The UrbanTech VC

By: The European VC
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  • The go-to podcast for everything European UrbanTech.
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Episodes
  • #36 2bX Lessons Learned | Season VI

    #36 2bX Lessons Learned | Season VI
    Jul 24 2024
    In today’s episode Mark & KJ jump into the guests’ seats, making room for Greg, chairperson of 2bX’ Investment Committee to act as host. Listen to the GPs reflecting on the past months at 2bX on the Pod. Sit back and enjoy a fun conversation between the two co-founders and get to know 2bX‘ pure dynamic.

    In this episode you’ll learn:
    • The importance of trust and mutual respect in building successful partnerships
    • Embracing change and growth by adding new team members
    • Balancing different personalities to create a strong and cohesive team
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    33 mins
  • #35 Entrepreneurial Minds | Christos Passas: Take responsibility for yourself and your surroundings

    #35 Entrepreneurial Minds | Christos Passas: Take responsibility for yourself and your surroundings
    Jul 10 2024
    Today we are happy to welcome Christos, DesignDirector at Zaha Hadid Architects. He has worked with the firm since 1998 and has been a lead numerous projects and winning competitions, including most notably the Sterling Prize nominee with the Phaeno Science Center Wolfsburg, nominated by the Guardian Newspaper as one of the 50 best buildings of the 20th century. He has directed more than 250 design projects for the practice, exploring all scales from Large Scale Masterplans to design-innovation led Buildings and transformative Urban Interventions such as the Opus in Dubai and the Eleftheria Square in Cyprus. All his work revolves around the interface between Human and Machine logics and is declared proponent of the Eco-Technological paradigm. His recent work on Sberbank Technopark HQ and Oppo’s HQ in Shenzhen feature trendsetting new logics to the organization of office culture and is currently in charge of unique mixed-use and Cultural projects. His motto “Systems make good servants but terrible masters" runs throughout his work ethos.

    In this episode you’ll learn:
    • Taking responsibility for one's surroundings and organizing support systems can enhance resilience and productivity.
    • Every architectural concept is a new venture, requiring the reinvention of the wheel - a process that mirrors the essence of entrepreneurship.
    • Embracing adversity and rising to meet challenges can be a potent recipe for success, emphasizing that the journey, not the destination, is the formative experience.
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    35 mins
  • #34 Entrepreneurial Minds | Anna Trendewicz: Always Remember Your Vision & Your Why

    #34 Entrepreneurial Minds | Anna Trendewicz: Always Remember Your Vision & Your Why
    Jun 26 2024
    Today, we are happy to welcome Anna, a successful venture capital investor from Future Energy Ventures. Anna believes addressing climate change and energy transition is the biggest challenge and most exciting investment opportunity over the next decade. She looks forward to the massive impact and great financial returns being generated at FEV.

    In this episode you’ll learn:
    • Lifelong learning and cultivating a supportive network are crucial ingredients for success.
    • A clear vision serves as a guiding light, enabling people to overcome obstacles and challenges.
    • Diversity within a team provides a competitive advantage by bringing a range of perspectives and insights.
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    35 mins
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