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Startup Universe Talks

Startup Universe Talks

By Startup Universe

In this podcast series, you will hear from startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors and major stakeholders of the startup ecosystem. We will be discussing the state of the startup field, what advice they have for others looking to establish themselves in the startup ecosystem around the globe and the challenges and successes of their career. If you are looking for insight into the startup world, guidance from the veterans or if you're just passionate about startups, this is the series for you!
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European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 15 - Saïd Hamdani

Startup Universe TalksMar 22, 2022

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Startup Universe Talks | Episode 10 - Sanna Bedi

Startup Universe Talks | Episode 10 - Sanna Bedi

In this episode of Startup Universe Talks, we meet Sanna Bedi from UNICEF Venture Fund. She shares why and how they work to make the world a better place with the help of startups and the way they raised the numbers of female-led startups they invested in. There are plenty of ways to do so, one of them is checking the team for unconscious bias.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content, and expansion across EU countries.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄

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Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023

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Aug 23, 202321:04
Startup Universe Talks | Episode 9 - Gorjan Jovanovski

Startup Universe Talks | Episode 9 - Gorjan Jovanovski

In this episode of Startup Universe Talks, we meet entrepreneur Gorjan Jovanovski, co-founder and CEO of AirCare. He shares the story behind the app, the feelings when his products sparked protests against air pollution, and his best advice to other founders.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content, and expansion across EU countries.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org  Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023

Song: Housin - Yung Logos ©

Aug 09, 202321:38
Startup Universe Talks | Episode 8 - Annika Järs

Startup Universe Talks | Episode 8 - Annika Järs

In this episode of Startup Universe Talks, we meet Annika Järs from Startup Estonia. We talk about everything from why Estonia has managed to be a big player despite being a small nation, how to encourage young women to choose the entrepreneurial path, to tips on how to successfully become an entrepreneur in Estonia.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content, and expansion across EU countries.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org  Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023

Song: Housin - Yung Logos ©

Jul 26, 202319:35
Startup Universe Talks | Episode 7 - Brendan Rogers

Startup Universe Talks | Episode 7 - Brendan Rogers

In this episode of Startup Universe Talks, we meet Brendan Rogers, co-founder and general partner at 2AM VC. We talk about investing, what mistakes you should avoid when looking for funding, and why he believes India is a great place to invest in startups.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content, and expansion across EU countries.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org  Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023

Song: Housin - Yung Logos ©

Jul 12, 202326:33
Startup Universe Talks | Episode 6 - Helene Niklasson

Startup Universe Talks | Episode 6 - Helene Niklasson

In this episode of Startup Universe Talks, we meet Helene Niklasson, head of CampX, and we discuss everything that CampX is doing, their multiple hubs around the globe, and how they work in transport solutions together with startups in an industry that is rapidly changing.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content, and expansion across EU countries.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org  Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023

Song: Housin - Yung Logos ©

Jun 28, 202326:51
Startup Universe Talks | Episode 5 - Juan Andrade

Startup Universe Talks | Episode 5 - Juan Andrade

In this episode of Startup Universe Talks, we meet Juan Andrade, founder and CEO of Rebank. He shares his best advice to other founders, how founders should deal with nobody caring about their startup, and much more.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content, and expansion across EU countries.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org  Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023

Song: Housin - Yung Logos ©

Jun 14, 202324:53
Startup Universe Talks | Episode 4 - Diva Tommei

Startup Universe Talks | Episode 4 - Diva Tommei

In this episode of Startup Universe Talks, we meet Diva Tommei, entrepreneur and head of EIT Digital Accelerator. We discuss feeling as if you’re not being listened to as a female entrepreneur, in which moments you should walk away from an investor, and she shares what she believes is the best advice for taking the first steps as a founder - get out of the building.

 European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content, and expansion across EU countries.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org  Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023

Song: Housin - Yung Logos ©

May 31, 202324:35
Startup Universe Talks | Episode 3 - Enis Hulli

Startup Universe Talks | Episode 3 - Enis Hulli

In this episode of Startup Universe Talks, we meet Enis Hulli, general partner at 500 Istanbul. He let us in on his best advice for founders looking for funding, the do’s and don’ts and he explains what he means with “similar to me bias”.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content, and expansion across EU countries.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org  Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023 

Song: Housin - Yung Logos ©

May 17, 202316:43
Startup Universe Talks | Episode 2 - Iryna Supruniuk

Startup Universe Talks | Episode 2 - Iryna Supruniuk

In this episode of Startup Universe Talks, we meet with Iryna Supruniuk, from TechUkraine. She shares what work they are doing to support their country during the war, the strengths of the tech ecosystem in Ukraine, and how the outside world can be of best help. 

 European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content, and expansion across EU countries.🚀 

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄 

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org  

Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023

Song: Housin - Yung Logos ©

May 03, 202331:19
Startup Universe Talks | Episode 1 - Igor Tasic

Startup Universe Talks | Episode 1 - Igor Tasic

In this episode of Startup Universe Talks, we meet with entrepreneur Igor Tasic, founder of Meta Ventures, to discuss the metaverse and entrepreneurship. We tackle topics like metaverse skeptics, the future of the metaverse, optimising our time to allow for both more free time - everything that the metaverse impacts. Igor Tasic shares his theory of why some successful people are miserable, what is the vital part they have missed?

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content, and expansion across EU countries.🚀 

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄 

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org 

Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023   

Song: Housin - Yung Logos ©

Apr 19, 202331:16
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 22 - Guy Krief

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 22 - Guy Krief

On the final episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet entrepreneur and angel investor Guy Krief to discuss how he got started as an angel investor, if investing is based on logic or emotion, identifying your weaknesses and how little of the actual reality of entrepreneurship we see, and what that reality consists of.

 European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content and expansion across EU countries.🚀  

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄  

🌐 thestartupuniverse.org  

Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023

Song: Housin - Yung Logos ©

May 10, 202224:18
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 21 - David Dobrovitsky

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 21 - David Dobrovitsky

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet David Dobrovitsky, CEO and founder of Glitter Finance. We discuss crypto currency, how to make it more accessible, its future and how the everyday person plays a part in this. He also let us in on his best advice for startups, for example, why should a startup be light at the top and why should you never approach investors?

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content and expansion across EU countries.🚀  

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄 

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org  

Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023 

Song: Sunny - Hartzman ©

Apr 26, 202222:31
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 20 - Nektarios Tavernarakis

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 20 - Nektarios Tavernarakis

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet Nektarios Tavernarakis, a bioscientist, the chairman of the Board Of Directors at FORTH and the new EIT governing board chair. With his extensive experience and impressive CV, we discuss how our future lies within the hands of science, the importance of investing in the right fields and what role Europe’s startup ecosystem plays in building a sustainable future.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content and expansion across EU countries.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org

Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023

Song: Sunny - Hartzman ©

Apr 19, 202229:52
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 19 - Suvi Haimi

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 19 - Suvi Haimi

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet Suvi Haimi, CEO and co-founder of Sulapac, a sustainable alternative to plastic. We discuss entrepreneurship and sustainability, greenwashing, fighting plastic pollution, and Suvi gives her best advice to early-stage startup founders, with a special word of advice to female founders.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content and expansion across EU countries.🚀  Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄 

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org  

Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023 

Song: Sunny - Hartzman ©

Apr 14, 202225:04
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 18 - Marcel Gozalbo Baró

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 18 - Marcel Gozalbo Baró

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet Marcel Gozalbo Baró, co-founder and CTO of Opground. Marcel shares the story of Opground and how they work with AI to simplify the hiring process. We also discuss passion as a driving force, the need to understand the market before anything else, and how building a startup is investing in yourself.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content and expansion across EU countries.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org

Apr 12, 202226:58
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 17 - Sari Hurme-Mähtälä

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 17 - Sari Hurme-Mähtälä

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet Sari Hurme-Mehtälä, founder and CEO of Kide Science. We discuss how Kide Science came about, how they work to encourage young children’s appetite for science, and Sari shares what mindset she thinks women should adapt in the startup field. She also announces an exciting upcoming project with Dreamworks. Click the link to find out more about the news: https://www.kidescience.com/news/gabbys-dollhouse-kide-science 

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content and expansion across EU countries. 

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups!

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Production: European Startup Universe - all rights reserved © 2021 - 2023

Song: Sunny - Hartzman ©

Apr 07, 202226:32
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 16 - Dan Stefan

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 16 - Dan Stefan

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet Dan Stefan, Co-founder of Digital Artflow! We discuss virtual reality, how it was being a startup founder in Romania back when it was a tiny community compared to now, and why you need to have an objective relationship to your startup. 

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content and expansion across EU countries.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org

Mar 24, 202237:15
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 15 - Saïd Hamdani

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 15 - Saïd Hamdani

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet entrepreneur Saïd Hamdani. We cover everything from the story of his career, his advice to early-stage founders, why you should not work too hard and the often forgotten component to startup success – luck.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content and expansion across EU countries.🚀 

 Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups!🦄  

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org

Mar 22, 202226:50
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 14 - Ion Mocanu

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 14 - Ion Mocanu

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet Ion Mocanu, co-founder of CardioMedive. We discuss the process of being a startup founder in the medical field, its difficulties as well as the motivations. Ion tells the story of how CardioMedive was created and how it evolved, and he shares his biggest tip to others who want to build a startup in the medical field.

European Startup Universe has brought together European countries to launch startup programs, fitting each nation's ecosystem where participants have the opportunity to access funding, educational content and expansion across EU countries.🚀  

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups!🦄  

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org

Mar 17, 202233:25
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 13 - Vasja Veber
Mar 15, 202231:49
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 12 - Nikos Drandakis

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 12 - Nikos Drandakis

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet serial entrepreneur Nikos Drandakis. He is the founder of, to name a few, Beat and Flyway. With his long and successful career he has a lot to say on the topic of startups, being an entrepreneur, and the startup ecosystem in Europe. We discuss how people are born to be entrepreneurs, the mistakes you must avoid and what you have to do in order to succeed. 

If you are in the early stages of your startup and are looking for an opportunity to take it to the next level, join the 6-week European Startup Universe program of your country and get funding opportunities, meetings with experienced experts and founders, and network with the startup community, and much more.🚀  

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups! 🦄  

🌐 thestartupuniverse.org

Mar 10, 202234:25
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 11 - Jerome Bajou
Mar 08, 202224:40
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 10 - Alain Bindels

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 10 - Alain Bindels

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet Alain Bindels, innovation leader with global international experience in the pharmaceutical industry and startup coach - Roche. We discuss the present and future state of the digitalisation of the pharmaceutical field, how startups impact this process, and the importance of collaboration, network and guidance. 

If you are in the early stages of your startup and are looking for an opportunity to take it to the next level, join the 6-week European Startup Universe program of your country and get funding opportunities, meetings with experienced experts and founders, and network with the startup community, and much more.🚀  

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups!🦄  

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org

Mar 02, 202229:55
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 9 - Pavlos Loizou

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 9 - Pavlos Loizou

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet Pavlos Loizou, startup veteran and CEO of WiRE, based in Cyprus. He is letting us in on concrete and specific advice on what to do, and not do, when building a startup. We also discuss what WiRE is all about, what the feedback loop is, how being a startup founder can compare to being a parent and much more, all on the topic of startups.

 If you are in the early stages of your startup and are looking for an opportunity to take it to the next level, join the 6-week European Startup Universe program of your country and get funding opportunities, meetings with experienced experts and founders, and network with the startup community, and much more.🚀 

 Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups!🦄  

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org

Feb 26, 202235:16
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 8 - Irina Paraschiv

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 8 - Irina Paraschiv

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet Irina Paraschiv, emotional health specialist and Co-founder of Acertivo. We talk about what Acertivo is all about and how they work to create a healthy workplace environment through low-touch therapy. Irina also explains why startup founders should pay extra attention to their mental well being and much more, all on the topic of both startups and mental health. 

If you are in the early stages of your startup and are looking for an opportunity to take it to the next level, join the 6-week European Startup Universe program of your country and get funding opportunities, meetings with experienced experts and founders, and network with the startup community, and much more.🚀 

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups!🦄 

🌐  thestartupuniverse.org

Feb 24, 202233:24
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 7 - Juan Pérez Torralbo

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 7 - Juan Pérez Torralbo

👨‍💻 Juan Pérez Torralbo, a data architect with many years in the startup field, is the Country Organizer of the 🇪🇸 European Startup Universe - Spain. 

In the 7th episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we discuss with Juan the importance of being willing to change, why you shouldn't fall too deeply in love with your idea, the future of the startup ecosystem in Spain, and some of Juan's favorite quotes.

If you are in the early stages of your startup and are looking for an opportunity to take it to the next level, join the 6-week European Startup Universe program of your country and get funding opportunities, meetings with experienced experts and founders, and network with the startup community, and much more.🚀  

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups!🦄  

🌐 thestartupuniverse.org

Feb 18, 202232:31
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 6 - Panis Pieri

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 6 - Panis Pieri

Our next guest is the Country Organizer of the European Startup Universe - Cyprus, Startup Journalist and founder of Startups364, Panis Pieri. 🇨🇾🇪🇺🔎In this episode, you will learn more about the state of the startup ecosystem in Cyprus and its significant stakeholders, the 6-week ESU program for Cyprus, and the Cypriot nation's entrepreneurial spirit.

If you are in the early stages of your startup and are looking for an opportunity to take it to the next level, join the 6-week European Startup Universe program of your country and get funding opportunities, meetings with experienced experts and founders, and network with the startup community, and much more.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups!🦄

🌐 thestartupuniverse.org

Feb 16, 202239:59
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 5 - Saša Lamza

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 5 - Saša Lamza

In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks, we meet Saša Lamza,  the Country Organizer of European Startup Universe - Croatia and Head of General Affairs Sector at Business Incubator BIOS. We discuss the state of the startup ecosystem in Croatia, its big stakeholders, the ESU program for Croatia and the five factors for startup success.

If you are in the early stages of your startup and are looking for an opportunity to take it to the next level, join the 6-week European Startup Universe program of your country and get funding opportunities, meetings with experienced experts and founders, and network with the startup community, and much more.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups!🦄

🌐 thestartupuniverse.org

Feb 14, 202227:43
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 4 - Jan Skok
Feb 11, 202233:50
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 3 - Athina Kaltsiki
Feb 08, 202229:14
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 2 - Cristiana Bogateanu & Cristian Dascalu

European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 2 - Cristiana Bogateanu & Cristian Dascalu

2️⃣ In this episode of European Startup Universe Talks we meet Cristiana Bogateanu and Cristian Dascalu. Cristiana is the Country Organizer of European Startup Universe - Romania and the Executive Director at ROTSA. Cristian is the Chairman and Strategy Advisor at ROTSA. 🚀 Together we talk about the value of a mentor, why failure is not in their vocabulary and the state of the startup ecosystem in Romania.

If you are in the early stages of your startup and are looking for an opportunity to take it to the next level, join the 6-week European Startup Universe program of your country and get funding opportunities, meetings with experienced experts and founders, network with the startup community, and much more.🚀

Let’s make the EU the Global Powerhouse for startups!🦄

🌐 thestartupuniverse.org

Feb 07, 202232:12
European Startup Universe Talks | Episode 1 - Steve Glange
Feb 05, 202225:52