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Why do Europe’s startups scale slower than their U.S. counterparts? In this raw, revealing episode, Andy Goldstein uncovers what’s really holding back the European venture capital scene—and what we can do about it.
How investor education can radically improve VC decision-making
Why German founders hesitate to internationalize—and how to fix it
The mindset shift European investors need to unlock global-scale success
How AI sales tools and founder conviction can drive early-stage growth
Andy Goldstein, Managing Director Europe at VU Venture Partners and Co-Founder of the German Accelerator, is a serial entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and innovation catalyst. With decades of experience across the U.S. and Europe, he’s reshaping how VCs invest—and how startups scale.
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Guest Name: Andy Goldstein, Managing Director Europe, VU Venture Partners
Relevant Resources:
VU Venture Partners
German Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Andy’s journey from IBM to VC
06:00 – What’s broken in European VC mindsets
12:45 – How VU trains VCs through real investments
20:50 – Sales culture differences: Germany vs. U.S.
28:15 – Startup internationalization: Why Germany lags
35:30 – Traits of the top 1% of founders
42:00 – Final thoughts + podcast wrap-up
Why do Europe’s startups scale slower than their U.S. counterparts? In this raw, revealing episode, Andy Goldstein uncovers what’s really holding back the European venture capital scene—and what we can do about it.
How investor education can radically improve VC decision-making
Why German founders hesitate to internationalize—and how to fix it
The mindset shift European investors need to unlock global-scale success
How AI sales tools and founder conviction can drive early-stage growth
Andy Goldstein, Managing Director Europe at VU Venture Partners and Co-Founder of the German Accelerator, is a serial entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and innovation catalyst. With decades of experience across the U.S. and Europe, he’s reshaping how VCs invest—and how startups scale.
Loved this episode? Help others discover it!
👉 Struggling with small biz finances? Tide’s free account + up to €400 cashback makes it a no-brainer: tide.co/Podcastsde – use code STARTUPRADIO
Guest Name: Andy Goldstein, Managing Director Europe, VU Venture Partners
Relevant Resources:
VU Venture Partners
German Accelerator
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Andy’s journey from IBM to VC
06:00 – What’s broken in European VC mindsets
12:45 – How VU trains VCs through real investments
20:50 – Sales culture differences: Germany vs. U.S.
28:15 – Startup internationalization: Why Germany lags
35:30 – Traits of the top 1% of founders
42:00 – Final thoughts + podcast wrap-up
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