The Inside Story of Building Businesses

Building Bolder Startups in Europe: Challenges & Opportunities


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Dreaming of launching a game-changing startup in Europe?


This week on Inside Story, we chat with Leo Bonkel, founder of Pure Lambda, a Luxembourg-based consultancy firm.


Leo, who has experience working with Silicon Valley startups, shares his insights on overcoming challenges and unlocking opportunities for European entrepreneurs, including:


  • Supercharging Your Team: Learn how stock options can attract and retain top talent, fostering a culture of ownership.

  • Unlocking Innovation: Discover how simplifying the business setup process can encourage risk-taking and fuel the growth of new ventures.

  • Planning for Success: Uncover the power of having an exit strategy and how it can help set bolder ambitions and maximize the impact of your venture.


  • This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to see the European startup ecosystem thrive, including aspiring entrepreneurs, investors and policy makers!


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Leo Benkel and Pure Lambda

    03:25 From Europe to Silicon Valley: Leo's Startup Journey

    06:50 East vs. West: Startup Ecosystems Compared 

    10:43 The European Startup Struggle: Funding and Ambition

    17:13 Why Outsourcing Tech Stifles Startups 

    19:48 Beyond User Growth: Prioritizing User Love 

    21:33 Europe's Innovation Gap: How to Encourage Risk

    24:38 Rebooting Europe's Startup Scene 

    27:21 The Investor Mindset: Balancing Risk and Reward 

    29:57 Building Your Own AI: Safer, Cheaper, Better 

    34:18 The Future of Work: AI + Humans = Success 

    41:52 Staying the Course: Motivation for the Long Haul 

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