Our host Lian Boerma and guest Pascal Weinberger, CEO of Bardeen, discuss moonshot projects, rapid prototyping, and the art of problem-solving. Pascal, serial entrepreneur and former head of the AI and Rapid Prototyping team at Telefonica's moonshot factory, sheds light on the unique challenges and strategies behind tackling massive societal issues. From identifying impactful problems to iterating with real users, Pascal provides insights into building solutions that matter.

Dr. Michael Baumann, co-founder of Twaice, takes us on a journey through the world of battery analytics, where they are accelerating the transition to renewable energies and electric mobility. Twaice was founded based on technology developed and proved during Michael and his co-founder's PhDs. He shares the challenges of convincing customers and achieving product-market fit. In addition, Lian and Michael discuss the challenges of hiring talent and selecting investors.

In this episode of the EWOR Podcast, Claudius Jablonka, Founding Partner of 10x Founders, joins our host Lian Boerma to discuss his criteria for investing in early-stage companies. Claudius co-founded 10x Founders in 2020 to support European tech start-ups and close knowledge gaps in venture capital. The episode highlights the significance of motivated teams, favouring teams over solo founders, market size, the need for superior products, and the growing focus on capital efficiency and profitability.

Federico Wengi, partner at SquareOne Venture Capital, shares valuable advice for early-stage founders seeking investment with our host Lian Boerma. Federico discusses the essential components of a well-prepared data room, highlighting the significance of authenticity, comprehensive budgeting, and the critical role of founder references.   Gain insights into what investors look for and how to navigate the fundraising process effectively.

Join Lian Boerma and Amar Shah, a seasoned deep tech entrepreneur and investor, as they discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of investing in deep tech start-ups.

Join Lian Boerma and Leonard Dorlöchter as they delve into Leonard's personal development journey - from dreaming big to realising his ambitions with his company, peaq.    Leonard unveils how influential book readings like "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and spiritual discoveries during his travels in India shaped his mindset and entrepreneurial path. Tune in to gain insights on thinking outside the box, seeking impact, and finding inner peace to enhance your own entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode of the EWOR Podcast, Lian Boerma delves into the world of early stage investments with Alex Lorenz, founder of Loric Ventures. Discover Alex's secrets for evaluating and selecting promising start-ups, focusing on the importance of the founding team, their expertise, and their ability to tackle challenges. Gain valuable insights into the art of investing in FinTech and urban tech startups, and learn how Alex's unique approach sets him apart in the competitive investment landscape.

In this episode, Lian Boerma interviews Fedor Holz, the former number one poker player in the world and founder of Pokercode. They discuss the similarities between poker and entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of internal motivation and intention in achieving success. Join them as they delve into Fedor's journey from poker champion to start-up founder and CEO, providing valuable insights on personal development along the way.

Can a tech venture attract funding without a CTO? Sure they can! Sebastian and his co-founder Gerry founded ContractHero and raised their Seed Round without a CTO. Sebastian Wengryn joins Lian Boerma in the latest episode of the EWOR Podcast to talk about the journey of ContractHero.

In our tenth episode we welcome Alex Grots, design thinking expert and serial founder, to discuss his learnings and tips on customer discovery. From doing undercover interviews to faking a medical emergency in a train station - Alex has plenty of experiences to share on how to learn as much as you can about your target customer.

In our ninth episode, we welcome Daniel Dippold, serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He shares his learnings from years of fundraising and investing in startups. We talk about mindset, reaching out, and following up with investors.

In our eighth episode we welcome Martynas Fedotovas and Nicholas Chinchaladze, who founded Altair Enterprises. Altair Enterprises is a space education & research organisation that enables people to pursue careers in the space industry and organiser of the biggest annual space industry event ''International Space Convention''.

In our seventh episode we welcome David Zamarin, who founded DetraPel. DetraPel is an Advanced Materials company that specializes in synthesizing and manufacturing PFAS-Free protective coatings. About EWOR EWOR accelerates people, not startups. We prepare individuals to run a startup by focussing on developing their ability, attitude, and network. We support at a “pre-idea” stage by helping talent generate an idea, validate it, and turn it into a startup.

In our sixth episode we welcome Sebastian Horstmann, who founded Open Seneca. Open Seneca builds and deploys air quality sensors. About EWOR EWOR accelerates people, not startups. We prepare individuals to run a startup by focussing on developing their ability, attitude, and network. We support at a “pre-idea” stage by helping talent generate an idea, validate it, and turn it into a startup.

In our fifth episode we welcome Nessim-Sariel Gao, who founded Cowa. Cowa is the largest European Blockchain infrastructure company running on renewable hydro energy. About EWOR EWOR accelerates people, not startups. We prepare individuals to run a startup by focussing on developing their ability, attitude, and network. We support at a “pre-idea” stage by helping talent generate an idea, validate it, and turn it into a startup.

In our fourth episode we welcome Melvin Kianmanesh Rad, who founded Effixis. Effixis supports financial institutions, private companies, and public organizations in their data innovation projects through state-of-the-art solutions. About EWOR EWOR accelerates people, not startups. We prepare individuals to run a startup by focussing on developing their ability, attitude, and network. We support at a “pre-idea” stage by helping talent generate an idea, validate it, and turn it into a startup.

In our third episode we welcome Leonard Dorlöchter, who co-founded Peaq. Peaq enables people to build decentralized applications (dApps) giving vehicles, machines, robots and devices a sovereign identity, as well as access and payment capabilities so that they can independently provide and render services via the new, decentralized internet - the Web3. About EWOR EWOR accelerates people, not startups. We prepare individuals to run a startup by focussing on developing their ability, attitude, and network. We support at a “pre-idea” stage by helping talent generate an idea, validate it, and turn it into a startup.

In our second episode we welcome Alissa Rohrbach, Clinical psychologist, who co-founded Recovery Cat, a health tech startup improving medical treatment effectiveness for individuals with severe mental illness through better data and patient-doctor alliance. About EWOR EWOR accelerates people, not startups. We prepare individuals to run a startup by focussing on developing their ability, attitude, and network. We support at a “pre-idea” stage by helping talent generate an idea, validate it, and turn it into a startup.

In our first episode we welcome Berna Epik, who co-founded the covid tracing solution Novid20. About EWOR EWOR accelerates people, not startups. We prepare individuals to run a startup by focussing on developing their ability, attitude, and network. We support at a “pre-idea” stage by helping talent generate an idea, validate it, and turn it into a startup.

Intro Episode - The EWOR Podcast interviews entrepreneurs and learns about their founding stories.  About EWOR EWOR accelerates people, not startups. We prepare individuals to run a startup by focussing on developing their ability, attitude, and network. We support at a “pre-idea” stage by helping talent generate an idea, validate it, and turn it into a startup.