The Ventellect podcast

26 | From Software Engineer to CTO of a $3 Billion company | Sergi Baños Lara, CTO @ wefox In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Sergi Baños Lara, Chief Technology Officer at wefox. This $3 Billion company specialises in connecting insurance companies, distributors, and customers to simple, accessible digital insurance solutions. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: His career journey up to and incl...

25 | Leaders CAN be made | Shyam Bhat, Engineering Manager @ eBay Classifieds Group In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Shyam Bhat, Engineering Manager at eBay Classifieds Group. eBay is a billion-dollar commerce-based platform, and one of the first to offer a digital base for anyone to sell their wares. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How Shyam has grown and developed in his leadership and s...

24 | Being a Co-CEO at 29 years old | Max Notter, Co-CEO @ Humanoo In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Max Notter, who became Co-CEO at HUMANOO at just 29 years old. HUMANOO is an automated digital health solution for companies that provides their consumers with customised on-demand programmes in fitness, physio, yoga, mindfulness, sleep and nutrition. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How he r...

23 | From Wall Street to Co-Founder, and everything in between | Andrea Fernandez, Co-Founder @ Vitamin In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Andrea Fernandez, Co-Founder and CEO of the financial services company, Vitamin. The company specialises in providing an accessible, financial future for women with concrete financial services and planning. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: Her early years...

22 | How to win the Talent war | Matthias Schmeißer, Director, Talent @ Beamery In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Matthias Schmeißer, Director, Talent at Beamery. He is an expert and thought leader in talent management and acquisition. Beamery is a talent management platform that allows enterprises to create more human experiences for all their talent and unlick the potential of their global wo...

21 | From Harvard Law to Start-Up Founder | Trinh Le-Fiedler, Founder of Nomitri In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Trinh Le-Fiedler, Founder and CEO of Nomitri, a deep-tech AI startup based in Berlin. They are at the cornerstone of AI with their deep learning Embedded Visual AI solutions for retailers In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How her unique background from Harvard Law in the corporat...

20 | What is it really like to relocate to Berlin? | Barbara Kryslak, Senior Recruitment Manager @ UP42 In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Barbara Kryslak, Senior Recruitment Manager at UP42. UP42 is one of the leading geospatial providers using powerful analytics to solve issues affecting the planet. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: Barbara’s own background, immigrating from Poland and event...

19 | From the corporate world to Start-up Founder, Nicolas Kipp, Co-Founder @ Banxware In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Nicolas Kipp, Co-Founder at Banxware, a company at the forefront of commercial ease. Banxware is a Lending-as-a-Service provider which enables digital platforms such as marketplaces to offer embedded financing in real-time to its business customers. In the podcast, I’ll be di...

18 | From Software Engineer to Founder of his own Software Training Institute, Dragos Nedelcu @ CodeWithDragos In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Dragos Nedelcu at CodeWithDragos a Software Training Institute. Dragos started his educational platform, during the pandemic, giving many the chance to join one of the most secure industries you can find. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: • How his p...

17 | "Society needs to work together" | Mertcan Uzun, T.A and Diversity & Inclusion specialist @ Blinkist In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Mertcan Uzun, a T.A and Diversity & Inclusion specialist at Blinkist. Blinkist is a quick-hit non-fiction learning app that heralds from Berlin offering its consumers the best selection of non-fiction knowledge on one app. In the podcast, I’ll be di...

16 | "If you follow the data you won't go too far wrong", Daniela Strazza, Head of People at Y42 and ex-SumUp In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Daniela Strazza, Head of People at Y42, a TA professional whose experience includes SumUp. SumUp is a leading global financial technology company that provides small businesses with mobile payment technology. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: Her expl...

15 | "We almost didn't make it" Frederik Fahning, Co-Founder & MD @ Zenjob In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Frederik Fahning, Co-Founder & MD at Zenjob. Zenjob is a digital marketplace for side jobs that helps applicants and business find the right talent for their business. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How Frederik’s entrepreneurial roots led to his current position How Frederi...

14 | How do we teach the next generation of Software Engineers? Max Senges, CEO @ 42 Wolfsburg In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Max Senges, CEO at 42 Wolfsburg, a platform that sees to educate the next generation of German software engineers. A digital peer-learning platform, it specialises in software engineering competencies and entrepreneurship. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: What does...

13 | What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Jessy Halison, Engineering Manager @ Ecosia In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Jessy Halison, Engineering Manager at Ecosia, an expert on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). Ecosia is a CO2 neutral search energy that donate 80% of its income to a tree planting programme in Brazil. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: Her insight into Diversi...

12 | From the family furniture business to being a Tech Co-Founder: Karina Buschsieweke, Co-Founder @ Lana Labs In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Karina Buschsieweke – Co-Founder of Lana Labs in Berlin. Lana Labs is a leading Software as a Service company specialising in process mining. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: Her journey from working in a family business to growing her own software...

11 | What makes a great Leader? Enrico Foschi, Director of Engineering @ OLX Group In this episode, I’ll be speaking with Enrico Foschi, the Director of Engineering at OLX Group in Berlin. OLX Group is a trading platform operating in more than 30 countries with some of the world’s best-loved brands, including OLX Autos, letgo and Property24. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How Enrico rose thro...

10 | From street performer to CTO: Alessandro Pedori, CTO @ EnterpriseAI Consulting In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Alessandro Pedori, Chief Technology Officer at EnterpriseAI Consulting about he went from fire performer to tech leader. Enterprise AI Consulting helps its clients to use AI to make the biggest impact to their business. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: His love of both spoken...

9 | Using Tech for the greater good: Oliver Welter, Co-Founder & CTO of Nia Health In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Oliver Welter, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Nia Health. He launched Nia Health to make technology do good for the good of humanity. The company’s award-winning app helps to reduce the burden and stigmatization for people with chronic skin conditions. In this pod...

8 | Can you kick a robotic dog? Patrick Da Silva, CTO @ Staiy In this episode, I’ll be talking to Patrick Da Silva, Chief Technology Officer of Staiy, about the ethics of kicking a robot dog! Staiy is the first sustainable fashion marketplace, merging aesthetics and AI technology in one place. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: His journey to becoming a CTO How he manages his enormous workload Ho...

7 | "I always wanted to be an Entrepreneur" Zak Jaiathe, Co-Founder and CEO of Xibit In this episode, I’ll be speaking with Zak Jaiathe, co-founder and CEO of Xibit, a passionate entrepreneur who has learnt the power of his own mental fortitude through his own experiences. Xibit is an augmented and virtual reality agency that focuses on industrial use cases, art experiences and luxury brand experi...

6 | Are we in a simulation? Justin Shenk, Co-Founder & CTO of Visiolab In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Justin Shenk, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Visiolab. For an interesting change of pace, this entrepreneur talks to me about his theory of a possible world simulation and the development of Visiolab, a human-centric AI with the responsibility of making data-driven decisions....

5 | "In life, there is not a lot of time" ç Co-Founder and CEO of Minespider In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Nathan Williams, co-founder, and CEO of Minespider. He is a Blockchain expert, and a serial entrepreneur, making waves in the Blockchain mining industry. In this podcast, I’ll be discussing: How creating content accelerated his growth How his penchant for exploring the unexplored helps...

4 | "We were coding at night" Gabriele Cacciola, Co-Founder and CTO of Ocyan In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Gabriele Cacciola, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Ocyan. Ocyan was established to make relocation a seamless and stress-free experience for everyone. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How he developed a new business whilst working as full-time Software Engineer How hi...

3 | "I never thought about the value of money until my second company failed" Philipp Buschmann, Co-Founder & CEO of AAZZUR In this episode, I’ll be speaking with Philipp Buschmann, co-founder, and CEO of AAZZUR. His fifth venture is a fintech that sits above banks and other fintechs to facilitate the exchange of data, messages, and transactions. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How he deve...

2 | "We spoke with 70 different VCs" Karim Benchaaboun, Co-Founder & CTO of Flowlity In this episode, Karim Benchaaboun, Co-Founder of supply chain software start up Flowlity, joins me live from Paris. The software is a unique solution to help optimise inventories for smart forecasting and replenishment. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: His experience as a Machine Learning Engineer at Crite...