Dr. Ingo Schneider is a lawyer, angel investor, and author who has spent over a decade guiding startups through the legal and strategic challenges of building high-growth companies.  In this interview, he shares insights from his new book “Company Building – a Practical Guide for…

From launching a whimsical luxury jewelry brand to founding a purpose-driven ice cream company that scaled across Europe, Hanna Reimers has built her career on creativity, resilience, and a passion for entrepreneurship.  After successfully exiting her second startup in 2023, she now channels her experience…

In 2009, before coworking spaces were a global trend, Maximilian von der Ahé co-founded betahaus in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district. What started as an experiment among friends quickly grew into one of the city’s most influential hubs for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives. With a background in…

Emilie Vallauri’s deep expertise in nurturing pre-seed startups and building thriving entrepreneurial communities makes her an invaluable asset to the startup ecosystem. As a Program Lead at Techstars, she’s currently focusing on accelerating the startup landscape in Southern African countries. She also contributes to the…

Jens Lapinski is the Founding Partner & CEO of Angel Invest, Europe’s most active angel fund. Previously, he was a Managing Director at Techstars, where he launched the German fund that invested in 40 companies that have raised €250M+ in funding. Read our interview to…

Darya Kamkalova is an entrepreneur, angel investor, podcast host, community builder, speaker, digital nomad, and tech industry professional with fourteen years of experience in data products and marketplaces. When she hit her glass ceiling in the corporate world, she launched Venturing Women – now an…

Sufeng Li is an angel investor with a background in Finance X Product Development. He’s empowering startups through strategic insights and impactful investments. We talked to him about the SIA program, which provides a comprehensive, fully remote three-month experience to elevate your investing acumen, advice…

Elizabeth Kleinveld is the host of Breaking Banks Europe, the world’s #1 FinTech podcast and radio show. She’s a startup matchmaker and ecosystem builder, especially for FinTech, Renewable Energy, and Mobility and Sustainability. In our interview, learn more about her role as Head of Acceleration…

While e-commerce has revolutionized most industries, experience-based businesses like sailing schools, yoga retreats, and adventure tours require something fundamentally different. Traditional e-commerce platforms focus on simple transactions: browse, buy, and ship. But booking experiences is more than just a transaction – it’s about managing a…

Are you an angel investor looking to refine your skills and expand your knowledge? Startup Investor Accelerator (SIA) offers an exceptional hands-on learning program designed for seasoned angel investors or those just starting out. Their Trans-Atlantic Edition, with a geographical focus on Europe and the…