FRAMES OF TECH

Most investors dream of backing the next unicorn, but a select few decide to leave the boardroom and build one themselves. In this episode of Frames of Tech, host Giorgio Ponticelli sits down with Ben Leaver to discuss his career shift from capital allocator to an accountable startup executive. Ben shares his candid journey of seeking out the "real action" and the difficult lessons he learned when...

In this episode of Frames of Tech, host Giorgio Ponticelli sits down with Nico Perez, co-founder of Mixcloud, to discuss how the platform became the only safe haven for long-form DJ mixes in a world of copyright takedowns. Nico breaks down the immense complexity of music licensing—from distinguishing between sound recordings and publishing rights to navigating international jurisdictions - and how...

Adrian Blair, CEO of Trustpilot and former leader at Google, Spotify, and Just Eat, joins Frames of Tech to discuss why trust is the currency of modern business. From fighting fake reviews with AI to scaling global teams and managing culture across continents - this episode dives into leadership, authenticity, and how Trustpilot is shaping the future of trusted commerce online.

Most tech founders treat legal as a "blocker" or a necessary evil - a department that says "no" and slows down growth. But what if legal was actually your secret weapon for scaling faster? In this episode of Frames of Tech, Giorgio Ponticelli sits down with Jeff Eneberi, a veteran legal leader who has navigated over 80 deals and scaled international teams. Jeff flips the script on traditional lega...

When the travel industry collapsed in 2020, most companies stopped. BizAway accelerated. In this episode of Frames of Tech, Giorgio Ponticelli sits down with Luca Carlucci, Co-founder and CEO of BizAway, to unpack what it really takes to lead through crisis, scale from Southern Europe, and build a durable company without losing the human core. We talk about why conviction matters more than consens...

Marnix Broer is the Co-founder and Chairman of Studocu, the global platform that makes study resources accessible to every student. In this episode, Marnix shares how Studocu began in a Dutch dorm room, scaled to millions of users worldwide, and why students still trust each other more than AI. We discuss culture, leadership, perfectionism, hiring mistakes, and how EdTech continues to matter in th...

What happens when you build a company on trust instead of control? Lopo Champalimaud , founder and former CEO of Treatwell , shares how empowering people to lead - not just follow - turned a chaotic startup into Europe’s leading beauty booking platform. In this episode of Frames of Tech, host Giorgio Ponticelli explores Treatwell’s evolution from early pivots to hyper-growth, how “Hire captains, n...

Giorgio Ponticelli sits down with Roland Butler, Head of Product, Content Solutions at Zalando and former product leader at Just Eat, Bookatable, The Fork and VavaCars. Roland shares his candid perspective on how AI is reshaping product management, why relationships matter more than frameworks, and what it really takes to thrive as a product leader today. Roland explains how to balance top-down am...

Rik van der Woerdt, Founder & CEO of Amsterdam Data Collective, joins Giorgio Ponticelli on Frames of Tech to discuss the future of AI consulting, building a purpose-driven company culture, and why adopting AI is about more than hype. You’ll learn: - How Rik built Amsterdam Data Collective into a leading AI consultancy - What founders must learn when moving from founder to manager mode - The i...

In this episode, Klaus Nyengaard dives into the untold story of how Just Eat scaled from a 30-person Danish startup into a European tech leader. Klaus explains the big insight that changed everything, why ambition sets the direction, and how painful cultural transformation became unavoidable. We discuss how to hire truly world-class talent, why most CEOs set the wrong benchmark, and what it means...

Tired of tech podcasts that sound the same? Frames of Tech is here to change that. 🎙️ What to expect: Real growth stories, not recycled headlines Culture, strategy, and people behind the business A sharp focus on Europe’s tech ecosystem Lessons from founders, operators, and investors building companies that last This trailer sets the stage for what’s to come. First episode drops next week. 👉 Subs...