Today, we have a different episode for you, introducing you to the first episode of the newly launched Startups in Focus series by Seedcamp.

This first episode features Carlos Espinal, Managing Partner of Seedcamp, in a conversation with Johannes Keienburg, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Cakewalk, on building access management processes.

Their conversation revolves around:

* The importance of access control, visibility, and security in organizations.

* Insights on the need for access management processes.

* The challenges of data security.

* The evolution and future of access controls.

* … and more that you can discover below.

Chapters:

* 00:03 Launching Seedcamp Podcast Series: Startups in Focus

* 00:45 Meet the Guests: Carlos Espinal and Johannes Kainberg

* 01:14 Diving Deep into Access Management with Cakewalk

* 03:02 Johannes's Journey to Founding Cakewalk

* 05:05 Addressing the Challenges of Data Security

* 05:45 Understanding Customer Outreach and Engagement

* 10:33 Integrating SaaS Products for Enhanced Security

* 10:46 The Future of Identity and Access Management

* 15:57 Implementing Access Controls in Companies

* 18:23 Envisioning the Future Organization with Cakewalk

* 19:37 Role-Based Access and Its Evolution

* 22:09 Advice for Founders on Early Security Steps

* 25:49 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect

🎓 Upcoming Academy Sessions

Fund Modelling in VC: Assumptions Sheet Construction

🌍 Virtual | 📅 Thursday, May 16 | 🕰️ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CET | € 200

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📅 Upcoming virtual events

From time to time, a podcast is just not enough. Check out our roundtables and live events below.

🏆 Firesides with the winners of the European VC Awards

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🗓️ The VC Conferences You Can’t Miss

There are some events that just have to be on the calendar. Here’s our list, hit us up if you’re going, we’d love to meet!

0100 Conference CEE 2024 | 📆 14 - 16 May | 🌍 Prague, Czech Republic

Iceland Innovation Week | 📆 15 - 16 May | Reykjavik, Iceland

EBAN Congress Tallinn 2024 | 📆 20-22 May | 🌍 Tallinn, Estonia

SuperVenture | 📆 4 - 6 June | 🌍 Berlin, Germany

Nordic LP Forum & TechBBQ | 📆 September | 🌍 Copenhagen, Denmark

North Star & GITEX Global | 📆 14 - 18 Oct | 🌍 Dubai, UAE

GITEX Europe 2025 | 📆 23 - 25 May 2025 | 🌍 Berlin, Germany

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