In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm speaks with Dom Hallas, Executive Director of the UK’s Startup Coalition, to explore how the organization is influencing policy at the intersection of startups, venture capital, and government. From immigration reform to capital access and regulatory red tape, Dom brings a candid view on what it takes to create real impact for founders across Europe.

They dive into the power of founder-first advocacy, the evolving lobbying landscape in Europe, and the urgent need for a united tech voice across the continent.

Here’s what’s covered:

01:10 Why Policy is a Competitive Sport
03:42 GDPR, Brussels & Lessons from Tech Regulation
05:12 What is the Startup Coalition & Who Funds It?
07:13 The Three Buckets: Talent, Capital, Regulation
11:20 Why Founders Need Their Own Voice in Politics
16:31 Making Advocacy Fun, Human & Effective
17:56 What Startups Can Learn from Farmers
21:30 Time Horizons & Playbooks in Policy Work
26:18 How the Coalition Sets its Agenda
31:46 A Crossroads for European Tech
35:46 The Current Policy Agenda: Talent, Finance & Reg
43:27 Funding the Underfunded: Inclusion as Policy
47:01 Regulation That Clears the Way for the Next Thing

E576 | Dom Hallas, Startup Coalition: Founder-Led Policy & The Startup Coalition's Fight for European Tech