TechChill Podcast

Military technology has long been taboo among startup investors. However, as security and defence have risen to the forefront, the past year has driven more interest in new technology in the field and signalled more openness from investors to look into companies in the sector, especially dual-use hardware such as drones and cybersecurity. This panel discussion will explore the reasons behind this...

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation between a first-time founder and an exited founder as they share their experiences and insights on the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Learn from the challenges and successes of the first-time founder in launching their startup, and gain valuable lessons from the exited founder on what it takes to build and sell a successful company. This engaging pa...

What’s the impact on your business of understanding yourself better? How do your past experiences shape the leader you are now? When money is tight, why would you spend it on coaching or therapy? Founders talk about their transformative experiences with therapy and coaching and how this impacted their business success. Speakers: 🔸Andris Merkulovs, CEO/Founder at Monetizr 🔸Mariana Hagström, Found...

In this talk, Pavel will cover three aspects of unit economics: 1) forecasting profits, 2) optimizing your product, 3) assessing market sustainability. In short, understanding unit economics can help project your business's profitability. It is also helpful in determining the overall soundness of a product, providing evidence to suggest whether it’s overpriced or undervalued. Finally, it is pa...

Is SexTech still taboo? Join Ana Wolsztajn and Farah Kabir, Co-Founder of sexual and intimate wellness challenger brand HANX, for a no-holds-barred discussion about the challenges and triumphs of innovating outside the norm. From challenging outdated attitudes in VC, to using community to bust stigma, get Farah's candid insights into growing the business - and where she finds motivation and re...

Pretty much every company these days has adopted a value that suggests something along the lines of 'put the customer first' or 'we're a customer-led organization'. But how do you make sure that the well-intentioned words on your walls and intranets are actually meaningful? How do you REALLY be a company that lives for your customers? With more than two decades of experience le...

Speakers: 🔸Paavo Räisänen, Partner at Maki.vc 🔸Maija Itkonen, CEO & Co-Founder at Onego Bio 🔸Marja-Liisa Meurice, Director at EIT Food CLC North-East Moderator:🔸Margarita Khartanovich, CMO at Platform 6 The panel discussion was a part of TechChill 2023 the leading Baltic tech and startup event, held on April 26-28, 2023. The event brought together aspiring startups, international investors...

Get your investment hats on and join us at TechChill's "Race to Invest in CEE" panel, where we'll be diving into the wild world of investing in Central and Eastern Europe! We've got a lively group of investors ready to spill the beans on their strategies for success, and share their most exciting investment stories. It's going to be a fun and informative ride - buckle up!...

2023 poses challenges to everyone. Having pursued growth (often) at unsustainable costs, the market is now resetting and requiring a shift towards efficient growth and the ability to generate profits. What does it mean for fast-growing companies? How do they adapt to changing market preferences and what can we learn from them? Our panelists, Petr, a founder of Lokalise, and Andrius, a Partner and...

Healthcare, being in need of innovations, is one of the most conservative industries out there. Together with technical and regulatory challenges, this brings us to the point where collaborations happen in slow cycles. Health data is perceived as oxygen for cultivating innovations in the industry. Utilizing and opening data can benefit not only the startups and industrial/academic innovators, but...

Speakers: 🔸Isabel Naidoo, Chief People Officer at Wise 🔸Christian Tooley, CEO at i³ investing & Expert at Bain & Co. 🔸Heidi Lindvall, Founding Partner at Pale Blue Dot Moderator: 🔸Lauma Sīle, Startup Partnership Manager at Httpool The panel discussion was a part of TechChill 2023. TechChill is the leading Baltic tech and startup event, held on April 26-28, 2023. The event brought toget...

Psychedelics are emerging as a promising treatment option for complex mental health conditions, and startups in the field are leading the charge in disrupting traditional approaches to mental health care. But despite early success, regulatory restrictions challenge the ability to scale beyond the test environment. Find out the latest trends for psychedelics, the learnings from existing trials, and...

Join us for a fireside chat with Kiwie, where we will explore the artist's journey and how technology has enabled their projects and growth. In this session, we will dive into the exciting world of Web3 and how it is revolutionizing the creator economy. From blockchain-based marketplaces to NFTs, we will discuss how these emerging technologies are empowering artists to monetize their work and...

We have the technologies to leap toward solving the climate crisis. But the key to resolving the challenges we face is scaling them. In this discussion, we'll hear insights from climate tech founders on their approach, lessons learned, and challenges they've faced along the way. Speakers: 🔸Christopher Cederskog, Co-founder & CEO at Sunhero 🔸Jacob Nathan, Co-founder & CEO at Epoc...

Gain insights into the unique lifestyle, sacrifices, and dynamics of being the partner of a startup founder. From late nights to emotional rollercoasters, this conversation offers an authentic look at what it feels like to be behind the scenes of startup creation. Whether you're a founder's partner yourself or simply curious, this panel promises to provide a thought-provoking discussion on...

Everyone seems to be talking about AI in games. Even those that have no idea how it will impact their workflows. From, 3D production, to previz all the way to art and writing, all aspects of game development are being up-ended by the benefits that neural networks, computer vision and LLMs provide. And so are everyone's wallets, lowering the barriers to the adoption of game development as a ski...

Speakers: 🔸Karin Nemec, Co-founder and CEO at Grünfin 🔸Andreas Helbig, Partner at Atomico 🔸Priit Salumaa, CEO & Founder at Better medicine Moderator: 🔸Thomas Macaulay, Senior Reporter at The Next Web The panel discussion was a part of TechChill 2023 TechChill is the leading Baltic tech and startup event, held on April 26-28, 2023. The event brought together aspiring startups, international...

There are now hundreds of these cohort-based programs — which usually give mentoring and support over a few weeks or months, plus potentially a cash injection — around the world. But are accelerators really a stepping stone to startup success? And how much equity are founders giving away to join them? What do VC’s expect from accelerations and their graduating teams? Speakers: 🔸Cristobal Alonso,...

Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and the entire human species finds itself at a massive turning point today. Innovative solutions, emerging technologies and forward-thinking entrepreneurs and investors can help mitigate the effects climate change will have on Earth tomorrow - and yet, VC funding for climate tech startups has slowed to its lowest pace in nearly three years. Aside f...

Carbon-free, available, abundant, efficient, and safe - fusion is often called the Holy Grail of energy sources. In a time of climate crisis and global supply tensions, fusion could play a key role in the energy transition. After presenting an overview of fusion and its development, Simon BELKA, Chief Movement Builder at Renaissance Fusion, will explain how this French fusion start-up intends to a...

What are the challenges along the journey of building and growing a (deep-) tech company? In this fireside chat, Wandelbots Chief of Staff Martin Wanitschke and Micah Smurthwaite, Partner at Next47 discuss the insights and learnings of what it takes to build a disruptive product, go to market and build a strong and winning culture setting out to change an entire industry. Wandelbots is pioneering...

In this talk, Mariah Freya, Co-founder of Beducated will dive into the growing sexual wellness market, which is predicted to reach $120bn by 2030. She will discuss how society is slowly changing its attitude towards sex, and why investors may be slow to recognize the potential of this industry. Mariah will highlight the benefits of investing in sexual wellness, as well as the challenges that entre...

Learn insights from Rando Rannus, General Partner at Siena Secondary Fund, a seasoned founder with an exit and experienced startup mentor, in a thought-provoking fireside chat hosted by Raimonds Kulbergs, founder of BADideas.fund, 3x founder and startup advisor, as they delve into the powerful influence of founder-led investments on the Baltic startup ecosystem. They'll discuss the unique adva...

The economic downturn has led to a slowdown in startup fundraising — and VC fundraising too. Money pumped into new VC funds in the first half of 2023 is on track to hit its lowest level across a six-month period since 2019. However, opportunities exist for those who can differentiate themselves by focusing on niche investment strategies and offering unique perspectives. What does it take to put to...

Creating a successful product requires more than just a good idea. It requires a comprehensive understanding of the market, user value prop, and the ability to execute effectively. Developing a successful product strategy is essential for any business looking to create a new product or improve an existing one. However, implementing a product strategy can be challenging, as it involves dealing with...