A while back, WHU Business School earned recognition as one of Europe’s top "unicorn universities," a title that reflects its track record of producing successful entrepreneurs. With campuses in Vallendar and Düsseldorf, Germany, WHU boasts an impressive list of alumni, including founders of high-growth companies like Forto, FlixBus, and SumUp. In …

Phil and Pete talk Villa, Palace and a radical solution to the Zouma issue. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Phil, Jim, Pete and Steve Law look forward to Villa but worry about a shortage of lockers for all these new players. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Fishman, a data scientist whose journey took him from prestigious roles at Microsoft and Walt Disney to launching his own startup. Peter is the founder behind Mozart Data, a startup that simplifies the data consolidation and analysis process, making it accessible to a wider audience. Having navigated Mozart D…

In this episode, Ahana Banerjee, CEO of Clear, recounts her journey from a physics student at Imperial College London to founding a social commerce app for skincare. Her hard work on the project led her to Y Combinator, and a Forbes 30 under 30 award, despite all the struggles she had as a female founder who was, as she put it “often dismissed due …

This episode shines a spotlight on Diane Prince, whose entrepreneurial career launched with a bang through her first venture, Onstaff, which quickly grew to a $50M ARR business. Diane's journey didn’t stop there; it was merely the beginning of a 30-year-long odyssey through the startup ecosystem, where she built multiple startups, achieving five su…

Phil, Jim, Pete and Russell Raphael meet pre-season to discuss youth, signings, James Joyce and boycotts. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jags Kandasamy, a visionary entrepreneur whose latest venture, Latent AI, is setting new standards in the artificial intelligence sector. Founded in 2018, Latent AI has quickly garnered success, securing over $22M in funding through its unique approach to AI development. Jags and his team are on a mission …

Join us as we sit down with Louwrens Van Schalkwyk, a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in building and leading companies in the Fintech sector. Today, we're diving deep into one of his hallmark ventures, MyBucks. This Fintech giant has made headlines for its comprehensive range of financial solutions, from insurance to banking, marking …

A few years ago, Atul saw an inefficiency in the way insurance products were sold in India. Calling on his two decades of Fintech experience and expertise, he set out to solve it with his company, Scripbox. Atul had to take a lot of time and effort to educate the market that their money would be safe. As people at the time weren’t used to digital b…

Today’s guest, Roger Van Duinen is the co-founder of Varo Money – an “entirely new kind of bank” that uses tech to bring financial inclusion and opportunity to all of its users. With 25 years of experience working as a C-level executive in the banking and financial services sector – he brought a lot of industry expertise to the table. In that time,…

Back in 2013, Slater and his co-founder had an idea in their dorm room – to revolutionise the data industry by creating a platform that takes raw data and structures it, enabling you to build innovative, mission-critical enterprise workflows. The idea quickly gained interest as they were accepted into Techstars Boston – and before long, Slater was …

Today’s guest, Markus (Maex) Ament, is the founder behind Taulia, a leading provider of working capital solutions with over 1.8 million companies using it across the globe – including Airbus, Nissan & the UK Government. And, like most successful companies, it began with a problem. In Taulia’s case, that problem was liquidity: “When a company invoic…

Back in 2008, Kathryn Petralia and her founding team had a vision. To use technology to give small businesses the funding tools they need to grow and scale their companies. A few months later, Kabbage was born. The platform quickly evolved and grew to not just provide loans to SMEs, but a full suite of cash management solutions for founders and ent…

Did we keep the receipt?” ask Phil, Jim, Pete, Dan Silver and Mark Gower. Also, City (5 mins, mainly about Kudus overhead), squad strengthening and Moyesie’s legacy. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyrig…

Phil, Jim and Pete are joined by journalistic legend, Jim Munro and Simon Pentol K.C. as we bid adieu to David Moyes and talk 45 min performances in 90 min games, dribblers from Devonshire to Kudus and much more. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 P…

Phil, Jim and radio titans Mark Sandell and George Mann convene at the Black Lion to discuss Chelsea (reluctantly) and Lopetegui (trepidatiously.) westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about…

Phil, Jim, Pete and Trevor Drane talk fans, bans and Mexicans. Also HOTY, Chelsea and Julian Dicks. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

Phil, Jim, Pete and Dan Silver say au revoir to Europe, ola to potential new managers and look for positives in three defeats and a draw. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad …

Phil, Mark Sandell and Ollie Sandell meet Hammer of the Year and F.A Cup finalist SHAKA HISLOP! Learn more about Show Racism the Red Card at www.theredcard.org westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Lea…

Phil, Jim, Pete and Mark and Joe Sandell hate on refs, Gordon and cheats and worry about Spurs. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

Episode 90 of the Most Awesome Founder podcast and we are pleased to welcome Karel Dörner! Karel is one of the earliest role models of the WHU entrepreneurship spirit; from the dorm rooms of WHU to co-founding eBay competitor Alando, it took him only a few months. Moreover, leaving McKinsey to found a startup with buddies from university when found…

Phil, Jim, Pete and Steve Law talk Villa, VAR and Victory agains Freiburg. They also fret a little about Leverkusen. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

Phil, Jim and Pete ask if Jim is the new Michael Palin, if weekday afternoon kick offs are all the rage and how hard that seig heiling dimwit in Freiburg should be punched in the throat. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playba…

In this episode, we delve into Tobias Auferoth's career journey, which led him from an beginning at Goldman Sachs to a pivotal turn toward entrepreneurship and technology in fintech. As the co-founder and managing director of the fintech startup Upvest, Tobias shares his insights on creating a groundbreaking investment API, demystifying the complex…

Phil, Jim ,Pete and Simon Pentol KC talk Bees, Knees and Toffees. Also Redknapp, Emerson, Graham Paddon and the power of “Shoooooot.” westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choi…

Phil, Jim and Pete relive a delightful day out in Notts and wonder whether more remaining games than players to be in them is a problem. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad c…

Join us on the WHU Most Awesome Founder Podcast as we dive into the world of entrepreneurship with Marco Dassisti, a seasoned alumnus of WHU's MBA program and the founder of kitchX and Qualimero.🔊🚀 Discover the highs and lows of building a startup, the power of conversational commerce, and the future of WhatsApp as a sales channel. From the challen…

Dive into the heart of Germany's startup ecosystem with our latest podcast episode, where we explore the vibrant yet challenging landscape of entrepreneurship in this dynamic country. Despite being a hub of innovation and potential, German startups face unique hurdles, from stringent regulations to the quest for funding. Our episode sheds light on …

Phil, Jim and Pete welcome Pete May (“Massive: the Miracle of Prague out next week!) to talk… (FFS)… referees… (FFS)…, cups, new loan signings and hairdressing opportunities nr. Stratford. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - play…

Strap in for a riveting new episode on 'The Most Awesome Founder Podcast' as our hosts, Dries Faems and Gerrit McGowan, are joined by strategic mastermind Jeroen Kraaijenbrink. Jeroen shares captivating real-life experiences that he acquired while working on strategic matters with all kinds of clients from the corporate and startup world. Coming fr…

🌟 Welcome to the first episode of 2024 on 'The Most Awesome Founder Podcast'! Join our esteemed host, Dries Faems, as he engages in an enlightening conversation with Sergio G. Chavez, the innovative head of marketplace and partnerships at Sastrify. Sergio, with his rich international experience in Germany, delves into the intricate world of partner…

Phil, Jim, Pete and Dan Silver dissect a raft of games, ask Divin where he sees himself in five years and bid bon voyage to a few players that haven’t left yet. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Le…

Welcome to our last episode in 2023! 🚀 This episode takes a unique twist as we journey 25 years back in time to dissect a master thesis that was written by two of the German entrepreneurship world's most influential figures – Oliver Samwer & Max Finger. 📜 Oliver & Max, renowned for their groundbreaking entrepreneurial ventures, penned this remarkab…

Strap in for a riveting new episode on 'The Most Awesome Founder Podcast' as our hosts, Dries Faems and Gerrit McGowan, are joined by strategic mastermind Jeroen Kraaijenbrink. Jeroen shares captivating real-life experiences that he acquired while working on strategic matters with all kinds of clients from the corporate and startup world. Coming fr…

Phil, Jim and Pete fear for Thursday, ship Red Bull to the squad and wonder what Cornet’s like. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…

This episode is for everybody who wants to get a bit nerdy with top-notch entrepreneurship research. We are excited to welcome the two renowned scholars Murat Tarakci & Timo van Balen to gain insights into their electrifying research about how startups with a social vision struggle to attract job talent. Gerrit’s trajectory perfectly complements th…

Phil and Pete celebrate big Tom’s late winners, little Danny’s goal draught and big Divin’s prospects. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. …

The 81st edition of the Most Awesome Founder Podcast with Dries & Gerrit is just around the corner! We delve into the fascinating world of startups and cross-cultural business dynamics with our guest, experienced founder, business angel and WHU alum, Muhammad Chbib. Muhammad shares his valuable insights and experiences in the startup world and desc…

Phil, Jim and Pete talk small squads, Forest, Olympiakos and Brentford. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

Phil, Pete, James Kearns and Steve Law talk Olympiakos, Everton and spanking the Arse. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

We are excited to unveil the 10th installment of the inspiration session, featuring our co-hosts GerritMcGowan and Dries Faems. They discuss a captivating mixture of different topics in the realm of entrepreneurship from an academic and a practitioner perspective, such as: • Why aren't there more sustainability-driven unicorns, although badly neede…

Phil, Mark Sandell, George Mann and Mark Gower take a nostalgic trip to WHU club house, the Black Lion, to try and work out what went wrong in Birmingham and what gifts we should bear when we visit the Greeks. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia…

In today's episode 79, Dries & Gerrit explore the toll it can take on a founder's mental health whilst trying to materialize his entrepreneurial dream into a reality, and they have an excellent guest for that matter: Prof. Ute Stephan, a renowned entrepreneurship scholar from King's College and an outstanding expert on entrepreneurial wellbeing and…

Phil, Pete, Mark Gower and top Author/Pun Generator Pete May talk Europe, Paqueta and, exhaustingly, boffoonish refereeing. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more ab…

We are over the moon to have Dana Menzel on board for episode 78 of the Most Awesome Founder Podcast. Dana's entrepreneurial path is impressively versatile. She started as a goldsmith, mastering the art of this filigree craft, and turned this into her first thriving jewellery business. Now, she is leaping into a whole new area, and we are excited t…

Phil, Jim, Pete Ward and Pete Harcourt await the customary lawsuit after swatting away short-let Premier League tenants, Sheffie… oh, who cares what they’re called? They won’t be around for long. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyrig…

Phil, Jim, Pete and Russell Raphael discuss how Salah’s an utter cad and a bounder, Lincoln’s folk traditions, Tomas Soucek and Backa Topka. westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyri…

We're kicking off our new season with a bang! A dive deep into the world of angel investing with none other than Oskar Hartmann.🌍✨ His outstanding track record: 14 (!) of his startup investments have reached unicorn status, he's one of the 1000 wealthiest Germans, and in his spare time? He cracks world records in indoor rowing 🥴🏆 Alongside our bril…

Phil, Pete, Dan Silver and Simon Pentol KC assess the battle of the Champions of Europe and ask, “Is J-Lingz the new Pablo Fornals?” westhampodcast.com @westhampodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Lear…