The Luxembourg Mind Podcast - Business Beyond Borders

**Business Beyond Borders E27 | Sven Clement**Is Luxembourg facing deeper challenges than many people realize? In this episode of *The Luxembourg Mind*, Prash sits down with Sven Clement, Member of Parliament and one of Luxembourg's most outspoken political voices, for a candid conversation about the country's future. Together, they explore whether Luxembourg's political stability is b...

**The Luxembourg Mind E26 |  @gurudev  Sri Sri Ravi Shankar**What can a spiritual leader teach CEOs, politicians, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating an increasingly complex world? In this special episode of *The Luxembourg Mind*, Prash sits down with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, humanitarian, peace ambassador, and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, whose work has influenced millions acros...

Building a Business With Soul: Jérémy Buchet on Community, Impact & EntrepreneurshipCan you build a successful business without chasing endless growth? In this episode of The Impact Founders (part of The Luxembourg Mind: Business Beyond Borders series), Alina sits down with Jérémy Buchet, founder of By Jérémy and Market by Jérémy, for a thoughtful conversation about entrepreneurship, community...

In Conversation with Laurent Mosar | Four Decades at the Heart of Luxembourg PoliticsIn this episode, Prash sits down with Laurent Mosar, former President of Parliament, current Member of Parliament, and alderman for Luxembourg City, for a candid conversation on the realities shaping Luxembourg today. With more than four decades in public life, Laurent does not shy away from difficult positions. H...

Boards, CEOs & the Talent: Behind the scenes of leadership decision-making | Agnieszka Zajac,, Managing Partner, Odgers LuxembourgIn this episode of The Impact Founders (part of The Luxembourg Mind: Business Beyond Borders series), Alina talks to Agnieszka Zajac, Managing Partner of Odgers Luxembourg - a global Executive Search and Leadership Advisory firm. We go behind the scenes of how leade...

Building Satispay Beyond Borders | Samuele Pinta, Co-Founder, SatispayIn this episode of The Impact Founders (part of The Luxembourg Mind: Business Beyond Borders series), we sit down with Samuele Pinta, co-founder of Satispay - an Italian-born fintech that reached unicorn status and now serves nearly 6 million users with a network of around 400,000 merchants. Samuele takes us back to the early da...

The 2025 Luxembourg Mind Geopolitics Symposium brought together leaders from business, policy, and professional communities for an evening focused on clarity, context, and practical guidance in a rapidly shifting global environment. As geopolitical uncertainty becomes a constant feature of strategic decision making, this year’s symposium set out to answer a simple but urgent question: not only wha...

In this insightful episode, Prash talks to Carole Hartmann, Mayor of Echternach, President of the Democratic Party, and Member of Parliament, for a wide ranging conversation that explores her journey, her values, and her vision for Luxembourg's future. Carole reflects on her path from the legal world into national politics, sharing the motivations that shaped her public service and the respons...

In Conversation with Philippe Osch | Leading Innovation Beyond BordersIn this thought-provoking episode, we talk to Philippe Osch, CEO of HITEC Luxembourg, a company at the forefront of high-tech innovation across sectors like satellite communications, mobility, and industry 4.0. Philippe’s journey from Luxembourg’s classrooms to the helm of one of the country’s most globally active engineering fi...

How Terroir Becomes Strategy | In Conversation with Elisabeth Villeminot (Sublime Terroir)In this captivating episode, we sit down with Elisabeth Villeminot, Founder and CEO of Sublime Terroir, whose work bridges entrepreneurship, culture, and the art of storytelling. Elisabeth transforms the idea of terroir, the unique character of place, into a strategic advantage, helping producers and brands e...

In Conversation with Corinne Cahen | From Shoes to Politics: A Life of ServiceIn this inspiring episode, we sit down with Corinne Cahen, journalist turned entrepreneur, former Minister for Family Affairs and Integration, and now alderman for Luxembourg City, for a wide-ranging conversation that blends politics, civic life, and personal passion. Corinne shares her fascinating journey: from reportin...

The 4th Luxembourg Mind Symposium was an exceptional evening of insight, strategy, and meaningful dialogue. The event opened with remarks from Luxembourg’s Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Xavier Bettel , whose trademark charisma, even virtually, captivated the audience. He reaffirmed Luxembourg’s steadfast commitment to the European Union and international law, highlighting th...

In Conversation with Paul Galles | From Church to City Hall: A Journey of Service In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Paul Galles, member of the Luxembourg Parliament, passionate advocate for social causes, and recipient of the prestigious European Citizen’s Prize, for an insightful conversation that bridges faith, politics, and public service. We recorded this conversation at the...

In this episode, Prash sits down with Michel Poucet, CEO of Lift Me Up (LMO) and an actual rocket scientist, to explore the groundbreaking work LMO is doing right here in Luxembourg—space surveillance, in-orbit satellite servicing, and more. It’s truly remarkable to see a local firm leading such advanced innovations on a global scale. Together, they assess the health of Luxembourg's space industry...

In this episode, Prash chats with Tom Michels, CEO and Founder of Salonkee, about his inspiring entrepreneurial journey and the dynamics of Luxembourg's thriving start-up ecosystem. Together, they uncover its strengths, opportunities for growth, and discuss emerging start-ups that could shape the future, including where Luxembourg’s first unicorn might emerge. Plus, don’t miss the fun bonus - disc...

In this episode, Prash interviews Patrick Malget, CEO and co-founder of Taxx.lu, to discuss the entrepreneurial eco-system in Luxembourg, its strengths and growth areas. They also discuss the transition founders often have to make between comfortable corporate roles and the high-volatility work of entrepreneurship. Business Beyond Borders is a video podcast series under The Luxembourg Mind umbrell...

In this episode, Prash interviews Joep van Amelsfort, CEO of CaseWare, to discuss the company's significant contributions to Luxembourg's financial sector growth over the past two decades. They delve into how CaseWare adapts to rapid technological advancements and meets the evolving needs of their clients. Additionally, they explore how playing golf can facilitate business development.

On 23-April-2024, we paired the top talent in Luxembourg with some of our brightest leaders and decision makers. Luxinnovation CEO Sasha Baillie, Arendt & Medernach Partner Astrid Wagner, HSBC CEO Emanuele Vignoli and Deloitte Partner Patrick LAURENT walked us through the potential impact of macro AI & digitalization trends on our lives in Luxembourg, with lots of insights on what we can d...

In this episode, Prash talks to Philippe Linster, the dynamic CEO of the House of Startups Luxembourg. They uncover the secrets of entrepreneurial success in this dynamic market, explore the most exciting upcoming initiatives, and even take a unique detour into the world of local chess, where Philippe has represented Luxembourg on the international stage. Business Beyond Borders is a video podcast...

Prash from The Luxembourg Mind chats with Tony Whiteman who wears multiple hats - Independent director for numerous large mandates, co-chair of the Aus-NZ Chamber of Commerce, Director of the INSEAD Directors Network, and former captain of the Luxembourg International Cricket team. Business Beyond Borders is a video podcast series under The Luxembourg Mind umbrella aspiring to bring to the forefro...

Prash from The Luxembourg Mind chats with Marc Serres, the CEO of the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) about the factors driving the incredible progress Luxembourg has made in the space industry, the collaborations we are building with global partners & research institutes and a sneak peak at some exciting developments coming our way. Business Beyond Borders is a video podcast series under The Lu...

Prash from The Luxembourg Mind chats with Jorrit Van der Meulen, VP of Amazon EU, about Amazon’s remarkable growth over its 20 years in Lux, milestones along the way, and the path forward. They also talk about Luxembourg’s strengths as a business hub, and areas of opportunity to increase its attractiveness to talent and investment. Business Beyond Borders is a video podcast series under The Luxemb...

Prash from The Luxembourg Mind chats with Stephane Pesch, the CEO of the Luxembourg Private Equity Association (LPEA) about the state of the PE/VC industry in Luxembourg, the secrets behind the sector's remarkable recent growth, and about the superpowers that growing up in Luxembourg endows on you. He also shares advice on transitioning from supporting functions into front office / deal making...

Prash from TheLuxembourgMind chats with Isabelle Delas, the CEO of LuxFLAG about her incredible professional journey, Luxembourg's positioning within the ESG / impact investing space, and advice for aspiring professionals. They also discuss the importance of individual responsibility to safeguard our eco-system, and explore career tips to success in the ESG / impact industry. Business Beyond B...

Prash from The Luxembourg Mind chats with Philipp von Restorff, the CEO of Institut Luxembourgeois des Administrateurs (ILA) about his transition from Luxembourg for Finance (LFF) to ILA, growing up in Luxembourg at European school, and the state of our Governance structures to bolster our significant growth aspirations. Business Beyond Borders is a video podcast series under The Luxembourg Mind u...