Podcasts about Pleo

Host Gemma Thomason leads a live conversation from Pleo, joined by Roshni Bharadwaj, Group Product Manager at Pleo; May Formosa, Head of Product Development at Hi.health; and Kevin Albrecht, Interim CPO at Resurs Bank. They dive into the evolving landscape of fintech, touching on product innovation, user-centric design, and leadership in financial technology. This episode delivers key insights on fintech transformation, digital finance trends, and the roles shaping tomorrow's financial services sector across Europe and beyond.

Host Gemma Thomason welcomes Diane-Lee Pretorius, Senior Engineering Manager at Pleo; Rocky Neurock, Engineering Manager at Resurs Bank; and Hannu Puranen, Head of Application Management at Nordea. In this episode, they dive into what makes team collaboration truly effective within engineering and product environments. From communication frameworks to cross-functional teamwork, the conversation highlights tools, leadership styles, and real-life practices that enhance productivity and cohesion in modern tech teams. Learn how top Nordic companies foster high-performing, collaborative engineering cultures.

Jan Benedikt Mundorf ist Presidents Club Winner und einer der Top Seller bei Pleo und spricht über die Wahrheit im SaaS Vertrieb. Wir sprechen darüber warum du Sales als Sport sehen musst und was Top Verkäufer anders machen. Wir sprechen über seine täglichen Routinen und wie er es schafft Entscheider in eine Sales Engagement einzubinden. Das Gespräch ist ein Crashkurs für alle die nicht nur closen sondern wahre Sales Exzellenz erreichen wollen. Ressourcen: zur Software Sales Formula: https://www.softwaresalesformula.com kostenlosen Termin buchen: https://2ly.link/24kPi Kickscale: Kickscale Extended Free Version: https://2ly.link/1zdl4  Timestamps: (0:00) Jans Weg zum Top Seller (2:00) Die größten Opfer für Sales Erfolg (7:00) Leistungssport & Vertrieb – Parallelen (13:00) MEDDICC richtig nutzen (18:00) Das 1:1 Gespräch, das alles veränderte (24:00) Routinen & Mindset im Alltag  (30:00) Prisoner vs. Player Mindset (35:00) KI & Deal-Management für Sales Erfolg (40:00) Multi-Threading & Champion-Tests (48:00) LinkedIn als Vertriebs Booster (53:00) Fazit & Mission: Klischees im Vertrieb brechen Infos: jiri@softwaresalesformula.com https://www.softwaresalesformula.com 

Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Gabriella-May Formosa, Head of Product Development at hi.health, Jasper Mills, Head of Product and Engineering Operations at Trustly, and Roshni Bharadwaj, Group Product Manager at Pleo. Together, they share insights on leading internal-facing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving efficiency within product and engineering departments. This episode explores key leadership strategies, team dynamics, and best practices for managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced tech environments. A must-listen for anyone leading internal teams toward success.

De economische ontwikkeling in Nederland zal de impact gaan ondervinden van geopolitieke onzekerheden, neem Trump als voorbeeld. Dit maakt de toekomst onvoorspelbaar. Terwijl bedrijven hun ambities behouden, laten onderzoeken van Pleo zien dat bezuinigingen in 2024 de duurzame groei bedreigen. CFO's en finance teams staan onder grote druk: hoe kunnen zij strategisch budgetteren zonder innovatie en groei te remmen? Ron Lemmens ging in gesprek met Raymond Hüner, Head of Central EU bij Pleo; en Olivier Monod de Froideville, CEO van 360 Experience Group (bekend van klanten als Eurovision, Martin Garrix en MTV) over hoe bedrijven de balans vinden tussen kostenbesparing en investeringen. Hoe kunnen finance teams effectief samenwerken met andere afdelingen en welke rol speelt technologie bij slimmer financieel beheer?

In this episode, Sophie Gould speaks with Xuan Xu from Unik System Design and Tink, Iryna Zirukina from the LEGO Group and Billogram, and Roshni Bharadwaj, Group Product Manager at Pleo. They discuss the challenges and strategies of aligning product and engineering teams in the fast-paced world of fintech. Their insights focus on fostering collaboration, optimising workflows, and driving innovation, providing valuable lessons for professionals navigating the complexities of product and engineering integration in the fintech industry.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rap/https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophkarger/https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotonetworkSummaryIn dieser Episode diskutieren Chris und Michael Rap die Herausforderungen und Chancen im Sales-Bereich. Michael teilt seine Erfahrungen als Sales Lead bei Pleo und reflektiert über die unbequemen Wahrheiten im Sales, den Druck, der mit der Leistung einhergeht, und die Bedeutung von persönlichem Engagement. Sie sprechen auch über die Rolle des Managements bei der Unterstützung von High-Performern und die Herausforderungen, die mit der Einstellung von Mitarbeitern verbunden sind. Abschließend wird die Kunst des Podcastings und Storytellings thematisiert. In dieser Episode diskutieren Michael Rap und Chris die Bedeutung von Storytelling im Verkaufsprozess und wie es die Kommunikation und den Erfolg beeinflusst. Sie betonen, dass Geschichten einprägsamer sind als reine Zahlen und dass die Kenntnis der Zielgruppe entscheidend ist, um effektiv zu kommunizieren. Zudem wird die Rolle von KI im Verkaufsprozess hervorgehoben, um die Effizienz zu steigern und die Kundenbeziehungen zu verbessern.TakeawaysSales ist ein High-Performance-Job, der ständigen Druck mit sich bringt.Erfolg im Sales erfordert Engagement und kontinuierliches Lernen.Die Downside von Sales kann zu mentalem Stress führen.Management spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Unterstützung von Mitarbeitern.Nicht jeder kann konstant High-Performance liefern.Trennungen können notwendig sein, um Wachstum zu fördern.Die Frage nach Wollen und Können ist zentral im Sales.Fehler bei der Einstellung können langfristige Konsequenzen haben.Reflexion über eigene Entscheidungen ist wichtig für das Wachstum.Podcasting erfordert Storytelling-Fähigkeiten, um das Publikum zu fesseln. Menschen erinnern sich besser an Geschichten als an Zahlen.Storytelling kann die Belegerfassungsrate signifikant erhöhen.Die Kenntnis der Persona ist entscheidend für effektives Storytelling.Individuelle Ansprache führt zu höherer Performance.Kauf-Erfahrung ist ein entscheidender Differentiator.KI kann den Verkaufsprozess revolutionieren.Präsentationen mit Geschichten sind einprägsamer.Ein Sammelsurium an Geschichten kann helfen, den Pitch zu verfeinern.Das Verständnis der Interessen der Zielgruppe ist entscheidend.Zusätzliche Schritte im Verkaufsprozess erhöhen die Gewinnchancen.Sound Bites"Sales ist ein High-Performance-Job.""Alles fängt wieder bei 0 an.""Es gibt eine Downside im Sales.""High-Performance ist nicht für jeden.""Manchmal ist eine Trennung notwendig.""Kann die Person, will sie aber nicht?""Was bedeutet das für den CFO?""Ein Sammelsurium an Geschichten anlegen.""Die Persona verstehen ist entscheidend.""AI ist ein Differentiator im Sales."Chapters00:00 Einleitung und persönliche Updates02:56 Die unbequeme Wahrheit im Sales05:54 Herausforderungen und Chancen im Sales08:52 Der Druck und die Konsequenzen von Low Performance12:05 High Performance und die Rolle des Managements14:57 Persönliche Erfahrungen und Herausforderungen17:46 Die Bedeutung von Wollen und Können21:06 Reflexion über Personalentscheidungen23:50 Podcasting und Storytelling im Sales25:57 Die Kraft des Storytellings36:34 Die Bedeutung der Persona im Storytelling42:56 High Performance durch individuelle Ansprache47:27 Die Rolle von KI im Verkaufsprozess

Sophie Gould hosts a compelling discussion on how to align product and engineering in the fast-paced world of fintech. Guests include Per Jogen (CTO, Lendo), Javier Garcia (Tech Lead, Pleo), and Kevin Lindermann (Director of Product, Klarna). Together, they share strategies for fostering collaboration between teams, driving innovation, and ensuring seamless product development. Learn how these industry leaders navigate challenges in fintech, blending product vision and engineering execution to deliver cutting-edge financial technology solutions. A must-listen for fintech professionals and innovators!

This week on Pathfinder, we're excited to bring you a special one-off episode, made possible by Astroscale U.S., the Denver-based subsidiary of Astroscale, a global provider of on-orbit servicing solutions. This episode dives into the DoD's push to integrate commercial in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities to enhance flexibility, resilience, and sustainability in military space operations.Joining the discussion are retired Colonel Dennis Wille, Senior Director of Business Development for National Security at Astroscale US, and John “Patsy” Klein, Senior Fellow in Strategy at Falcon Research and a leading expert in space policy and strategy. Together, we unpack how ISAM technologies are transforming space operations and advancing U.S. leadership in the domain.This episode covers:The DoD's commercial space integration strategy and ISAM's role in enhancing operational resilienceThe challenges and opportunities of managing space debris and enabling active debris removalHow ISAM capabilities like refueling, repair, and inspection are reshaping spacecraft lifecyclesThe critical role of commercial partnerships in supporting national security objectivesThe future of space operations and the technologies poised to drive innovationAnd much, much more… • Chapters •00:00 - Intro04:12 - What is ISAM and why is it so important to the DoD's space strategy?06:08 - Patsy's role in commercial integration of ISAM08:49 - What is the DoD's commercial space strategy?10:57 - Astroscale's priorities14:53 - Why does the government care about debris removal?16:18 - Why does space junk removal help the US to maintain leadership in space?19:30 - PLEO and commercial opportunity22:49 - Tech capabilities being developed at Astroscale26:50 - Mature ISAM capabilities that we have today29:23 - Astroscale and DoD partnership31:07 - Government vs commercial customer makeup prediction32:19 - Policy/regulatory hurdles for ISAM34:17 - What will it take for commercial to become a bigger part of Astroscale's business?37:09 - Does ISAM have an education issue?39:18 - Technical gaps in ISAM40:50 - What technological advancements should we anticipate?42:24 - What defense strategies will ISAM create?45:06 - How Astroscale positions themselves against competitors47:59 - Advice for investors interested in ISAM49:28 - How can the US maintain their leadership role in space?51:53 - Book recommendations • Show notes •Astroscale's website — hhttps://astroscale-us.com/Mo's socials — https://twitter.com/itsmoislamPayload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspacePathfinder archive — Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@payloadspacePathfinder archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/episodes • About us •Pathfinder is brought to you by Payload, a modern space media brand built from the ground up for a new age of space exploration and commercialization. We deliver need-to-know news and insights daily to 19,000+ commercial, civil, and military space leaders. Payload is read by decision-makers at every leading new space company, along with c-suite leaders at all of the aerospace & defense primes. We're also read on Capitol Hill, in the Pentagon, and at space agencies around the world.Payload began as a weekly email sent to a few friends and coworkers. Today, we're a team distributed across four time zones and two continents, publishing five media properties across multiple platforms:1) Payload, our flagship daily newsletter, sends M-F @ 9am Eastern2) Pathfinder publishes weekly on Tuesday mornings (pod.payloadspace.com)3) Polaris, our weekly policy briefing, publishes weekly on Tuesdays4) Payload Research, our weekly research and analysis piece,  comes out on WednesdaysYou can sign up for all of our publications here: https://payloadspace.com/subscribe/

Recent geopolitical and natural events have highlighted the interconnectedness of the US supply chain for technology sectors, including space.  The increasing use of proliferated low Earth orbit (PLEO) satellites offers a unique lens through which to understand the changing needs of the space supply chain – needing more satellites, more often in a quickly evolving innovative and threatening environment.  What should the US approach be to meet the demands of increased throughput dictated by smaller, cheaper launch when it comes to securing the supply chain? In this episode Lori Gordon, Systems Director at Aerospace Corporation, talks to Andrew Berglund, senior policy analyst at Center for Space Policy & Strategy about this and more.  Available by video or podcast. Want to learn more? Check out: “Strengthening the Industrial Base to Deliver the Future Defense Space Architecture” by Andrew Berglund. This episode is part of the Deep Dive Series hosting our policy experts to discuss content and recommendations in the Space Agenda 2025, a compendium of chapters exploring the most pressing issues in space policy today and over the next several years, published by the Center for Space Policy & Strategy. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation's Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs. The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

In this episode of the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast, brought to you by The Digital Disruptors and sponsored by XLedger, we dive headfirst into the cutthroat world of business advisory - who has the edge, accountants or business coaches? The word on the street is banks may have lost their mojo with accountants, prompting a wild 47% to feel as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs when it comes to business banking.   We have app updates galore from MIMO, Pleo, ApprovalMax, and Xero, and the lowdown on the Xero Beautiful Business Fund 2024 winners who are redefining awesomeness in business. Plus, discover why multi-banking is the new black for SMEs and a whole lot more! Don't forget to like, share, follow, and send us your thoughts! ✉️   00:00 Coming Up… 01:32 Welcome!   App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 09:19 MTD Thresholds Dropping 16:10 Xero Beautiful Business Fund 2024 19:20 Mimo Release 24:09 AML HQ Launches in the UK 26:31 Pleo Releases 27:40 Approval Max Pricing Updates 28:49 New in the Xero App Store   32:52 Allica - The growing chasm between accountants and bank relationship managers 42:53 Drew Moyes - Friendliness, Community and Simplicity for MTD 50:51 Outro

NAVWAR Chief Engineer Robert Wolborsky said the Navy is using emerging technology like 5G and proliferated low-Earth orbit (PLEO) satellites to deliver data and information to the warfighter anywhere on the sea. Wolborsky, who sat down with us at AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific in Honolulu this week, said the lessons learned from the service's 4G experience have driven the Navy's approach to 5G. He spoke on his desire to stay ahead of the power curve with the capability. The Navy is fielding 5G pilots called tranches to find ways to deliver connectivity and capability in any environment and over long distances.

Join host Jacob Byerley as he speaks with leading product experts about data-driven product management. Mustafa S. Hamada, Chief Product and Science Officer at Mendi, discusses the intersection of data science and product development. Eveliina Hultén, CPO at Combify AB, and Meet Dabhi, Product Director at Einride, share their strategies for data-led product innovation. Helena Buhr, CPO at Klarna, and Mette Hindborg Gade, CPO at Pleo, offer insights into leading product teams at scale. Discover how data transforms product management in today's tech landscape.

In this Special Episode, Roland Pease meets three University of Bath graduates who are making impacts in industry. Claire Smith is Director of Buro Happold in Bath. A structural engineer, she discusses her work in the city and beyond - and in boosting the sustainability of a local landmark, Bath Abbey, by combining cutting-edge technology with the city's natural hot springs. Meri Williams has held multiple leading management roles since completing her degree in Computer Information Systems, leading scale-ups and expansions of major names including Gov.uk, Procter & Gamble and now at financial services company Pleo, with a focus on recognising and encouraging diversity in teams. Bharat Shah was one of the first students to graduate from the University of Bath. He has grown a pharmacy wholesale business, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, from scratch and has a unique view into pharmacists' future as part of the UK healthcare system.

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Sanders, the co-founder and CEO of Light. With an impressive background that includes working in finance and co-founding successful startups like Pleo and Junie, Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to the table. We dive into Jonathan's journey from the finance world in London to founding multiple startups, culminating in his latest venture, Light—a smart financial platform designed to simplify and modernize global finance operations for tech-driven, multinational companies. Jonathan shares insightful details about what sets Light apart, including its modern database architecture on AWS, its intuitive user interface, and seamless integrations with major platforms like Salesforce and HubSpot. Join us as we explore the challenges and innovations in the accounting software space, the importance of clean data during month-end closes, and the exciting future prospects for Light, including an ambitious goal of achieving one-hour month-end closes and the upcoming launch of their Light Command Interface. Whether you're a SaaS CFO, controller, or interested in the evolution of financial technology, you won't want to miss this episode! Show Notes: 00:00 Modern, cloud-hosted, simplified, fast, accounting ledger platform. 07:14 Fast, scalable AI-driven general ledger for clean data. 11:05 Partner for bookkeeping and scaling multinational finance functions. 14:54 Identifying companies transitioning to multinational operations. 17:18 Raised $13M to create scalable accounting products. 20:08 Partner with experts, plan indirectly, prove concepts, learn. 24:05 AI-driven automation for seamless operations and strategy. 25:59 Natural language simplifies complex accounting transactions. Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/light-raises-13-million-in-funding Jonathan Sanders' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-sanders/ Light's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uselightinc/ Light's Website: https://light.inc/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

Join us for the biggest festival for revenue teams on the 4th of April 2025 in Berlin - The best way to level up your career and have fun: ⁠www.arrtist-circus.com⁠ - Sign up now for the next Live Episode on Linkedin: Social Selling Secrets with Jan Mundorf (Pleo) and Jared Robin (RevGenius) -- Summary In this episode of the Revenue Circus Podcast, Michael Rap is hosting the one and only Mattia Schaper from SDRs of Germany discuss the evolving role of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) in the SaaS industry. They explore the necessary personality traits for success in sales, the importance of proving oneself, and the shift towards quality over quantity in outreach strategies. The conversation also touches on the challenges of full cycle sales, effective recruitment strategies for SDRs, and the significance of mindset in sales. Additionally, Mattia shares insights on the benefits of cycling for mental health and networking among sales professionals. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Revenue Circus Podcast 02:45 The Role of SDRs in Modern Sales 09:19 The Importance of Personality in Sales Roles 14:21 Navigating Job Opportunities in Sales 18:47 Quality vs. Quantity in Outreach Strategies 23:15 The Evolving Landscape of Outbound Sales 27:54 The Significance of Executive Presence in Sales 33:55 Recruitment Strategies for Finding Top Talent 42:19 The Benefits of Cycling for Sales Professionals ---

En este nuevo episodio del podcast Humanos con Recursos, conversamos con Álvaro Dexeus, Director Empleo de Pleo para el sur de Europa. Álvaro nos comparte su experiencia en la gestión del talento y la construcción de una cultura de empresa centrada en las personas, desde un liderazgo auténtico.Desde su fundación en 2015 en Dinamarca, Pleo ha experimentado un crecimiento explosivo. La empresa ofrece una solución revolucionaria para la gestión de gastos corporativos, simplificando el proceso administrativo asociado con los gastos y mejorando la eficiencia.Álvaro comenzó su carrera en el sector financiero, específicamente en banca de inversión, un campo que considera una valiosa escuela, aunque no su vocación final. Tras algunos fracasos en sus intentos de emprendimiento, Dexeus encontró su verdadera pasión en el intraemprendimiento.En esta entrevista, Álvaro nos explica cómo Pleo ha implementado un modelo de liderazgo auténtico que destaca por su enfoque en la vulnerabilidad y la empatía. Los nuevos miembros de la empresa pasan por un programa de formación en el Báltico, donde desarrollan habilidades de liderazgo y aprenden a gestionar sus emociones de manera abierta. Este enfoque busca construir una cultura de confianza, donde cada persona se sienta valorada y comprendida.Pleo también pone un fuerte énfasis en la diversidad e inclusión. La empresa cuenta con un equipo dedicado a asegurar que las políticas de inclusión sean parte integral de su cultura corporativa, promoviendo un entorno en el que todos los colaboradores se sienten respetados y valorados.En cuanto a la gestión del talento, en Pleo invierten en el desarrollo de sus colaboradores a través de programas de formación personalizados y oportunidades de crecimiento profesional.Descubre con Álvaro Dexeus cómo es posible construir un ambiente de trabajo positivo y productivo, donde la empatía y el desarrollo personal son tan importantes como el rendimiento profesional.¿Te gustaría ser un líder inusual dispuesto a aprender, crecer y cambiar para hacer una diferencia positiva en el mundo? Reserva tu plaza en el MBA INUSUAL, lo que nunca aprenderás en una escuela de negocios.Este programa de transformación y reeducación ejecutiva te llevará más allá de la administración de empresas, para convertirte en un líder innovador, audaz y con visión de futuro, una oportunidad para reinventar el liderazgo y a ti mismo. ¡Te esperamos!

How can executive support from day one transform your localization efforts? Join us as we chat with Diana Georgieva, Senior Manager of Content Localization at Pleo, who walks us through her journey of building a robust localization team, emphasizing the critical importance of early hiring and nurturing strong stakeholder relationships.

Crear conciencia de marca, atraer y retener clientes es el reto que Rebecca Beaty tiene entre manos. La Head of Demand Generation en Pleo nos desvela cómo va a crear el equipo y las acciones que la llevarán a lograrlo. Conocemos su visión del marketing y cómo Pleo innova y automatiza procesos.  Respuestas de Marketing es el podcast de Cyberclick sobre marketing digital, con los invitados más relevantes de nuestro sector. Más información en https://www.cyberclick.es/podcast-respuestas-de-marketing

n this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Carlos Eduardo Espinal , Managing Partner at Seedcamp.Carlos Eduardo Espinal is a Managing Partner at Seedcamp, arguably, Europe's leading seed fund, first launched in 2007 to support European entrepreneurs truly compete on a global scale. With investments in over 460 companies including publicly listed Romanian-founded, UiPath, Wise and unicorns Revolut, wefox and Pleo. Carlos is a published author, fellow podcaster and has been on the Forbes Midas List as one of the most influential VCs in Europe for more or less as long as yours truly has been alive.In today's discussion, we're talking about the third edition of the "Fundraising field guide" the latest startup founder's guide to all things fundraising launched by Carlos. This third edition captured a very interesting period in VC, marking the completion of VC market's full fundraising cycle.The first edition of the book was written during the linear growth curve of the post-2008 era. The second during the “bubble” in valuations formed post-COVID where we saw large injections of capital into private markets leading to an exponential growth period for startups. This third edition covers the collapse of that “bubble”, and highlights common pitfalls you should avoid as an early-stage founder (such as taking too much money).Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Chift, a Belgium-based startup, raised €2.3 million ($2.5 million) in a seed round, backed by Entourage, Shapers, Seeder Fund, and business angels. Chift offers a unified set of APIs to help SaaS companies integrate seamlessly with various financial tools. Clients like Pennylane, Qonto, Agicap, Pleo, and Mollie use Chift to manage service integrations. The company provides APIs compatible with accounting software such as Sage, Cegid, and Pennylane, as well as invoicing software, e-commerce platforms, and point-of-sales systems. Chift addresses the fragmented fintech industry in Europe, where different countries use various accounting and invoicing platforms. By maintaining and developing integrations, Chift enables SaaS companies to focus on their core products and assists clients in expanding and upselling in new markets. Gauthier Henroz aims for Chift to lead the European market in integration services.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating a new finalist in the Firm of The Year category at this year's European VC Awards, this episode dives deep with Beata Klein, Principal at CREANDUM.Creandum is a leading European early-stage venture capital firm backing some of Europe's most successful tech companies, including Spotify, Pleo, Kahoot, Depop, Trade Republic, Neo4j, and Factorial. Creandum has hubs in Stockholm, Berlin, London, and San Francisco.In this episode, we dive deep into Beata's article “AI in B2B SaaS: Beyond Vertical and into the Horizon(tal),” which we reproduce below together with the rest of the show notes.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Today, we have Natasha Lytton with us.Natasha is the Director of Brand at Seedcamp, where she runs all things brand, network strategy, and post-investment activities. She creates the infrastructure and runs the team to support the portfolio of the fund that stands for over +460 companies. She loves discovering and helping to build startups that have the potential to radically change the future and who are shaping the world we want to be part of.Seedcamp first launched in 2007 to support European entrepreneurs in truly competing on a global scale. With investments in over 460 companies including publicly listed Romanian-founded, UiPath, Wise, and unicorns Revolut, wefox, and Pleo. Carlos is a published author, fellow podcaster and has been on the Forbes Midas List as one of the most influential VCs in Europe for more or less as long as yours truly has been alive.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

We continue our discussion on Fundraising during and after the tech reset, as part of our little hype parade ahead of the launch of the State of European VC Fundraising Report. Today, we have with us two close friends of the pod: Carlos Eduardo Espinal from Seedcamp and Bogdan Iordache from Underline Ventures.Carlos Eduardo Espinal is a Managing Partner at Seedcamp, arguably, Europe's leading seed fund, first launched in 2007 to support European entrepreneurs truly compete on a global scale. With investments in over 460 companies including publicly listed Romanian-founded, UiPath, Wise and unicorns Revolut, wefox and Pleo. Carlos is a published author, fellow podcaster and has been on the Forbes Midas List as one of the most influential VCs in Europe for more or less as long as yours truly has been alive.Bogdan Iordache is the Founding GP of Underline Ventures, a $20M seed fund in Romania and the first solo GP in the region. Bogdan and his team are focusing on backing Eastern European founders with global ambitions, and though I just said vertical-agnostic, Underline does pay extra attention to enterprise automation, AI, cybersecurity, industrial tech, defense, and climate-related startups

One in five European companies are considering cutting salaries for remote workers, according to a new study published by spend management platform, Pleo. Speaking to Shane with more on this was Caroline Reidy, Human Resource Expert from the HR Suite.

Christian Hecker is the Founder and CEO of Trade Republic, the company making it easy and inexpensive for everyone with a smartphone to invest. To date, Christian has raised over $1.3BN for the company from the likes of Sequoia, Founders Fund, Accel and Creandum to name a few. Previously, Christian worked in Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Investment Banking department. Johan Brenner is a General Partner at Creandum. Johan has led Creandum's investments in iZettle (acquired by PayPal for $2.2bn in 2018), Trade Republic, Klarna, Pleo, Neo4J, Vivino and more. Johan was previously a repeat entrepreneur, founding one of the first online brokers in Europe in 1997 (sold to E*TRADE in the US), then JobLine (sold to Monster), Bookatable (Michelin) and Tradera (Ebay). In Today's Episode with Christian Hecker and Johan Brenner We Discuss: 1. Selling 75% of Trade Republic for €600,000: How did Christian come to sell 75% of Trade Republic for €600K? How did Johan and Creandum solve this challenge when they invested? What are some of Christian's biggest pieces of advice on cap table construction? 2. Raising $1.3BN From the Best Investors in the World: What are Christian's biggest fundraising lessons from raising $1.3BN from the best in the world? How did Doug Leone and Sequoia come to lead Trade Republic's round? What was the meeting with Doug like? What questions did he ask? How did it go? How important of a skill does Johan believe being a great fundraiser is for founders? 3. Scaling into Europe's Next Decacorn: What are the single biggest issues that arise when scaling so fast? What breaks first? Does CAC increase with time or decrease? Why did Christian decide to stop paid marketing on Google and Facebook and stop spending $100M+ there overnight? Why is Christian so bullish on influencer marketing? What works? What does not work? 4. Europe: A Hub for Innovation or a Retirement Home: Does Christian believe that young people in Europe work hard enough? What are the biggest challenges to scaling teams in Europe? Why does Johan believe the biggest challenge in Europe is the lack of exit markets? What can Europe do to improve and increase our chances of being successful?

Meri Williams is the CTO of Pleo, and ex-CTO of influential challenger bank, Monzo. Meri has held technical leadership roles for the last 10 years, and over that time has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to build high-performing teams with a foundation of exceptional culture. She is also the Chair and Host of The Lead Developer conference — a conference for technical leadership centred around “Team, Tech, and Tools”.In this fantastic episode Jack and Meri take a look at the nuances of culture and leadership. Meri gives her take on how you know you're ready for that next step in your career as a people leader, or not as the case may be.. They also discuss the importance of reframing the feeling that doing great work only means more work to your detriment. Meri is also a DEI leader, and has spent time understanding what's important in creating an accepting, inclusive environment to work. It hinges on three things that you should consider as an employee or prospective employee in your organisation. Tune in to hear what they are!Useful links based on key themes from this episodeHow to improve team collaborationHow to create a successful Salesforce team cultureHow to document your Salesforce DevOps processesHow to unite distributed Salesforce teamsTips to assess your Salesforce teams' training needsConnect with MeriX/TwitterLinkedInConnect with Jack X/TwitterLinkedInPodcast produced and sponsored by Gearset, the complete Salesforce DevOps platform. Try Gearset free for 30 days. 

In der Nachmittagsfolge begrüßen wir heute Sven Lackinger, Co-Founder von Sastrify, und sprechen mit ihm über die zweite Finanzierungsrunde der Series B und die Übernahme von Pengu.Sastrify hat eine Software-as-a-Service-Plattform für digitale Beschaffung entwickelt. Diese hilft Unternehmen dabei, die besten Angebote beim Kauf und der Erneuerung von SaaS-Abonnements zu erhalten. Das Startup ermöglicht dadurch seinen Kundenunternehmen, fundierte sowie datengestützte Entscheidungen zu treffen, die Compliance zu verbessern und Kosteneinsparungen bei ihren SaaS-Ausgaben zu realisieren. Die Plattform ermöglicht den Usern, jeden Aspekt ihres SaaS-Beschaffungsprozesses zu zentralisieren, zu visualisieren und zu automatisieren. Dabei fördert sie die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Beschaffungs-, IT- und Finanzteams, indem sie Einkaufsverfahren einsetzt, Verbindungen zu wichtigen SaaS-Anbietern herstellt und eine wachsende Datenbank mit Preisbenchmarks unterhält. Das Startup wurde im Jahr 2020 von Maximilian Messing und Sven Lackinger in Köln gegründet. Mittlerweile vertrauen Unternehmen wie Pleo, Bitvavo, Temper und Sennder auf das Lösungsangebot.Nun hat die Kölner Beschaffungsplattform eine zweite Finanzierungsrunde der Series B unter der Führung von Reimann Investors abgeschlossen. Die Höhe der Runde wurde nicht bekannt gegeben. Zuletzt hatte das Startup im Mai 2023 in der ersten Runde der Series B 32 Millionen US-Dollar eingesammelt. Das frische Kapital soll dafür eingesetzt werden, die Wachstumsinitiativen des SaaS-Startups voranzutreiben. Dazu zählen u.a. Vorhaben wie die Skalierung des Betriebs, Investitionen in Produktinnovationen, die Ausweitung der globalen Reichweite und die Stärkung von Kundenerfolgsprogrammen.Zusätzlich zu der Finanzierungsrunde hat Sastrify auch die strategische Übernahme des niederländischen SaaS-Beschaffungsunternehmens Pengu bekannt gegeben. Das im Jahr 2022 von Edo Buziau und Philippe Stevens gegründete Startup nutzt Daten und Fachwissen, um die Beschaffung und Erneuerung von SaaS- und Cloud-Diensten im Namen seiner Kundenunternehmen zu übernehmen. Dabei konzentriert sich Pengu auf die Beschleunigung von Geschäften zu den günstigsten Preisen und gewährleistet nach eigenen Angaben garantierte Einsparungen von bis zum Dreifachen des Return on Investment. Die Integration der Technologie und der Daten von Pengu in das Ökosystem von Sastrify soll die Innovation vorantreiben und das Lösungsportfolio erweitern. 

Today we have Staffan Helgesson with us. Staffan is the founder of Creandum, a European early stage venture firm with no appointed headquarter but offices (or hubs as they call them) in Sweden, London, Berlin and San Francisco. Creandum just turned 20 years and are investing out of their 6th fund which is a $500m fund to back founders and companies across Europe. In addition to Europe they invest in European diaspora founders in the US.The firm is a generalist investor but have organised themselves in six main verticals; Health, Climate, Technical SaaS, Application SaaS, Fintech and Consumer, where they spend most of their time.Creandum has approximately $2 Bn under management and have done close to 150 investments over the years with notable investments including Spotify, Klarna, Trade Republic, Pleo, Bolt, iZettle, Cornershop, depop, Kahoot!, Taxfix, Kry and Factorial. At Creandum, Staffan leads the climate vertical and is also very active investing in Saas companies.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction to Staffan and Creandum 00:01:52 - From Small-Town Origins to Silicon Valley Inspiration00:03:49 - Loving Niche Sports and Venture Capital in Europe00:05:47 - The European Investing Advantage & Time as a Solution00:09:35 - Staffan's Pivotal Moment00:11:37 - The Importance of Bold Ideas and Drive00:13:45 - The Importance of User-Centric Design and Delighting the End User00:15:35 - Focusing on the Top Companies00:17:34 - Combining Transformational Change and Hearing the Train00:19:29 - Investing in the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging00:21:14 - The Benefits of Electrification and the Future of EVs00:23:26 - Shout Out to Co-Investor Angel or LP00:25:18 - Shout out to Creandum during a difficult time00:27:14 - Building a Franchise00:29:12 - Building a Firm for Institutions00:30:59 - Sustainable Competitive Advantage in Venture00:32:52 - Gut Feeling and Logical Analysis00:34:46 - The Importance of Gut Feeling in Decision Making00:36:58 - Approaching Tier One Institutions00:39:10 - Europe's New Beginnings

What does it look like inside the engine room of a hypergrowth company?That's exactly what we discussed with Arun Mani, CRO at Pleo.(00:00) - Introduction (01:43) - The atypical CRO (04:40) - The pains of hypergrowth (07:53) - Running a matrix Organization (15:14) - Context switching (17:26) - Managing the growth (20:22) - The big problem: GTM execution (32:11) - Believing in the goals

In this Tech Talks Daily Podcast episode, I had the opportunity to engage in a fascinating conversation with Thorbjørn Fink, COO of Pleo, a trailblazing company in the fintech sector. Our discussion offered an in-depth look at how Pleo transforms how businesses handle spending through innovative solutions that streamline financial processes and empower employees. Thorbjørn began by sharing his journey in finance and what led him to join Pleo. His insights provided a unique perspective on the company's mission and operations, setting the stage for an enlightening discussion about what distinguishes Pleo in the competitive fintech landscape. Much of our conversation revolved around Pleo's challenges while scaling across different markets. Thorbjørn highlighted the hurdles in attracting and retaining talent and the critical importance of investing in infrastructure and regulatory compliance to facilitate rapid expansion. This part of our dialogue offered listeners a rare glimpse into the complexities of scaling a fintech company internationally. We then shifted our focus to the role of tools and automation in enhancing organizational efficiency and improving the working lives of employees. Thorbjørn emphasized the need for companies to identify areas where manual tasks bog down employees. He shared how Pleo's solutions, such as intelligent company cards and automated expense reports, are designed to alleviate these burdens, thereby unlocking business value through automation. Another critical topic we delved into was the importance of automating processes in finance departments. Thorbjørn and I discussed how automation minimizes human errors and allows finance teams to focus on more strategic, value-added tasks. He stressed the necessity of building a scalable foundation in finance departments and being open to adopting new tools to future-proof these critical business units. Throughout our conversation, Thorbjørn provided insights into Pleo's unique features, including its ability to catch receipts on the go, automatically categorize expenses, and offer full compatibility with Apple Pay and Google Pay. He also touched upon Pleo's innovative Pocket feature, which enables instant out-of-pocket spend reimbursement, illustrating how Pleo captures wall-to-wall spending across businesses. As we wrapped up, Thorbjørn shared where listeners can find more information about Pleo and its offerings, inviting them to explore how Pleo's solutions can revolutionize their business spending and financial management.  

Fredrik får besök av Marcus Granström, produkt-SVP på affärsbetallösningsföretaget Pleo. Vi diskuterar bland annat: Varför det är spännande att jobba med hårt reglerade miljöer som finans. Vart är Pleo på väg? Mot en värld med mer automatisering och smartare policies. Som bättre lösningar för betalningshantering - så att vi inte blir sittande utan Slack bara för att Louise slutar och hade kortet som betalade prenumerationen. Vad händer framöver kring AI och ägande och kontroll av användares egen data? Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Marcus Pleo Business spend solution Finansinspektionen Kotlin API-first SSO - single sign-on Titlar Struktur är inte min grej Digitalisera kvittohantering Regulatoriska miljöer Continuous audit Någon sorts monolit Så många användare som möjligt som lägger så lite tid som möjligt Mellanslag spelar roll

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Uit de frustratie van schoenendozen vol met bonnetjes is Pleo ontstaan. De Europese tool voor zakelijke uitgaven met een betaalpas voor iedere medewerker en automatisch alle uitgaven in één overzicht.  De Nieuwe Knikkers gaan op bezoek bij Raymond Hüner, verantwoordelijke voor de verdere Europese uitrol van Pleo. Hij vertelt waarom hij zo gecharmeerd is van de oplossing van Pleo en hoe de ideale Pleo-klant er uitziet. Ook deelt hij zijn visie hoe je een succesvol team bouwt binnen een jong bedrijf. Daarbij deelt hij ook zijn ervaringen uit zijn tijd bij andere tech-bedrijven zoals Linkedin.  Nieuwtjes Steeds vaker zakgeld digitaal ABN verkoopt aandelen EMS  De 100ste Nieuwe Knikkers Wil jij bij de feestelijke opname zijn van onze 100ste podcast op 30 november, samen met onze oud-gasten? We geven nu 10 gratis kaartjes weg! Stuur snel een mail naar info@nieuweknikkers.nl ----------------------------- Deze aflevering is mede-mogelijk gemaakt door Pleo, je bedrijfsuitgaven in veilige handen en door Endava, software engineering for a digital age.

Listen to a wide-ranging conversation about scaling engineering and technological innovation, between Meri Williams, CTO at Seedcamp-backed Pleo (previously CTO at Healx and Monzo, a.o.) and our Managing Partner Carlos Espinal. They cover: - Meri's career journey from building satellites as a teenager in South Africa to becoming one of Europe's most renowned CTOs; - The importance of applied learning and deliberate practice in keeping up with the fast-paced changes in technology; and how to create a "culture of learning"; - How to create the conditions and the environment for the success of your team as a CTO; - The importance of diversity, values fit, and culture add; - The current state of Generative AI, and the opportunities and risks it brings along; - How to adapt to and mitigate Cybersecurity challenges; - The role of Open Source in tech startups and scale-ups, and giving back to the OS community; and more.

Niccolo Perra is the Co-Founder of Pleo.Pleo offers smart company cards that enable employees to buy the things they need for work, all while keeping a company's finance team in control of spending. Simplify bookkeeping, eliminate expense reports, and revolutionize your business.Niccolo joins James Pringle and Hector Mason in this episode to talk about Co-Founder relationships, product feedback, management and iteration, learnings from launching into new markets, & so much more. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow The Riding Unicorns Podcast on our socials and your chosen podcast platform to stay up to date!

Show notes:    John Reynolds navigates a unique approach to modern IT as the Head of IT at Pleo. Culture and interactions with humans come first in order to truly enable users to do their work. Join us on this episode as John talks about how their team works to put people first.   Topics discussed:   How John Reynolds got into their professional career Creating an IT team from scratch for growth Emotional healing with IT teams Allowing IT to enable users to get their work done “Invisible when we can be, and unmissable when we should be” Reducing escalation friction Letting people talk to IT like they talk to everyone else Standardizing processes for IT logistics in hybrid workforces The future of IT   Where to get in touch:    LinkedIn   Try Fleet   Fleet makes it easy to get accurate, actionable data from all your endpoints. From full disk encryption to healthy antivirus software and any query in between. See for yourself. Sign up for Fleet Sandbox for free today: https://fleetdm.com/try-fleet/register.  

Back to payments with Denise, where she shares her immense knowledge and expertise in card issuance. In this episode, we start with a brief overview of the card payment transaction value chain, covering the key parties involved, from the cardholder to the issuer, and the role played by payment schemes on both a European Union and global scale. She discusses the challenges faced by card issuers and explains how Enfuce addresses this by providing unique solutions and services that streamline the card issuance process and improves efficiency. You'll get to learn that Enfuce also supports card issuers when it comes to security, compliance, and risk management, ensuring regulatory adherence. We talk about the SLA, where continuous high availability, timetables and transparent pricing are crucial. Denise sheds light on the robust infrastructure implemented by Enfuce to ensure secure and reliable payment processing, along with their diligent measures to maintain conformity and regulatory compliance. During the episode, we examine a fascinating case study involving the successful partnership between Enfuce and Pleo. Denise explains how Enfuce addressed Pleo's specific needs, contributing to a seamless user experience through their innovative cloud-based solution. This co-CEO, who just happens to know her co-founder since 2007, describes what a co-CEO organization can bring to the table and how efficient it can be.

For one episode, Joe hijacks the show and tries to convince Todd to watch eagle “Nest Cams” on Youtube, and to revolt against robot pets like Pleo the Dinosaur and nursing home seals.

Today we are happy to welcome Sabina Wizander, partner at Creandum, one of Europe's leading early-stage venture funds with offices in Stockholm, Berlin, London and San Francisco. Creandum backs European Enterprise and Consumer Companies and are currently investing out of a 500m€ Fund. Creandum have made more than 100 investments including notable companies like Spotify, Pleo, Kry, Depop, iZettle, Kahoot!, Vivino, and Klarna. At Creandum, Sabina focuses on Climate & Health in the Nordics and DACH region, and has invested in the likes of Passionfroot, Scapin' and Prewave.In this episode you'll learn:- Europe & late-stage capital- Startup funding — a marathon, not a sprint- VC & Founder relationship misconceptions

Brad Jayakody, VP of Engineering at Pleo, shares how his experience as a mental health responder at Burning Man helps him lead with honesty & empathy, and why knowing your limits is key to protecting your own wellbeing.HR folks & managers: check out Tough Conversations here. Learn how to navigate sensitive topics like salary chats, periods & work, letting people go, and much more

In der Mittagsfolge sprechen wir heute mit Sven Lackinger, Co-Founder von Sastrify, über die erfolgreich abgeschlossene Series-B-Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 30 Millionen Euro.Sastrify ist eine digitale Beschaffungsplattform für Software-as-a-Service-Produkte. Die Plattform ermöglicht es Beschaffungs-, Technik- und Finanzteams, nahtlos zusammenzuarbeiten. Dabei profitieren sie von optimierten Einkaufsprozessen, Partnerschaften mit führenden SaaS-Anbietern und einer ständig wachsenden Datenbank mit Preisbenchmarks. Konkret dockt die Software an die Accounting-Daten der Kunden an, durchsucht diese nach aktuellen Kosten für Lizenz-Software und prüft, wann eine Vertragsverlängerung ansteht. Anhand des Datenpools über mittlerweile mehrere hundert Millionen SaaS-Lizenzen kann die Lösung Aussagen darüber liefern, wie viel Discount bei der Verlängerung erreicht werden könnte. Damit hilft das Startup seinen Kunden, bessere Konditionen für Lizenzen auszuhandeln. Bislang vertrauen Unternehmen wie Gorillas, Sennder, Babbel oder Pleo auf die Software von Sastisfry. Die Kosten belaufen sich auf 2,4 Prozent Provision auf die Gesamtausgaben für Software des Kundenunternehmens. Dafür verspricht das Startup allerdings auch, dass mehr Kosten eingespart als verursacht werden. Sastrify wurde im Jahr 2020 von Maximilian Messing und Sven Lackinger in Köln gegründet. Aktuell ist das Unternehmen in sechs Vertriebsregionen in Europa und den USA aktiv.Nun hat das Kölner Startup in einer Series B 30 Millionen Euro unter der Führung von Endeit Capital eingesammelt. Das Kapital teilt sich in ca. 20 Millionen Euro Eigenkapital und ca. 9 Millionen Euro Darlehen auf. Zu den weiteren Geldgebern gehören u.a. Simon Capital und die Bestandsinvestoren HV Capital, First Mark Capital sowie Triplepoint Capital. Der US-Markt soll in den nächsten Jahren ein großer Schwerpunkt für das Team sein. In diesem Zusammenhang soll das frische Kapital vor allem für den Ausbau des Vertriebsteams eingesetzt werden.

Empezamos este episodio con historias dignas de "El Lobo de Wall Street" que no acaban del todo bien. A partir de allí, Álvaro Dexeus inicia un proceso de recuperación de su salud mental y de poder vivir con la libertad que entiende que se merece. En todo este proceso, nos cuenta la historia de Deliveroo en España, empresa que lideró, donde profundizamos en las realidades del Food Delivery con alguien que estuvo en el centro de esa industria. Hoy en día es Director General para el Sur de Europa de Pleo, una de las startups más "hot" del ecosistema emprendedor, de la cual también nos hablará. Un gran episodio para inciar la duodécima temporada del podcast y también para celebrar el mes de la diversidad. Sigue el perfil de Linkedin del podcast para novedades: https://www.linkedin.com/company/outlierspodcast/? Escucha Problem Solving, el podcast de consultoría de Outliers: https://open.spotify.com/show/4N02LXWe32Ju0xXOwaB4m4?si=ab6bdad5958f4832 Créditos Musicales - Jahzzar: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar

Niccolo Perra is the co-founder and CTO of Pleo, an expense management system that processes expenses, pays invoices and issues smart company cards to employees. He co-founded Pleo in 2015 along with Jeppe Rindom, and the company has since raised over $400+ million in funding, expanded to multiple European countries and has 25,000 enterprise customers to date. Niccolo oversees the engineering team, driving tech innovation with a focus on the end- user experience. Prior to co-founding Pleo, Niccolo worked as a software engineer at Tradeshift and Corena. He holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Cagliari and a Master of Science in Software Development and Technology at the University of Copenhagen (ITU). SPONSOR This Masterclass was powered by BCG. Unlocking the potential of those who advance the world is crucial for BCG, and this purpose has been leading the firm for 60 years now. Over that time BCG has supported companies and organizations in their process of growth and strategic transformation. BCG supports start-ups with the same care , to help them develop sustainably and innovate. If you're a founder and are interested in working with them email: ⁠MILTheSeeds@bcg.com⁠ SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeit.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeitpodcast⁠⁠⁠ 

Today we are happy to welcome Carlos Eduardo Espinal, Managing Partner at Seedcamp, arguably, Europe's leading seed fund, first launched in 2007 to support European entrepreneurs truly compete on a global scale. With investments in over 460 companies including publicly listed Romanian-founded, UiPath, Wise and unicorns Revolut, wefox and Pleo. Carlos is a published author, fellow podcaster and made it onto Forbes Midas List of 2022 as one of the most influential VCs in Europe in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. You are in for a treat.In this episode, you will get a rare look into the top four funniest objections that Seedcamp and Carlos have had to endure from LPs on their journey to building Seedcamp to the hallmark it is today. Objection #1: "Your fund model will break when it goes from 5M to 20M€"Objection #2: "You're just spraying and praying and your portfolio will be far too big for you to manage"Objection #3: "Why don't you just invest in the winners?"Objection #4: "Who led deal X, Y and Z and how will you retain that person and keep him/her motivated?" And some extra reflections by Carlos on opportunity funds, VC decision-making and incentive structures and firm management.

We rejoin the chaos crew as they create a disco inferno in the swamp, both emotionally and physically, as things get a bit hot and heavy in the mud pits... Metrophanos really has Pleo all kinds of bent out of shape, but hopefully he can get some resolution with the help of his friends! Big thanks to Lyssa of the Slovenly Trulls and Cave Trulls podcasts and of course our pal, Kay from the main Hammer of the Gods pod for dropping by during our stream, it always means a lot when we have our friends pop in! Check out Lyssa at https://www.cantbekilledcreations.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts by searching for Slovenly Trulls and/or Cave Trulls, and check out Kay when she streams on twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/dark_hoops114 and on the Hammer of the Gods podcast! As always, a huge thanks to the wonderful players in this game, without whom we would have way less fun and this stream/campaign wouldn't be possible! Join  us live for our streams, every other Tuesday at  https://www.twitch.tv/hammpod to be the first to experience the thrilling escapades  of this chaotic crew!  Check out Even Footing Games at https://evenfootinggames.com or you can buy their games from DriveThruRPG and Amazon! Check out Potions and Potpourri wherever you get your podcasts, and on most social media as @PotionsandPotpourri and finally, check out PlushViking at https://www.twitch.tv/plushviking where he builds models and miniature  terrain for D&D!  While we're shouting out our friends, make sure to check out our friends over at https://www.geckosmedia.com for both the  Geckos and Grottos  podcast, as well as a ton of other fantastic pods that we share a network with! Also, give our friends @Crithitcreations @Dravenwood and @Desired.Effect.Dice a follow on Instagram and make sure you use our code: HAMMPOD15 on their websites at www.criticalhitcreations.com www.dravenwood.com and www.etsy.com/shop/DesiredEffectDice to get a 15% discount and to let 'em know who sent ya!   The Whozawhatsit is a homebrew creation from @the_fluffy_folio on Instagram and Patreon!   Music: Hammer of the Gods Theme by DM Rick and Kay; Bloodied Sword by Ivan Duch (https://ivanduch.com) Licensed  under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0   License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hammpod/support

Vex King is a motivational speaker, author and influencer. His work focuses on sharing spiritual knowledge, inspirational moments and, most importantly, practical solutions. Vex's debut book, Good Vibes, Good Life was on The Sunday Times Bestseller list for over 100 weeks, selling over 1 million copies. Vex grew up suffering grief, violence, racism and homelessness. In this episode Vex discusses his disruptive childhood, the power of the internet and how and why he chooses happiness. He takes us through the process of changing our thinking and challenging our emotional state. Vex shares with us the simplest thing you can do to achieve a positive mindset. This episode was filmed live in front of a live audience in London during The High Performance Live Tour 2022. - - - - - -Watch all our episodes on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPerformancePodcast/videosFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highperformance/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highperformancepodcastSpecial thanks to Pleo for being a sponsor on our High Performance Tour! We use Pleo as a team and it has changed the way we manage our business expenses. With Pleo, you can issue cards to your team, you get full overview of all your company spending, save yourself time, money and paperwork. And the best part? Pleo is free. Head over to Pleo.io to get started. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.