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Exit or DieAurimas Bakas: The Security Illusion — Why Compliance Won’t Save YouMost companies look secure on paper — until something real happens.FoundersToday CEO, Peter Oberlik, sits down with Aurimas Bakas, serial founder with multiple exits and now CEO of Copla, to expose the uncomfortable truth behind today’s cybersecurity landscape:Compliance is easy. Real security is hard.From building core banking infrastructure to fighting AI-driven attacks that never sleep, Aurimas shares why traditional audits create a dangerous illusion of safety — and how Copla is building the bridge between certification and true operational resilience.In this epis...
2025-12-1129 minExit or DieWhy Canadian Tech Doesn’t Stay Canadian: Raymond Luk’s Mission to Keep Canadian Innovation at HomePeter Oberlik, Founder & CEO of FoundersToday speaks with Raymond Luk — serial founder, investor, and founder of Source Canada — about fixing one of the biggest blind spots in innovation: helping large corporations actually buy from startups.From founding and exiting multiple ventures to launching Canada’s first corporate-startup summit in just 76 days, Raymond shares bold insights on why procurement — not funding — might be the real key to scaling national innovation.In this episode, he dives into:Why Canadian (and European) startups struggle to sell locallyHow corporate culture and “risk aversion” kill innovationWhat fo...
2025-11-2648 minExit or DieCrypto Isn’t Dead — But the Hype Is. The BitMEX Reinvention Story.BitMEX was once the king of crypto derivatives — now it’s rebuilding for a new era. CEO Stephan Lutz joins FoundersToday CEO Peter Oberlik to talk about scaling without hype, staying 92% founder-owned, and running a profitable exchange in the post-bull-market world. A raw look at resilience, focus, and reinventing relevance in crypto.
2025-11-121h 01Exit or DieBeyond the Cable: How MOON POWER builds the Infrastructure for an Electric EuropeEveryone talks about electric cars — but the real revolution happens behind the plug. ⚡Peter Oberlik, Founder & CEO of FoundersToday speaks with Markus Tatzer, CEO of MOON Power, one of Europe’s leading players in e-mobility and energy infrastructure. A 100% subsidiary of Porsche Holding, MOON is building what most only talk about: the physical foundation of the electric future — from smart charging to battery storage and grid integration.From scaling regional infrastructure across Europe to navigating regulation and competition with giants, Markus shares how MOON is pioneering the ecosystem that will power millions of EVs.If you th...
2025-10-2921 minExit or DieFrom Bootstrapping to $150M Exit – Roger Sholanki on Building and Selling SaaS CompaniesBuilding, scaling, and selling — not once, but three times.Peter Oberlik, Founder & CEO of FoundersToday, speaks with Roger Sholanki, a three-time founder and now Managing Partner at SeedTwo Capital, who bootstrapped his SaaS company Book4Time into one of the world’s leading wellness tech platforms — before exiting for over $150 million.From coding through the .com era to building vertical SaaS before it was cool, Roger shares his hard-earned lessons on scaling without funding, focusing on profitability, and why founders should pay themselves last.Discover what truly separates unicorn chasers from real builders — and why in today’s m...
2025-10-1345 minExit or DieDecarbonizing Europe’s Housing Stock: The VARM Story with CEO Christian GruenerBuildings are Europe’s biggest CO₂ monsters — and one Founder is on a mission to change that.FoundersToday CEO Peter Oberlik speaks with Christian Gruener, Co-Founder and CEO of VARM, the startup building Europe’s champion for insulation. With a bold goal to retrofit 1 million homes in 10 years, VARM combines technology, training, and local insulation hubs to make homes energy-efficient at scale.From leaving top-tier consulting to getting hands dirty in the field, Christian shares what it takes to turn climate ambition into real-world impact — including hard lessons in fundraising, scaling “unsexy” businesses, and why profitability is sexy af...
2025-09-3033 minExit or DieNo More Integration Nightmares and Why Ops Should Be Invisible - Juha Berghäll, CEO & Co-Founder ONEiOIntegrations power every digital business — yet they’re messy, invisible, and often broken. ONEiO wants to change that.Peter Oberlik speaks with Juha Berghäll, CEO and co-founder of ONEiO, the Finnish startup pioneering Integration Ops as a Service. Instead of endless projects, fragile middleware, and mounting costs, ONEiO makes complexity disappear with automation, AI, and a subscription model.From cutting wasted hours to scaling IT across global enterprises, discover why making the invisible simple might be one of the most important innovations in tech.Don’t miss out on any news and follow us o
2025-09-1920 minExit or DieFrom Stroke Detection to Muscle Intelligence: Suoyi Feng, Co-Founder Vitaly MedicalMuscles power every movement we make — yet no wearable has ever tracked them. Until now. Peter Oberlik speaks with Suoyi Feng, co-founder of Vitaly Medical, about Vitband, the first device that turns raw muscle signals into real-time insights. From athletes avoiding injuries to older adults staying mobile, discover how this pivot could redefine health, performance, and aging.Don't miss out on any news and follow us on LinkedIn.
2025-09-0355 min
Simply StartupsAI and Quantum Tech: Major Funding Boosts and VivaTech 2025 PreviewIn today's episode, we delve into the latest funding milestones in the tech world: Applied Computing's £9 million seed round and Infleqtion's $100 million Series C. We explore how these investments are shaping the AI and quantum technology landscapes. Plus, we preview Viva Technology 2025 in Paris, a major event set to gather thousands of startups and tech enthusiasts. Join us for insights into these exciting developments and their implications for the future of technology.
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https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/05/london-based-applied-computing-raises-e10-7-million-to-bring-ai-to-the-energy-industry/
https://techstartups.com/2025/06/02/top-startup-and-tech-funding-news-june-2-2025/
https://www.techmarketview.com/ukhotviews/archive/2025/06/02/applied-computing-raises-9m-for-ai-models-for-energy-industry
https://w...
2025-06-0313 min
Simply TechAI Reshapes Media and Cybersecurity: NYT-Amazon Deal and Horizon3.ai’s Funding BoostThe New York Times partners with Amazon for AI content licensing, marking a shift in media-tech relations. Meanwhile, cybersecurity startup Horizon3.ai secures $73 million in funding, highlighting the growing demand for AI-driven security solutions. We explore the implications of these developments for journalism, AI integration, and the evolving landscape of digital security.
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https://www.axios.com/2025/05/30/nyt-amazon-ai-licensing-deal
https://www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/05/31/new-york-times-partners-with-amazon-to-license-content-for-ai-training
https://www.startuphub.ai/hex-technologies-secures-70m-series-c-funding/
https://www.founderstoday.news/horizon3-ai-targets-100m-funding/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKRniI9M1fd/
https://www.ai-startups.org/video/horizon3/
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2025-05-3108 minSimply StartupsGreen Energy, Fleet Management, and Virtual Nutrition: Major Funding BoostsIn today's episode, we explore significant funding developments across various sectors. Haffner Energy secures €7 million to advance its green hydrogen technology, Fleetio reaches a $1.5 billion valuation with its fleet management software, and Nourish raises $70 million to expand its virtual nutrition counseling platform. Join us as we delve into how these companies are shaping the future of their industries.
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https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/24/3067084/0/en/Haffner-Energy-unveils-Hynoca-Flex-500-IG-A-flexible-cost-effective-alternative-to-grey-hydrogen-and-fossil-fuels.html
https://greentownlabs.com/greentown-labs-startup-news-roundup-april-2025/
https://live.euronext.com/en/product/equities/FR001400Y4X9-ALXP
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/24/3067084/0/fr/Haffner-Energy-d%C3%A9voile-Hynoca-Flex-500-IG-une-alternative-flexible-et-comp%C3...
2025-04-2412 min
This Week in Retail MediaEp 017: Cardiff Holland & Barrett Experience; Orange Julius AND Spencer Gifts; Wonder About Tastemade - 30/03/25Less than a week to go before What’s in Store for Retail Media Networks London and Kate and Jonathan are chatting about Orange Julius and Spencer Gifts as they consider the data to be found in the mall. What the alliance between Tastemade and Wonder may mean for brands and shoppers is discussed as what exactly a ‘cushion wall’ is as Holland & Barret cut the ribbon on a new experience-first store. Tickets for What’s in Store for Retail Media Networks available here. Register for Advertising Week Europe (where Chris Riegel is speaking 1...
2025-03-3030 min