Podcast · 68 episodes
Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast, page 2
by Sifted · English
Get to know the brightest and boldest names in European tech with Sifted’s weekly podcast, hosted by John Thornhill and Freya Pratty. John interviews the founders, operators and investors building Europe’s most exciting startups and Freya, in conversation with Sifted’s expert journalists, pulls back the curtain on the most intriguing companies they’ve been reporting on.
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Tiny VC partner Philipp Moehring on when to take money off the tableTiny VC partner Philipp Moehring discusses how AI has changed entrepreneurship, what predicts founder success, and when/why to take money off the table via secondaries or partial exits.2 Apr 2026 · 45 min · 19 chapters
OpenAI's Laura Modiano on hackathons, Lovable and how startups can partner with the tech giantLaura Modiano (OpenAI, Europe) explains how OpenAI partners with European startups via hackathons, builder workshops, investor coverage, and feedback loops that feed into model improvements; she also…26 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 23 chapters
Meet the 100 fastest-growing startups in the UK and IrelandStartup Europe — The Sifted Podcast19 Mar 2026 · 24 min · 11 chapters
Hélène Huby, CEO of The Exploration Company: 'Only the crazy people change the world'Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast13 Mar 2026 · 50 min · 19 chapters
SaaSpocalypse: What’s next for Europe’s SaaS scaleups and investors?Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast5 Mar 2026 · 17 min · 13 chapters
What are world models — and are they Europe’s winning AI bet?In this episode of the Sifted Podcast, hosted by Freya Pratty, the discussion revolves around the emerging concept of world models in artificial intelligence (AI) and their potential implications for…27 Feb 2026 · 19 min · 11 chapters
Judith Dada, general partner at Visionaries Club: 'I'm deeply troubled by what lies ahead for Europe'Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast19 Feb 2026 · 54 min · 22 chapters
Creandum’s VP of talent Michelle Coventry: What it’s like being at the other end of Anton Osika’s WhatsAppsCreandum VP of Talent Michelle Coventry discusses how hiring and compensation playbooks have changed for European and US VC-backed startups in the AI boom.9 Feb 2026 · 37 min · 20 chapters
The 26 startups to watch in 2026 — plus cities, sectors and investors on the upIn this episode, host Amy Lewin discusses the dynamic start to 2026 in Europe’s tech ecosystem, highlighting significant achievements and emerging trends.29 Jan 2026 · 24 min · 1 chapter
Endeavor CEO Linda Rottenberg: ‘Talent is everywhere. Opportunity and capital are not’Endeavor CEO Linda Rottenberg: ‘Talent is everywhere. Opportunity and capital are not’22 Jan 2026 · 37 min · 15 chapters
Is Europe’s AI infrastructure build-out heading for a gigafactory-style bust?In this episode of the Sifted Podcast, host Amy Lewin engages with senior reporters Daphné Leprince-Ringuet and Freya Pratty to explore the rapid development of AI infrastructure in Europe.15 Jan 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
2026: The year the AI bubble bursts?Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast8 Jan 2026 · 34 min · 20 chapters
NATO Innovation Fund chair Fiona Murray: ‘The threat from Russia is extremely real’Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast18 Dec 2025 · 47 min
Bolt founder and Klarna board member Markus Villig on why Europe is sleepwalking into a 'disaster' on self-driving cars and physical AIBolt founder and Klarna board member Markus Villig on why Europe is sleepwalking into a 'disaster' on self-driving cars and physical AI11 Dec 2025 · 25 min
UK AI minister Kanishka Narayan: “The role I have is the best job going”Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast4 Dec 2025 · 38 min
Nothing founder Carl Pei: ‘If you’re serious about hardware, you should spend time in China’In this episode, host Amy Lewin interviews Carl Pei, the founder and CEO of Nothing, a London-based startup challenging tech giants like Apple by producing smartphones and earphones at more…27 Nov 2025 · 41 min
The State of European Tech 2025: Top talent, failing better and scaling fasterStartup Europe — The Sifted Podcast20 Nov 2025 · 29 min
How to stop the UK startup exodus, with entrepreneur and government advisor Alex DepledgeHow to stop the UK startup exodus, with entrepreneur and government advisor Alex Depledge13 Nov 2025 · 25 min
Can Europe build AI champions?Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast6 Nov 2025 · 41 min
Erin Platts on SVB collapse and new role at Octopus Ventures: ‘There will always be churn’Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast30 Oct 2025 · 44 min
How to build a $100bn company in Europe, with Sequoia's Luciana LixandruLuciana Lixandru, Partner at Sequoia Capital23 Oct 2025 · 25 min
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt: 'The AI bubble is a good thing'Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast14 Oct 2025 · 28 min
Why Vinted moved into venture, with Milda JasaitėThe Sifted Podcast explores the vibrant European tech ecosystem through interviews with founders, operators, and investors, shedding light on exciting startups and trends.10 Oct 2025 · 27 min
“90% of drone startups will fail in five years”: Europe's defence tech beyond dronesStartup Europe — The Sifted Podcast2 Oct 2025 · 29 min