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Salar al Khafaji - founder and CEO of Monumental.At Monumental they are developing a suite of autonomous, electric robots which can work around the clock so everyone can afford a high-quality house or apartment in a beautiful city or village.Last year they’ve raise a 23M Eur round from Hummingbird, Northzone, Plural and other investors with the mission to make construction primarily software-defined and work towards a future where beautiful, bespoke buildings are built within a single day with minimal labor. Prior to Monumental, Salar built and sold the data company Silk to Palantir.During this episode we discuss about the construction market and how it is the only industry the productivity has decreased, his mistakes from his first business Silk, and the biggest current bottleneck at Monumental.Enjoy!

We provide an extensive overview of the global construction market, highlighting its significant economic impact and projected growth to over $16 trillion by 2030. We detail the substantial contribution of the construction sector to global GDP and employment, emphasizing its role as a key economic driver. We also focus on the European construction market, outlining its regional importance and growth, alongside the pervasive influence of technological innovation, including BIM, 3D printing, AI, and robotics, in transforming industry practices. Specific attention is given to bricklaying robotics startups like Monumental and FBR, showcasing their advancements in automation to address labor shortages and enhance efficiency and safety within the industry.

Trends – Artificial Intelligence - compiled by Mary Meeker "queen of the internet", Jay Simons, Daegwon Chae, and Alexander Krey of BOND.This episode reveals a data-driven picture of acceleration across multiple dimensions – technical, financial, social, physical, and geopolitical. You can find the full report here.

Jan-Hendrick Boelens co-founder and CEO of Alpine Eagle.Munich-based and backed by leading investors including General Catalyst and IQ Capital, Alpine Eagle is building the world's first air-to-air counter-drone system.Prior to Alpine Jan-Hendrick was chief engineer at Airbus, and CTO at Volocopter and Quantum Systems.During this episode we discuss how technology can help protect democracies in the face of global instability, why Europe needs and single defence market and the dependency on China in the supply chain.Enjoy!

An overview of the European defense market, excluding Russia, highlighting a significant and accelerated increase in investment driven by the changed geopolitical landscape, primarily following the conflict in Ukraine. We detail the current size and projected growth of defense spending by EU and key European NATO nations, emphasizing the commitment to and achievement of NATO spending targets as a percentage of GDP, with several countries exceeding the 2% benchmark. We also outlines the key drivers of this transformation, including geopolitical imperatives and strategic alignment within NATO and the EU, alongside emerging trends like technological advancements in AI, cybersecurity, and advanced platforms, as well as industrial and procurement dynamics aiming for greater collaboration and strategic autonomy. Finally, we discuss investment opportunities in leading European defense companies and attractive market segments, while also addressing the strategic considerations and risks for investors, such as production scalability, supply chain vulnerabilities, fiscal sustainability, and evolving ethical concerns.

Explore the transformative force of Artificial Intelligence (AI), outlining its historical evolution from foundational concepts to modern advancements like generative AI and large language models. We detail the primary drivers fueling AI's growth, including technological enablers like increased computing power and big data, as well as economic and societal factors. Furthermore, we analyze the vast opportunities AI presents across key industries such as healthcare, finance, and transportation, alongside its potential to drive economic growth and offer societal benefits. Finally, we critically examine the significant threats and challenges accompanying AI, emphasizing ethical considerations, potential socio-economic impacts, security vulnerabilities, and inherent technical limitations.

Sebastian Hjarne - founder and CEO of Talentium.At Talentium they are building the search engine for talent and creating an end-to-end platform for hiring.€3.5m pre-seed round led by EQT ventures, with participation from some exceptional angels like Sebastian - the CEO of the giant Klarna, Joel - CEO of Sana Labs and Fredrik - CEO of Voi Technologies. During this episode we discuss about the how Talentium was built from the frustration of finding top talent in machine learning, the challenge with boolean search and the more human future of hiring.Enjoy!

A comprehensive overview of the global recruitment market, describing its significant current size and projected growth, driven by factors like increased job vacancies and technological advancements. We segment the market by staffing type (temporary dominating), recruitment channel (online leading), end-user industries (IT & Telecom prominent), and service types (RPO and Executive Search growing). The research also highlight key drivers such as SME growth and evolving workforce dynamics while outlining challenges including skill gaps, market competition, and data privacy concerns. Finally, we discuss major market trends like the pervasive influence of AI and the continued rise of remote work, along with the competitive landscape dominated by large global players but also featuring specialized niche firms.

Jakob Sons is one of the co-founders and Managing Partners of Cansativa.Cansativa is building the largest medical cannabis platform in Europe and are offering the most desirable products and brands yummy.In 2022, they've raised the 15 million round from Snoop's dog, Casa Verde, and they generated 35M Eur in Revenue in 2024 and projected 90M Eur in 2025.During this episode, we'll discuss Jakob's transition from being a lawyer to founding a medical marijuana startup together with his brother, the hyper-personalisation trend in medical cannabis, and the importance of curiosity, focus and speaking up.

An overview of the global medical cannabis market, highlighting its rapid growth driven by legislative reforms, increasing research, and patient acceptance. While North America currently leads, Europe, particularly Germany, is identified as a major growth engine due to recent law changes significantly boosting patient access and imports, despite challenges like reimbursement, physician education, and supply chain complexities. The analysis details market size variations, evolving product preferences (favoring extracts and precise dosing), primary therapeutic uses, and the significant hurdles posed by regulatory fragmentation, banking restrictions, and competition from the illicit market.