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202 articlesBjörn Lapakko’s Startup Journey: Lessons in Innovation, Community Building, and Adapting to Change
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…
The Future of Recruitment: Inside Vouch’s Referral-Based Hiring Platform
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…
Matt C Smith: From Venture Capital to Entrepreneurship
Matt C Smith, a former venture capitalist and exited entrepreneur, discusses his unconventional journey from venture capital to founding a startup and now pursuing…
Playfinity: Revolutionizing Physical Activity with Digital Experiences
This episode explores how Playfinity, led by CEO Pippa Boothman, is revolutionizing physical activity for kids by integrating sports with digital experiences. The company…
From VivaTech to Pollen: Julie Ranty’s Journey of Innovation and Education
Julie Ranty, former Managing Director of VivaTech, shares her journey from the Tech event world to founding Pollen, an innovative education platform. Discover her…
Sens.ai is Revolutionizing Mental Wellness with AI
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,…
Dr. Olivia Lesslar’s Journey from Medicine to Tech
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…
Nathalie Birocheau on Leading Innovation in Audio Technology
Recorded during VivaTech 2024, this episode features Nathalie Birocheau, CEO of Ircam Amplify. Nathalie shares her journey in revolutionizing the music technology industry through…
Omid Ekhlasi’s Journey from Journalism to Tech Arena CEO
During VivaTech 2024 in Paris, we caught up with Omid Ekhlasi, CEO of Techarenan, to hear about his inspiring journey from journalism to leading…
Adrienne Jan on AI and Product Management at VivaTech 2024
Discover insights from Adrienne Jan, Chief Product Officer at Scaleway, on Product Management in AI, innovation, and career advice at VivaTech 2024. Learn about…