Meet Matthew Gertner, the founder of Salsita Software, a digital product agency with over 14 years of experience. They’re now creating their products, including a 3D configurator for e-commerce sites. In this episode, Matthew shares: What Salsita Software does How they’re shifting from offering services to creating products Tips on hiring developers and product managers Why User Experience Research is crucial What Salsita AI and their 3D Configurator are all about The benefits of...

Meet Lucie Neumanova! She loves helping people grow through her community, Femme Palette. What began in the Czech Republic is now expanding to Germany and the Netherlands. In this episode, Lucie takes us back to the start of Femme Palette, discussing how the community has developed and the good they’ve achieved. She opens up about her guiding principles, what she’s learned from organizing events and leading the group, and why mentorship is key to achieving goals faster. She also offers...

Come join a friendly chat with Melissa Kwan! Melissa is the founder of three startups she’s built without VC funding. Currently, she is leading her startup eWebinar. She also hosts the ProfitLed podcast and creates helpful content on LinkedIn. In this episode, Melissa shares how she shapes her businesses around the life she wants. Isn’t it interesting how you can do business your way? She talks about different ways to grow a business, both through sales-led growth and product-led growth, and...

Let's meet Kateryna Kovalenko! She's passionate about helping new startups grow, and she plays a big part in this as an associate at DEPO Ventures. In this chat, Kateryna (who likes to be called Kate) tells us all about her excitement for her work and the world of venture capital. She'll let us in on a unique perspective she has in this field, talk about some common slip-ups new startups tend to make, and share tips on how to avoid them. Plus, Kate offers her thoughts on how to make sure a...

Join us for a great chat with Kate Syslova, a passionate communicator and deep tech enthusiast. As the marketing manager of Tensor Ventures and a creative force in the Startup Kitchen community, Kate brings her expertise to the conversation, making the complex world of deep tech startups accessible to all.  In this episode, Kate shares her unique journey of merging her love for science with her knack for communication. She delves into effective ways to discuss intricate topics, common...

Join us for a warm and engaging conversation with Tom Garcy, the creative designer behind Kyugo! As a Senior Product Designer and Founder, Tom is at the forefront of blending beauty with practicality in product design to find that perfect market fit. In this episode, Tom opens up about his journey in product design, introduces us to the innovative world of Kyugo, and explains how he crafts products that people love. He'll demystify the differences between UI and UX, share the importance of...

Join us for a friendly chat with Martin Decky, the co-founder & CEO of BuiltMind, who's improving the real estate industry with smart data!  In this episode, Martin shares his passion for real estate and how his digital tool is helping developers make savvy decisions. He'll talk about how they're improving industry processes, listening to customer feedback, and using it to enhance their product. Plus, don't miss Martin's valuable tips for aspiring tech entrepreneurs. Tune in for an...

Meet Petr Sramek, the managing partner of LongevityTech.fund. Petr is on a mission to invest in companies that are paving the way for a healthier and longer life. In this episode, get ready to dive into the fascinating world of longevity startups. Discover the innovative therapeutics that these companies are working on, and learn how Petr contributes to their growth. But that's not all – Petr talks about his routines to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and slowing down his epigenetic...

Meet Pedro Cortés, your SaaS marketing buddy! Pedro helps software-as-a-service companies make more customers from their website visitors. In this chat, Pedro talks about why he loves marketing and spills some tips on how to do it well. He'll chat about common problems SaaS companies face and share simple tricks to explain your product in a way that everyone gets. Plus, Pedro has some cool books and podcasts to recommend. Join us for an easygoing chat and pick up some marketing wisdom along...

Meet Ryan Singer, the friendly mind behind the book Shape Up, founder of Felt Presence, and the former Head of Strategy of Basecamp. He's all about helping product teams create awesome software products that make a big impact, all while reveling in the excitement of building. In this chat, Ryan shares his experience from his 18+ years at Basecamp, explains how the Shape Up framework came to life, and highlights the fantastic perks of shaping up your projects. He dishes out advice on diving...

Patrik Juránek is the founder & CEO of Startup Disrupt. They're on a mission to build an ecosystem that brings startups, corporates, and government institutions together in the Czech Republic and the Central and Eastern European region. In this episode, Patrik shares his beginnings organizing startup meetups, how Startup Disrupt starts and his future plans, how was his latest event Innovations United 2023, his advise to have good networking as a startup founder, and the resources and...

Cinzia Gussoni is the Head of Innovation and Capabilities for Central and Eastern Europe at Novartis, where she works on delivering purposeful innovations to improve the healthcare sector. In this episode, Cinzia shares her story of working in the pharmaceutical sector, her use of design thinking and its different stages, the main health problems she is trying to help solve, and her routines and hobbies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Stay connected with Cinzia on...

Anthony Pierri is a partner at Fletch, where he helps early-stage B2B startups position themselves and write website messages that help customers understand the value of their products or services. In this episode, Anthony shares his most important advice for defining the messaging on your startup's website, as well as the learning resources he uses and his approach to building a tech startup. If you're struggling to write effective website messaging, this episode is for you! Anthony's tips...

Adela is the founder of procrastination.com and co-author of the best-selling book The End of Procrastination. She's helped people all over the world to be more productive, stay motivated, and create a positive work environment. In this episode, Adela shares how she handles her everyday activities, her favorite procrastination-busting tools, and why it's so important to find your life purpose. She also talks about how she balances her personal and work life and the key resources she...

Jana Tikalova is the Founder & CEO of OPIM. They are helping organizations to work with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategically, through educational programs, consulting, and advocacy. In this podcast episode, Jana shares her journey of more than 20 years in diversity & inclusion, what is her definition of diversity and inclusion, what are the different activities promoted by OPIM, what is the progress on DEI from companies in the Czech Republic, and some of the...

Patrick Trümpi is the Chief Sales Officer of Unique. They are on a mission to create a tailored solution for the financial industry that aims to increase productivity by automating manual workload through AI and ChatGPT solutions.  In this podcast episode, Patrick shares his experience in closing deals with corporates, what are the steps to improve your sales cycle in a B2B SaaS product, how to experiment as a sales leader to gain access to new industries, and some of the books and...

Marek Nebesář is the Sales and Operations Director & Co-Founder of Behavio. He is helping companies to improve their ads and brand positioning using behavioral science. In this podcast episode, Marek shares the beginnings of Behavio, what are the methodologies they recommend to use to understand customers' needs, how they have approached their expansion to the US market, his learnings from working in China, and some of the resources he follows to keep up to date. - Would you like to...

Zuzana Zamborská is the CEO & Co-Founder of BE-ID human and Co-Founder and Partnerships Director of Lumus Investment. She is helping companies to uncover the potential of diversity & inclusion. In this podcast episode, Zuzana shares how she starts working on diversity & inclusion (D&I), what are all the types of diversities, how a business can start on its journey to be more diverse and inclusive, and some of the success stories of uncovering the potential of D&I. Also,...

Cyril Klepek is the Founder & CEO of Cyrkl. He and his team are bringing innovation and circular economy principles to the world of waste management. One of the implemented solutions is a marketplace where companies can sell or buy industrial waste, by-products, secondary raw materials, or used materials. In this podcast episode, Cyril shares his journey from working as an innovation leader in different companies to kickstarting his own business, how does it work the communication...

Anthony Temperante is the Product & Business Development Manager of Datamole. Datamole helps industrial businesses by developing custom and pre-made data & artificial intelligence solutions. In this podcast episode, Anthony shares his journey as a sales manager, what are his recommendations to kickstart sales in a tech business, how to define the value proposition of your business, how important is understanding what your competitors are doing, and what are the foundations to close...

Tomas Cironis is the Master Chef of the Startup Kitchen. He and his team are helping first-time founders to raise their first funding rounds and guide them on their journey to build successful startups. In this podcast episode, Tomas shares his journey and the reason behind starting the community of the Startup Kitchen, what type of services and help they are providing to founders, lessons learned from his conversations with successful people like Steve Wozniak, and his expectations...

Philippe Valentine is the Director of Business Development for Europe at Montréal International. He is on a mission to assist companies in investing and expanding operations to the Canadian market. In this podcast episode, Philippe tells us about his personal story and interest in bringing European companies to the North American market, how Montréal International operates and what are their services, what are the cultural differences between Europe and Canada, and what are his thoughts on...

Peter Maslik is the Co-Founder & COO of Investown. He and his team are showing the way to bring real estate investing to everyone in the Czech Republic and planning expansion to other markets. In this podcast episode, Peter shares his story and interest in bringing to life user-friendly solutions for real estate investing in the CEE region, how Investown gets started with five co-founders, what is the way they are getting feedback from their users to improve their product, how is the...

Tomas Rehor is the CTO of Zenbase. He is on a mission to build a solution to improve the financial wellness of renters. Currently focused on the Canadian market. In this podcast episode, Tomas tells us about his journey to start working on Zenbase. Also, he has mentioned his experience working on startups, scale-ups, and corporations, recommendations for product development in early-stage startups, and his hobbies or activities in Prague outside of the startup life. - Curious to know more...