Best AB Talk To The Universe Podcasts (2025)

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Swedish AI legaltech founder: Most big law firms “not like to leverage Chinese models” 25:21

6d ago25:21

25:21

In the Tech.eu podcast, Legora CEO Max Junestrand talks about which LLMs the startup is leveraging and how widespread AI has become within the startup.By Tech.eu

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Europe in danger of being geopolitical “sitting duck” unless embraces defence tech, says Alpine Eagle founder 25:04

19d ago25:04

25:04

In this Tech.eu podcast, Alpine Eagle co-founder Jan-Hendrik Boelens talks defence tech and the opportunity it presents for Europe.By Tech.eu

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No One Knows 28:13

24d ago28:13

28:13

In this episode, we explore the hidden challenges of studying with a disability — especially when that disability isn’t immediately visible. From ADHD and autism to chronic illness and mental health struggles, invisible disabilities can lead to feelings of shame, isolation, and misunderstanding. Together with student counsellor Joelle Schut, we div…

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We are sprinting towards implementation of our first chip”, says UK startup in AI inference race 33:46

2M ago33:46

33:46

In the Tech.eu podcast, Fractile founder Walter Goodwin discusses Fractile's AI inference chips which he claims can run LLMs faster and more energy efficient than Nvidia's GPUs.By Tech.eu

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“Lot of work to be done” to achieve open banking success, says Volt CEO 26:37

3M ago26:37

26:37

In this episode, the co-founder and interim CEO of Volt, talks about Volt and open banking.By Tech.eu

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London’s fintech crown “under threat”, says Pockit CEO 32:04

3M ago32:04

32:04

The co-founder of Pockit talks about the fintech's future plans, the acquisition of Monese, and why he thinks the fintech sector is ripe for consolidation.By Tech.eu

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“There is still a lack of investment opportunities in Slovakia,” says Slovak fintech founder 25:15

4M ago25:15

25:15

Two Slovakia-based startup executives discuss the pros and cons of being located in the country.By Tech.eu

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Our future is predominantly American”, says founder of Nvidia-backed London startup PolyAI 40:09

4M ago40:09

40:09

Nikola Mrkšić talks PolyAI, the future of AI-powered voices, and the impact of AI on the workforce.By Tech.eu

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Let's Get it On 39:48

4M ago39:48

39:48

In this episode, we delve into the intimate world of student sexuality. What do students consider “normal” when it comes to sex, and what makes for “good” sex? Joined by cultural sociologist Dr. Samira van Bohemen, we tackle important topics like the orgasm gap, common misconceptions about sex, and the role of pornography in shaping sexual norms an…

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We will [still] be a unicorn today”, says CEO of Bulgaria’s first-ever $1bn startup 38:25

5M ago38:25

38:25

Hristo Borisov, CEO and co-founder of Payhawk, was speaking on the Tech.eu podcast, talking about the history of Payhawk and the challenges and opportunities it faces today.By Tech.eu

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AI grant applicants like "sizzle without the steak" 25:13

6M ago25:13

25:13

Speaking on the Tech.eu podcast, Payal Dalal, MasterCard, discusses the MasterCard Strive EU Innovation Fund.By Tech.eu

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Express Yourself 34:15

6M ago34:15

34:15

In this episode, we explore the journey of expressing your desires and personal identity, and the power of consent. A board member of Erasmus Pride shares their experience in navigating self-acceptance, offering a perspective on living unapologetically. We also delve into the importance of boundaries and understanding your limits, together with a c…

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“We see the Pluto, Lunar dynamic like N26 and Trade Republic”, says Pluto boss 25:15

6M ago25:15

25:15

Joakim Bruchmann, CEO & co-founder, Pluto.markets, and Ken Villum Klausen, the founder and CEO of Danish challenger bank Lunar, discuss Denmark as a tech hub.By Tech.eu

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Banking-as-a-Service will provide plumbing for half of future banking activity, says NatWest boss 25:34

7M ago25:34

25:34

Speaking on the Tech.eu podcast, George Toumbev, chief commercial officer, NatWest Boxed, talks about NatWest’s BaaS offering and some of the challenges and opportunities in the market.By Tech.eu

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“Maybe some things got a little wobbly,” says Techstars CEO addressing criticism about its corporate culture 30:00

8M ago30:00

30:00

A podcast interview with David Cohen, the co-founder and CEO of Techstars, the startup accelerator, which has backed thousands of startups. In the episode, Cohen addresses recent criticism about its corporate culture and discusses startup trends in Europe and beyond in 2024.By Tech.eu

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“Dead man’s shoes. Older VCs need to move to the side,” says top VC 30:40

8M ago30:40

30:40

Zoe Peden, partner, Ananda Impact Ventures, an impact VC fund and Eleanor Kaye, managing director, Newton Venture Progam, an education scheme for overlooked and under-represented VCs, discussed the VC diversity issue in this week's Tech.eu podcast.By Tech.eu

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University spinout numbers on the up after universities “drop” stakes 30:07

8M ago30:07

30:07

Doctor Peter Garraghan, co-founder and CEO, Mindgard and Kevin Berghoff, co-founder of Quantum Diamonds, discuss the virtues and challenges of university spinouts.By Tech.eu

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Push it to the Limit 32:47

9M ago32:47

32:47

In this episode, we explore the pressures of perfectionism among students. What does striving for perfection really look like, and how does it show up in everyday academic life? Whether it’s the pressure to achieve perfect grades or the fear of falling short, perfectionism can take a toll on your mental well-being. We discuss the potential conseque…

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Northvolt VC backer "optimistic" about its future, despite laying off 1,600 workers. 32:51

9M ago32:51

32:51

An interview with Agate Freimane, general partner, Norrsken VC and Pablo Pederjon, partner at Madrid-based impact VC fund Seaya about impact investing.By John Reynolds

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Quantum computing will have its “ChatGPT moment” in the next 18 months, says UK boss 30:35

9M ago30:35

30:35

By John Reynolds

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No tech firm can say “software is never going to fail”, says ethical hacker, amid CrowdStrike fallout 22:18

10M ago22:18

22:18

An interview with two experts on the CrowdStrike fallout and how businesses can limit impact of outage or cyber attack.By John Reynolds

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Psalms 3 -Talks of Yah 9:56

12M ago9:56

9:56

Reading from the Good News Bible Psalms 3, discussing some things that came onto my mind and then just breaking down the scripture from my current inner-standing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talks-of-yah/support

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Bible Readings - Psalms 2, Intro to Psalms 9:31

12M ago9:31

9:31

I jumped back to the introduction this Bible provided and then go on to read Psalms 2. From there I go on to discuss a little bit deeper of why I intend to use the original names of the most high and Jesus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talks-of-yah/support

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Bible Readings - Psalms - 1 1:06

12M ago1:06

1:06

Psalms 1: Happy are those who reject the advise of evil men.... The righteous are guided and protected by the Lord, but the evil are on the way to their doom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talks-of-yah/support

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One-third of trading on Robinhood’s UK app outside market hours, says UK boss 25:27

1y ago25:27

25:27

A podcast interview with the president of Robinhood UK. In the podcast, we discuss how the UK app is performing, the growth of the UK team, and future plans.By John Raynolds

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Lean on Me 29:45

1y ago29:45

29:45

In this episode, we ask the pivotal question: who do you lean on when someone leans on you? We delve into the often-unseen world of informal caregiving and explore the realities of this role. We discuss when you might be considered an informal caregiver, the importance of setting boundaries and assertiveness, and the concept of parentification. We …

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“This is the first of many of minority funds,” says Europe’s first black solo GP 24:22

1y ago24:22

24:22

Interview with Maria Rotilu, founder and general partner, Openseed, a fund which is raising $10m to invest in startups at the earliest stages in Europe and Africa. Rotilu discusses-The the birth of Openseed, The benefits of being a solo general partner, What type of investments Openseed is interested in, Why startups should partner up with Openseed…

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An interview with Manuel Lemos from Enline 13:46

1y ago13:46

13:46

Enline is the winner of the EIT Venture Award for their vegetation and landslide predictive forecast programme. The company develops tech such as dynamic line rating and digital twins to help utilities get more out of their existing infrastructure.By Tech.eu

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An interview with Christer Bergquist from Altris AB 8:59

1y ago8:59

8:59

Altris AB is the winner of the EIT Innovation Team Award for their sodium-ion batteries. The batteries enable high performance batteries to accelerate the energy transition, without increasing the cost to the environment or to customers. https://www.altris.se/By Tech.eu

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An interview with the founders of HiQ-CARB and Woamy, winners of the recent EIT 2024 awards 14:15

1y ago14:15

14:15

We talked with Mohamed Elamir and Dr. Andreas Bittner. Mohammad is the winner of the EIT Changemaker Award and co-founder of Woamy, which develops biodegradable plastic-free biofoam for protective packaging to replace harmful plastic foams. https://www.woamy.com/ Dr. Andreas Bittner is the winner of the Public Award winner from HiQ-CARB, a team tha…

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25 per cent of fintechs pitching top VC are AI-first startups 33:55

1+ y ago33:55

33:55

Around 25 per cent of fintechs pitching a top VC for funding are AI-first startups, according to a top VC. Asked what per cent of fintechs pitching Breega, a European VC which backs UK savings and investment app Moneybox and UK card-consolidator Curve, are AI-first startups, Breega partner Benjamin Deplus said: “I guess in fintech, it. Is still pre…

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“Never too late and never too early” to launch a startup, says founder of one of Finland’s biggest fintech 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

32:37

“It’s never too late and it’s never too early” to launch a startup, according to the co-founder and co-CEO of Enfuce, the payment startup and one of Finland’s biggest fintech. Monika Liikamaa, co-CEO & co-founder of Enfuce, was speaking along with Michaela Berglund, CEO and founder of Feminvest, an events and education platform for women which has …

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BUX CEO says he wants to protect neobroker from “too much" ABN AMRO influence 34:11

1+ y ago34:11

34:11

The CEO of a European neobroker startup recently acquired by Dutch financial services giant ABN AMRO says it’s his job to keep BUX protected from “too much influence from the larger organisation”. In the Tech.eu podcast, Yorick Naeff, BUX CEO, gives us the background to ABN AMRO’s purchase of BUX, announced in December last year. The Dutch giant wa…

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All by Myself 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

28:54

This episode is a reminder that you're not alone in feeling alone. In this episode, we shine a light on the often-overlooked issue of loneliness among students, with a particular focus on the experiences of international students who find themselves far from home, navigating the challenges of adjustment. Through personal stories, we normalize the s…

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“There is no entrepreneurial gene”, says top VC and author of Start-up Century 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

28:12

“There is no entrepreneurial gene, I don’t think,” says James Wise, partner at VC firm Balderton Capital and author of Start-Up-Century. He adds: “I don’t think it is in your DNA. But certainly, your upbringing and the role models you have around you do make a big difference.” Wise gives us the full skinny on his new book, Start-Up Nation, which of…

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I Took a Pill in Ibiza 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

36:35

In this episode, we dive into the world of student substance use. We uncover potential reasons behind the normalization of drug and alcohol use within student culture, explore the associated risks and the path to addiction. Additionally, we share insights on how to seek help and provide information on safe drug use for those who choose to experimen…

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Middle East conflict is “horrible” and could drive a new inflation scare, says Zopa boss 27:51

1+ y ago27:51

27:51

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is “horrible” and will “continue to create concerns” across the world, including the investment community, according to Jaidev Janardana, CEO of UK fintech lender Zopa. The CEO pointed out that the Middle East was where the world gets a lot of its oil from. Janardana said: “What happens in the Middle East? It’s hard…

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London a fintech “behemoth”, says Plaid leader 30:34

1+ y ago30:34

30:34

Last month, Singapore-based Nium announced that it had chosen London as its European HQ while US fintech Plaid has dual European headquarters in London and Amsterdam. The two executives discuss the virtues of their international fintechs having European headquarters and why they chose the cities they are located in. Sandhofer says: “London is provi…

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Under Pressure 36:19

2y ago36:19

36:19

In this episode, we unravel the complex world of student stress. We explore the challenges of academic pressure, the fear of failure, and self-imposed high standards. This episode will provide you with valuable insights, tips, and tricks to help you while prioritizing your mental health. Hear from our study advisors and a firsthand student experien…

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Ten years ago VC funds in Sand Hill Road wouldn’t “even fly to Los Angeles” 24:28

2y ago24:28

24:28

Lucas Timberlake, general partner at Fintech Ventures Fund, the US VC that has a focus on fintech and insurtech, and Ricardo Schäfer, early-stage investor and partner at Revolut backer Target Global, discuss the differences between European VC and US VC funds while also offering insights into the European fintech market. Timberlake, though, says th…

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Scandinavian tech giants like Spotify and Klarna "have fostered a new generation of entrepreneurs” 19:13

2y ago19:13

19:13

Scandinavia is home to some of the most celebrated tech companies in recent years: Skype, Spotify, and Klarna. Cities like Stockholm and Copenhagen are also home to a new generation of startups creating waves across Europe. In this podcast, we talk to Henrik Rosvall, chief operating officer of Stockholm-based climate fintech Doconomy and Emil Stigs…

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“No one should be a denied a bank account”, says Politically Exposed Persons expert amid Farage bank account row 20:11

2y ago20:11

20:11

This week the seldom talked about world of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) came into the spotlight after Nigel Farage claimed the banks did not want him as a customer due to him being a PEP. The row between Farage and NatWest bank has already accounted for the heads of the CEOs of NatWest and Coutts, the prestigious private bank for the wealthy …

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Trailer 1:01

2y ago1:01

1:01

Nobody should struggle alone, and that’s where we come in. In this podcast we try to shine a light on student struggles, give tips on mental wellbeing and create a close-knit community.By Erasmus University Rotterdam

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A decade in, what's next for UK-born digital identity verification software scale-up Onfido? CEO Mike Tuchen spills the beans 26:52

2y ago26:52

26:52

Founded in London back in 2012, Onfido has become one of the global leaders in the digital identity verification and authentication services. We caught up with Mike Tuchen, who joined the company almost three years ago after stints as CEO of companies like Rapid7 and Talend, and was brought on board to lead the scale-up and supercharge global growt…

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Dronamics CEO Svilen Rangelov on building the first cargo drone airline in the world (out of Bulgaria) 21:57

2y ago21:57

21:57

Bulgarian cargo drone manufacturer Dronamics today extended its pre-Series A funding round to raise €2 million euro from private investors exclusively via SeedBlink, the Romania-based crowdfunding platform. A few months back, the company raised $40 million right before completing the first successful flight of its flagship aircraft, the Black Swan.…

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Big moves in AI, Getir exits Spain, how US companies fare in Europe, and Henry Philipson from ESG_VC 19:44

2y ago19:44

19:44

Up this week: The AI wars are heating up: During London Tech Week Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set the goal of establishing the UK as the global home of artificial intelligence. This week OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, announced that it would open its first international office in London, and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis went on record statin…

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Bolt 🩷's Starship, a Code Red, an iron fist at the EIB, AI a-plenty, Tech City, and it's Pollen season 39:52

2y ago39:52

39:52

Shhhh. Can you hear it? Listen in. Very carefully. Yes, yes, that's the unmistakable sound of an ecosystem that's staring down a summer full of iced tea and days by the lake. Or, is that just me? Either way, due to popular demand stemming from her appearance at our Summit just last month, we're welcoming Earlybird Venture Capital's Marieke Gehres t…

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Talking to the Universe 12:10

2y ago12:10

12:10

A quick chat for the fans and fam!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talks-of-yah/support

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15 MINUTE MEDITATION 15:41

2y ago15:41

15:41

Guided breath journey meditation from AaronB--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talks-of-yah/support

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Argentinian tech giant Globant plans to double down on Europe: A chat with Fernando Matzkin, who's leading the charge 24:53

2y ago24:53

24:53

Founded two decades ago, Argentinia-born Globant has become a technology partner for some of the world's leading organisations. Increasingly, it's looking at Europe to expand its business and grow its now 28,000-strong workforce. Globant may not be a household name in the global tech field, but arguably it should be. Founded in Buenos Aires by four…

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