Founder Stories

How Viktor von Essen is Revolutionizing Legal Work with Libra

In less than two years, Viktor von Essen has taken an idea from the courtroom to one of Europe’s fastest-growing LegalTech companies.

Founder Stories

How Viktor von Essen is Revolutionizing Legal Work with Libra

In less than two years, Viktor von Essen has taken an idea from the courtroom to one of Europe’s fastest-growing LegalTech companies.

Founder Stories

Shopify: How Tobias Lütke Built the Digital Backbone for Global Entrepreneurship

The story of Shopify begins not in a boardroom, but on a snowboard. In 2004, Tobias Lütke, a German-born programmer living in Canada, wanted to launch an online store called Snowdevil to sell snowboarding gear.

Founder Stories, Austria, Interviews

Interview with Markus Waghubinger | Co-Founder & CEO HalloSophia

Today, we're joined by Markus Waghubinger, a dynamic entrepreneur from Upper Austria who now divides his time between Linz, Vienna, and San Francisco. Markus began his career in banking but soon discovered a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. This led him to co-found HalloSophia, a platform that integrates AI with

Interviews, Founder Stories, Poland

Redefining Retail: Exclusive Interview with Jarosław Kaczmarczyk, CEO of ZeroQs

In today's world, consumers increasingly value convenience and comfort during their shopping activities, placing emphasis not only on store location and variety of products but, most importantly, on saving time and having positive shopping experiences. On the other hand, from the perspective of retail chains, the growing number of customers

Founder Stories, Finland

Measurlabs: From Two Guys with a Spreadsheet to a Venture-Backed, Fast-Growing Company

Finnish laboratory testing company Measurlabs started as a side hustle of two PhD students. Today, the company boasts customers in close to 50 countries and has recently raised a €2.5 million seed round. The two founders’ roles have transformed with the rapidly growing business, their focus shifting from hands-on customer

Founder Stories

The Silent Strategist: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Stefan Embacher and Foreus

Stefan Embacher, The Guiding Force Behind Foreus Intelligence GmbH. In the rapidly evolving domain of private intelligence, few figures have managed to make as indelible a mark as Stefan Embacher, the CEO of Foreus Intelligence GmbH.

Founder Stories

Sascha Schick redevelops service industry with a new digital platform

Founder Stories

Interview with Peter Oberlik | Founder & Growth Hacker

Peter Oberlik, Founder & Former Growth Hacker at Venionaire Capital tells his Story.

Founder Stories

Interview with Nicholas Zylberglajt | Founder & CEO Unmanned Life

Founder Stories

Interview with Michael Schöngruber | Founder 3Folio

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Denmark

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Czech Republic

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United States

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Belgium

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France

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