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The go-to podcast for everything European UrbanTech.
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In today’s episode Mark Harré & Katharina Lind jump on the guests’ seats, making room for Gregory Brenninkmeyer, chairperson of 2bX’ Investment Committee to act as host. Listen to the GPs reflecting on the fifth season of the UrbanTech VC Podcast, including learnings about their past five guests. Enjoy being part of a fun conversation between the two co-founders and get to know 2bX‘ pure dynamic.In this episode you’ll learn:The importance of aligning your pitch with your vision for authenticityThe value of investing in relational business versus transactional businessThe understanding that changes require repetition and don't occur instantly
Today we are happy to welcome Ole Poppinga, Senior Venture Architect of Berlin-based company builder XPRESS Ventures, affiliated with the global contract logistics company FIEGE. Responsible for the deal flow, Ole has been involved in recent investments in HomeRide, Logistikbude, and Apothera. In addition to logistics-related verticals, sustainability and energy are current focus areas.In this episode you’ll learn:The influence of energy volatility is underappreciated, but it plays a crucial role in the future of energy consumption and management.Success in energy transformation requires a focus on incremental changes rather than radical shifts.The enthusiasm for B2C solar energy is maturing, leading to a more sober and pragmatic approach to this sector.
Today we are happy to welcome Celeste, leader of EIT Community programs for startups in EIT Urban Mobility. She manages the Supernovas initiative, empowering women in entrepreneurship and investment, the New European Bauhaus Catalyser, an accelerator to promote companies that champion on sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion, and the Jumpstarter, a competition that propels innovative ideas into validated businesses while fostering innovation in Central-Eastern and Southern-European Regions.In this episode you’ll learn:EIT Urban Mobility has achieved significant gender equity, investing 47% of funds in 44% companies led by women, greatly surpassing industry averages of less than 2% investment in women-led companies and 5% in mixed-gender teams.As of 2023, EV battery and EV charging are the two sectors attracting the most funding in mobility.A staggering 95% of investment committees are composed solely of men, highlighting a significant gender disparity.
Today we are happy to welcome Jens Thumm, Co-Founder and CEO of Predium. Together with his Co-founders Mohamed Ali Razouane and Maximilian Korner, he has developed an intelligent operating system for decarbonizing real estate. It enables a simple and fast overview of the ESG performance of buildings, action plans for CO2 reduction, and automated reporting, offering a holistic solution for sustainable and profitable real estate companies.In this episode you’ll learn:Regulation has the power to initiate change, while its details determine the will and speed of adaptation.A successful founding team needs complementary skills, personal connection, and enjoyable collaboration - before going to the notary to seal the deal.Decisiveness is key to effectively manage a startup and tackle challenges.
Today we are happy to welcome Ewa Lenart, CEO and Co-founder of Howie Systems, emerging startup located in Vienna that specializes in developing an AI-Copilot for the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) sector. The company aims to assist architects and engineers in efficiently navigating their past and present data, enabling them to reuse their past drawings and make more informed decisions for future projects.In this episode you’ll learn:Architects heavily prioritise quality, while other stakeholders in the built environment often focus more on cost and time.Retaining in-house knowledge has become increasingly crucial due to the decrease in the average tenure in architecture from 8.7 to 2.5 years.A mere 1.5% of construction revenue is invested in innovation, which is 55% less than in any other sector.
Today we are happy to welcome Sebastian Klingberg, Affordable Housing Professional and Surveyor at Savills UK in London. Sebastian undertakes valuations of housing stock in England and consults a wide range of stakeholders such as housing associations, charities, local councils and banks. He is passionate about all matters concerning the affordability and sustainability of housing and emphasises the need to think across sectors, disciplines, borders and indeed ideologies to solve the ongoing European Housing Crisis.In this episode you’ll learn:How to make homes more environmentally friendly and reduce carbon emissions by designing smartly, using sustainable materials, and improving energy efficiency.The importance and hurdles of swapping flats for a more equal distribution towards individuals’ needs.Low-income households often do not benefit from cost-cutting measures as they tend to not maximize their energy usage during the comparison period and instead increase their consumption when energy costs are cheaper.
Today, we're happy to welcome you to the hosts themselves as guests! Listen to 2bX‘s two GPs reflecting on the forth season of the Urban Tech Podcast, including learnings about their past guests, urban challenges and possible solutions. Enjoy being part of a very honest, personal and fun conversation between two co-founders and get to know their awesome dynamic.In this episode you’ll learn:It's crucial to proactively decide on unique funding paths, rather than defaulting to the traditional venture capital route.Understanding cap table dynamics in the context of team dynamics can provide valuable insights.Both first-time founders and serial entrepreneurs can achieve outstanding results, reinforcing that success isn't limited to a specific type of entrepreneur.
Today we are happy to welcome Andreas Schweinar from Dorsch Groupe, a global engineering firm with 9000 employees. Throughout his career, Andreas has focused on high-volume international infrastructure projects, emphasizing business development, structural creation, unit integration, process standardization, and innovative business modelsIn this episode you’ll learn:Applying cost to elements can speed up the transition to a more sustainable infrastructure.More trials are necessary in cities with established infrastructure to drive innovation.Autonomous driving could soon be a reality in European cities, but regulatory processes may cause delays.
Dieter Kondek, a tech enthusiast turned entrepreneur, has left indelible marks in the high-tech industry. Dieter is Founder at Transatlantic Capital Partners, an Atlantic Family Office Investment Alliance, connecting Family Offices & UHNWI on both sides of the Atlantic. Dieter is Co-Founder @ Global Blockchain Ventures, a $50m Venture Fund invested in 43 blockchain companies including Inveniam Capital, Kraken, Coinbase, Google Quantum. He was executive with some of the most well-known tech companies in the industry, including IBM, Dell, Computer 2000 (TechData). Dieter is a serial entrepreneur with 4 exits and has successfully raised capital for over $150m in private equity and venture capital. Dieter has moved to the US 20 years ago and is connecting the D.A.CH. and US technology ecosystems since 20 years.In this episode you’ll learn:- It’s important to have Product Market Fit and first revenues in home market before considering to enter US market.- Raising from US based Super Angels does not only help raising money in the US, but manoevring cultural differences.- Don’t underestimate Corporate VC arms in the US.
Today we are happy to welcome Alice Haugh, Built Environment Programme Manager at the Laudes Foundation in Amsterdam. Alice drives system-wide stakeholder collaboration that coordinates European policy makers, industry, finance, and communities to tackle the immense emission levels of the built environment and the direct social consequences. Additionally, she leads strategic design studios within several Architecture Master's courses throughout the Netherlands, passing on her philosophy that all architects must creatively incorporate ecological designs.In this episode you’ll:Learn about the concept of the inclusive ESG construct, namely that when you take care of the G (Governance), the S (Social) and the E (Ecological) emerge as by-products.Explore the discrepancy in media coverage and the resulting shift in attention between the housing crisis and the climate crisis.Learn about the Community Land Trust and the mechanisms that can support this initiative and the majority positive impact this model brings.
Today we have Angelos Chronis as our guest. Angelos is the CEO and Co-Founder of Infrared City GmbH as well as Senior Research Engineer at the Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna and Senior Faculty at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia. His work focuses on performative design, simulation, AI and data-driven design and optimization as well as interactive interfaces and AR/VR. He has developed various design and integrated simulation systems, such as InFraReD, a ground-breaking AI-driven climate simulation framework.In this episode you’ll learn:The way we assess the value of buildings is crucial for promoting climate-resilient urban design.Maximizing the use of natural resources, such as daylight, should not be overlooked when focusing on emission-free buildings.AI plays a vital role in urban design, connecting natural resources with human interventions to determine the location, type, and approach to construction in cities.
Lieke is the founder of Telling - the design studio for mobility. As experts in usability, Telling helps teams build products that last. Telling understands user motivations and category rules. Services include UX research, design, design operations and strategy development - for digital and physical products and infrastructure. Telling starts with people. Always. Because human motivation endures while technology evolves. In addition to running Telling, Lieke teaches design and urban development at various universities, including the HTW Berlin. She is also involved in women's mobility and the Berlin initiative on school zones.In this episode you’ll learn:Gain an understanding of the various tasks and needs people associate with urban mobility, encompassing not only functional but also emotional aspectsRecognise the necessity for urban mobility stakeholders to shift their perspective towards understanding how people utilize urban spacesExplore the significance of technology and data in achieving the objective of enhancing urban mobility and space utilization
Today, we're happy to welcome you to the hosts themselves as guests! Listen to 2bX's two GPs reflecting on the third season of the UrbanTech VC Podcast, including learnings about their past five guests. In this episode on air for the first time: Martijn Balder, another 2bX and UrbanTech enthusiast - he is guiding through this episode today. Enjoy being part of a fun conversation between the two co-founders and Martijn and get to know 2bX's pure dynamic.In this episode you will learn:About the idea for a new superhero movie in which a deteriorating city is savedWhat the weather, chiquita bananas and your posture have in commonWhat to expect of the future of the UrbanTech VC
Today we are happy to welcome Jonathan Müller, architect and managing director of Helix Plant Systems. He is passionate about green architecture and thinks vegetation on buildings will be an essential component of sustainable construction projects to cool urban centers and make them more resilient to the effects of climate change.At HELIX, Jonathan supports the conception, planning, implementation and maintenance of greening facades in order to allow plants to grow in a holistic concept.In this episode you’ll learn:- Why it needs an official value of oxygen- Why it is so important that investors experience a Green Wall for real- Why greened facades need tech enabled gardening
Today we are happy to welcome Elisabeth Oswald, partner at StadtLABOR, an innovation laboratory for sustainable and cooperative urban development. StadtLABOR looks for ways in which climate protection, resource conservation and innovation can be given greater consideration in construction projects and in the development of neighborhoods and districts.As an architect, Elisabeth knows the scene in Graz, Vienna and belongs to the rare breed of rebels who achieve a lot while keeping her sympathetic and humorous nature.In this episode you’ll learn:- Why projects need a variety of different systems and technologies to gather the data needed- How the collection of ideas of the residents can already be used to induce sustainable mindset- Why moving is such an important timing also in regards to more sustainable travel
Today we are happy to welcome Daniel Hanemann, CEO and Founder at wundertax, the tech startup he co-founded in 2016 and returned to as CEO in 2022. Daniel is a growth-oriented entrepreneur who has founded and built high-growth companies in six countries. He has ten years of international experience scaling businesses with a focus on technology, marketing, finance and venture capital. Daniel is passionate about sustainability, fitness and problem solving, be it relocation or access to government services. Outside of work, Daniel is a comedian best known for his stand-up and improv performances. He believes comedy is the best sideline to a CEO's more serious job of helping taxpayers maximize their tax returns while minimizing tax return time.In this episode you’ll learn:- Why taxes are to be considered in an urban context- Mobility as a core lever where tax schemes (could) make a difference- Entrepreneurs see tax breaks as business driver
Today we are happy to welcome Nathalie des Isnards, founder of madamePee, the first mobile urinal designed by women. Nathalie's entrepreneurial project on societal innovation aims at bringing alternative and efficient sanitary solutions for women. Today she joins us to talk about inclusivity on European cities. In this episode you’ll learn:What ultramarathons and entrepreneurship have in commonRatio of toilets in public spaces compared to the inhabitants of different EU countriesHow to break the ice when talking to men about women peeing
Today we are happy to welcome Richard, a business angel that have been investing in young companies and entrepreneurs in real estate-specific, commercial, organizational, and corporate law issues. Richard is focused in both classic real estate companies that build up existing portfolios, as well as innovative approaches and proptechs.In this episode you’ll learn:- Business Angel see upside of this current market investment → even more investing- Majority of investment opportunities get declined due to missing professionalism of presentation (pitch deck & website)- Founders underestimate the existing market players in the Real Estate Industry - there are a lot of smart market participants with the clear goal to digitise processes
Today, we're happy to welcome you to the hosts themselves as guests! Listen to 2bX‘s two GPs reflecting on the second season of the Urban Tech Podcast, including learnings about their past five guests, urban challenges and possible solutions. Enjoy being part of a very honest, personal and fun conversation between two co-founders and get to know their pure dynamic.In this episode you’ll learn:- that focus on gender is important & worth the effort- why we should interrupt more - or not- why is hard to balance ‘enough time’ and ‘enough insights’
Today we are happy to welcome Lea Strohm, Co-Founder of Posmo Cooperative and Senior Analyst of Data and AI Ethics at Thomson Reuters. Lea is a data ethicist who's passionate about Digital Ethics & Sustainable Mobility. In this episode you’ll learn:- What this not-very-mainstream business model “data cooperative” really is- What data ethic means and what is the role of an ethic counsel- How to build a business around the key value of transparency- How to manage the task of maintaining a high quality data pool while still giving data producers control about what to share and in which context
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