Vision to Venture

In this episode of Vision to Venture, we speak with Nikola Zivkovic, CTO at Sentryc, about how AI is transforming brand protection and IP enforcement.

Nikola shares how Sentryc uses AI to detect and remove counterfeit products across marketplaces and social media, the challenges of scaling solutions for multi-brand companies, and his personal journey from fixing computers in his father's shop to becoming a CTO.

We also dive into hi...

In this episode of Vision to Venture, we chat with Thomas Kaiser, co-founder and CEO of Kodex AI, about how a chance conversation at a Christmas party sparked the idea for a startup now transforming compliance with generative AI. Thomas shares the emotional highs and lows of startup life, the power of choosing the right co-founder, and why traditional hiring metrics don’t always work in early-stage companies. We dive into the futur...

In this week’s episode of Vision to Venture, we sit down with Felix Kunzweiler, Co-founder and CTO of hema.to, to explore what it really takes to scale a deep tech startup in the healthcare space.

Felix shares how his background in physics and astronomy shaped his problem-solving approach, the story behind hema.to’s evolution from an internal idea to a stand-alone company, and why their AI is designed to augment—not replace—medical...

In this episode of Vision to Venture, we sit down with Vasily Ovchinnikov, whose path from robotics engineer to Director of Machine Learning at Remerge defies convention.

Vasily shares how curiosity and adaptability guided his shift into machine learning, and how his global experience, from Russia to Germany to the U.S. has shaped his leadership style. We explore his approach to building scalable ML teams, fostering cross-functiona...

In this episode of Vision to Venture, we sit down with Eswar Iyer, CEO and Co-founder of Aikium Inc., a startup transforming drug discovery at the intersection of synthetic biology and AI.

Eswar shares his unconventional journey from molecular biology to launching a biotech company, and the principles that guide his deep-tech startup. We explore why data quality is critical for un...

In this episode Jeffrey Glasson, CTO at TWAICE, shares his journey in leadership, scaling global teams, and his transition into the sustainability space.

Jeff discusses the importance of women in tech and how TWAICE is tackling the future of battery analytics to reduce carbon footprints.

Tune in for insights on leadership, innovation, and the challenges o...

In this episode of, Phillip Kuchelmeister, founder of Hotellistat, shares his journey of revolutionising the hospitality industry with AI-driven solutions.

From bootstrapping the business to scaling with strategic investments, Phillip offers valuable insights on building a successful startup, growing a core team, and getting your product to market.

Tune in for expert advice on navigating the early stages of entrepreneurship and the...

AI and biology are transforming drug discovery—but how do they really work together?

In this episode with Arvind Thiagarajan, we dive into the challenges of data scarcity, the impact of regulations, and how computational models are reshaping biotech. Plus, insights on bridging the gap between biochemists and engineers to build better, faster, an...

On episode one of season five, we have returning guest, Jonas Menesklou from AskUI.

Jonas shares his experience building a remote-first company, the challenges of balancing remote work with office space, and how leadership has evolved as the company grew.

He dives into how automation is shaping the future of work, particularly in white-collar jobs, and offers advice on how businesses and individuals can adapt to these changes. Tune...

In this episode of Vision to Venture, we chat with Jose Alcala, Lead Data Scientist at Orbit Health, about how AI is transforming chronic disease management.

Learn about Neptune, their groundbreaking AI solution improving life for Parkinson’s patients, and discover how explainable AI is building trust in healthcare. From Jose’s journey in data science to the future of AI in patient care, this episode is packed with insights you don...

Join us on Vision to Venture as we talk with Malte Kleine, Head of Machine Learning at SONAH, about his unique journey into AI and the groundbreaking work he's leading in smart city tech.

From traffic management and parking solutions to privacy-sensitive sensor systems, Malte’s innovations are reshaping urban infrastructure across Germany and the DACH region.

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