Founders-Meeting

Founders Meeting | Roei Samuel / Connected: Building the Future of Work, One Human Connection at a Time What if the biggest threat to your career isn't your competition — but your comfort zone? In this Founders Meeting episode, Helga sits down with Roei Samuel, a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, podcast host, former stand-up comedian, and CEO of Connectd — a platform helping thousands of profe...

Founders Meeting | Magnus Busch / Nook Society: Reimagining Hospitality as Human Connection What if a hotel wasn't just a place to sleep — but a space where you truly belong? In this Founders Meeting episode, Helga sits down with Magnus Busch, co-founder of Nook Society, a Berlin-based hospitality concept that's quietly rewriting the rules of how people stay, work, and connect. Starting with a mod...

🎧 Episode Overview In this Founders-Meeting episode, Helga Osk sits down with André Miranda , founder of Musiversal , to explore how music, technology, and entrepreneurship intersect in today’s rapidly evolving creative economy. André shares his journey from classical musician to tech founder, and how that transition shaped his vision for building a platform that creates stable income for musicia...

🎙️ From Farm to FinTech: Building the Future of Accounting with Founder Thomas Helms Episode Overview In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Helms , serial entrepreneur and founder of Crispa , a modern accounting platform rethinking how startups manage their finances. Thomas shares his journey from growing up on a Danish farm — where hard work, ownership, and problem-solving were daily realities...

Founders Meeting | Benjamin / Every: Reviving Shared Mealtimes Through Plant-Based Innovation What if frozen food wasn’t a compromise — but the future of healthy, sustainable eating? In this Founders Meeting episode, we sit down with Benjamin, co-founder of Every, a Berlin-based company redefining convenient food with chef-crafted, plant-based frozen meals. Every isn’t just building a food brand —...

🎙️ BONUS Episode 2 with sales coach Matt Essam: Transforming Sales into Connection Are you approaching sales as a transaction—or as a conversation that transforms your business? In this second BONUS episode , we’re joined by Matt Essam , business coach and author, to rethink how founders approach sales. Rather than a numbers game, Matt reframes sales as a process of helping clients make decisions...

🎙️ Vulnerability as a Superpower in Tech with Ahana Banerjee What does it take to build a tech startup in a crowded market—while staying authentic, visible, and resilient? In this episode, Helga sits down with Ahana Banerjee , founder of Clear , a skincare-tracking app designed to cut through the noise of an oversaturated beauty industry. From growing up across the UK, India, and Singapore to teac...

x What happens when technology, self-discovery, and environmental awareness collide? In this episode, we sit down with Georg Molzer , founder of Shadowmap , a groundbreaking platform that visualises sunlight and shadows in three dimensions. What begins as a conversation about sunlight, urban planning, and innovation quickly unfolds into a much deeper exploration of authenticity, personal growth, a...

🎙️ From Heartbreak to Healing: The Halmos Journey with Yin, Founder of Halmos How do you transform one of life’s most painful experiences into a source of healing, innovation, and community? In this episode, we sit down with Yin — founder of Halmos , a beautifully designed app built to support people navigating heartbreak. After experiencing a profound emotional loss, Yin found herself searching f...

🎙️ Building Loyalty That Lasts with Joseph Nimoson, Founder of Wolve What does it take to turn a simple coffee shop stamp card into a scalable loyalty platform now used by businesses across the Nordics? In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Nimoson , founder of Wolve , to explore the evolution of modern loyalty programs—and the entrepreneurial journey that started behind a café counter in Norwa...

🎙️ Navigating Career Change & Purpose with Ann-Sophie Czech, Co-Founder of ChangePath How do you navigate career changes, doubt or uncertainty, find meaningful work, and build something that helps others do the same? In this episode, we sit down with Ann-Sophie Czech, co-founder of ChangePath , a digital career-orientation platform helping young professionals understand their values, strengths...

🎙️ Building Lasting Companies with Sharon Klaver: Data, Design, and the Human Side of Venture Building How do you build enduring startups that balance structure and freedom—while staying true to your humanity? In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Klaver , serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Builders , a Rotterdam-based venture studio that turns early ideas into impactful, scalable companies....

🎙️ Bridging Beauty and Healthcare: The Story of This Place with Laura Simonow What happens when a medical doctor decides that true healing begins not in the clinic—but in everyday rituals of care? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Simonow , founder and CEO of This Place , a Berlin-based wellness brand redefining the boundaries between beauty and healthcare. Drawing from her background in med...

🎙️ The Power of Creativity in Entrepreneurship with Aaron Winfield How do you transform creativity into a business engine—while staying true to your passions and mental well-being? In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Winfield —serial entrepreneur, musician, and founder of Velvet Cake and Morning Sloth . From his early days in Nebraska to shaping ventures at the intersection of music discovery,...

🎙️ From Food Waste to Community Wealth: The Vision of Olio with Tessa Clarke How do you turn personal frustration with food waste into a global movement of sharing, connection, and sustainability? In this episode, we sit down with Tessa Clarke—co-founder and CEO of Olio , the groundbreaking app that helps neighbors share surplus food and household items. From her roots on a Yorkshire farm to leadi...

🎙️ From Ice to Innovation: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Svend Hardenberg How do you build thriving businesses in one of the world’s most remote and challenging landscapes? In this episode, we travel to Greenland to meet Svend Hardenberg—a serial entrepreneur whose ventures are as bold and unique as the landscapes he calls home. Growing up in Nuuk, in a tight-knit community where everyone knows e...

🎙️✨ BONUS EPISODE — Golden Nugget: The Art (and Chaos) of Naming Your Brand To celebrate 20 episodes of Founders Meeting, Helga sits down with branding experts Sebastian Degenhard and Paula Espinosa to dig into the creative strategies, pitfalls & psychology behind great names and the emotional rollercoaster that is naming your brand . From naming fails to trademark wins, from trend-chasing pi...

🎙️ From Clay to Connection: The Artistic Entrepreneurship of Anna Morgado How do you build a soulful business rooted in creativity, community, and intuition? In this episode, we sit down with Anna Morgado —a Brazilian ceramic artist and entrepreneur now based in Hamburg—whose journey from graphic designer to successful creative founder offers a fresh, feminine perspective on entrepreneurship. Anna...

Reinventing Coffee with David Cerami | Founder of Rest What if your morning coffee didn’t come from beans at all — and was better for the planet and your wallet? In this episode, Helga sits down with David Cerami, founder of Rest, a bold startup reinventing coffee as we know it. David takes us on a journey from his creative roots and athletic mindset to building a sustainable, bean-free coffee com...

Turning ideas into action. Building Creative Communities with Othmar Handl the Founder of Forward Festival. How do you turn a passion project into a 10-year movement that connects thousands of creatives across the globe? In this episode, we sit down with Othmar Handl , the founder of Forward Festival —Europe’s leading creative conference bridging design, communication, and inspiration. We get into...

From Numbers to Nurturing: Pat’s Journey from Corporate Accountant to Breathwork Facilitator In this episode of Founders-Meeting , we delve into the transformative journey of Pat, who transitioned from a conventional corporate career as an accountant to embracing a vocation centred on breathwork and somatic healing practices. Pat shares his experiences with the profound disconnect he felt in his c...

Ida Tin: Pioneering Femtech and Redefining Women's Health In this enlightening episode, Helga sits down with the one and only mother of Femtech Ida Tin, the visionary founder of Clue, a groundbreaking app that has transformed the landscape of menstrual and reproductive health tracking. Ida shares her journey from the inception of Clue to its impact on women's health globally. The conversation delv...

🎙️ Founders-Meeting with Haraldur Thorleifsson aka... Halli Ueno Come for the branding wisdom, stay for the existential honesty. In this soulful, funny, and deeply human conversation, Halli (founder of Ueno, builder of things, Icelandic legend) joins Helga for this extended podcasts episode inspired by Hallis own "walking podcast" even though it was recorded in an online studio who knows if we'll...

“Wild Horses, Wiser Roads” — with Sigurrós Eiðsdóttir In this soulful and sharply honest conversation, we sit down with Sigurrós Eiðsdóttir , the creative mind and co-founder behind Copenhagen’s beloved Wild Horses Café & Gallery . With a name that's often mistaken for the legendary Icelandic band ( yes, that Sigur Rós ), Sigurrós shares how identity, creativity, and personal story shape both...

In this episode of Founders-Meeting , we sit down with Davíð Örn , co-founder of Smitten , the dating app that’s flipping the script on how people meet online. As the youngest of five brothers and a serial entrepreneur, Davíð walks us through the highs, lows, and wild pivots of his journey — from failed ventures to launching one of the most fun and engaging dating apps out there. Imagine an online...