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Innovation and Private Capital x auliumOptimizing Shopify Ad Spend and First-Party Data with Edward Upton (LittleData)The death of third-party cookies shouldn't mean the death of your growth. Discover how to reclaim lost attribution and feed the AI algorithms the high-intent signals they need to lower your CAC.In this episode, Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas sit down with Edward Upton, CEO and Co-founder of LittleData. They dive deep into the technical mechanics of the Shopify ecosystem, the reality of "Agentic Commerce," and the hard-won lessons of scaling a B2B SaaS company through the post-COVID trough. Edward shares how brands can bridge the data gap between Shopify and ad platforms like Meta...
2026-02-171h 04
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumBridging European Deep Tech to the US with Augustin Sayer of OVNI CapitalCan European deep tech actually compete with Silicon Valley, or is the lack of a unified market a fatal flaw? Watch as we break down the "Day One US" strategy that is defining the next generation of venture capital.In this episode, Augustin Sayer, General Partner at OVNI Capital, joins hosts Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas to discuss the mechanics of building a venture firm from scratch and the necessity of bridging the Atlantic. He explains why OVNI focuses exclusively on technical R&D and applied science, helping European "nuggets" scale in the United States. We explore...
2026-02-121h 04
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumBootstrapping, Scaling, and Selling to Thoma Bravo with Gregory Blondeau (Clariteer)How do you transition from a decade of bootstrapping to a high-profile exit with one of the world's largest private equity firms? Gregory Blondeau reveals the mechanics of scaling Proxyclick to $10M ARR and why his new venture is set to disrupt private market reporting.In this episode, Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas sit down with Belgian entrepreneur Gregory Blondeau, founder of Proxyclick and Clariteer. Gregory shares his journey of navigating a massive product pivot, competing against Silicon Valley giants like Andreessen Horowitz-backed rivals, and the tactical "war-time" leadership required during the global pandemic. We dive deep...
2026-02-101h 17
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumAutomating Building Engineering with AI: Dominik Pezzei (Optimuse)Can AI fix the world’s most inefficient industry? Discover how automated engineering is slashing costs and carbon footprints for the next generation of skyscrapers.The construction sector has long operated on "expert guesses" and manual silos, leading to massive hidden costs and sustainability gaps. In this episode, Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas sit down with Dominik Pezzei, co-founder of Optimuse, to explore how their Vienna-based startup is revolutionizing the built environment. We dive into the shift from "prototype" building to machine-like precision through AI-driven digital twins.⚖️ How AI eliminates "hidden costs" by replacing manual estima...
2026-02-051h 05
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumHow AI is Disrupting M&A Due Diligence with Rick Van Esch (Emma Legal)Could a machine be more reliable than a human expert when millions are on the line? Discover how AI is fundamentally restructuring the economics of M&A and why the traditional law firm hierarchy is about to collapse.In this episode, Thomas Viguier sits down with Rick Van Esch, co-founder and CEO of Emma Legal, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and high-stakes legal due diligence. Rick shares his journey from capital markets to scaling AI startups, revealing how Emma Legal has already processed over $1 billion in enterprise value. We dive deep into the tension between...
2026-02-031h 10
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumHow to Scale Hospitality Tech with Fryderyk Szydlowski (Embargo)Can your hospitality business survive the next five years without owning its customer data? Discover how to stop leaking revenue and build a resilient brand in the most challenging economic climate in decades.In this episode, Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas dive deep into the shifting landscape of the European hospitality sector with Fryderyk Szydlowski, co-founder of Embargo. Fryderyk shares his journey from professional basketball to the front lines of Joe & The Juice, explaining how he built a platform that now powers over 3,000 locations across Europe. We explore why the "old way" of running a restaurant is...
2026-01-291h 25
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumVenture Debt Outlook & The Hardware Shift with Hayden Smith (Mountside Ventures)Is the era of pure B2B SaaS dominance coming to an end? Discover why top investors are shifting focus toward hardware as the ultimate defensive moat in the age of AI.The venture capital landscape is undergoing a significant correction as interest rates fluctuate and market saturation hits software sectors. Hayden Smith, Head of Debt at Mountside Ventures, joins hosts Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas to break down the exploding demand for non-dilutive capital. They analyze the macroeconomic tailwinds favoring debt financing and explain why "hybrid hardware" is becoming the most defensible asset class for the...
2026-01-271h 12
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumWill Orde (Passion Capital): How We Identify the Next FinTech Unicorn at Pre-SeedGlobal financial services are worth trillions, yet most back-office processes are still trapped in the 1990s. Discover how a new generation of AI-native startups is finally moving beyond SaaS to automate the office of the CFO and redefine global payment rails.In this episode of Aulium, Will Orde, Partner at Passion Capital, joins hosts Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas to dissect the evolving landscape of European FinTech. Will shares the investment thesis behind one of London’s most iconic venture firms—early backers of Monzo and GoCardless—and explains why they prioritize founder judgment and high-velocity decision-making. We div...
2026-01-2254 min
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumDerick Li (Yeepay): Bridging the $50B Payment Gap Between China and EuropeHow do you move billions between Europe and China safely, instantly, and at a fraction of the cost? We explore the hidden infrastructure powering the world's most complex payment rails.In this episode, Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas sit down with Derick Li, CEO UK at Yeepay. With a background spanning Alibaba, Tencent, and Wise, Derick offers an unparalleled look at the mechanics of cross-border trade and the strategic expansion of one of China’s most significant payment providers. We discuss the transition from local processor to global infrastructure player and what it takes to lead a Ch...
2026-01-2051 min
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumThe Future of Non-Prime Lending with Aymeric Monod-Gayraud (LoanTube)Why is a third of the UK population locked out of mainstream finance, and how do you build a profitable fintech without external capital? Learn the mechanics of non-prime lending and the algorithmic secrets behind bootstrapping a high-growth marketplace.In this episode of Aulium, Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas sit down with Aymeric Monod-Gayraud, Co-founder of LoanTube, to deconstruct the "Tinder for loans." Aymeric shares his journey from investment banking to building tech ecosystems in Poland and the UK, eventually scaling a bootstrapped fintech that processes 12,000 applications daily. We dive deep into the evolution of consumer credit...
2026-01-151h 22
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumWhy Generalist AI Fails in Enterprise - Sandeep Ramesh (CalvinBall Technologies)Why do billion-dollar consumer brands lose market share to small insurgents despite having access to more data? Discover how fusing human expertise with vertical AI solves the critical "data-to-decision" bottleneck.As consumer behavior becomes exponentially complex, traditional generalist models like ChatGPT struggle with the accuracy required for enterprise financial decisions. Sandeep, Founder of CalvinBall Technologies and former Unilever/Google executive, explains why the future belongs to "Vertical AI" equipped with a dedicated expertise layer. We dive into the reality of AI adoption timelines, the risks of hallucinations in business, and why data security demands more than just...
2026-01-081h 05
FIER.E.SFIER.E.S - LA BOUCHE CABARET (AVEC SOA DE MUSE, MASCARE ET GRAND SOIR)FIER.E.S S4EP15 - LA BOUCHE CABARET (AVEC SOA DE MUSE, MASCARE ET GRAND SOIR)https://www.instagram.com/labouche_cabaret/https://www.instagram.com/soa_de_muse/https://www.instagram.com/mascaremascare/https://www.instagram.com/grand.soir/Animé par Thomas Chinarro.Crédit photo : Marina ViguierUn grand merci à Renata et à la Flèche d'Or pour leur accueil.La Bouche Cabaret est en tournée !Billet...
2026-01-0737 min
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumMid-Market Infrastructure Investing with Maciej Tarasiuk at AberdeenData center capacity is expanding exponentially to support AI, yet the physical power grid is failing to keep pace. Discover how smart capital is solving the energy bottleneck and why "Core Plus" infrastructure offers the most resilient returns in a volatile market.Maciej Tarasiuk, Head of Investment at Aberdeen, breaks down the mechanics of the European mid-market infrastructure landscape. He explains why "Core Plus" assets offer superior risk-adjusted returns compared to traditional large-cap deals and how Aberdeen navigates the collision of energy transition and digital infrastructure demands. Maciej also details how ESG integration is no longer just...
2025-12-1846 min
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumInfrastructure & Data Center Investing with Thibault Contat Desfontaines (UBS)Are we witnessing a dangerous bubble in AI data center construction, similar to the 19th-century railway mania? Discover how institutional investors are distinguishing between hype and the genuine structural shifts of the "4 Ds."In this episode, Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas sit down with Thibault Contat Desfontaines, Managing Director at UBS Infrastructure Private Equity. They dissect the rapidly blurring lines between Private Equity, Real Estate, and Infrastructure. Thibault breaks down the specific economics of data centers—from Hyperscalers to Enterprise Colocation—and explains how constraints on power grids and talent are acting as the real bottlenecks to the...
2025-12-1155 min
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumJean-Baptiste Wautier (BC Partners) on the investor matrix and why Europe is losing capitalLong term investors win when they respect macro risk, culture, and liquidity.In this conversation, Thomas digs into how Jean-Baptiste thinks about capital deployment after two decades in private equity, from BC Partners CIO to his family office, board roles at Pershing Square and Howard Hughes, and now teaching at Sciences Po. 💡He lays out his investor matrix in plain language: start with macro trends, never invest in what you do not truly understand, insist on durable competitive advantage, be obsessed with people and culture, and always buy optionality on both growth and exit. Simple to...
2025-12-0447 min
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumÉdouard Mandon on selling Numeral to Mambu and the real future of paymentsHypergrowth is possible when you accept that sometimes the smartest move is to stop going solo.In this aulium episode, Édouard Mandon joins Thomas to unpack how a finance role at Rocket Internet led him into payments, why he built Numeral in the first place, and how that journey ended in an acquisition by Mambu and a new life as VP of Payments.He walks through the unseen plumbing behind every card tap and bank transfer, from SEPA rulebooks and ISO 20022 files to instant payments reshaping how banks operate 24-7. 💸We get into why buil...
2025-11-2751 min
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumHenrik Buehler on Emotional M&A and the Rise of European Search FundsBuilding a great deal starts with understanding people, not just numbers.In this aulium episode, Henrik Buehler sits down with host Thomas to talk about why emotions quietly drive B2B deals, search funds, and the future of European succession. 💼Henrik walks through his path from Stifel in London to private equity, to Jacobs family office in Zurich, and finally to co founding H&B Mittelstandspartner. What looks like a neat CV is actually a story of stepping away from advisory comfort and choosing to own a single company, with all the risk that implies.
2025-11-2056 min
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumPavel Guzhikov on zero to one speed and building Uzum in UzbekistanHere’s a founder story that blends speed, scars, and systems. Thomas with co-host Markus digs in with Pavel Guzhikov—co-founder of Uzbekistan’s Uzum and now building Meadows—on how he thinks from day zero to PMF. 🚀Pavel’s new bet, Meadows, is an insight engine for real-world decisions: councils, banks, businesses. It pulls raw signals from streets and shopfronts, then tells you what to build next—and why. Not hand-wavy AI, but sentiment, cohorts, and choices you can defend.We get the playbook: trust your gut, but check the retention curves; empower people at the edge; mo...
2025-11-131h 10
Innovation and Private Capital x auliumEurope's Rising Tech Ambitions: A New EraJoin us as we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Paul, a partner at AlbionVC, who shares his journey from investment banking to venture capital. In this episode, Paul offers a bold perspective on the current state of the US tech industry and discusses the burgeoning potential of Europe's tech scene. Discover insights into the dynamics of early-stage investments, the impact of AI on the software landscape, and what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of venture capital.
2025-11-0647 min
28 Minutes[Débat] Vers une escalade militaire et nucléaire entre l'Inde et le Pakistan ?L’émission 28 minutes du 07/05/2025
Conflit entre l’Inde et le Pakistan : vers une escalade militaire et nucléaire ? Dans la nuit du 6 au 7 mai, l'Inde a mené une série de frappes sur le Pakistan, dans la région du Cachemire, causant la mort de 38 civils des deux côtés. Le Pakistan a répliqué par des tirs d’artillerie et a promis “une riposte cinglante”. Cette attaque qui a visé “neuf camps terroristes", selon les autorités indiennes, fait suite à un attentat perpétré en Inde le 22 avril qui a fait 26 morts. L'Inde a imputé cet attentat au Pakistan voisin, que ce der...
2025-05-0723 min28 Minutes[Débat] Vers une escalade militaire et nucléaire entre l'Inde et le Pakistan ?L’émission 28 minutes du 07/05/2025
Conflit entre l’Inde et le Pakistan : vers une escalade militaire et nucléaire ? Dans la nuit du 6 au 7 mai, l'Inde a mené une série de frappes sur le Pakistan, dans la région du Cachemire, causant la mort de 38 civils des deux côtés. Le Pakistan a répliqué par des tirs d’artillerie et a promis “une riposte cinglante”. Cette attaque qui a visé “neuf camps terroristes", selon les autorités indiennes, fait suite à un attentat perpétré en Inde le 22 avril qui a fait 26 morts. L'Inde a imputé cet attentat au Pakistan voisin, que ce der...
2025-05-0723 min
Cour d'HonneurCour d'Honneur #57Cour d'Honneur : Mars 2025 / Saison IV Episode 14 Un mercredi sur deux sur Radio Sorbonne Université Deux samedi par mois sur Radio Campus Paris La bande de Cour d'Honneur répond à cette question : C'est quoi être étudiant à Sorbonne Université ? La vie étudiante à la Sorbonne sous toutes ses facettes Notre invitée Marina Viguier, chargée des relations presse pour le festival Solidays Avec Swann, Shiryne, Jade, Lavinia, Ellie, Alice, Clara et Thomas Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'information
2025-04-101h 10
SoulScapeGood Health Being True Wealth, Isn't Just A Cliche - Paul D. Lowe & Katy ViguierOn this episode, Paul is joined by returning guest Katy Viguier to talk about the cliché of whether good health really is true wealth. KEY TAKEAWAYS Health is something a lot of people take for granted and we only realise how important it is when you haven’t got it. We make bad decisions when we’re tired. Some people beat themselves up about it, but it’s really your body going into survival mode and the hormones getting balanced and you get the urge to have bad food. From experience I can see how much help a...
2022-07-0417 min
SoulScapeThe Power & Vulnerability Of Being A Soulful Leader – Paul D. Lowe & Katy ViguierOn this episode, Paul is joined by first-time guest Katy Viguier. The pair talk around the subject that Paul has begun focusing on of late: soulful leadership and what it means to Katy. KEY TAKEAWAYS I was a single mum for 10 years in a country with no family here, working two jobs. It was very challenging, I couldn’t think of myself, my children came first, they were the reason I woke up, went to work, everything was for them. I gave love and passion to them that I didn’t have for myself, the one thin...
2022-06-1636 min
L'Heure la Plus Sombre#73 – Tour anniversaire E&R – PerpignanPour ce soixante-treizième numéro de L’Heure la plus sombre, Vincent a recueilli témoignages et impressions lors de la première étape du Tour anniversaire E&Rà Perpignan.Au sommaire : Introduction 01’00 : La jeune femme au café 06’30 : Éric Sancery 12’20 : Sébastien, le chef de la section PACA 13’40 : Un couple motivé ! 18’20 : Youssef Hindi 23’27 : Un sympathisant courageux 25’43 : Damien Viguier, sur ses terres 28’50 : Un caricaturiste perpignanais persécuté par la justice 32’52 : Philippe Guêpe 36’32 : Thomas, un Français conscient 38’47 : Deux bonnes bières à la main ! 41’20 : Mathieu de Toulouse 44’11 : Le commentaire du Président 45’33 : La haine au micro d’ERFM 53’15 : Philippe Guêpe, « Les Américain...
2022-05-1157 min
Northern LightsThe Inuit Windsled by Thomas ViguierEpisode written and produced by Thomas Viguier, University of Akureyri, Iceland.Interviewee: Ramón Hernando de Larramendi.Music: Original northern lights audio recording provided courtesy of NASA and The University of Iowa (Space Audio); music licensed by Soundation AB; arrangement by Sarah Mackie.The views and opinions in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Arctic Initiative, the Belfer Center or Harvard Kennedy School.
2021-05-1717 minNorthern LightsFrom the Mediterranean to the Arctic by Thomas ViguierEpisode written and produced by Thomas Viguier, University of Akureyri, Iceland.Interviewee: Ramón Hernando de Larramendi.Music: Original northern lights audio recordings provided courtesy of NASA and The University of Iowa (Space Audio); music licensed by Soundation AB; arrangement by Sarah Mackie.The views and opinions in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Arctic Initiative, the Belfer Center or Harvard Kennedy School.
2021-05-1719 min
NoCinéL’Entretien – Une intime convictionAntoine Raimbault a voulu rénover les films de prétoire. Invité de ce hors-série de NoCiné, le réalisateur et scénariste raconte la genèse d’« Une intime conviction », sorti en salles début 2019, pour lequel il s’est inspiré de l’affaire Viguier, procès qui avait défrayé la chronique en 2000.À l’origine de ce premier long-métrage, il y a le doute. Il y a, d’abord, l’embarras perceptible dans les yeux des enfants de Jacques Viguier, accusé en 2000 du meurtre de sa femme, Suzanne. Il y a, cette même année, les suspicions lisib...
2019-02-0750 min
NoCinéL’Entretien – Une intime convictionAntoine Raimbault a voulu rénover les films de prétoire. Invité de ce hors-série de NoCiné, le réalisateur et scénariste raconte la genèse d’« Une intime conviction », sorti en salles début 2019, pour lequel il s’est inspiré de l’affaire Viguier, procès qui avait défrayé la chronique en 2000.À l’origine de ce premier long-métrage, il y a le doute. Il y a, d’abord, l’embarras perceptible dans les yeux des enfants de Jacques Viguier, accusé en 2000 du meurtre de sa femme, Suzanne. Il y a, cette même année, les suspicions lisib...
2019-02-0750 min
NoCinéL’Entretien – Une intime convictionAntoine Raimbault a voulu rénover les films de prétoire. Invité de ce hors-série de NoCiné, le réalisateur et scénariste raconte la genèse d’« Une intime conviction », sorti en salles début 2019, pour lequel il s’est inspiré de l’affaire Viguier, procès qui avait défrayé la chronique en 2000.À l’origine de ce premier long-métrage, il y a le doute. Il y a, d’abord, l’embarras perceptible dans les yeux des enfants de Jacques Viguier, accusé en 2000 du meurtre de sa femme, Suzanne. Il y a, cette même année, les suspicions lisib...
2019-02-0750 min
L'Heure la Plus Sombre#73 – Tour anniversaire E&R – PerpignanPour ce soixante-treizième numéro de L’Heure la plus sombre, Vincent a recueilli témoignages et impressions lors de la première étape du Tour anniversaire E&Rà Perpignan.Au sommaire :Introduction01’00 : La jeune femme au café06’30 : Éric Sancery12’20 : Sébastien, le chef de la section PACA13’40 : Un couple motivé !18’20 : Youssef Hindi23’27 : Un sympathisant courageux25’43 : Damien Viguier, sur ses terres28’50 : Un caricaturiste perpignanais persécuté par la justice32’52 : Philippe Guêpe36’32 : Thomas, un Français conscient38’47 : Deux bonnes bières à la main !41’20 : Mathieu de Toulouse44’11 : Le commentaire du Président45’33 : La haine au micro d’ERFM53’15 : Philippe Guêpe, « Les Américains...
2017-04-0357 min
L'Heure la Plus Sombre#73 – Tour anniversaire E&R – PerpignanPour ce soixante-treizième numéro de L’Heure la plus sombre, Vincent a recueilli témoignages et impressions lors de la première étape du Tour anniversaire E&Rà Perpignan.Au sommaire :Introduction01’00 : La jeune femme au café06’30 : Éric Sancery12’20 : Sébastien, le chef de la section PACA13’40 : Un couple motivé !18’20 : Youssef Hindi23’27 : Un sympathisant courageux25’43 : Damien Viguier, sur ses terres28’50 : Un caricaturiste perpignanais persécuté par la justice32’52 : Philippe Guêpe36’32 : Thomas, un Français conscient38’47 : Deux bonnes bières à la main !41’20 : Mathieu de Toulouse44’11 : Le commentaire du Président45’33 : La haine au micro d’ERFM53’15 : Philippe Guêpe, « Les Américains...
2017-04-0357 min