The Venture Playbook Podcast by Sia

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Ambre Julhia interviews Lucie Loiseau, founder of Data Cash Solution, an Irish company providing data protection and management services. Lucie discusses her career in finance across France and Switzerland, her move to Ireland, and the advantages and challenges of building a business here. She also shares insights on using AI responsibly in dat...

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Marcin Lukowicz interviews Bob Van Luijt, co-founder and CEO of Weaviate, AI-native database for a new generation of software. Bob shares his unconventional journey to a technology entrepreneur, emphasizing the organic nature of his career path driven by curiosity and passion. He discusses the inception and growth of Weaviate, highlighting the...

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Ambre Julhia speaks with Enjoyce Zhu, Head of China at Sia and founder of the Shanghai Sia office. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of establishing Sia’s first presence in the Chinese Mainland, the strategic focus on luxury, lifestyle, hospitality, and FMCG sectors, and how global branding supports local growth. Enjoyce also shares...

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Emily Orlik speaks with Lauren Pilgreen, Head of Startup Innovation at Sustainable Ventures, the leading growth partner for some of the most exciting climate technology start ups in the UK. Sustainable Ventures support entrepreneurs from idea to exit and help them scale through access to funding, workspace, expert business services and a thrivi...

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Emily Orlik speaks with Sebastian Rahlf, Global Head of Brand Experience & Product Management at Allianz Trade. Sebastian works at Allianz Trade HQ in Paris - a company that has 75000+ clients around the world and protects €1,400 billion business transactions globally. Ultimately they give companies the confidence to trade, and be paid. Seb...

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Emily Orlik speaks with Dupsy Abiola, an independent innovation leader who has held fascinating roles such as Chief of Staff at Monzo, Head of Global Innovation at International Airlines Group, and strategic advisor to the Venture Cafe (a network of innovators recently launched in London). Dupsy shares her story and what innovation means to her...

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Marcin Lukowicz and co-host Mo Rajput speak with Paul Dutnall, COO at Work. Life. Work. Life was founded in 2015 and provides access to offices, co-working spaces, and event spaces in 14 locations across England. Paul takes us through his journey to becoming a COO and Work. Life's business model. This episode offers insight into the commercial...

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, hosts Emily Orlik and Ambre Julhia speak with Barry Lunn, the founder and CEO of Provizio. Provizio is a deep-tech company on a mission to prevent road accidents, with their pioneering AI and radar enabled car safety technology. In this conversation, we explore Barry’s experience of launching and growing businesses (he sold his previous company for...

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, we engage with Lory Kehoe, Chair of Blockchain Ireland. We explore Lory's journey into the blockchain space, the founding of Blockchain Ireland, and its evolution into a significant player in the blockchain ecosystem. The conversation covers the role of state agencies, the business model of Blockchain Ireland, and the importance of education in the...

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Ambre Julia and co-host Ciara Close interview Anne Ravanona, a global advocate for women entrepreneurs. Anne shares her professional journey, the founding of Global Invest Her, and her mission to close the funding gap for women entrepreneurs. She discusses the importance of access to capital, markets, and networks, emphasizing that the system i...

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Mo Rajput speaks with Kealan Lennon, founder and CEO of Clever Cards, a fintech company transforming the digital payments landscape. Kealan shares his extensive background in finance and entrepreneurship, detailing his journey into the fintech space and the inception of Clever Cards. The conversation explores Clever Cards' growth strategies, ma...

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Colm Heaney speaks with Ruairí Kell, head of innovation at Dublin Airport Authority. They discuss Ruairí 's journey through corporate innovation, consulting, and startups, emphasising the importance of a holistic view in innovation. The conversation explores the role of AI and automation in airports, the future of passenger experience, sustaina...