
Tech.eu
The Tech.eu Podcast is a show discussing the most interesting stories from the European technology scene.
Latest episodes

Dec 14, 2021 • 24min
From startup accelerator to remote-first global accelerator VC — with Rune Theill, Rockstart
In today’s episode, listen to an interview with Rune Theill, Co-founder and CEO at Rockstart. The company has become a remote-first accelerator VC and has presented its new brand identity in which it’s doing away with the iconic rock’n’roll hand gesture.Andrii Degeler sat down with Rune to talk about the changes that Rockstart has experienced lately, and the future of the company and the ecosystem as a whole.We hope you enjoy(ed) the podcast! Please feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions to podcast@tech.eu or tweet at us @tech_eu.

Dec 9, 2021 • 21min
Inside the Eastern European startup ecosystem — with Ihar Mahaniok, Geek Ventures
In today’s episode, listen to an interview with Ihar Mahaniok, managing partner at Geek Ventures, an active investor and startup adviser. The conversation with Robin Wauters took place in Lviv, at the IT Arena conference a few months ago. We’ve discussed the main challenges and opportunities for CEE tech companies, the importance of storytelling and communication skills for startup pitching and much more. We hope you enjoy(ed) the podcast! Please feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions to podcast@tech.eu or tweet at us @tech_eu.

Dec 7, 2021 • 26min
Understanding the Digital Health landscape — with Ranjan Singh, HealthHero
In today’s episode, listen to an interview with Ranjan Singh, co-founder and CEO of HealthHero. HealthHero was founded only 2 years ago, and today it’s one of the leading digital telehealth players in Europe. In this conversation, we discussed HealthHero founding story, expansion and market entry strategies, the future and the challenges of the European digital health and telehealth landscapes. We hope you enjoy(ed) the podcast! Please feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions to podcast@tech.eu or tweet at us @tech_eu.

Nov 24, 2021 • 21min
Must-have healthcare technologies — with Martin Herman, Powerful Medical
This episode of our show is sponsored by UiPath. One of Europe's most prominent success stories, the company is now valued at $35 billion — and it's actively giving back to the community.In today’s episode, listen to an interview with Martin Herman, CEO and Co-founder of Powerful Medical and winner of this year's Scale-up category at the UiPath Automation Awards.We hope you enjoy(ed) the podcast! Please feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions to podcast@tech.eu or tweet at us @tech_eu.

Nov 23, 2021 • 19min
Revolutionizing the pig farming industry — with Kristóf Nagy, Serket
This episode of our show is sponsored by UiPath. One of Europe's most prominent success stories, the company is now valued at $35 billion — and it's actively giving back to the community.In today’s episode, listen to an interview with Kristóf Nagy, founder and CEO of Serket and winner of the Startup category at this year's UiPath Automation Awards.We hope you enjoy(ed) the podcast! Please feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions to podcast@tech.eu or tweet at us @tech_eu.

Nov 18, 2021 • 26min
Healthtech platforms of the future — with Christian Weiss, Heal Capital
In today’s episode, listen to an interview with Christian Weiss, founder of Heal Capital.We hope you enjoy(ed) the podcast! Please feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions to podcast@tech.eu or tweet at us @tech_eu.

Nov 9, 2021 • 25min
The rocky road towards net zero — with Michelle You, Supercritical
In today’s episode, listen to an interview with Michelle You, co-founder and CEO of Supercritical. We dove into the crazy world of carbon removal, different offsets you can by on the market, greenwashing, and the rocky road towards net zero.Here are some things we’ve discussed:The story of Supercritical£2 million is a big pre-seed roundThe conventional offsetting world is infuriatingThe tech industry generates more emissions than aviationA tour of the carbon offsetting industryWe hope you enjoy(ed) the podcast! Please feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions to podcast@tech.eu or tweet at us @tech_eu.

Nov 5, 2021 • 19min
We need more university spin-outs — with Sara Wallin, Chalmers Ventures
In today’s episode, listen to an interview with Sara Wallin, CEO at Chalmers Ventures, which is ranked as one of the best startup incubators in the world and one of the most active early-stage investment firms in Sweden. Here are some things we’ve discussed:Why the mission of Chalmers Ventures may be the most important in SwedenThe success of the Nordics in research commercialisationHow to boost the entrepreneurial culture in academiaFrom IP protection to startup offices on campusHow do European universities catch up with US counterparts in terms of commercialisation?We hope you enjoy(ed) the podcast! Please feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions to podcast@tech.eu or tweet at us @tech_eu.

Nov 3, 2021 • 37min
The legal side of entrepreneurship — with Karola Kassai, KassaiLaw
In today’s episode, listen to an interview with Karola Kassai, founder of KassaiLaw. We've talked about the main regulatory challenges of startups in Europe, the most common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make, and much more.This episode is sponsored by KassaiLaw, a startup law firm with an entrepreneurial mindset. Embracing the startup culture, KassaiLaw said goodbye to outdated arrangements and processes — they are here with a new perspective to break down the borders of the legal industry and reshape the way law firms collaborate with their clients.We hope you enjoy(ed) the podcast! Please feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions to podcast@tech.eu or tweet at us @tech_eu.

Nov 1, 2021 • 30min
40,000 people are coming to Lisbon — with Paddy Cosgrave, Web Summit
In today’s episode, listen to an interview with Paddy Cosgrave, CEO and co-founder of Web Summit. Europe's largest tech conference of this year begins today — and we sat down with the man who's running the show to discuss the latest and learn about what to expect. Here are some things we’ve discussed:What to expect from this year's Web Summit?Whistleblowing, climate tech, NFT, and cryptoAre there too many VCs?How an event company becomes a software company“Crazy” branding decisions outside Europe100,000 people at next year's Web SummitWe hope you enjoy(ed) the podcast! Please feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions to podcast@tech.eu or tweet at us @tech_eu.