Digitalconomics Podcast (English Edition)

He was the shy kid playing games on his calculator. Now he's 27, running an AI startup in Berlin, and just raised $2.2 million. This is Jan Heime's story, and it might change how you think about bold moves. 🚀 About This Episode AI Startup Berlin – what does it really take to build one from scratch? In this episode of the Digitalconomics Podcast, host Luis sits down with Jan Heimes, co-founder of...

In this episode of the Digitalconomics Podcast, I catch up with Malthe Kringelholt Vinter, the founder of Goatsign a digital signature tool from Denmark. It’s been a year since we last spoke, and it was great to hear how Goatsign has evolved, especially as it continues to grow from an agency model. We talk about what’s changed over the past year, dive into sales strategies for B2B startups, and ex...

In this episode of Digitalconomics, I sit down again with Daniele Ronca to explore how they built one of Berlin’s most dynamic communities for product leaders from scratch. We talk about how ProductLab started (there was also a cool episode about this before) and evolved into a full-fledged legal entity—with monthly IRL gatherings, a growing online presence, and now a major conference planned for...

In this episode, I speak with Davide Senigalliesi, the founder of UniRents, a rental service designed for students moving to Berlin for a semester or a year. Davide shares how his personal struggles with waste and logistics during his Erasmus exchange inspired the idea for UniRents. The platform offers bundles for kitchens, household essentials, and tech, which can be rented flexibly and picked up...

In this episode of the Digitalconomics Podcast, I sit down with Richard Nilsson, founder of MyPetGo. Richard shares his journey from growing up in Sweden to moving to Hong Kong, building and selling the digital lifestyle magazine Lifestyle Asia, and eventually starting MyPetGo in Barcelona. We discuss his path through entrepreneurship, his experiences in digital publishing, and how these shaped hi...

In this episode of the Digitalconomics Podcast, I sit down with Scott Kveton, a serial entrepreneur and founder of CaseMark, an AI-driven legal tech startup. Scott shares his unique career journey, starting from the early internet era to creating CaseMark, his sixth startup. CaseMark uses “easy button” tools to streamline complex tasks like deposition summaries, enabling attorneys to manage larger...

In this episode of the Digitalconomics Podcast, I sit down with Antoine Leboyer, Managing Director Venture Lab for Software and Artificial Intelligence at Technical University of Munich. Antoine shares his interesting journey, starting at Harvard Business School, working at IBM, and eventually helping over 100 startups in Munich’s thriving tech ecosystem. We dive into the role of TUM Venture Labs,...

In this episode of the Digitalconomics Podcast, I have a conversation with Beverly Banahene, the founder and CEO of Overploy, a platform that turns employees into content creators. Overploy helps companies encourage their employees to produce engaging company-related content by offering rewards based on the performance of their posts. The platform gamifies the process, motivating employees while a...

In this episode of the Digital Economics Podcast, I sit down with Jerica Kuah and Wilson Ler, the co-founders of Beloga, a knowledge amplification platform that helps individuals and teams effectively capture, connect, and develop collective insights. We talk about how they came up with the idea for Beloga, their unique backgrounds, and the tech that inspired their product. Jerica and Wilson also...

In this episode of the Digital Economics Podcast, I sit down with Sélim Benayat, co-founder and CEO of Bento, a popular micropage tool that was acquired by Linktree. Bento allows users to consolidate their online presence by offering a customizable link connecting to various social media profiles, personal websites, and portfolios. Sélim discusses the initial inspiration behind Bento, its developm...

In this episode, I sit down with Joran Hofman, the founder of Reditus, a platform that simplifies affiliate management for SaaS companies. Joran shares the story behind Reditus, exploring how it helps businesses leverage affiliate marketing to boost sales while minimizing risk. We delve into Joran's entrepreneurial journey, from his early days experimenting with e-commerce to his current focus on...

In this episode of the Digitalconomics podcast, I speak with Andrew Davis, the Chief Marketing Officer of Paddle. Paddle is a tool for invoicing and payments for SaaS businesses, particularly useful for indie makers and startups managing payments and invoices across multiple countries. Andrew explains how Paddle handles the entire payment infrastructure for digital product businesses, simplifying...

In this episode of the Digital Economics Podcast, I delve into the world of legal tech with Mariam Chaduneli, co-founder of Lawformer. Mariam shares insights on how Lawformer streamlines the contract drafting and negotiation process for legal professionals through a personal digital library of attorney-drafted clauses. She explains the innovative use of AI in managing contract knowledge, reducing...

In this Digitalconomics episode, I have Daniela Ronca and Carlo Cantarini, the Berlin Product Managers Meetup organizers, as guests. Learn how Daniela and Carlo discovered their passion for product management in Berlin and built a community. They share their journeys, their professional challenges and how they expanded the meetup from a small group to over 1,300 members. Daniela and Carlo provide...

Tune into this insightful episode of the Digitalconomics podcast, where we dive deep with the founder of Cyclops, an innovative open-source platform designed to simplify Kubernetes for developers. Discover the compelling journey of building and scaling a tech startup from the ground up. In this candid discussion, our guest sheds light on the challenges of monetizing open-source software, the criti...

In this episode, explore the entrepreneurial journey of Sean Tepper, the founder and CEO of Ticker, a platform that aids investors in navigating the stock market with an innovative stock screener. Join us as we delve into the origins of Ticker, starting from a simple Excel sheet to becoming a robust software solution. Learn about Sean’s transitions from trading to developing a SaaS business, his m...

In this episode of the Digitalconomics podcast, excited to have Nalin Senthamil, the innovative mind behind Storylane. As the founder and CEO, Nalin has propelled Storylane to the forefront of customer onboarding and tech product demos, making complex processes simple and engaging. Storylane was part of the Y-Combinator accelerator, which was really exciting to talk about! Nalin Senthamil: https:/...

In this episode of the Digitalconomics podcast, we dive deep with David Chevalier, co-founder of Surfe. Surfe is a revolutionary tool designed to seamlessly integrate LinkedIn data into your CRM system. David shares his entrepreneurial journey from the north of Germany to Paris, where he pursued a master's program that bridged the gap between engineering and business, laying the foundation for Sur...

Important note: I’ve been very busy lately. Sorry for the delay in publishing; the initiative is already over. Best, Luis In today's episode of the Digitalconomics Podcast, we speak with Frederik Fleck, an extraordinary entrepreneur who is giving away not just €10,000 but also 1% equity in a company yet to be founded. This unique offer is open to creative minds willing to submit their business ide...

In this captivating episode of the Digitalconomics Podcast, we delve into the innovative world of digital signatures with Malthe Vinter, co-founder of GoatSign. Starting his journey as a working student in a Danish company that offered digital consulting and custom software solutions, Malthe identified the burgeoning need for an efficient digital signature platform. GoatSign, akin to well-known se...

In today's episode of the Digital Economics Podcast, we delve into the world of Flowlance, an ingenious platform crafted by founders Stepan Calta and Patrik Kruntorad. Aimed at freelancers operating on a session-based model, Flowlance streamlines administrative duties and payment procedures for a variety of professionals including consultants, coaches, and tutors. Broadcasting from Prague, the duo...

In this captivating episode of the Digitalconomics podcast, we explore the entrepreneurial journey of Aleksa Mitrović, CEO & co-founder of Kohomai, a groundbreaking software aimed at scoring and securing leads. With a rich history of living in various countries, Aleksa offers a broad and insightful perspective on the startup landscape. The discussion covers Aleksa's initial challenges as a startup...

In this episode of the Digitalconomics Podcast, we explore the intricacies of Product Hunt, a platform that has become a pivotal space for tech enthusiasts and creators to showcase or discover new products. Our guest, Rohan Chaubey, a proficient growth marketer and an adept "hunter" on Product Hunt, imparts his valuable knowledge on effectively leveraging the platform. Rohan enlightens us about th...

In this episode of Digitalconomics, we have Domagoj Vidovic, also known as Tech Wizzdom and CTO of Sparroww Inc, as our guest. Discover how this Tech Content Creator, with his creative Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts, has not only garnered over 500,000 followers on Instagram but also surpassed 200,000 on TikTok. As a Frontend Engineer and passionate coder, he produces entertaining and education...