Episode 109: Nicole Buttner: Founder & CEO of Merantix Momentum - AI: The Renaissance of Humanity

This week on EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski hosts Nicole Buttner, Founder & CEO Merantix Momentum, Founding Partner at Merantix Capital and WEF Digital Leader for Europe. Nicole is an entrepreneur, economist and tech optimist. She believes artificial intelligence will create deep positive impact on individuals, businesses and society as a whole. In this engaging conversation, Marcin and Nicole talk about the current state and future of AI. They discuss the balance of risks and rewards in AI implementation, the challenges within Europe's AI ecosystem, and the seamless integration of AI into daily life. Nicole shares insights on the importance of focusing on real-world applications, the potential of AI in underrated industries, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI regulation. They also touch on the role of women in tech and how AI could redefine humanity's relationship with work. Takeaways 1.The focus on AI should shift from risks to opportunities. 2.Europe has exceptional talent but struggles with storytelling. 3.AI will become an invisible layer in our daily lives by 2035. 4.Real-world applications of AI should address pressing issues. 5.AI for science and fraud prevention are underrated areas. 6.Regulation should not set technology to a higher standard than humans. 7.Women in tech should embrace their unique value rather than conforming. 8.AI will help us rethink our relationship with work. 9.The future of AI holds the potential for the renaissance of humanity. This podcast episode is brought to you by Scytale - making compliance super easy for startups, helping them get compliant and stay compliant with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS and more, without breaking a sweat. Learn more at https://scytale.ai/eus