This Much I Know is the podcast from Seedcamp, Europe’s seed fund. Tune into hear the inside story from startup founders, investors and leading tech voices: the people who’ve built businesses, scaled globally, failed fantastically and learnt massively. Seedcamp invests early in world-class founders attacking large, global markets and solving real problems using technology. Seedcamp provides the infrastructure to fast-track a founder’s vision and create value through immediate access to smart ...
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Welcome to the Business Wave, the ultimate podcast for small businesses with big ambitions. Get ready for insights, motivation and inspiration from leading experts and passionate entrepreneurs who know what it takes to grow a business. Every month, we bring you practical solutions and tools to help you make a splash in the business world. From smart marketing strategies and savvy innovation techniques to personal growth tips for entrepreneurs, we cover it all. #EENCanHelp
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From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: Leadership Lessons with General Stan McChrystal
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In this episode, Carlos interviews General Stanley McChrystal, a distinguished military leader with 34 years of experience commanding at a four-star level, including significant roles in Iraq and Afghanistan. They discuss General McChrystal's career, including his extensive awards like the Defense Distinguished Service Medal. General McChrystal sha…
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Building Trust in Enterprise AI: A Conversation with Leonid Feinberg of Verax
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The latest episode of Startups in Focus features Leonid Feinberg, founder of Verax, a Seedcamp-backed company that provides enterprise-grade trust solutions for generative AI. Having a strong background in security and cloud services, including a previous company acquired by Amazon, Leonid shares insights on managing AI-related risks and offers pra…
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AI Governance and Compliance: Navigating the Future with Ryan Donnelly of Enzai
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In a new episode of Startups in Focus, our Managing Partner Carlos Espinal is joined by Ryan Donnelly, co-founder and CEO of Enzai, an AI governance platform that allows organisations to adopt best-in-class AI governance policies and measure against them.They discuss:- the impact of AI as a technological revolution similar to the mobile shift, dotc…
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How to manage stress and find more joy in your business
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Feeling overwhelmed and stressed in your entrepreneurial journey? Balancing hustle and self-care can be tough. If you’re feeling burnt out or struggling to reclaim your energy, this podcast episode is here to help you find more joy and fulfilment in your biz. In today’s episode, Emma Ewing and Tammy Barter join us for a candid talk about stress and…
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Jerry Colonna on What Makes the Best CEOs and How to Foster More Empathetic & Effective Leadership
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The latest episode of This Much I Know is an in-depth exploration of leadership, personal growth, and the transformative power of understanding one's own history and motivations. Carlos's guest, Jerry Colonna, Co-founder and CEO of Reboot, shares his journey from being a venture capitalist to becoming an executive coach, emphasizing the importance …
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The Evolution and Future of Access Control Management
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In the newly launched "Startups in Focus" series, our Managing Partner Carlos Espinal chats with Johannes Keienburg, co-founder and CEO of Cakewalk.Their conversation revolves around the importance of access control, visibility, and security in organizations. Johannes shares insights on the need for access management processes from the early days o…
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Notion VC's Chris Tottman on company building, strategic pricing, and understanding customer needs
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In a new episode of This Much I Know, Carlos's guest is Chris Tottman, General Partner at Notion VC, one of Europe's top-tier VC firms. Chris shares insights on: - his journey as an entrepreneur and Venture Capital investor - the evolution of venture capital in Europe - how founders can become successful in company building. - the role of mentorshi…
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[Seedcamp Firsts] How to A/B Test Product Changes and Set up Good Data Science Practices
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In a follow-up to their Seedcamp Firsts conversation on data, our Venture Partner Devin Hunt and Candice Ren, Founder of analytics agency 173Tech and a member of the Seedcamp Expert Collective, dive deep into A/B testing and good data science practices. With new and exciting AI technology emerging around recommendation engines, how can product lead…
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How to nail internal communication as a small business owner
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When done right, internal communication boosts employee morale and productivity, aligns teams with business goals, and fosters a healthy work culture. But how can entrepreneurs communicate effectively with their teams and stakeholders? Join our conversation with Mike Klein, a business and communications consultant and strategist based in Reykjavik,…
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Di Cooke on the Societal and Security Implications of Artificial Intelligence
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In a new Seedcamp Deep Dive, Carlos's guest is Di Cook, AI Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), research affiliate at the Center of the Study for Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge, and a doctoral candidate in war studies at King's College in London. Her research interests lie at the intersection of defe…
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The Power of Communities in Early Stage Startups
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In the latest Seedcamp Deep Dive, Carlos is joined by Kyran Schmidt, co-founder of Outverse, a community-first solutions platform; Jonathan Reimer, co-founder of crowd.dev, a developer data platform; and our Partner Sia Houchangnia. They discuss:- the importance of community-building for tech startups;- why intentionality and fostering a sense of b…
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How data relates to building a great product at your startup. Lessons from Bumble and 173Tech
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In a new episode of Seedcamp Firsts, Candice Ren, Founder of 173Tech and a member of the Seedcamp Expert Collective, talks with our Venture Partner Devin Hunt about how data relates to building a great product at your startup. Candice, who contributed to building Bumble's data analytics function and team, explains the importance of understanding an…
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Balderton’s James Wise on AI, Entrepreneurship and the ‘Start-up Century’
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In the latest episode of 'This Much I Know,' Carlos's guest is James Wise, Partner at Balderton and author of the newly published book "Start-up Century." They discuss:- the global movement of entrepreneurship and its role in today's world and the decades to come- the evolving nature of work and how AI is accelerating its transformationthe Five C's…
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Convelio's Edouard Gouin on Innovating at the Intersection of Arts, Tech, and Logistics
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The latest Seedcamp Deep Dive focuses on the intersection of art, logistics, and technology. Carlos's guest is Edouard Gouin, co-founder and CEO of Convelio, a tech-led global logistics startup specialised in fine art shipping.They discuss:- the journey and challenges of building Convelio;- Convelio's position in and interactions with key players w…
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The Impact of AI Innovations and Why We Need to Prioritise Responsible AI
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In a new episode of This Much I Know, Carlos and his guests Aaron Rosenberg (Radical Ventures, previously at DeepMind) and our Partner Tom Wilson explore the current state and impact of AI innovations and future developments, as well as AI's broad-ranging impacts on society, job market, and geopolitical landscape.They also reflect on the ways machi…
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Effective business communication: How to connect with your audience
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The stories you tell about your brand shape how your business is perceived. But how can you captivate, educate, and inspire your audience? In this episode, Iris Marlovits, Head of Communications at Enterprise Europe Network Austria and Adviser at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, looks into what makes communication effective. Here's what you’l…
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ClearBank’s Thomas Knowles on Cybercrime Prevention and Monitoring and Cybersecurity Measures
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In the latest Seedcamp Deep Dive, our Managing Partner Carlos Espinal chats with Thomas Knowles, Head of Security Operations at ClearBank about all things cybersecurity - from essential cybersecurity foundations for early-stage companies to cybersecurity certifications and threat intelligence management.Show Notes: Thomas Knowles - linkedin.com/in/…
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Pleo's CTO Meri Williams on Scaling Engineering, Open Source and Risks and Opportunities of GenAI
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Listen to a wide-ranging conversation about scaling engineering and technological innovation, between Meri Williams, CTO at Seedcamp-backed Pleo (previously CTO at Healx and Monzo, a.o.) and our Managing Partner Carlos Espinal.They cover:- Meri's career journey from building satellites as a teenager in South Africa to becoming one of Europe's most …
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How to create and scale an iconic community. Lessons from Sorare
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In a new Seedcamp Firsts podcast episode, our Partner Sia Houchangnia chats with Dan O'Kelly, an early Community Lead at Seedcamp-backed fantasy sports unicorn Sorare. They cover all things community building, including:- the importance of community in a fast-growing startup;- founders' key role in setting up the vision and building the foundations…
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Elevate your business with L&D: Quick hacks to get started today
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Learning and development (L&D) is a strategic priority for companies of all sizes. It helps entrepreneurs attract top talent, keep teams engaged, and bridge skill gaps. Join us for a conversation with L&D experts Anne-Marie Burbidge and Elfride Boute. We'll explore why L&D is essential for small businesses and share practical tips to kickstart your…
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receeve's Paul Jozefak on the Current State of SaaS Businesses
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This episode of This Much I Know, features Paul Jozefak, co-founder and CEO of Seedcamp-backed receeve, a Germany-based end-to-end debt collection and recovery platform.In conversation with our Managing Partner, Carlos Espinal, Paul reflects on:- his career trajectory in VC and entrepreneurship;- the current state of SaaS businesses;- reeceve's rol…
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How to master digital marketing for your small business
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Marketing can help you attract your favourite clients and grow your small business. But figuring out the best messages, strategies, and tools isn't easy. If you want to learn how to captivate, educate, and inspire your audience, join our conversation with online marketing strategist Sam Dey. Sam is a LinkedIn Learning expert, and founder of Deytips…
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Accel's Philippe Botteri on His Key Learnings in VC Investment and the Potential of Generative AI
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Listen to an excellent conversation between our Managing Partner Carlos Espinal and Philippe Boteri, Partner at Accel and a co-investor in companies such as UIPath (NYSE: PATH) and Synthesia.Philippe shares the story of his foray into tech during the dotcom boom, how he became an investor and the key learnings of his 15+ years-long career in VC. He…
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Why entrepreneurs should champion diversity, equity, and inclusion
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We all know it: embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is both the right thing to do and good for business. But where do you start? If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a no-fluff guide to infuse DEI into your daily operations, this episode's for you. Our guest is Eniola Harrison, DEI expert, Director at the IE University’s Africa Center…
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Hadrian's Rogier Fisher on Cybersecurity in the New Age of AI
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In this new episode of This Much I Know, our Managing Partner Carlos Espinal chats with serial entrepreneur Rogier Fischer, Co-founder and CEO of Hadrian, about the global state of cybersecurity, how companies of all sizes can mitigate risks, and how AI might change the game for the cybersecurity industry.Show notes:Rogier Fischier - linkedin.com/i…
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How innovation can supercharge your small business
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Popping up in your inbox. Hijacking your social feed. Dominating industry conferences. Innovation is the go-to buzzword in business talk. In the first episode of the Business Wave, we’re talking to Rim Stroeks, innovation consultant and international matchmaker at ZENIT GmbH, to uncover what innovation really means for small businesses and how entr…
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Welcome to Seedcamp VI! We are incredibly excited to invest at the earliest stage in the next 100 most ambitious European companies, from Angel to Seed rounds. The power of Seedcamp truly comes from the impact and reach of the ever-growing Seedcamp Nation. Now with a portfolio of 460+ companies including 9 unicorns that span different sectors and o…
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How to set up a fully remote and distributed team. Lessons from Maze and Gitlab
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In a post-pandemic world, early-stage founders have multiple options for building their teams and choosing their ideal work mode(s). However, the decision between on-site, hybrid, and remote can be a complex one, involving multiple factors; such as access to talent, legislation, and people operations. While remote work became the default at the hei…
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How to Lay the Foundation For Your Startup Brand
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In the latest Seedcamp Firsts episode, Joanna Christie, a VP of Brand & Marketing at Seedcamp-backed company Gaia, shares her best insights on how to lay the foundation for your startup brand and think strategically about the brand as you scale up. In conversation with our Head of Brand and Network, Natasha Lytton, Joanna emphasizes the essential r…
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