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Nov. 20, 2023

[TEASER] Why I left Microsoft

Ep. 121: :Eric Melchor ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmelchor) talks with Anastasia Staniloiu ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-staniloiu-a43805103/ ) about why she left a promising career at Microsoft. For the Innov...

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Nov. 16, 2023

3 Ways to Grow Your Business through Podcasting

Podcast is a media channel that has the biggest ROI. But which podcasting strategy should you invest in? In this episode I breakdown the Pros and Cons of the three ways you can grow your business through podcasting: 1/ starti...

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Nov. 9, 2023

The cleaning services startup taking over Europe with Aleksander Luka…

I chat with Alexander Lukashow, a tech-savvy entrepreneur turned managing partner. In this conversation Aleksander shares: invaluable strategies for successful business expansion the significance of delegation in business ope...

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Nov. 2, 2023

These female founders have a different approach to fundraising (and t…

Startup founders Elena Oprea & Viorica Vanica of Selftalk think differently when it comes to seeking investment. So I had them explain how they were able to attract new investment opportunities. In this conversation Elena and...

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Oct. 30, 2023

[TEASER] Investors can see throught the bull shit

Ep. 118: :Eric Melchor ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmelchor) talks with Elena Oprea ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-oprea/ ) about how they prepared for their pitch at Tech Crunch. Want to see more of Innovators Can ...

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Oct. 26, 2023

Influencer Marketing: Accelerating Startup Success Through Creator Eq…

In this episode Eric Melchor chats with with Scott Van den Berg, founder of Influencer Capital, about influencer marketing and how startups can accelerate their success through creator equity deals. Show Highlights: 0:35 - th...

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Oct. 23, 2023

[TEASER] 99% of Influencers don't even know about this

Teaser clip of ep. 117 with Scott Van den Berg, founder of Influencer Capital Show drops on Thursday, Oct. 26th Tune in to every conversation about exciting European Startups and Innovators on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Ama...

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Oct. 19, 2023

5 reasons you should start a podcast in 2024

▶ higher retention than other ad platforms including YouTube videos ▶ podcast ad revenue is projected to be about 4 billion by the end of 2024 ▶ podcasts are a nice pillar of content that allow you to repurpose like …

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Oct. 12, 2023

From Uber and BCG to building a telehealth for pets startup with Mich…

Cooper Pet Care is an innovative service for pet parents that allows them to connect to certified veterinarians via video call instantly. No more waiting times, stress and unreasonably high bills. Fast advice and trusted care...

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Oct. 9, 2023

[TEASER] They hacked into our fleet of scooters

Teaser clip of ep. 115 with Michael Fisher, founder of pet care startup - Cooper Pet Care . Show drops on Thursday, Oct. 12th. Tune in to every conversation about exciting European Startups and Innovators on Apple Podcasts, S...

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Oct. 5, 2023

Revolutionizing Accessibility: Why Ayes founders are leaving Europe t…

“Within a month we had a 100 testers using the application. And within 3 months of releasing the app in the US we helped users cross over 200,000 streets.” This is the phenomenal story of a few engineers who came …

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Sept. 28, 2023

Journey to Freedom: Becoming a Digital Nomad and Showing others how t…

Combining travel with entrepreneurship is something that many of us dream of. But what are the financial aspects of being a digital nomad? How can one make informed decisions about where to work and plan a budget? In this con...

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Sept. 21, 2023

830 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy …

Imagine this. Fatmata, who had never used an ultrasound, watched a 3-minute tutorial video. Afterwards, with a smartphone, she then scanned 22 women to look for pregnancy risk factors. Sounds science fiction? Well, it’s not. ...

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Sept. 14, 2023

Challenges faced by female founders and the impact investing revoluti…

In this captivating episode with Chiara Lung, co-founder of Finuprise, we dive into the world of impact investing. Unlike normal investing, impact investing assesses how an investment portfolio aligns with ESG (environmental,...

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Sept. 7, 2023

Creating a supportive environment for like-minded individuals to conn…

Dirk van Meer is co-founder of Core Changemakers. 5 years ago Dirk got together with 3 friends with the idea of creating a student team that focuses on a sustainable economy. Fast forward to today and there are 160 students …

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Aug. 31, 2023

How to engage investors, aligning business goals with social values, …

Linda Klunder is co-founder of Kumasi Drinks - a delicious tropical cocoa fruit juice made from the flesh surrounding a cocoa bean. Previously the outside of the cocoa bean was never used. It was just thrown away. But Linda a...

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Aug. 24, 2023

Selling Before Creating - The I Am Hable Success Story with Freek van…

Discover the remarkable journey of how I Am Hable's co-founders sold a product before it even existed. Learn how they overcame hurdles and collaborated with diverse communities to empower those with disabilities by transformi...

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Aug. 17, 2023

The Intersection of Art, Education, and Entrepreneurship with Maria N…

Maria Nek is building the European Culture Academy - an innovative platform uniting artists, architects, educators, and art enthusiasts from around the world. Her story takes us on a global adventure through Russia, France, I...

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Aug. 10, 2023

How Buster transformed his diverse experiences into the thriving Frui…

Actor. Paper boy. Security guard. Chemistry teacher. Created a community of 2,500 engineers to revolutionize real-world challenges with AI Maverick. That’s what I would describe Buster Franken who unveils the remarkable genes...

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July 27, 2023

Giving First, Learning Always with Dutch Startup Founder Julien Jukema

“You gave away 30% of the profits to a cancer foundation?” “When I ran my 2nd hand fashion store, yes.” said Julien “And you created a project where you awarded Covid front line workers with free hotel stays and dinners …

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July 20, 2023

How does a Founder with Autism launch a Startup that Treats Brain Inj…

How does a startup founder with autism hold many different careers living in 9 countries and then launches a company that treats brain injury using virtual reality? Here’s my thoughts: - Extremely intelligent - Can easily...

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July 6, 2023

Tackle insomnia with this Teddy-like Bear device instead of taking pi…

Julian Martijn is the founder of Somnox - a revolutionary product that helps people sleep better. But before Julian created Somnox, he had a brief music career. In fact, one of the songs he co-produced made it in the top …

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June 29, 2023

🎙️ 5 Crucial Mistakes I Made When Launching the Fun Startup Podcast

Get ready for a candid and enlightening solo episode as I share the 5 crucial mistakes I made while growing my beloved Innovators Can Laugh podcast! 🎧✨ 💥 Mistake 1: Neglecting the Power of Keywords! I failed to insert relevan...

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June 22, 2023

Safeguarding democracy while covering news about Europe’s technology …

Remco Jansen is the founder and publisher of SiliconCanals - a leading technology media source for the startup ecosystem here in Europe. They provide VCs, innovation managers, and people in the tech community with invaluable ...

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