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Interview with Netcompany's CEO, André Rogaczewski: 'Stand Tall, Europe'. How do we do that?
In this podcast [min. 30 - English], Insightview.eu has a conversation with André Rogaczewski, co-founder and CEO of Netcompany. In a series of podcasts in 2025, Insightview has focused on European defence and the corporate sector's heavy dependence on technologies and infrastructure developed and controlled outside the continent, primarily in the United States. This needs to change. Insightview asks André Rogaczewski whether it is possible - and if so, how we can do it.
André Rogaczewski has made no secret that "Europe must rise and stand united" in a time of historical uncertainty and external pressure on Western values. It must be based on "freedom and democracy", but these principles are now under pressure and require action, according to Rogaczewski [click here to read Netcompany’s open letter released on April 23: Europe must stand tall]. André Rogaczewski believes "technology has become a crucial battleground" where social development, economy and security require that Europe embraces the digital revolution. This requires European solutions, according to Rogaczewski.
André Rogaczewski, who holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Aalborg University, is also known for his involvement in various boards and councils. Since 2016, he has been chairman of the Confederation of Danish Industry's DI Digital and a member of the Digitalisation Council since 2022. André was born in Poland and grew up in Aalborg, Denmark.
The 10 key points from André Rogaczewski's statements in the podcast:
1. Europe has the capabilities to lead its own digital future
André Rogaczewski emphasises that Europe possesses strong companies, brilliant minds, and the necessary resources to assume responsibility for its digital development.
2. Europe is too dependent on non-European digital infrastructure
Critical infrastructure such as cloud services, software applications, and AI algorithms are dominated by US firms, making Europe vulnerable.
3. Digital sovereignty requires both EU-level coordination and national initiatives
While EU-wide standards and infrastructure (like giga AI factories) are essential, national efforts must also contribute. Coordination and standardisation are key to scalability.
4. Europe needs common digital ‘highways’
Shared systems like digital ID, AI assistants, and health data platforms are needed to enable cross-border innovation and services across the EU.
5. Public-private partnerships are essential to building digital infrastructure
Large-scale projects like AI factories must be established with joint efforts between governments and private European companies.
6. European data must be stored and processed within Europe
Core computing power and data must be based on European soil for security and sovereignty. US firms may participate, but under European terms.
7. Europe must demand more from global tech firms
European customers should require data stored in Europe and applications to comply with European standards, including age verification and content moderation.
8. Hybrid warfare is a growing threat, both digital and physical
Cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and systemic vulnerabilities threaten Europe’s democracy and infrastructure. Europe needs tools to defend itself on both fronts.
9. A unified European digital identity is crucial
A pan-European digital ID like the EU Digital Wallet would allow Europe to negotiate as one voice and create trusted digital ecosystems.
10. Europe must act faster and more concretely
Political processes are too slow and abstract. Europe must shift from discussing principles to implementing real, irreversible, pan-European digital solutions — including a governance model for fast and scalable digital transformation.
Music: Melodyloops, 'Pure Calmness – by MediaM
André Rogaczewski has made no secret that "Europe must rise and stand united" in a time of historical uncertainty and external pressure on Western values. It must be based on "freedom and democracy", but these principles are now under pressure and require action, according to Rogaczewski [click here to read Netcompany’s open letter released on April 23: Europe must stand tall]. André Rogaczewski believes "technology has become a crucial battleground" where social development, economy and security require that Europe embraces the digital revolution. This requires European solutions, according to Rogaczewski.
André Rogaczewski, who holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Aalborg University, is also known for his involvement in various boards and councils. Since 2016, he has been chairman of the Confederation of Danish Industry's DI Digital and a member of the Digitalisation Council since 2022. André was born in Poland and grew up in Aalborg, Denmark.
The 10 key points from André Rogaczewski's statements in the podcast:
1. Europe has the capabilities to lead its own digital future
André Rogaczewski emphasises that Europe possesses strong companies, brilliant minds, and the necessary resources to assume responsibility for its digital development.
2. Europe is too dependent on non-European digital infrastructure
Critical infrastructure such as cloud services, software applications, and AI algorithms are dominated by US firms, making Europe vulnerable.
3. Digital sovereignty requires both EU-level coordination and national initiatives
While EU-wide standards and infrastructure (like giga AI factories) are essential, national efforts must also contribute. Coordination and standardisation are key to scalability.
4. Europe needs common digital ‘highways’
Shared systems like digital ID, AI assistants, and health data platforms are needed to enable cross-border innovation and services across the EU.
5. Public-private partnerships are essential to building digital infrastructure
Large-scale projects like AI factories must be established with joint efforts between governments and private European companies.
6. European data must be stored and processed within Europe
Core computing power and data must be based on European soil for security and sovereignty. US firms may participate, but under European terms.
7. Europe must demand more from global tech firms
European customers should require data stored in Europe and applications to comply with European standards, including age verification and content moderation.
8. Hybrid warfare is a growing threat, both digital and physical
Cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and systemic vulnerabilities threaten Europe’s democracy and infrastructure. Europe needs tools to defend itself on both fronts.
9. A unified European digital identity is crucial
A pan-European digital ID like the EU Digital Wallet would allow Europe to negotiate as one voice and create trusted digital ecosystems.
10. Europe must act faster and more concretely
Political processes are too slow and abstract. Europe must shift from discussing principles to implementing real, irreversible, pan-European digital solutions — including a governance model for fast and scalable digital transformation.
Music: Melodyloops, 'Pure Calmness – by MediaM
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By Carsten Bonde PedersenIn this podcast [min. 30 - English], Insightview.eu has a conversation with André Rogaczewski, co-founder and CEO of Netcompany. In a series of podcasts in 2025, Insightview has focused on European defence and the corporate sector's heavy dependence on technologies and infrastructure developed and controlled outside the continent, primarily in the United States. This needs to change. Insightview asks André Rogaczewski whether it is possible - and if so, how we can do it.
André Rogaczewski has made no secret that "Europe must rise and stand united" in a time of historical uncertainty and external pressure on Western values. It must be based on "freedom and democracy", but these principles are now under pressure and require action, according to Rogaczewski [click here to read Netcompany’s open letter released on April 23: Europe must stand tall]. André Rogaczewski believes "technology has become a crucial battleground" where social development, economy and security require that Europe embraces the digital revolution. This requires European solutions, according to Rogaczewski.
André Rogaczewski, who holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Aalborg University, is also known for his involvement in various boards and councils. Since 2016, he has been chairman of the Confederation of Danish Industry's DI Digital and a member of the Digitalisation Council since 2022. André was born in Poland and grew up in Aalborg, Denmark.
The 10 key points from André Rogaczewski's statements in the podcast:
1. Europe has the capabilities to lead its own digital future
André Rogaczewski emphasises that Europe possesses strong companies, brilliant minds, and the necessary resources to assume responsibility for its digital development.
2. Europe is too dependent on non-European digital infrastructure
Critical infrastructure such as cloud services, software applications, and AI algorithms are dominated by US firms, making Europe vulnerable.
3. Digital sovereignty requires both EU-level coordination and national initiatives
While EU-wide standards and infrastructure (like giga AI factories) are essential, national efforts must also contribute. Coordination and standardisation are key to scalability.
4. Europe needs common digital ‘highways’
Shared systems like digital ID, AI assistants, and health data platforms are needed to enable cross-border innovation and services across the EU.
5. Public-private partnerships are essential to building digital infrastructure
Large-scale projects like AI factories must be established with joint efforts between governments and private European companies.
6. European data must be stored and processed within Europe
Core computing power and data must be based on European soil for security and sovereignty. US firms may participate, but under European terms.
7. Europe must demand more from global tech firms
European customers should require data stored in Europe and applications to comply with European standards, including age verification and content moderation.
8. Hybrid warfare is a growing threat, both digital and physical
Cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and systemic vulnerabilities threaten Europe’s democracy and infrastructure. Europe needs tools to defend itself on both fronts.
9. A unified European digital identity is crucial
A pan-European digital ID like the EU Digital Wallet would allow Europe to negotiate as one voice and create trusted digital ecosystems.
10. Europe must act faster and more concretely
Political processes are too slow and abstract. Europe must shift from discussing principles to implementing real, irreversible, pan-European digital solutions — including a governance model for fast and scalable digital transformation.
Music: Melodyloops, 'Pure Calmness – by MediaM
André Rogaczewski has made no secret that "Europe must rise and stand united" in a time of historical uncertainty and external pressure on Western values. It must be based on "freedom and democracy", but these principles are now under pressure and require action, according to Rogaczewski [click here to read Netcompany’s open letter released on April 23: Europe must stand tall]. André Rogaczewski believes "technology has become a crucial battleground" where social development, economy and security require that Europe embraces the digital revolution. This requires European solutions, according to Rogaczewski.
André Rogaczewski, who holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Aalborg University, is also known for his involvement in various boards and councils. Since 2016, he has been chairman of the Confederation of Danish Industry's DI Digital and a member of the Digitalisation Council since 2022. André was born in Poland and grew up in Aalborg, Denmark.
The 10 key points from André Rogaczewski's statements in the podcast:
1. Europe has the capabilities to lead its own digital future
André Rogaczewski emphasises that Europe possesses strong companies, brilliant minds, and the necessary resources to assume responsibility for its digital development.
2. Europe is too dependent on non-European digital infrastructure
Critical infrastructure such as cloud services, software applications, and AI algorithms are dominated by US firms, making Europe vulnerable.
3. Digital sovereignty requires both EU-level coordination and national initiatives
While EU-wide standards and infrastructure (like giga AI factories) are essential, national efforts must also contribute. Coordination and standardisation are key to scalability.
4. Europe needs common digital ‘highways’
Shared systems like digital ID, AI assistants, and health data platforms are needed to enable cross-border innovation and services across the EU.
5. Public-private partnerships are essential to building digital infrastructure
Large-scale projects like AI factories must be established with joint efforts between governments and private European companies.
6. European data must be stored and processed within Europe
Core computing power and data must be based on European soil for security and sovereignty. US firms may participate, but under European terms.
7. Europe must demand more from global tech firms
European customers should require data stored in Europe and applications to comply with European standards, including age verification and content moderation.
8. Hybrid warfare is a growing threat, both digital and physical
Cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and systemic vulnerabilities threaten Europe’s democracy and infrastructure. Europe needs tools to defend itself on both fronts.
9. A unified European digital identity is crucial
A pan-European digital ID like the EU Digital Wallet would allow Europe to negotiate as one voice and create trusted digital ecosystems.
10. Europe must act faster and more concretely
Political processes are too slow and abstract. Europe must shift from discussing principles to implementing real, irreversible, pan-European digital solutions — including a governance model for fast and scalable digital transformation.
Music: Melodyloops, 'Pure Calmness – by MediaM