In this episode, Wael Abdelmalek, CEO and Co-Founder of Uthereal, gets brutally honest about what it takes to build a technical moat in the AI era – when anyone can ship a competing product over a weekend. Together with Paul Müller, Wael discusses why vibe coding without understanding the architecture can kill a product at scale, selling before the UX existed, spending $12,000 on sales emails with zero replies, and an enterprise demo that collapsed when a manager handed it to the wrong users without context. Plus the mindset shift that keeps Wael building through guaranteed failures and painful execution – this is not a journey for someone optimizing for happiness.

Our host Lian Boerma and guest Pascal Weinberger, CEO of Bardeen, discuss moonshot projects, rapid prototyping, and the art of problem-solving.

Dr. Michael Baumann, co-founder of Twaice, takes us on a journey through the world of battery analytics, where they are accelerating the transition to renewable energies and electric mobility.

In this episode of the EWOR Podcast, Claudius Jablonka, Founding Partner of 10x Founders, joins our host Lian Boerma to discuss his criteria for investing in early-stage companies.

Federico Wengi, partner at SquareOne Venture Capital, shares valuable advice for early-stage founders seeking investment with our host Lian Boerma. Federico discusses the essential components of a well-prepared data room, highlighting the significance of authenticity, comprehensive budgeting, and the critical role of founder references.

Gain insights into what investors look for and how to navigate the fundraising process effectively.

Join Lian Boerma and Amar Shah, a seasoned deep tech entrepreneur and investor, as they discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of investing in deep tech start-ups.

Join Lian Boerma and Leonard Dorlöchter as they delve into Leonard's personal development journey - from dreaming big to realising his ambitions with his company, peaq. 

Leonard unveils how influential book readings like "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and spiritual discoveries during his travels in India shaped his mindset and entrepreneurial path. Tune in to gain insights on thinking outside the box, seeking impact, and finding inner peace to enhance your own entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode of the EWOR Podcast, Lian Boerma delves into the world of early stage investments with Alex Lorenz, founder of Loric Ventures.

In this episode, Lian Boerma interviews Fedor Holz, the former number one poker player in the world and founder of Pokercode. They discuss the similarities between poker and entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of internal motivation and intention in achieving success. Join them as they delve into Fedor's journey from poker champion to start-up founder and CEO, providing valuable insights on personal development along the way.

Can a tech venture attract funding without a CTO? Sure they can! Sebastian and his co-founder Gerry founded ContractHero and raised their Seed Round without a CTO. Sebastian Wengryn joins Lian Boerma in the latest episode of the EWOR Podcast to talk about the journey of ContractHero.