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The European VCJoin us for the inaugural EU CVC Summit at TechBBQ — the place where corporates meet ventureWe’re doubling down on bridging the VC and the CVC community and launching the inaugural EU CVC Summit happening during TechBBQ in Copenhagen.Copy+pasting our marquee format of short, punchy, and action packed talks from the EUVC summit and mixing it up with a series of interactive deep dive roundtables, this event is bound to make waves 🏄♂️. 🎟️ One ticket = access to EU CVC Summit + full TechBBQ days → grab it here. On stage, we’ve got four of Denmark’s most successful founders:* Heini Zachariassen – Founder, Vivino* Kasper Hulthin – Co-founder, Po...2025-05-3002 min
Pivot IværksætterpodcastHvordan Vivino har rejst 1,4 milliarder kr. i investeringerDen verdensomspændende danske vinplatform Vivino har hentet investeringer for mere end 1,4 milliarder kr., men under corona-pandemien risikerede virksomheden at lukke ned, fordi de var for lang tid om at tilpasse sig den nye virkelighed.Hør medstifter Heini Zachariassen fortælle om, hvordan de fik vendt situationen i samtale med Saxo Agdestein, stifter og direktør af markedspladsen Handyhand. Episoden er tilrettelagt og produceret af Pressence Aps. Den er lavet i samarbejde med contenthuset Coho.Pivot Iværksætterpodcast er udgivet i samarbejde med The Union, der tilbyder lejemål og kontorhoteller på attraktive adresser i København, Aarhus eller Odense. Her kan både store virksomheder, start-ups og scale-ups flytte ind på fleksible vilkår i inspirerende omgivelser mens de bliver forkælet med god service og lækre faciliteter.2025-05-0555 min
Attributed - A podcast by DreamdataFrom Founding Vivino to YouTube Success: Heini Zachariassen’s Raw LessonsHow do you go from building the world’s largest wine app to creating a thriving YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers?Heini Zachariassen, Founder & Chairman of Vivino and host of Raw Startup, has done both—turning ideas into global successes.In this exclusive interview, Dreamdata CMO Steffen Hedebrandt dives deep with Heini to uncover:- How he grew Raw Startup from zero to 100,000+ subscribers- The challenges of building a YouTube brand as a startup founder- The strategies that help...2025-04-1552 min
Founders WeeklyHow a Ukrainian Startup is Disrupting Military TechIn this episode of Founders Weekly, we dive into the remarkable story of Hymera, a Ukrainian startup that emerged from an extreme war situation to revolutionize military radio technology. The conversation with co-founder Misha Rudominski reveals how his team transformed a crisis into an opportunity, developing battlefield-tested encrypted radios that outperform competitors at a fraction of the cost. Through the lens of wartime entrepreneurship, we explore how Hymera went from zero experience to delivering over 6,000 units and securing significant funding, all while maintaining their commitment to rapid innovation and user-centered design. The episode showcases the power of speed and...2025-02-0851 minFounders WeeklyBuilding a Startup in 4 Days (Part 3) - Lessons LearnedIn this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini Zachariassen and Hassan Bazzi discuss their experiences building Just Release in just 4 four days. They explore the importance of managing dependencies, maintaining team dynamics, validating ideas, and the significance of clear communication and scope management. The conversation highlights the challenges faced during the hackathon, the strategies employed to overcome them, and the lessons learned about product development and teamwork. In this conversation, Heini Zachariassen discusses the strategies and experiences from the hackathon, focusing on marketing tactics, customer engagement, and the importance of momentum. He emphasizes the significance of using platforms like Reddit...2025-01-0247 minFounders WeeklyBuilding a Startup in 4 Days (Part 2)In this episode of Founders Weekly, we continue following the intense journey of the JustRelease team as they race through days 3 and 4 of their ambitious startup challenge in Barcelona. The episode captures the team's determination as they tackle complex technical hurdles, particularly with YouTube integration while building an innovative AI tool for content creators. Through late-night coding sessions, creative problem-solving, and strategic marketing efforts, the team demonstrates how rapid startup development can yield impressive results. The conversation explores their journey from technical setbacks to successful implementation, growing their waitlist to 85 potential users, and ultimately securing their first paying customer...2024-12-0622 minFounders WeeklyBuilding a Startup in 4 Days (Part 1)In this episode of Founders Weekly, we dive into an exhilarating four-day challenge where a team of ambitious developers and entrepreneurs attempt to build and launch an AI-powered content generation tool in Barcelona. The episode follows Heini Zachariassen and developer Hassan Bazzi as they tackle the first two days of creating a revolutionary tool for content creators that aims to automatically generate show notes, descriptions, and social posts while maintaining each creator's unique voice. Through technical setbacks, late-night coding sessions, and their first real user test with podcaster Stoyan, the team demonstrates the intense reality of rapid product development...2024-11-3020 minFounders WeeklyHow to Avoid BurnoutIn this episode of Founders Weekly, hosts Heini and Courtney tackle the crucial topic of burnout, with a focus on founders and professionals. They explore the signs and symptoms of burnout, the differences between stress and burnout, and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The conversation features a personal account from guest Oscar Werner, who opens up about his own journey through burnout, the emotional impact it had on him, and the lessons he learned in the process of recovery. Oscar discusses how burnout affected both his professional and personal relationships, the transformative changes he made in...2024-11-2242 minFounders WeeklyBeing a SolopreneurIn this episode of Founders Weekly, hosts Heini and Brian are joined by Pat Walls, founder of Starter Story. They discuss the journey of solopreneurship versus co-founding a business. Brian shares his experiences with Backlinko and Exploding Topics, emphasizing the value of complementary skills and trust between co-founders. Pat shares stories from building Starter Story. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of starting a business alone, such as autonomy and isolation, and highlights the importance of motivation, discipline, and adaptability. They also touch on the role of AI in improving business efficiency, the speed of decision-making, and the...2024-11-0854 minFounders WeeklyShould we do a Pivot or Spin-Out?In this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini and Theis explore the challenges founders face in choosing which startup ideas to pursue, focusing on the concept of spin-outs—transforming strong ideas into independent companies. Guest Ola Sars, founder of Soundtrack Technology, offers insights from his journey spinning Soundtrack Technology out from Spotify, discussing the importance of maintaining focus, securing funding, and navigating platform dependency risks. The conversation also covers the complexities of licensing in the music industry, the benefits of being an agile company, and the necessity of achieving product market fit. Sars highlights the significance of discipline, knowing when to...2024-10-2551 minFounders WeeklyHow to Hire and Work with Global TeamsIn this episode, Heini and Theis are joined by Brant Cebulla, co-founder of Scalero, to discuss their experiences with global teams and outsourcing. They highlight the necessity of these practices, exploring benefits like cost efficiency and quick hiring, while also addressing challenges such as cultural differences and communication styles. The conversation covers effective hiring strategies, the importance of building trust and communication in remote teams, and managing productivity and accountability. They share insights on overcoming time zone challenges and adapting communication methods, ultimately reflecting on the joys of working in diverse environments.
Host: Heini...2024-10-181h 07Founders WeeklyWill AI replace the Technical Co-Founder?In this episode of Founders Weekly, the hosts tackle the contentious issue of whether AI could replace technical co-founders in startups. They discuss the current capabilities and limitations of AI tools, emphasizing their role in assisting with MVP development while highlighting the need for technical understanding. The conversation also covers Klarna's bold move to integrate AI solutions instead of traditional software, the evolving roles of product management and engineering, and the potential for AI to enhance game development. The hosts advocate for founders to leverage AI for testing hypotheses and building prototypes, while noting the enduring importance of data...2024-10-0451 minFounders WeeklyFind Product-Market Fit with PMF ScoreIn this episode, the hosts explore the vital role of product-market fit (PMF) and how to find it using the Product-Market fit score. They discuss the importance of aligning products with market demand and gathering feedback from the right users. The conversation emphasizes identifying an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) for effective targeting and introduces the idea of sticky users—those who engage consistently with a product. Guest Herbert Bay shares insights on EarKick, a self-care app, detailing its growth and PMF evaluation. He highlights the need for repeated user engagement, examines survey methodologies, and identifies key features for enhancing re...2024-09-2755 minFounders WeeklyBuilding for an ExitBuilding a startup with the goal of selling it quickly for millions can be an effective strategy, but it requires careful planning. In this weeks episode of Founders Weekly, host Heini and co-host Theis dive into strategies of building an exit for your startup. Joined by serial entrepreneur Henrik Rosendahl, who has successfully exited multiple startups, they reveal five key tactics for building with an exit in mind: starting with the end goal, solving real problems, and focusing on a solid business model.
Henrik shares how to align with existing infrastructure, form strategic partnerships, and tackle hard...2024-09-201h 00Founders WeeklyWhat is Founder Mode?Founder Mode. What is it? Does it always work? They explore the transition from Founder Mode to Manager Mode. The discussion covers common advice for founders to hire well and delegate, and the potential pitfalls of this approach.
The hosts share personal experiences with hiring and delegation challenges, and the role of venture capitalists. They emphasize the importance of courage when making decisions, highlighting that founder mode isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy. Each founder and startup must find their own Founder Mode and Manager Mode balance.
Host: Heini Zachariassen
LinkedIn: https...2024-09-1347 minFounders WeeklyStartup Failure: What It's Like to FailIn this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini and Hassan tackle the challenging topic of startup failure. They explore the emotional and personal impact on founders, employees, and investors, delving into the top reasons why startups fail, such as a broken founding team, bad timing, and lack of product-market fit. The hosts also discuss the value of alignment between founders and investors and effective communication.
This week’s guest is Cogo Co-Founder Robin (Eriksson) Blichfeldt who recently was forced to shut down his startup Cogo. The conversation includes Robin's reflections on shutting down his startup, Cogo, the emotional tol...2024-09-0654 minFounders WeeklyShould Startup Founders Be in Their 20s?In this episode of Founders Weekly, The hosts explore whether being in your 20s as a founder is crucial for startup success. They challenge the stereotype of the young entrepreneur, highlighting research that shows the average successful founder is 45, with companies led by older founders often achieving higher success rates. The discussion covers the differences in risk-taking, ambition, and life stage between younger and older founders, weighing the pros and cons of youth in the startup world. They also touch on key topics like experience, funding, personal growth, and the importance of balance and learning from failures. In addition...2024-08-3051 minFounders WeeklyHow to Build the Perfect Founding TeamIn this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini and Theis explore what makes a successful founding team, focusing on four crucial roles: the idea person, the deal maker, the builder, and the operator.
They introduce a new framework with an innovative scoring system to evaluate each team member's strengths and weaknesses, sharing their own scores and insights. Heini and Theis emphasize the importance of each role in driving the startup's success and delve into the dynamics of their own founding team. They also discuss the challenges of assembling a balanced team, the necessity of founder-market and founder-founder fit...2024-07-0552 minFounders WeeklyStory of OpenAI: Founding, Funding, AI Revolution, and Lots of Drama!In this episode, Heini and Hassan dive into the story of OpenAI, the groundbreaking startup founded in 2015 by industry giants like Elon Musk and Sam Altman. They explore how the founders' expertise in entrepreneurship, technology, and AI research fueled OpenAI's mission to develop AI safely and openly. OpenAI has achieved significant AI advancements. The discussion covers key events such as Musk's departure, the shift to a limited partnership, and the rapid success of ChatGPT.
The hosts also delve into the internal turmoil following CEO Sam Altman's firing and reinstatement, as well as co-founder Ilya Sutskever's departure to...2024-06-2852 minFounders WeeklyMastering PR for StartupsIn this episode, Heini Zachariassen and Courtney Quatrini dive into how startups should master PR and navigate bad PR challenges. They reveal the secrets to creating captivating startup stories and the power of authentic storytelling. They analyze major PR blunders by Uber's Travis Kalanick and Better.com's Vishal Garg, highlighting the fallout from poor communication and the need for empathy in crisis management. They also discuss the role of PR agencies and genuine influencer partnerships. Tune in for insights on effective communication, and discover Courtney's dog obsession and Heini's excitement for the Euro 2024 football championship.
Host: Heini...2024-06-2137 min
Le Podcast La WineTechVivino : a giant in the digital wine era transforming wine shoppingWelcome to the Winetech podcast ! I'm Celia Ricca from EtOH, an enthusiastic member of La Winetech.We're here to explore the exciting intersection of wine and technology. Join us as we uncover how innovation is reshaping the wine industry and making it more accessible for everyone. In this special short episode, we're thrilled to have Heini Zachariassen, the founder of Vivino, as our guest. Vivino, the world's largest wine app and marketplace, has revolutionized the way we shop for wine, turning it into a f...2024-06-1413 minFounders WeeklySelling your Startup to a Billion Dollar CompanyIn this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini Zachariassen and Theis Søndergaard explore acquisitions with guest Brian Dean, founder of Backlinko and Exploding Topics. They discuss the differences between lifestyle businesses and startups, and the three possible outcomes for startups: retention, IPO, or acquisition. They explain various types of acquisitions—strategic, tuck-in, and acqui-hire. Brian Dean recounts selling Backlinko to SEMrush, starting from the initial email that began the acquisition talks. He provides insights into the valuation process and his role after the acquisition. Dean advises founders on the importance of transparency with buyers, considering higher initial valuations, and hav...2024-06-1451 minFounders WeeklyFounder Personality That Helps Them SucceedThe conversation examines founders' personality traits and their impact on startup success, highlighting a study that underscores the importance of these traits. It discusses the Big Five personality model and the study's methodology, which involved analyzing tweets from active founders. Guest James Wise talks about his book 'Start Up Century' and the trend toward entrepreneurship and self-employment. The discussion covers policies supporting entrepreneurship, the evolving work landscape due to technology, the need for entrepreneurial role models, and reducing entry barriers. It also touches on AI's impact on job creation and successful entrepreneur traits. The conversation concludes with personal topics...2024-06-0746 minFounders WeeklyHow Vivino Succeeded: The Good and Bad DecisionsVivino founders Heini and Theis walk through the fascinating journey behind Vivino's rise to become the world's top wine app and community. Discover the strategic decisions – from MVP strategies to unwavering consumer focus – that propelled them to success. Gain valuable insights on overcoming challenges, expanding into new markets, and navigating the delicate balance between traditional sales and digital subscriptions. Tune in as the founders reflect on pivotal decisions and share lessons essential for startup founders everywhere.
Host: Heini Zachariassen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/
Co-Host: Thei...2024-05-3153 minFounders WeeklyFounder Drama and Platform RiskIn this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini and Courtney dive into the latest founder drama at OpenAI, discussing the resignation of key members and potential disagreements over AI development. They explore the resurgence of hustle culture in startups, examining the impact on work-life balance and the rise of hacker houses. The hosts also touch on Scarlett Johansson’s voice being used without consent.
Next, they talk Platform Risk with guest Mathias Hermansen CEO and Co-Founder at GamerPay. Mathias shares insights on how platform risk with Steam and Valve impacts operations. Finally, they offer tips to avoid founder dr...2024-05-2441 minFounders WeeklyGoogle vs. ChatGPT and the Innovator's DilemmaIn this episode, Heini and Hassan explore the fierce rivalry between Google and OpenAI, sparked by OpenAI's new search engine to challenge Google's dominance. They cover Google’s journey from Startup to the incumbent that is hit by an Innovator’s Dilemma. The challenges Google faces with AI advancements, and the potential for AI to revolutionize search engines.
The hosts emphasize the importance of trust, credibility, and strategic defenses (moats) in the tech industry and for startups. They also test and discuss the impressive capabilities of OpenAI's new ChatGPT 4o. The episode concludes with reflections on the futur...2024-05-1737 minFounders WeeklyCrazy Startup Ideas, An airline for dogs? Wayve’s $1 billion for Self-Driving 2.0In this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini and Hassan explore two groundbreaking startups. They delve into Wayve, a British AI startup that recently raised an astounding $1 billion in funding. They analyze investors, including Nvidia and Microsoft, and Wayve's focus on embodied AI for self-driving vehicles. They also discuss challenges in data collection and partnerships with car manufacturers.
Shifting gears, they are talking about an airline for dogs, Henrik Werdelin, co-founder of Bark is on to tell the full story of the first-ever airline for dogs, Bark Air. Bark Air offers amenities like in-flight entertainment featuring squirrels and...2024-05-1040 minFounders WeeklyLifesaving Covid Pivot, Founder Rivalry on the Biggest AI StageIn this episode, the hosts dive deep into the intense rivalry between DeepMind's co-founders, now leaders of Google and Microsoft's AI divisions, and the cautionary tale of the Rabbit R1 AI hardware device's failure. Unveil the challenges faced by Europe in AI innovation and the hurdles of MVP development in the hardware space.
We also tell the inspiring tale of Valentin Schütz, Gronda's Co-Founder and CEO, who shares how the company pivoted during the Covid pandemic after initially aiming to create a LinkedIn-like platform for chefs. Gronda's founders shifted focus from a recruitment tool to leveraging c...2024-05-0336 minFounders WeeklyBootstrapped to $25 Million Exit, Founders Authenticity in the Face of Political SensitivityIn this episode, hosts Courtney and Heini delve into how founders navigate sensitive political situations and discuss a notable case involving a founder sentenced to prison for defrauding investors. They explore the pivotal role of effective communication by founders and the importance of authenticity, responsibility, and due diligence in the startup landscape.
Sharon Gillenwater, co-founder and former CEO of Boardroom Insiders, joins the conversation to share her journey of building a bootstrapped startup and selling it for $25 million.
Sharon sheds light on talent acquisition strategies, bootstrapping intricacies, and the challenges of sustaining viability while operating u...2024-04-2637 minFounders WeeklyLearnings from a Failed Product Launch, Working in Legal Gray Zones and Is the Venture Market turningIn this episode, we look at the launch of Humane AI’s AI Pin. What can we learn from the launch that failed after 5 years of work? We dissect the launch gone awry, stressing the significance of prioritizing functionality over aesthetics. As we explore the challenges of entering competitive markets
The conversation between Theis and Heini also delves deep into operating in legal gray zones, drawing parallels with Uber's market struggles and a chat about the recent $7.2 billion raise by Andreessen Horowitz.
Tune in for a candid discussion on the nuances of startup dynamics, including the...2024-04-1941 minFounders WeeklyWhat is it like to IPO on NYSE, New Ways of Funding, Lack of Innovation at Google and IPO MarketIn this episode, we talk tech giants bypassing copyright laws to train AI models, the challenges of innovation in large companies, and a new publicly traded fund that invests in high-profile private companies.
This week’s guest is Morten Primdahl, co-founder of Zendesk, who shares his experience of the IPO day and the journey leading up to it. In this part of the conversation, Morten describes his experience of the Zendesk IPO and the emotions he felt during the process. He talks about the excitement of being at the New York Stock Exchange, ringing the bell, and see...2024-04-1233 minFounders WeeklyStartup Dilemmas: Acquisitions, Ethical Challenges, and the Founder's JourneyIn this episode of Founders Weekly, the hosts delve into Yahoo's acquisition of AI startup Artifact, examining its impact on founders. They discuss the varying struggles founders face and how financial security can affect their drive. The conversation extends to news stories covering team reactions to acquisitions, competitor shutdowns, fund misuse, and legal disputes. We are talking Canoo, Truth Social, Drizly and other startups. Emphasizing corporate governance and ethical behavior, Heini and Theis also touch upon meme stocks, Reddit's IPO, and the podcast's ongoing improvement efforts. Tune in for a concise exploration of startup acquisitions, ethical dilemmas, and the...2024-04-0538 minFounders WeeklyUnraveling Big Tech's Legal Troubles, Startup Impact, and is Co-Founder Adam Neumann buying Wework?In this episode, the hosts explore big tech's legal woes, including Apple's antitrust issues and its control over iPhone hardware. They also discuss how big tech impacts startups, highlighting their agility and courage. The positive influence of AI on startups is examined, along with investment trends in Ukrainian startups and Adam Neumann's WeWork buyback offer.
Heini and Hassan analyze the challenges facing WeWork, discussing its long-term commitments and potential for a successful reboot. They also cover Trump's SPAC and Truth Social, debunking misconceptions about financial gains.
Challenges with the podcast are also discussed - scheduling h...2024-03-2943 minFounders WeeklyNeuralink shows brain implants, Bezos' and Musk's Race to the Moon, DOJ vs. Apple, What is it like to pitch on Shark Tank?In this episode of Founders Weekly, Neuralink's brain implant technology, Apple's talks with Google about AI offering, Blue Origin's race to the moon, Apple's App Store problems, and short news on IPOs, Fisker, and Saudi Arabia's AI investment.
The hosts are joined by Aaron McDaniel, who shares his experience pitching on Shark Tank. Aaron McDaniel shares his experience on Shark Tank and the lessons he learned from the show. He discusses his decision to stay professional despite facing criticism and offers from the sharks. Aaron also talks about the editing process and the importance of understanding the p...2024-03-2251 minFounders WeeklyTikTok Ban, Y Combinator Experiences, Bitcoin All-Time High and Elon Musk OpenAI DramaIn this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini Zachariassen and Theis Søndergaard discuss Bitcoin reaching an all-time high, the TikTok ban in the US, OpenAI's response to Elon Musk's lawsuit, AI regulation in Europe, and other short news updates. They also interview Joakim Bruchmann, co-founder and CEO of Pluto Markets, about his experience with Y Combinator and the challenges of raising funding after the program. The conversation covers the challenges of generating traction, the trade-offs of joining Y Combinator, the tailored approach of Y Combinator for regulated industries, managing expectations and team morale, and the question of whether being a...2024-03-1548 min
Unfiltered, The Vivino PodcastVivino Rewin(e)d: What, How & Why?Vivino Rewin(e)d, which offers users a retrospective look at the year in wine, has been a long time in the making. But how did the idea come up? Why did we launch it this year? And what have we learned in the process? Find out all this and more in our latest Vivino Podcast episode, with our host Heini Zachariassen and guests Patrick Petersen & Paco Puylaert2024-03-0834 min
Den Nye StandardSommer special - et tilbageblik på de sidste 6 måneders episoderVi er gået på sommerferie, men derfor skal I ikke snydes for en episode. Vi vender stærkt tilbage i august med nye samtaler med nogle af Danmarks mest inspirerende mennesker.I episode 30 ser Nicolai tilbage på de seneste 6 måneders samtaler og reflekterer over emnerne iværksætteri, ledelse, mindset, virksomhedskultur og motivation. LedelseKom med på en rejse, hvor vi dykker ned i episode 20 med Kasper Brandi og hans erfaringer som leder, samt hvordan han har udviklet sig fra at være en uerfaren og umoden leder til i dag at ken...2023-06-2838 min
Den Nye StandardHeini Zachariassen - om at skabe Vivino, verdens største online vinmarkedI episode 26 har vi besøg af grundlæggeren af Vivino, Heini Zachariassen. Heini er blevet inviteret i studiet til en samtale om at skabe verdens største online vinmarked, og det at have et internationalt mindset.Founder af VivinoDen Nye Standard har i denne episode besøg af Heini Zachariassen, der er founder af Vivino. Heini er blevet inviteret ind i studiet for at tale om skabelsen af verdens største online vinmarked og erobringen af det internationale marked.Heini starter interviewet med at beskrive sig selv som en passi...2023-05-0340 min
En Uafhængig MorgenUdgør Paludan en sikkerhedsrisiko i København?Udgør Paludan en sikkerhedsrisiko i København? Rasmus Paludan siger, at PET går over stregen og forhindrer ham i at komme visse steder i København. For eksempel Christiansborg. Men gør PET i virkeligheden bare, hvad der skal til for at sikre ham og andres sikkerhed?Hør interview med Rasmus Paludan i dagens udgave af En Uafhængig Morgen.Din vært i dag er Kristian Henriksen.Tidskoder: [00:00] : Rasmus Paludan, Partileder for Stram Kurs // Om Paludan udgør en sikkerhedsrisiko i København. [12:00...2023-03-1353 min
IværksætterdebattenFremtiden for startup investeringer og stemningen på investeringsmarkederneAmazon, Microsoft, Meta og Salesforce fyrer titusindvis af medarbejdere. Er pengestrømmen til startups ved at tørre ud?Samtidig har VC's aldrig haft flere penge, mens økonomi og inflation buldrer derudaf.Er der stadig penge til startups? Hvad er en rigtig startup egentlig? Og er den traditionelle startup investor model ved at blive disrupted?God lyttelyst.Vært: Lucas NygaardGæster: Stine Mølgård Sørensen, Mathias Gajhede, Christian Bjerre Nielsen, Eksperter: Heini Zachariassen (Raw Startup) og Asbjorn Holmlund (wefunder)Producer: Joshua Lindeman2023-02-231h 11
Productivity MasteryVivino: Behind the Scenes of Building the Largest Wine App in the World with Heini Zachariassen | Productivity Mastery #138Heini co-founded and grew Vivino to become the largest wine app in the world with nearly 61 million users and a database of 15,8 million wines.
He is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and board member in a number of organizations. His story was recently featured in the Amazon Prime documentary: “Disrupting Wine - a Life of an Entrepreneur”. He is also the founder and host of hashtag#RawStartup”, a platform educating founders and startups to work smarter and grow.
Vivino was born out of the frustration Heini had over not knowing which...2023-02-101h 01
The European Startup ShowHow I Built a Billion Dollar Company as an Outsider - Heini Zachariassen, Founder of Vivino[1:53] - Safety in upbringing and why being outside can be a boon to an entrepreneur[8:29] - “Never look at the competition, know your customer instead”[10:58] - Focus on the product and avoid distractions[14:25] - On B2C marketing[19:20] - Building the company culture at Vivino[23:34] - When should a founder step down and bring in a new CEO[27:08] - Fundraising tips[30:35] - what Heini looks for in founders for angel investingLinks:www.vivino.comRaw Startup youtube channel - how to grow your app distribution2022-09-2140 min
Liftoff with Keith NewmanHeini ZachariassenThe Look Back catches up @Heini Z. - who I worked with in the security software market while he was still living in his hometown of Denmark - only to later find him pop up as Founder and CEO of Vivino living in the California Bay Area. Vivino is a great success story and the #1 wine review site but he's also a passionate promoter of entrepreneurship and advocate of new founders - see his podcast here: https://youtube.com/c/rawstartup and check out https://www.vivino.com/US/en Great conversation - and we weren't even drinking!2022-05-2921 min
Rollemodellerne med Bjørn Vestergaard#65 - Heini Zachariassen: Erfaringer fra en millardvurderet unicorn, 60 mio. brugere og hvordan en dansk underdog besejrede Silicon Valley mod alle oddsDerfor skal du lytte:
Hvad skal der til for at blive en en af de sjældne danske start-ups, som bliver et unicorn og ender med at skabe en global teknologi succes, som vinder i Silicon Valley? Det lærer du i dette afsnit af Rollemodellerne, hvor Heini Zachariassen deler sine vigtigste erfaringer om at tage Vivino fra idé til en global succes med 60 mio. brugere, og om hans atypiske iværksætterrejse fra Færøerne til Silicon Valley og jagten på start-up drømmen i vinbranchen.
Hør podcasten med Heini Zachariassen fra Vivino
Episode 65: Rollemodellerne Podcast med Heini Zach...2022-05-251h 19
Podcasts Arkiv - Rollemodellerne#65 - Heini Zachariassen: Erfaringer fra en millardvurderet unicorn, 60 mio. brugere og hvordan en dansk underdog besejrede Silicon Valley mod alle oddsDerfor skal du lytte: Hvad skal der til for at blive en en af de sjældne danske start-ups, som bliver et unicorn og ender med at skabe en global teknologi succes, som vinder i Silicon Valley? Det lærer du i dette afsnit af Rollemodellerne, hvor Heini Zachariassen deler sine vigtigste erfaringer om at tage Vivino […]
Indlægget #65 – Heini Zachariassen: Erfaringer fra en millardvurderet unicorn, 60 mio. brugere og hvordan en dansk underdog besejrede Silicon Valley mod alle odds blev vist første gang den Rollemodellerne.2022-05-251h 19
Rollemodellerne by Bjørn Vestergaard#65 - Heini Zachariassen: Erfaringer fra en millardvurderet unicorn, 60 mio. brugere og hvordan en dansk underdog besejrede Silicon Valley.2022-05-241h 19
Global Class PodcastHow a small Danish startup took on the wine industry and scaled to 50M users worldwide | Heini Zachariassen | Founder & Fmr CEO, VivinoIn this episode, we are excited to welcome Heini Zachariassen, Founder and Former CEO of Vivino, the world's largest wine app. Prior, Heini was the CEO of BullGuard, and a board member of NORRIQ and Faroese Telecom. He is also the founder and host of Raw Startup.
In our conversation, Heini talks about a number of topics including the importance of hiring a strong team and how the roles and expertise of the team need to change as an organization grows in new markets, building a decentralized organization, the tradeoffs of localization in markets and when to...2022-05-1045 min
Secret LeadersVivino - how to disrupt a $400 billion industry that no one had really cracked, with Co-Founder Heini ZachariassenHow many times have you stood in front of a wall of wine in a supermarket and taken a punt on one because the bottle looked nicer than the others? We’ve all done it… and often been disappointed by results. So, in 2009 Heini Zachariassen, Co-Founder, Former CEO and current board member of Vivino, decided to fix the problem.“Why is wine something that nobody has disrupted? And why is wine something where the only thing I can base my decision on is looking at a label.”Vivino’s mission is to help people find better win...2021-11-3046 min
Tech.euMaking sense of wine makes a good business — with Heini Zachariassen, VivinoIn today’s episode, listen to an interview with Heini Zachariassen, founder of Vivino. He launched Vivino in Denmark more than 10 years ago, and only recently left the CEO position (and started a great YouTube channel). In this conversation, which took place at TechBBQ in Copenhagen, we discussed how to collect 1.5 billion wine labels, what to spend $155 million on, how COVID-19 has impacted wine consumption, how to stay sane when stepping down as the CEO, and much more. We hope you enjoy(ed) the podcast! Please feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and...2021-09-2917 min
A Glass For Every PalateHeini ZachariassenShakera and Heini Zachariassen, founder of Vivino, discuss technology, Heini’s wine journey, and the theme of innovation.2021-09-0928 min
The TalkBuilding The Netflix of Wine with Vivino Founder Heini ZachariassenHeini Zachariassen is the co-founder and CEO of Vivino. This wine app gives users access to the world's largest wine database with information and ratings on over ten million wines and is trusted by over fifty million users. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-0421 min
Data UnlockedHow Vivino Used Technology, Data & Personalization to Engage Customers and Build a Wine Community - With Heini Zachariassen, Founder & CEO, Vivino4 Things Vivino Did To Engage Customers and Build a Wine CommunityTechnology & Timing: “With technologies, it’s a lot about timing. The smartphone was launched in 2007. The App Store launched in ‘08. By ‘10, it was a pretty good product. At the same time, all the phones had a camera. They were all online. All those things came together around the time when we launched Vivino.”Creating A Vision For The Future: “I said, ‘When I build Vivino, it’s going to be this amazing scanner where you can look up every bot...2021-07-1312 min
Future Food with Analisa WintherVivino Founder Heini Zachariassen on disrupting the wine industry with tech and communityOver 10 years ago, Heini Zachariassen and his co-founder Theis Søndergaard founded Vivino because they were frustrated by not knowing which wine to buy. Today, Vivino’s 50 million users can purchase nearly 13 million wines from around the world. The Vivino community has scanned over 1.6 billion wine labels, written 72 million reviews, and given 204 million ratings on 13.5 million bottles of wine. In this episode, Vivino Founder Heini Zachariassen shares the startup’s story of how they disrupted the wine industry. 6:30 How Vivino started 10:30 The first MVP - staying lean and frugal 16:15 The technology and community behind Vivino 30:30 The moment Vivino found...2021-06-0953 min
XChateau Wine PodcastDrink Better Wine w/ Heini Zachariassen, VivinoFocused on helping the casual wine consumer buy better wine, Vivino has spent over 10 years building its database of wines, creating a structured tastings database, and network of merchants to make buying better wine more convenient. Heini Zachariassen, founder and CEO, tells us about the journey, what Vivino is up to today, and where it’s going. A must-listen for anyone interested in wine. Detailed Show Notes: Heini’s backgroundborn in the Faroe Islands, with only ~50,000 people and no wineAn entrepreneur into technologyHe got the idea for Vivino from “seeing a wall of wine and not knowing wha...2021-05-0536 min
TOA ON AIRWine, Optimism, Stamina, Confidence - Your weekend? Or a recipe for a successful startup? With Heini Zachariassen.Red or White? The question used to be simple. Now, catch us wide-eyed in the wine aisle looking up at the countless bottles, regions, wineries, then panic buying the shiny label. Heini Zachariassen felt the same, so he founded the perfect solution: Vivino.Now in 17 countries, this is the largest eCommerce platform for wine, the app that scans, informs, and uses data to suggest your next bottle. The perfect app? We think so too.Heini is also very active in the startup scene and this episode is jam-packed with jewels of wisdom for starting your...2021-04-1940 min
The Modern Retail Podcast‘This is a land grab’: Vivino CEO Heini Zachariassen on the growing wine e-commerce marketThe Shazam for wine had quite a big year.Vivino, an app that lets users search for wines by taking a picture of the label and read customer reviews, raised $155 million last February. The app now has over 50 million users worldwide, and says it facilitated around $250 million in sales last year. Founder and CEO Heini Zachariassen joined the Modern Retail Podcast, and spoke about this newfound growth.The app is over ten years old, and only a few years back began adding commerce to the mix. Before getting users to transact, the first order of...2021-04-0829 min
The Grape NationHeini Zachariassen, Founder, VivinoHeini Zachariassen hails from the Faroe Islands and grew up in Denmark, attending college in Copenhagen. He became a software developer and serial entrepreneur. Heini founded Vivino in 2011 with Theis Sondergaard. Today Vivino is the world’s largest online marketplace and most downloaded wine app driven by a community of 50 million users, over a billion five wine label scans, and a new round of funding for continued growth for their wine community.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Nation is Powered by...2021-03-241h 02
Wine a little moreQ&A with Heini Zachariassen, CEO & Founder of VivinoRecording of the ClubHouse talk of March 4th, 2021. 🍷🎙🚨
Q&A with Heini Zachariassen, CEO & Founder of Vivino, world largest wine app http://vivino.com/
Fabien Lainé @creativefabien - https://www.creativefabien.com/
Matthew Horkey @exowinetravel - https://exoticwinetravel.com/
Paul Caputo @paulcaputowine - https://www.vinorandum.com/2021-03-041h 02
Dive In with Simran SandhuHeini Zachariassen: Founder & CEO, Vivino (Five Minute Drill)Simran Sandhu discusses Vivino and the wine industry with Heini Zachariassen.2021-03-0207 min
ArndaktHvussu er tað, at hava eitt sjúkt barn? (við Heina Kristiansen)Heini Kristiansen er HR-leiðari á Bakkafrost, limur í Nes kommunu bygdaráði og deknur. So er hann pápi hjá Markus, sum varð føddur við hjartafeili og hevði tað hart við sjúku fyrstu tíðina í sínum lívi. Eg eri eisini pápi ein sjúkan drong, og tí vildi eg tosa við Heina um kenslurnar, sum eru knýttar at tí.
Hetta er ein partur í eini røð, eg geri um menn og kenslur.
Upptikið: 17. februar 2021.
Heimasíða: https://arndakt.wordpress.com/2021/03/01/arndakt-12-hvussu-er-tad-at-hava-eitt-sjukt-barn-vid-heina-kristiansen/2021-03-011h 04
ArndaktVísindaskepsis, virðisrelativisma og høgra/vinstra (við Heina í Skorini og Sjúrður Hammer)Heini og Sjúrður er gamlir vinmenn hjá mær og eitt hugnaligt leygarkvøld tosaðu vit um týdningarmikil ting. Vit blivu enntá ósamdir móti endanum.
Heini í Skorini er PhD í altjóða sambondum og adjunktur á Fróðskaparsetrinum.
Sjúrður Hammer er PhD í lívfrøði og arbeiðir á Umhvørvisstovuni.
Eg eri ikki PhD í nøkrum.
Upptikið leygarkvøldið 13. februar 2021. 2021-02-171h 10
StartupNation RadioStartupNation Radio: Take Control and Start it Up in 2021On this episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff features three entrepreneurs who took control of their lives by starting businesses of their own. In sharing their stories, these entrepreneurs offer up the key moves they made that ultimately led to their great success.First up is Heini Zachariassen, founder and CEO of the world’s most popular wine app, Vivino. With 46 million global users, Vivino is the world's largest wine community and the ultimate destination for discovering and purchasing wines.During the interview, Zachariassen shares:How and why he started VivinoHow he took a great id...2021-01-2338 min
SOMM TV wine & foodVivinoJason Wise talks with Heini Zachariassen, founder and CEO of Vivino, about the creation of the app and how it evolved, and they also dig deep into the data that Vivino users submit, including the most popular types of wines in different countries.2020-11-1646 min