Innovators Can Laugh

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Subscribe and leave a rating to stay updated with the latest startup founders in Europe. Reach your ideal target audience with B2BPodPros: https://www.b2bpodpros.com Conn...

Send us Fan Mail 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/ starting your own podcast 2/ guest podcasting 3/ podcast advertising *** CONNECT website: https://www.innovatorscanlaugh.com/ 📬 Subscribe to the ICL newsletter 🤗...

Send us Fan Mail 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 operations the importance of not handling everything personally the effectiveness of Facebook and Google ads, as well as search engine optimization (SEO) *** CON...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Vio share: how they got a free booth at Tech Crunch (and attracted people to it) how they elevated their pitch to be on the same level as startups coming...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Laugh? Subscribe to our channel here.  - Check out Eric's stuff: Innovators Can Laugh B2B Podcast Ad Network - https://www.innovatorscanlaugh.com/p/b2b-p...

Send us Fan Mail 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 - the soft drink backed by the Victoria Secret model 3:50 - what was your experience like living in Bucharest? 5:23 - how my parents influenced me into entreprene...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Amazon! Leave a rating and review so we can keep making amazing interviews! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Innovators Can Laug...

Send us Fan Mail ▶ 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 crazy These are just some of the reasons why you should start a podcast. In this short 5-minute episode you will discover the 5 main reasons why you should  consider s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 for your furry friends at the tap of the button. In this conversation we discuss Michael's career journey, starting at Procter & Gamble, moving to U...

Send us Fan Mail “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 together to help a friend. A friend who is blind. You see one day their friend was complaining that he wished he had a way to be able to navigate intersections. Pedestria...

Send us Fan Mail 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 conversation with Jessie van Breugel, he shares how being a digital nomad allows one to break free from traditional work constraints. And since Jessie is a highl...

Send us Fan Mail 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.   Enya Seguin is the Head of BabyChecker - a smartphone-based ultrasound probe that uses AI to automatically detect pregnancy risk factors. It is created for...

Send us Fan Mail 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, social, and governance metrics. Such insight helps you make more informed and socially responsible investment decisions while also creating a brighter future...

Send us Fan Mail 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 who have joined and they are working on innovative projects like reducing battery fires and recycling solar panels! In this conversation we talk about: the im...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and the team at Kumasi took something that normally goes to waste and made it into a soft drink while also helping cocoa farmers earn a little extra income. In...

Send us Fan Mail 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 transforming tablets into accessible workstations for the blind and visually impaired. *** CONNECT website: www.iamhable.com 📬 Subscribe to the ICL newsletter 🤗...

Send us Fan Mail 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, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands, highlighting the contrasting educational systems and cultural traditions she encountered along the way.  In this conversatio...

Send us Fan Mail 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 genesis of creating Fruitpunch AI where you can join challenges and apply AI to solve real world challenges. *** CONNECT website: https://www.fruitpunch.ai/ 📬 Su...

Send us Fan Mail “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 at fancy restaurants?” I asked, completely mesmerized “Yes. It was called Nederland Bedankt” said Julien Jukema of Anywyse There’s something inside Julien that com...

Send us Fan Mail 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 work 14 hours without a break -   There are super powers of being a founder with autism These are some of the things I tried to get to the bottom of during t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 40 of the Dutch pop charts. That’s right - he’s a rock star slash startup founder.  In this conversation Julian shares How they burned a lot of cash with the wron...

Send us Fan Mail 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 relevant keywords into the RSS feed's name, description, and keywords fields, missing out on valuable organic reach and discoverability. I should have optimi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 information and news pertaining to startups in Europe. In this episode, you’ll learn  how Remco grew a blog that was written in Dutch into what Silicon Canals...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Innovators Can Laugh, I sat down with Maurits Last , the founder of Swap-box , a startup that is making a real impact by producing high quality reusable packaging for B2B companies. They offer a modular service of reusable packaging, logistics, tracking technology, and cleaning that fits any type of operation or event. Maurits is a young and passionate en...

Send us Fan Mail Over the last couple of decades, Valentin has held a variety of jobs (and launched a few companies). Everything from selling cookbooks on the street to launching an internet service company just because he wanted to play Startcrat on broadband! Then he launched one of Romania’s largest online car insurance companies doing 3-4M in annual turnover. But they weren’t profitable.  Base...