Blog Category: Founder Spotlight

Discover inspiring stories in our Founder Spotlight series. Learn about the visionaries behind successful ventures, their journeys, challenges, and milestones, and how their leadership and strategies help achieve business growth.

Interview With Nasha Fitter, Co-Founder and CBO of Citizen Health and Co-Founder and CEO of FOXG1 Research Foundation

In this Founder spotlight edition, we introduce Nasha Fitter, Co-Founder and CEO of FOXG1 Research Foundation and the Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Citizen Health. Nasha Fitter is deeply passionate about supporting children and families affected by FOXG1 syndrome. Nasha’s commitment to this cause is not just professional but deeply personal, driving her to … Continued

Interview With Mathieu Nohet Founder and CEO of baCta

In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re featuring Mathieu Nohet, the Founder and CEO of baCta, a Paris-based startup focused on producing biosynthetic, carbon-negative natural rubber using engineered microorganisms. The company has developed a unique manufacturing process that could reduce carbon emissions by up to 151%. Under Mathieu’s leadership, baCta has significantly progressed in developing … Continued

Interview With Varun Sud Founder and CEO, Juleo

In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re featuring Varun Sud, the Founder and CEO of Juleo, a dating app launched in 2023 to revolutionize the online matchmaking landscape. In August 2024, Juleo raised $2.5 million in angel funding from over 180 investors. Juleo distinguishes itself by moving away from the prevalent “swipe culture” associated with … Continued

Interview With Michael Fernandez, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Vela

In this edition of the founder spotlight series, we have a prominent figure in sustainable transportation: Michael Fernandez-Ferri – Co-Founder and Managing Director of VELA, a pioneering French company focused on 100% wind-powered maritime transport. Through VELA, Fernandez-Ferri envisions a future where shipping is faster, more cost-effective, and fundamentally aligned with ecological sustainability, thereby addressing … Continued

Interview with Josh Bowling, Managing Member The EVE Group

Welcome to the latest edition of Founder Spotlight, featuring Josh Bowling, Managing Member of The EVE Group. With extensive leadership experience, he is dedicated to guiding companies and leaders through transitional stages of development. Josh started EVE because of his experience as an operating executive and owner of for-profit companies where he experienced firsthand the … Continued

Interview With Dr. Alex Federation, CEO and Co-Founder of Talus Bio

In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we introduce a prominent figure in the biotechnology sector, Alex Federation, the co-founder and CEO of Talus Bio, a company focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics. Under Alex’s leadership, Talus Bio employs advanced methods such as functional proteomics and machine learning to explore and target transcription factors, aiming to … Continued

Interview With Will Wiseman, CEO and Co-Founder of Climatize

Welcome to this latest edition of Founder Spotlight Interview with Will Wiseman, the CEO and co-founder of Climatize.  The market for renewable energy projects, particularly in the solar sector, is experiencing significant growth. The global solar energy systems market was valued at $219.79 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach approximately $1,146.25 billion by … Continued

Interview With Sven Van Den Berghe CEO of Pantera

Welcome to the Founder Spotlight series, another episode with Sven Van den Berghe, CEO of  PanTera. The global shortage of actinium-225 (Ac-225) is a significant challenge for developing targeted cancer therapies.  Currently, the global supply of Ac-225 is estimated at only 3 Curies per year, which is inadequate for the increasing number of clinical trials … Continued

Interview With Ken Gall, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Restor3d

Welcome to another series of founder spotlight! We’re featuring a prominent engineer and entrepreneur in this edition; meet Ken Gall, co-founder, and Chief Commercial Officer of restor3d—a company specializing in personalized healthcare solutions through the development of 3D-printed orthopedic implants. Ken Gall’s contributions to biomedical engineering and his entrepreneurial ventures reflect a dedication to advancing … Continued

Interview With Oluseun Taiwo, Founder and CEO, Solideon

In this edition of the founder spotlight interview, we feature a prominent entrepreneur and a dynamic leader in aerospace innovation, Oluseun Taiwo, Founder and CEO of Solideon. Solideon’s mission is to deliver aerospace components 70% faster than traditional methods, addressing critical supply chain challenges in the industry. Oluseun has been acknowledged for his innovative approach … Continued

Interview With Alessandro Cillario, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Cubbit

Welcome to another series of founder spotlights with Alessandro Cillario, a prominent figure in the tech industry who is the co-founder and Co-CEO of Cubbit!  As businesses grow, their data management systems must scale without sacrificing performance or security. Organizations face numerous challenges in managing increasing volumes and complexity of data. Cubbit addresses data management … Continued

Interview With Borja Martel Seward, Co-Founder and CEO Roxom

In this edition of the founder spotlight, we feature Borja Martel Seward, Co-Founder and CEO of Roxom. This Argentinian-Spanish entrepreneur and angel investor emphasizes the importance of developing financial tools that leverage Bitcoin’s unique properties, aiming to create a 24/7 market. He believes that as Bitcoin becomes more integrated into global finance, platforms like Roxom … Continued

Interview with Dr.Yasmin, Executive Board Member at AidNexus

Welcome to this week’s edition of Founder Spotlight with Dr. Yasmin, an Executive Board Member at AidNexus who works on humanitarian aid LOB under Market Nexus. AidNexus is a humanitarian impact initiative created by Market Nexus Inc., a US-based company specializing in Web 3.0 B2B and G2B2G platforms. The initiative is deeply committed to alleviating … Continued

Interview With Marko Virkebau, CEO of Stargate Hydrogen

Welcome to another inspiring Founder Spotlight edition featuring Marko Virkebau, the CEO of Stargate Hydrogen. Stargate Hydrogen is a company at the forefront of green hydrogen technology. Stargate Hydrogen was Founded in 2021, aiming to produce affordable green hydrogen to help reduce carbon emissions in challenging sectors such as steelmaking, fertilizer production, and the chemical … Continued

Interview with Jesse van der Pluijm Co-Founder of WeTicket

Welcome to the latest edition of the founder spotlight interview with Jesse van der Pluijm, co-founder of WeTicket. Jesse and co-founder Nando Bennis were inspired to start WeTicket due to their experiences as event organizers. WeTicket was born out of a desire to challenge the “ticketing mafia” and promote transparency and fairness in the industry, … Continued

Interview With Dr. Evan Petkov, Co-Founder and CEO of Proptech Optiml

In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re featuring Dr Evan Petkov, Founder and CEO of Optiml, who aims to address the challenges of achieving Net Zero in the real estate sector. The inception of Optiml originated from Dr. Petkov’s PhD research at ETH Zurich, where he developed optimization algorithms that integrate profitability with sustainability considerations. Optiml’s … Continued

Interview With Josh Puddle, Co-Founder, Momo Kombucha

Welcome to the latest edition of the Founder Spotlight interview with Josh Puddle, the co-founder of MOMO Kombucha, a rapidly growing brand based in the UK known for its high-quality, organic Kombucha. Josh started the company with his wife, Lisa, after discovering Kombucha during a trip to New York in 2016. Inspired by the drink’s … Continued

Interview With Shiv Bhakta, Co-Founder of Active Surfaces

Welcome to the latest Founder Spotlight interview with Shiv Bhakta, Co-founder of Active Surfaces. Active Surfaces is a company specializing in innovative solar technology. The company aims to revolutionize solar energy deployment by creating ultra-thin, flexible solar panels that can be applied to various surfaces. This innovation significantly reduces installation costs and expands the potential … Continued

Interview With Marco Ries, Co-Founder and the Managing Director of ProteinDistillery

Welcome to the latest edition of the founder spotlight interview with Marco Ries, a prominent figure in the food technology sector who is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of ProteinDistillery. ProteinDistillery is a German food-tech startup focused on creating sustainable protein ingredients through innovative processes that utilize microorganisms, particularly by upcycling by-products from industries like … Continued

Interview With Adrian Senar, CEO and Co-Founder of Kreios Space

Welcome to another edition of Founders Spotlight! Today, we are featuring Adrián Senar, the CEO and co-founder of Kreios Space, a company dedicated to developing innovative electric propulsion technologies for satellites. Kreios Space aims to revolutionize the satellite industry by enabling the VLEO era. The company seeks to unlock new possibilities in Earth observation, telecommunications, … Continued

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