Did you know that 60% of VC funds in Europe are backed by the European Investment Bank's venture arm, EIF? Neither did we, and that's exactly why you should tune in to this podcast episode. In this fact-packed discussion, EIB’s Chief Economist Debora Revoltella and Head of Growth Capital and Innovation Finance Division Hristo Stoykov help us see the big picture of the European startup scene.

What challenges will the European startup economy face next? Where is the EU directing our VC funds and growth companies? How does EIB use venture debt to help later-stage startups to scale, and what other gear does it have in its versatile funding toolbox for growth companies? Once you listen, you'll be surprised you didn't know this before.

Oura – it’s like Patagonia, but for your finger. Especially in the Nordics, all the business people wear these ring-shaped miniature computers night and day, optimizing everything from eating, sleeping, and training to working.

But how did the Finnish brand make it in the hard, hard hardware industry? How did Oura engineers use real-life user stories to develop the product? Is knowing your optimal bedtime the most meaningful life lesson you can learn? And WHERE does the self-monitoring trend go in the future? Will we know so much about our bodies that we’ll become neurotic, not healthy? What's up next for Oura? Let Co-Founder, President and Chief Innovation Officer Petteri Lahtela of Oura tell you.

Want an eye-opening 30-min introduction to the state of contemporary AI? This episode is for you.

Peter Sarlin is the CEO and Founder of Silo.AI, the largest private AI lab in the Nordics. He states that AI is the most misunderstood field of tech of our time. Now, he explains what we are getting wrong about the machines that resemble us.

Kaarel Holm, the CEO and Co-Founder of the fast-growing Estonian HR startup MeetFrank discussed with us about the increasingly global war for talent, why the company matters more than the specific job opening, and how their app is fighting unconscious bias.

Michele Romanow, Co-founder and President of the unique VC firm Clearbanc, has an astonishing career story to share: Before her 33rd birthday, she had founded five and exited two companies. Recently named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic, she now plans to invest $1 billion into 2,000 businesses this year. And of course, she’s also known as a ‘Dragon’ on CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den, Canada’s version of Shark Tank. In this episode, Michele discusses everything from nepotism in VC, to the strengths of millennial founders, and handling 250 pitches in 17 days on tv.

Kaarel Holm, the CEO & Co-Founder of the fast-growing Estonian HR startup MeetFrank discussed with us about the increasingly global war for talent, why the company matters more than the specific job opening, and how their app is fighting unconscious bias.

50 percent of mobile games today are built on Unity, a cross-platform game engine on which even noobs can easily create their own games. Former Director of Product Management, current Director of Research Labs Kaisa Salakka knows the secrets to Unity's success. Tune in as she discusses the societal influence of the gaming industry, its diversity issues, and how everyone and their mother will become gamers in the future.

Did you know that 60% of VC funds in Europe are backed by the European Investment Bank's venture arm, EIF? Neither did we, and that's exactly why you should tune in to this podcast episode. In this fact-packed discussion, EIB’s Chief Economist Debora Revoltella and Head of Growth Capital and Innovation Finance Division Hristo Stoykov help us see the big picture of the European startup scene.

What challenges will the European startup economy face next? Where is the EU directing our VC funds and growth companies? How does EIB use venture debt to help later-stage startups to scale, and what other gear does it have in its versatile funding toolbox for growth companies? Once you listen, you'll be surprised you didn't know this before.

Michele Romanow, Co-founder and President of the unique VC firm Clearbanc, has an astonishing career story to share: Before her 33rd birthday, she had founded five and exited two companies. Recently named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic, she now plans to invest $1 billion into 2,000 businesses this year. And of course, she’s also known as a ‘Dragon’ on CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den, Canada’s version of Shark Tank. In this episode, Michele discusses everything from nepotism in VC, to the strengths of millennial founders, and handling 250 pitches in 17 days on tv.

Want an eye-opening 30-min introduction to the state of contemporary AI? This episode is for you.

Peter Sarlin is the CEO and Founder of Silo.AI, the largest private AI lab in the Nordics. He states that AI is the most misunderstood field of tech of our time. Now, he explains what we are getting wrong about the machines that resemble us.