Finalrentals Driving New Horizons in Car Rentals
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Finalrentals Driving New Horizons in Car Rentals

Welcome to StartUPwithPoland, where we bring you stories from the innovators shaping the Polish startup ecosystem! In this episode, host Tessa McIver engages in an insightful discussion with Ammar Akhtar, CEO of Finalrentals, a global leader in digital car rental solutions. From his roots in Pakistan to building a successful business in Dubai, Poland, and…

Driving Innovation in Poland’s VC Landscape
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Driving Innovation in Poland’s VC Landscape

In this episode of StartUPwithPoland, host Tessa McIver engages in a compelling conversation with Paweł Michalski, founder and CEO of VC Leaders, a prominent platform dedicated to supporting venture capital professionals. Paweł is also a Venture Partner at World Fund, Europe’s leading climate tech VC, and is deeply committed to fostering startups that drive positive…

Funding Growth stage innovation
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Funding Growth stage innovation

Welcome to StartUP with Poland – the series that dives deep into the thriving world of Polish startups! 🇵🇱✨ In this episode, host Tessa McIver sits down with Jan Nalbert, Investment Manager at Warsaw Equity Group (WEG), to explore the evolving landscape of growth-stage funding in Poland. 💰 Jan provides insights into WEG’s recently reshaped…

The Startup Mentor’s Perspective
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The Startup Mentor’s Perspective

In this episode of StartUPwithPoland, host Tessa McIver interviews Olga Sobieraj, a seasoned Sales, Marketing, and Business Strategy Consultant. With a remarkable background as the former CEO of Ogilvy and Marketing Director at Amrest, Olga brings a wealth of knowledge to Poland’s startup ecosystem. Specializing in mentoring and coaching startup founders—especially within the FMCG sector—Olga…

Fighting big city loneliness in Central and Eastern Europe
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Fighting big city loneliness in Central and Eastern Europe

In this episode of Startup with Poland, host Tessa McIver sits down with Aleksander Dunin, CEE Manager at Timeleft, to explore how this innovative startup is tackling the growing issue of big city loneliness in Central and Eastern Europe. Aleksander shares insights into Timeleft’s unique approach to connecting people through curated dinner experiences, discusses the…

A bite full of the Food & AgriTech sector in CEE
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A bite full of the Food & AgriTech sector in CEE

Welcome to another edition of StartUPwithPoland! In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the thriving startup ecosystem, this time focusing on the Food & AgriTech sector in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Join host Tessa McIver as she interviews Ewa Karolewska, Project Manager on Startup Support at EIT Food. Ewa is dedicated to…

Startup ecosystem elevator extraordinaire!
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Startup ecosystem elevator extraordinaire!

Welcome to another episode of StartUPwithPoland! Join host Tessa McIver as she explores the vibrant Polish startup ecosystem through the eyes of its key players. In this episode, Tessa interviews Kasia Wódka, an Innovation Team Manager at the Polish Development Fund (PFR), who has a wealth of experience in the startup and innovation landscape. Kasia…

Poland’s secret sauce – an American innovator’s perspective

Poland’s secret sauce – an American innovator’s perspective

In the latest episode of StartUP with Poland, Tessa McIver hosts a captivating discussion with David Putts, a prominent figure in Poland’s innovation ecosystem. David’s journey is particularly intriguing due to his extensive background in major financial institutions like PZU, Barclays Bank, and HSBC, alongside his involvement in startups, including his latest venture, One Step…

Pioneering PropTech!

Pioneering PropTech!

Welcome to another episode of StartUPwithPoland! Hosted by Tessa McIver, this series brings you inspiring stories from Poland’s dynamic startup ecosystem. In this episode, Tessa sits down with Renata Hartle, a Smart Building Expert and a true innovator in the PropTech sector. Renata Hartle has a remarkable career, transforming how buildings operate by implementing sustainable,…

AI in the Built World: Solving a $300 Billion Problem Using Computer Vision
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AI in the Built World: Solving a $300 Billion Problem Using Computer Vision

Welcome to Startup with Poland! Join us as we delve into the vibrant stories of Poland’s startup ecosystem. I’m your host, Tessa McIver, and today, we have a special guest: Jan Winkler. Jan is the Professional Head of Structural Monitoring at AtkinsRealis, a global engineering powerhouse, and a co-founder of DES startup. With an impressive…