summit, public sector investment could cost us nothing, and make us everything, Trumps trolls in the polls, EU Inc Petition - any teeth? SpaceX caught a thing - so what, liquidity is everything in VC. Takeaways• UK based VCs are on track to raise over £12bn this year - more than 2021.• Corporates bow out of COP29 - virtue ...

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38:58

The Seed #12 - UK Budget, Are LPs Still Grumpy, DOJ...

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2024/10/13

In this conversation, the hosts discuss a range of topics including the recent Nobel Prizes awarded for AI innovations, the regulatory challenges facing Google, the economic situation in the UK, and the future of venture capital. They explore the implications of the Regulatory Innovation Office in the UK, the appetite of Limited Partners (LPs) for investing in venture capital, and the significance of ownership and location for European startups. The discussion highlights both the challenges a...

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33:59

The Seed - Episode 11 - This week in Euro startup...

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2024/09/29

SummaryDan and Mads discuss Europe's energy challenges, the need for more positive leadership, the future of remote work, the transformative impact of AI on society, and insights from the Foundations paper regarding the stagnation of the UK economy. They explore the implications of these themes on the future of technology, infrastructure, and economic growth.TakeawaysEurope faces significant energy challenges to support AI growth.Positive leadership is crucial for business morale and investme...

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33:18

The Seed - Episode 10 - This Week In Euro Investing...

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2024/09/22

SummaryIn this episode, Mads, Dan and Monik discuss the dynamics of startup funding, particularly the trend of startups moving from Europe to the US in search of better investment opportunities. They analyse the implications of recent US interest rate cuts on global investments and the challenges faced by the UK government in fostering a conducive environment for startups. The conversation also highlights Germany's new initiative to boost startup investments and the role of the EU Commissione...

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35:50

The Seed - Episode 9 - This Week In Euro StartupLand

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2024/09/15

In this conversation, Dan, Mads, and Andrew discuss what's happened this week in the European startup ecosystem. The real value of events for investors and founders, highlights from the All In Conference, DeepMind's new AI system for protein design, productivity challenges in the EU, the future of innovation in Europe, and the impact of AI on SaaS. * Events can be valuable if approached strategically.* AI is making significant strides in medical research and drug discovery.* Fixing EU ch...

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32:06

The Seed - Episode 8

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2024/09/08

In this conversation, Dan and Mads discuss various topics including the SuperSaaS event, the Council of Europe's convention on AI, the central bank digital currency, founder mode, and immigration and the future of AI. They highlight key takeaways such as the importance of relationships in dealing with big corporates, the progress made in living standards over the years, the implications of the AI regulation treaty, the characteristics of successful CEOs in founder mode, and the impact of immi...

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28:59

The Seed - Episode 7

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2024/09/01

Dan and Mads discuss various topics including the arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, the debate between big and small venture capital firms, the potential impact of the autumn budget on startups, advancements in cancer treatment, the regulation of AI in Europe, Germany's energy transition, and the concept of agentic workflows in business.keywordsPavel Durov, Telegram, arrest, children's security, venture capital, big firms, small firms, autumn budget, startups, SEIS, EIS, cancer ...

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35:38

The Seed - Episode 6

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2024/08/23

SummaryIn this conversation, Mads, Dan and Alex discuss various topics including sports team ownership, freedom of movement, startup work culture, AI regulation, and the state of venture capital. They touch on the investment in Venezia FC, the rejection of the freedom of movement proposal by the UK government, the potential risks and benefits of AI, and the recent increase in startup shutdowns. They also explore the impact of politics on the tech industry and the cyclical nature of venture ca...

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29:59

The Seed - Episode 5

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2024/08/09

SummaryIn this conversation, Dan, Mads, and Andreas discuss various topics including the current state of the US economy, raising capital internationally, the role of European VCs in tech policy and politics, and the decision for founders to bootstrap or seek venture capital. They highlight the importance of understanding the global economy and its impact on venture capital, the need for more fund of funds and platforms to make venture accessible, and the potential for VCs to be more involved...

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The Seed - Episode 4

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2024/08/04

SummaryLeo Ringer, co-founder and partner at Form Ventures, discusses the misconception that Europe is a backwater for innovation and startups. He argues that Europe has made significant progress in producing great companies and that the narrative needs to shift to focus on the advantages and strengths of the European ecosystem. Leo suggests creating a streamlined, pan-European legal entity for startups and emphasizes the importance of the tech and investment community coming up with ideas to...

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21:43

The Seed - Episode 3

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2024/07/28

SummaryIn this episode of The Seed, Dan, Mads, and Maja discuss various topics related to European venture and the startup ecosystem. They cover SPACs, investing vs gambling, the UK and US public markets, go-to-market strategies for AI-first products, and Revolut's UK banking license. The conversation touches on the challenges and opportunities faced by European founders, the importance of creating global champions, and the need for a more unified European ecosystem.KeywordsEuropean venture, ...

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The Seed - Episode 2

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2024/07/21

In this episode, Dan, Mads, and guest Guillermo discuss various topics including the AI bubble, the impact of AI on the sales function, the best route for tech founders, the startup ecosystem in Spain, and the potential effects of a Trump administration on European venture. They also touch on the need for an AI bill in the UK, the challenges of fundraising and going global for startups, and the importance of space exploration.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:40 Transforming the Sales Function wit...

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33:50

The Seed - Episode 1

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2024/07/14

Every week we all discuss what's been bothering us in startup land. Howard Kingston joins Mads and I this week, and we dig into:Govt endorsement - death knell or life force?New stock exchange rules - will they make any difference?Why don't we want to see European founders rich?Founder financial wellbeing - is it the VCs responsibility?AI - how will it make or break my startup?Comms, marketing and branding hacksAnd more...

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30:40

The Seed - Pilot

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2024/07/07

My partner Mads and I share the same vision and values but see the world completely differently. We fight, we love, we share, we build, we do, we ponder, we tussle... rinse repeat. Often having difficult conversations behind the scenes that we've decided to have in public. This week we're talking about:The new govt. and what it means for our industry.Can we rebuild our relationship with the EU, should we.Is NVIDIA worth $3trn - would you buy now.Can AI impact education and how.AI in VC -

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