In this episode of the European VC podcast, we're diving into the fascinating world of investing in culture and everything that surrounds it. At the CultTech Summit on November 5th and 6th in Vienna, a dedicated panel discussion is planned, and as a foretaste, we have brought together a panel of experts with diverse backgrounds who are reshaping how we think about culture and creativity through investment. We are joined by Oliver Holle, Founding Managing Partner at Speedinvest, who brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience backing startups across various sectors. Alongside Oliver, we have Severin Zugmeyer, Founder of New Renaissance Ventures, who specializes in pre-seed and seed investments, particularly in creative tech. We’re also excited to welcome Uli Schmitz, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Axel Springer Digital Ventures, an expert in the media and adjacent spaces. Finally, we are completing the panel with Hazel Savage, VP of Music Intelligence at SoundCloud, whose insights into the intersection of tech and music will add a unique perspective to the discussion. Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀 Chapters: 00:20 Meet the Panelists 03:49 Defining the Creative and Cultural Industries 04:24 Investment Opportunities in Creative Industries 05:56 Challenges and Opportunities in Creative Tech 14:26 AI's Role in the Music Industry 16:46 Legal Challenges in Generative AI 21:02 European Competitiveness in Creative Industries  24:08 Success Stories and Market Dynamics  29:02 Challenges and Opportunities in Consumer Investments  30:40 Founder Profiles in Creative Industries 32:27 Importance of Understanding User Behavior 35:35 Generative AI in Music 38:03 The Role of AI in Music Creation 43:38 Emerging Technologies: Metaverse and Beyond 46:27 The Future of AR and VR 49:04 Success Stories and Final Thoughts