Should you really raise VC? This week on Startup Talks, Andreas from EUVC drops hard truths about venture capital and why most founders would be better off without it. We dive into: Why the VC model is overhyped for most startupsThe reality of European venture capital vs. Silicon ValleyHow Romania and Eastern Europe are becoming unexpected startup hotspotsIt's a candid, insightful take that flips the usual startup advice on its head. 👉 Perfect for founders, creators, and anyone thinkin...

🚀 Startups don’t need bigger ad budgets—they need communities. The best brands today aren’t built on ads, they’re built on people who love them enough to spread the word. But most founders still think growth = spending money. In this episode of Startup Talks, we sit down with Matei Psatta, CMO & Co-Founder of Blindspot, to break down why community-driven marketing is the future and how startups can turn their users into their biggest growth engine. 💡 If you’re a founder, marketer, or j...

Călin Popescu didn’t just build a company—he built himself first. From leaving Romania to working in global tech companies, to launching Nostra:Biome, a startup tackling gut health through microbiome intelligence, his journey is filled with brutal lessons on discipline, resilience, and how startups actually survive. 🔥 In this episode, we cover: 🚀 The truth about startups: Why most fail & how to avoid it 🛠️ Building a company the hard way: From Romania to global entrepreneurship 💡 Why dis...

Are you making the same mistakes?Startups aren’t a fairy tale. If profit is your only goal, you're setting yourself up for failure.In this no-holds-barred episode of Startup Talks, we chat with Cristobal Alonso, Global CEO & El Patron of Startup Wise Guys—Europe’s leading B2B startup accelerator. With over 400 investments under his belt, he reveals the secrets to success! In this episode, you’ll discover:✅ The #1 reason why startups fail (and how to avoid it)✅ The MVP trap—and why mo...

🎙️ Startup Talks: Episode 5 – A Conversation You Can’t Afford to MissThis week, we sit down with Andy Budd, a UX design pioneer and venture partner at Seedcamp, to explore what it really takes to grow a startup that scales. 🚀Andy shares his journey from shaping the early days of UX to mentoring founders through the highs and lows of funding, scaling, and everything in between. His incredible advice is a must-hear for any entrepreneur.Here’s what you’ll learn:- Why growth is non-negotiable for...

April Dunford Exposes the Myths of B2B Marketing and PositioningIn this eye-opening episode, April Dunford, a renowned positioning expert and author, challenges common misconceptions about B2B marketing, sales, and positioning. From debunking the idea that B2B purchases are driven by the same emotions as consumer buying, to explaining why startups must endure an "awkward teenage phase" before finding their true positioning, April provides unfiltered insights that will change how you think abo...

Forget everything you think you know about startup growth! 🚫 In this episode, Irina Scarlat—former growth leader at Uber, Revolut, and Bitpanda—reveals why growth hacking is a lie and why real growth is unpredictable, messy, and driven by experimentation. 🚀Get ready for a candid conversation that goes beyond the surface-level startup advice you’ve heard before. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about how real growth happens, this episode will challenge everything you t...

Are you ready to rethink the future of technology?In this thought-provoking episode of Startup Talks, host David Achim sits down with futurist and innovation expert Timmy Ghiurau to explore why AI alone won't save us and how storytelling, ethics, and collaboration are the true catalysts for building the future we all want to live in.Discover how narratives and world building influence technological advancement, the limitations of AI, and the importance of creating a shared language to address...

The Future of Crypto, Entrepreneurship, and Draper University's VisionThis video dives deep into various entrepreneurial and innovative topics, focusing on the advancements and potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Chris Joannou and David Achim discusses the role of governments in fostering innovation, the transformation of the startup ecosystem through Draper University, and the impact of survival training on building leadership skills. Additionally, the conversation touches...

In this episode of Startup Talks Podcast, we dive deep into the Eastern European startup landscape with a special guest, Vlad Gliga. As the Board President of the ROStartup initiative and CEO of Rubik Hub, Vlad brings unparalleled insights into the burgeoning Romanian startup ecosystem. Discover how he's spearheading efforts to create Romania's first comprehensive startup strategy, in collaboration with major players like the European Commission and the World Bank. Join us as we analyze the c...

Join us for an enlightening discussion with venture capitalist Tunya Irkad, experienced founder & CPO Adrian Pica, and Tech Startup Founder Guru George Haber as they delve into the intricacies of startup success, from securing seed funding to understanding market dynamics. Learn about the latest AI trends, how to balance product quality with speed, and the critical elements that differentiate successful startups. Gain valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by Central and Easte...

In acest episod al podcastului Startup Talks, ne bucuram sa o avem ca invitata pe Xenia Muntean, fondatoarea Planable, o platforma inovatoare care transforma modul in care echipele de marketing colaboreaza. Xenia impartaseste cu noi cum a reusit sa construiască un startup de succes la nivel global, cum a construit o buna cultura organizationala si multe altele.

In primul episod din acest an al podcastului Startup Talks il avem drept invitat pe Radu Negulescu, Founder & CEO Sessions. Acesta discuta despre ce inseamna antreprenoriat, ce mindset ar trebui sa aiba un antreprenor, cum realizezi engagement intr-o comunitate, cum se traduce ‘the network effect’ in numere & much more. Urmareste episodul pentru mai multe insights. Asculta podcastul și pe:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxZWulFA_P4&t=2645sStartup Talks este un podcast lan...

In acest episod il avem drept invitat pe Bogdan Iordache, General Partner la UnderlineVentures si fondator al conferintei How to Web. Bogdan este unul dintre pionierii ecosistemului de startups din Romania. Am discutat cu el despre inceputurile ecosistemului de startups din Romania, despre cum a fost pusa baza conferintei How to Web acum 14 ani, cu ce se ocupa un Venture Capitalist & much more. Asculta episodul și pe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WldqKDrBdYStartup Talks este u...

In acest episod il avem drept invitat pe George Haber, fondator de startups si investitor cu peste 30 de experienta in domeniul tech. Primul sau start-up a fost fondat in anii ’90 in SUA si a avut succes international, iar de atunci George a fondat alte 4 startups in Silicon Valley. Urmareste episodul pentru a afla mai multe despre ecosistemele de startups din SUA si Europa, despre schimbările din Silicon Valley din ultimii ani si afla insights de la startups de succes.Asculta episodul si pe ...

Vei afla in acest episod cat de important este research-ul pentru un startup si cu ce se confrunta acestea atunci cand isi doresc sa se lanseze pe o piata straina. Invitatul nostru, Vlad Marincas, este co-fondator al Aqurate, un startup destinat sa ajute magazinele online sa inteleaga mai bine datele pe care le colecteaza si sa le foloseasca pentru a imbunatati experienta clientilor. De-a lungul interviului, Vlad a discutat despre experienta de fondator de startup de tehnologie, despre ...

Andrei Dudoiu prezinta @SeedBlink, una dintre cele mai cunoscute platforme de equity crowdfunding din UE. Povestea lor incepe cu cativa ani in urma cand in Romania inca nu era reglementat acest domeniu.Unul dintre cele mai interesante aspecte este ca poti deveni investitor cu doar cateva clickuri, iar ca fondator, pe langa a-ti lansa in spatiul public compania, ai oportunitatea de a forma in jurul ei o comunitate foarte valoroasa. Aflam pe parcursul episodului si despre Nimity, o solutie de g...

Episodul de astazi al podcast-ului Startup Talks, aduce în discutie experienta lui Valentin Filip in domeniul investitiilor. El împărtășește perspective neprețuite despre trăsăturile unui bun fondator, direct din perspectiva unui investitor. De asemenea, va detalia ceea ce investitorii caută cu adevărat la startup-uri. 🎯 Ascultă cu atenție!Pentru mai multe informații și noutăți despre podcast-ul Startup Talks, accesează website-ul makeitinoradea.ro/startuppodcast și urmărește-ne pe:Facebook: ...

Episodul de astăzi al podcast-ului Startup Talks, aduce în discuție experiența lui Andrei Negrău Co-fondator și CEO al companiei Siena Ai, un produs AI ce furnizează servicii de Customer Success. Vom discuta împreună ultimele trend-uri în tehnologie și vom împărtăși câteva opinii valoroase. Ascultă cu atenție!Startup Talks este o serie de podcasturi oferită de Make IT in Oradea, o organizație orientată spre comunitate care își propune să susțină și să promoveze ecosistemul local de startup-ur...

Episodul de astăzi al podcast-ului Startup Talks, aduce în discuție experiența Vasilicăi Bob în postura de CPO al companiei 123FormBuilder, un produs SaaS menit să simplifice utilizarea chestionarelor online. Vom discuta împreună despre fundamentele unui Product Manager și despre experiența ei vastă în construirea produselor de tehnologie. Ascultă cu atenție!Startup Talks este o serie de podcasturi oferită de Make IT in Oradea, o organizație orientată spre comunitate care își propune să susți...