Dreaming of launching a game-changing startup in Europe?
This week on Inside Story, we chat with Leo Bonkel, founder of Pure Lambda, a Luxembourg-based consultancy firm.
Leo, who has experience working with Silicon Valley startups, shares his insights on overcoming challenges and unlocking opportunities for European entrepreneurs, including:
Supercharging Your Team: Learn how stock options can attract and retain top talent, fostering a culture of ownership.
Unlocking Innovation: Discover how simplifying the business setup process can encourage risk-taking and fuel the growth of new ventures.
Planning for Success: Uncover the power of having an exit strategy and how it can help set bolder ambitions and maximize the impact of your venture.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to see the European startup ecosystem thrive, including aspiring entrepreneurs, investors and policy makers!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leo Benkel and Pure Lambda
03:25 From Europe to Silicon Valley: Leo's Startup Journey
06:50 East vs. West: Startup Ecosystems Compared
10:43 The European Startup Struggle: Funding and Ambition
17:13 Why Outsourcing Tech Stifles Startups
19:48 Beyond User Growth: Prioritizing User Love
21:33 Europe's Innovation Gap: How to Encourage Risk
24:38 Rebooting Europe's Startup Scene
27:21 The Investor Mindset: Balancing Risk and Reward
29:57 Building Your Own AI: Safer, Cheaper, Better
34:18 The Future of Work: AI + Humans = Success
41:52 Staying the Course: Motivation for the Long Haul
