Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this second part of my conversation with Soma Pirityi, co-founder and CEO of ETA Technologies, we explore his remarkable journey from Hungary to the UK and the entrepreneurial experiences that shaped his path.

Soma shares the challenges he faced regarding the perception of entrepreneurship in Eastern Europe and his initial struggles after arriving in the UK. He reflects on pivotal moments that led him to the startup world, discussing his various ventures, including Sports Find and Future AI Investment Group. Throughout our conversation, he emphasizes the importance of community, learning from failures, and the support that has been crucial to his success.

Episode Highlights:

Chapters:

00:00 Soma's Journey to the UK

02:53 The Entrepreneurial Landscape in Eastern Europe

06:03 First Steps in the UK: From Student to Entrepreneur

09:05 The Lightbulb Moment: Discovering Startups

11:54 Building Sports Find: Bridging Students and Pubs

14:46 Transitioning from Student to Entrepreneurial Success

18:11 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

21:06 The Importance of Experience in Entrepreneurship

24:00 Future AI Investment Group: Merging Education and Investment

26:55 Navigating Challenges and Learning from Failure

30:06 Reflecting on the Journey: No Regrets

32:52 The Power of Community in Startups

36:03 Technical Challenges and Support in the Startup Ecosystem

39:04 Looking Ahead: Goals for ETA Technologies

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Check out ETA Technologies here: https://www.eta-technologies.com/

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