Explore Slovenia's burgeoning startup scene, where innovation meets sustainability. From smart bird feeders to hydrogen catalysts, discover ten promising startups making waves in technology, gaming, and e-commerce. This episode highlights Slovenia's unique position as a dynamic entrepreneurial hub, offering insights into the country's potential for investors and innovators alike.

Sources:

https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/02/from-smart-bird-feeders-to-hydrogen-catalysts-10-promising-startups-in-slovenia-to-keep-and-eye-on/

https://www.businessinsider.com/social-apps-diem-spill-are-tapping-users-as-investors-2025-2

https://restofworld.org/2025/mastercard-foundation-exits-africa-top-vc-firm/

https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/27/stripe-ceo-says-ai-startups-are-growing-faster-than-saas-ever-did-and-calling-them-wrappers-misses-the-point/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:44) From smart bird feeders to hydrogen catalysts: 10 promising startups in Slovenia to keep and eye on

(00:04:02) Social-media startups target a new set of investors: their users

(00:06:45) Africa’s startup funding crisis deepens as Mastercard Foundation exits top VC firm

(00:09:40) Stripe CEO says AI startups are growing faster than SaaS ever did and calling them wrappers ‘misses the point’