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Ben Costantini

In this episode, Claire Houry discusses venture capital strategies and investment trends in European B2B tech, covering her approach to building sustainable growth and supporting startups on the path to successful exits.

By focusing on founder-market fit, SaaS growth, climate investments, ESG principles, and supporting indie makers, Tim Schumacher demonstrates a balanced approach to business that prioritizes both growth and impact. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs looking to scale responsibly and with purpose.

In this episode, Linn-Cecilie’s journey and insights on impact investing in climate tech showcase the unique role venture capital can play in driving real change. By focusing on intentionality, collaboration, and value-driven goals, LUMO Labs is setting a new standard for sustainable investing across the Nordics and beyond.

In this episode, Cecilie Skjong from Skyfall Ventures explores the Norwegian startup ecosystem, sharing her insights on early-stage investments, team dynamics, and the growing interest in Nordic tech innovation during Oslo Innovation Week.

In this episode, Björn Lapakko shares his experience navigating the startup ecosystem from the U.S. to the Nordics. He delves into his passion for building communities, the lessons learned from running tech conferences and startups, and his views on innovation and leadership in the ever-evolving world of tech.

This podcast episode dives into the future of recruitment with Håkon Høgetveit, co-founder and CEO of Vouch, as he explains how referral-based hiring is revolutionizing recruitment. Høgetveit shares insights into leveraging networks and AI while maintaining the human touch in hiring practices.

Matt C Smith, a former venture capitalist and exited entrepreneur, discusses his unconventional journey from venture capital to founding a startup and now pursuing his dream of representing South Africa in cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics. Through humor, resilience, and a passion for storytelling, Matt reveals valuable insights for founders and innovators navigating their own entrepreneurial paths.

This episode explores how Playfinity, led by CEO Pippa Boothman, is revolutionizing physical activity for kids by integrating sports with digital experiences. The company uses gamification and digitized sports equipment to promote active play, aiming to combat youth inactivity and its associated health risks.

Julie Ranty, former Managing Director of VivaTech, shares her journey from the Tech event world to founding Pollen, an innovative education platform. Discover her insights on scaling events, embracing AI, and the importance of continuous learning.

Recorded during VivaTech 2024, Sens.ai CEO Paola Telfer discusses how AI and neurofeedback technology are revolutionizing mental wellness. Learn about the inspiration behind Sens.ai, its innovative features, and the future of mental health solutions.

This week we’re thrilled to share Ben’s interview with Dr. Olivia Lesslar, exploring the interesting intersection of technology and medicine. Dr. Lesslar shares her thoughts on psychoneuroimmunology, neuroplasticity, and how AI is revolutionizing patient care in this enlightening episode.

Recorded during VivaTech 2024, this episode features Nathalie Birocheau, CEO of Ircam Amplify. Nathalie shares her journey in revolutionizing the music technology industry through cutting-edge audio solutions. Join us to learn about her career path, the evolution of Ircam Amplify, and how audio innovation is shaping the future of music and sound technology.