Innovation and Private Capital x aulium

Hypergrowth is possible when you accept that sometimes the smartest move is to stop going solo. In this aulium episode, Édouard Mandon joins Thomas to unpack how a finance role at Rocket Internet led him into payments, why he built Numeral in the first place, and how that journey ended in an acquisition by Mambu and a new life as VP of Payments. He walks through the unseen plumbing behind every ca...

Building a great deal starts with understanding people, not just numbers. In this aulium episode, Henrik Buehler sits down with host Thomas to talk about why emotions quietly drive B2B deals, search funds, and the future of European succession. 💼 Henrik walks through his path from Stifel in London to private equity, to Jacobs family office in Zurich, and finally to co founding H&B Mittelstand...

Here’s a founder story that blends speed, scars, and systems. Thomas with co-host Markus digs in with Pavel Guzhikov —co-founder of Uzbekistan’s Uzum and now building Meadows—on how he thinks from day zero to PMF. 🚀 Pavel’s new bet, Meadows, is an insight engine for real-world decisions: councils, banks, businesses. It pulls raw signals from streets and shopfronts, then tells you what to build ne...

Join us as we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Paul, a partner at AlbionVC, who shares his journey from investment banking to venture capital. In this episode, Paul offers a bold perspective on the current state of the US tech industry and discusses the burgeoning potential of Europe's tech scene. Discover insights into the dynamics of early-stage investments, the impact of AI o...