Eqvista’s latest founder interview features Robin Binder, the founder of NAO, a fintech platform reshaping access to alternative investments for everyday investors. In this conversation, he explains how NAO leverages regulation, technology, and design to lower entry barriers to as little as 1, while still maintaining institutional-grade standards around product selection, compliance, and risk transparency. …
Magnus Grünewald is the CEO and co-founder of Lyceum, a Berlin- and Zurich-based startup building a sovereign European GPU cloud to democratize AI compute access amid Europe’s infrastructure lag. In the recent Eqvista interview, he shares how his background in energy and infrastructure at Enpal and Arbio fueled Lyceum’s launch, envisioning AI as the next …
Why do some founders walk out of investor meetings with a check, while others leave with a list of doubts to prove wrong? The real reason could be hidden in the very first question. When startup founders pitch, not all are given the same opportunity to shine. Investor questions decide who gets a chance to …
Massimiliano Pieri, CEO & Co-Founder of Tulum Energy, shared his insights in this exclusive interview with Eqvista. A visionary leader in the energy innovation space, Massimiliano draws from a rich background spanning startup leadership, corporate venture capital, and clean energy advancement at global firms such as Eni. During his conversation with Eqvista, he highlighted how …
Noel Hurley is the CEO of Literal Labs, recognized for his relentless drive to combine power efficiency and industry partnerships, a hallmark of his leadership at Arm, with a bold vision for logic-based artificial intelligence. Drawing from deep experience in the semiconductor industry, Noel is leading Literal Labs to pioneer AI models that are not …
Thomas Girard is the co-founder and CEO of KERYS Software, and in this exclusive interview with Eqvista, he shares insights drawn from nearly 20 years at the forefront of cybersecurity. Before founding KERYS, Girard identified persistent inefficiencies—over-provisioned and underused hardware—across enterprise IT environments, which motivated him to launch KERYS Software alongside a team of fellow …
When it comes to managing global teams, payroll, and compliance, the rules are changing—and Niural is leading the charge. In our exclusive interview, Nabin Banskota, Co-founder and President of Niural, shares how leaving a high-profile Wall Street role inspired a mission to solve the real, tangled challenges of international HR. With its AI-native platform, Niural …
The modern defense industry is being reshaped by rapid innovation on the frontlines, where real-world urgency demands new approaches that outpace traditional models. In this interview with Ivan Matveichenko—combat veteran, finance professional, and CEO of Trypillian—to explore his extraordinary journey from international finance to active military service, and ultimately to building one of Ukraine’s most …
In the fast-moving world of startup accelerators, a16z Speedrun has carved out a distinctive position—combining the resources of one of Silicon Valley’s most influential venture capital firms with an intensive, cohort-based approach to early-stage company building. But what actually happens during those 12 weeks? And what makes this program different from the dozens of other …
Joshua Lee, founder and CEO of Ardius, a Mucker portfolio company acquired by Gusto, is a visionary who embodies the spirit of Southern California’s startup ecosystem. Known for seamlessly blending venture building with operational rigor, Joshua’s journey as a founder, investor, and mentor is deeply rooted in his commitment to proving that world-class, venture-backable companies …
Sometimes the most transformative ideas begin with a simple question: what if legal work could be as intuitive and data-driven as fintech? For Anuscha and Ziyaad, the leap from scaling a successful payments startup to founding Qanooni wasn’t just about technology—it was about reimagining what trust, automation, and client-centric innovation could mean for law firms …
In just a few years, SportsEdTV has become one of the world’s leading platforms for sports education, offering thousands of free and premium training resources to athletes, coaches, and parents worldwide. With over 1 million social media followers, 4,000 videos and articles, and more than 400 senior contributors, the company has built a digital ecosystem …
In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re featuring Melvin Christopher, Co-Founder and CTO of Myna, Inc. Melvin is helping to shape the future of AI technology for the restaurant industry. In our interview, he discusses building scalable AI solutions, leading teams, and driving innovative ideas in digital marketing. His technical skills and entrepreneurial drive have …
Harjit Singh is the Founder and CEO of Transacta Capital, a buy-side M&A advisory firm redefining how mid-market technology companies scale. With over a decade of experience leading corporate development strategies; including helping a New York based IT Service Company to build one of the largest startup ecosystems with 700+ portfolio companies and a finance …
The Million-Dollar Question Every Founder Faces: Should you spend an extra $800 monthly on a specialized CPA when cash is tight and runway is everything? When we asked founders across industries—from bootstrapped solopreneurs to venture-backed unicorns—about their biggest financial mistake, the answer wasn’t overspending on marketing or hiring too fast. It was picking the wrong …
In this edition of Founder Spotlight interview, we introduce Cihan Duezguen, Co-Founder and CEO of Green Banana Group. In this interview, Cihan shares his vision behind building bnplx.io, a platform designed to simplify Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for retailers and providers. With several years in payments (Giropay, Worldpay, FIS) and retail, Cihan saw clear …
This edition of Founder Spotlight features Mike Collins, the founder and CEO of Alumni Ventures, the largest venture capital firm in America focused on individual investors since its founding in 2014. Under his leadership, Alumni Ventures has grown rapidly and was ranked by Time as one of the top 25 venture capital firms. Mike built …
Dr. Milan Kuzmanovic is the Founder and Chief AI Officer of Nextesy, a company revolutionizing business administration through AI-powered solutions. With a unique background combining economics and advanced machine learning Dr. Kuzmanovic brings both deep business process expertise and AI development skills to tackle inefficiencies in enterprise operations. Recently securing CHF 3.3 million in pre-seed …
In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we are featuring Erik Stadigh, a Finnish entrepreneur and business executive, co-founder and CEO of Lune, a venture-funded startup studio based in London. He started Lune with the goal of making every product and service climate positive by default. The company offers an API that combines detailed emissions tracking …
In this edition of founder spotlight, we feature Giuliano Amaral, co-founder and CEO of Mileto, a Brazilian HR tech startup. Mileto operates as a B2B platform connecting companies with students from Brazil’s technical high school programs, facilitating tailored internships and supporting the development of both hard and soft skills. Mileto bridges the gap between education …
