It’s funny to think back and see the absolute naivety we had as founders when the idea was first conceptualised. That said, we’re absolutely loving the journey. — I’m meeting dozens, maybe some hundred, founders and entrepreneurs every year. I have close relationships with a few of them, and every time you scratch the surface, you find mostly the same two things: first, they have changed a lot since they started their entrepreneurial journey. …

We’re smart, and we’re talented, but that’s not enough. Either we keep up with the changes, or we’ll see ourselves overpowered by reality. Truly. The concepts are changing, but the essence is the same. — We all know we’re running against the clock. This is not to make us more anxious, but the Uncertain in VUCA, and all the BANI itself (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible) are sending us signs that we need to keep pushing if we don’t want to become irrelevant.

Artificial Intelligence is starting to provide reasonably good answers to the mainstream user. How long will it take until it becomes an indispensable must skill for everybody? Use it for good. — Oh no, one more article about the latest hype: ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence tool from OpenAI. Why should this time be different, and why should I believe in the endless implications of this new AI development? …

We have reached a point where we don’t have many options left. — Energy constraints due to conflicts (disrupting supply chains and having a significant impact on the price of commodities), sustained growth in demand after a quieter period, and a long-awaited need for a profound energy model transition, are putting us finally in front of the mirror. As Financial Times published, “The…

The bad news is that you probably have to work longer. The good news is that the idea won’t look bad to you. — Do you expect to work until the very last days of your life? or on the contrary, you’re planning to be wealthy enough to spend some relaxing years, living a well deserved life after a few decades of intense professional career? In terms of current demographic structures the world can…

As Silicon Valley was somehow “invented” by public initiatives, we should develop today a new massive public investment plan to create the future of the next fifty years. — By now, most experts agree that Silicon Valley was born out of the impulse of the Government back then after the end of World War II. As Margaret O’Mara, author of the book The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America, explains in an interview, the Government often becomes…

Here’s some kind of golden rule: always handle everybody with extreme care and empathy while doing what needs to be done. It’s helpful to remember that when you’re dealing with business, you’re dealing with people’s emotions. — Too often, feelings and emotions get in our way when dealing with business matters. We should try to use more empathy and hold no hard feelings. Disagreement is part of life. There are often complicated issues that need to be discussed in the workplace that can be difficult to talk…

Business angels share a primary motivation to give back to society by sharing knowledge, skills, contacts, and capital with young entrepreneurs. — The lowest interest rates continue to make traditional financial products less profitable and drive investors to look for new sources of income. A really low base rate means investors want more return on their money, and the riskier investments are attractive, so they need to be pushed out of their…

Adjusting your diet can be better than getting solar panels, driving an electric car, or avoiding plastic straws. — What are some of the latest ideas to change our food system and shape a healthier future? Many startups across the globe have long been pushing for sustainable, ethical alternatives. The most recent is the era of responsible food, which battles against fast food with quick and easy options. Restaurants…