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Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just passionate about tech, this series offers actionable insights, inspiration, and a front-row seat to the stories that matter.<br />Tune in for:<br /><ul><li>In-depth founder interviews and startup stories</li><li>Honest conversations about scaling, funding, and innovation</li><li>Insights into sustainable business, AI, and digital transformation</li><li>Tips from industry leaders on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship</li></ul>Join us as we explore what’s next in tech – straight from the heart of Europe’s leading innovation summit.<br />]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6709477/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Entrepreneurship</category><copyright>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2f1fa3e41819e6d29ec60532c95f59f.jpg</url><title>TechBBQ '25: The podcast</title><link>http://www.finaman.ai</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:18:28 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:name><itunes:email>live@thebbpod.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2f1fa3e41819e6d29ec60532c95f59f.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>The official TechBBQ 2025 Podcast brings you exclusive conversations with the innovators, founders, and thought leaders shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship. Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, each episode dives deep into the journeys,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The official TechBBQ 2025 Podcast brings you exclusive conversations with the innovators, founders, and thought leaders shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship. Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, each episode dives deep into the journeys, challenges, and visions of some of the most exciting voices in the Nordic and international tech scene.<br />Listeners get behind-the-scenes access to candid discussions about startup growth, disruptive technologies, leadership, and the trends driving tomorrow’s business landscape. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just passionate about tech, this series offers actionable insights, inspiration, and a front-row seat to the stories that matter.<br />Tune in for:<br /><ul><li>In-depth founder interviews and startup stories</li><li>Honest conversations about scaling, funding, and innovation</li><li>Insights into sustainable business, AI, and digital transformation</li><li>Tips from industry leaders on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship</li></ul>Join us as we explore what’s next in tech – straight from the heart of Europe’s leading innovation summit.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>4a13cf23-b7b2-52f6-abf6-1e55e90beeb0</podcast:guid><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><item><title>TechBBQ '25 Episode 1: Search is Dead: Why Recommendations Win with André from Tryp.com</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/techbbq-25-episode-1-search-is-dead-why-recommendations-win-with-andre-from-tryp-com--67663770</link><description><![CDATA[Ready to rethink everything you know about travel? In this episode, André from Tryp.com joins us live at TechBBQ 2025 for a candid conversation about disrupting one of the world’s toughest industries.<br />André shares his journey from Lisbon to launching an AI-powered travel platform that’s turning the traditional search model upside down. Discover how Tryp.com leverages a massive database and proprietary AI to recommend the best travel options—without users ever having to search. We dive into what really sets Tryp.com apart from giants like Momondo and Expedia, the viral growth strategies that drove millions of young users to the platform, and why timing is everything in startup success.<br />We also tackle big questions:<br /><ul><li>Is the future of travel all about recommendations, not search?</li><li>Can sustainability and convenience really go hand in hand?</li><li>And what does it take to challenge the industry’s biggest players?</li></ul>Bottom line:<br />If you think travel tech is just about finding the cheapest ticket, think again. Tune in for an unfiltered look at innovation, timing, and what it takes to build the next big thing in travel.<br /><br />This episode was presented in collaboration between: <br />TechBBQ | www.techbbq.dk<br />Finaman.ai | www.finaman.ai<br />Silent Events DK | www.silent.dk]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67663770</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:57:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67663770/christian_20arn_c3_b8_s_20video_20_20aug_2028_2c_202025_veed.mp3" length="58282464" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready to rethink everything you know about travel? In this episode, André from Tryp.com joins us live at TechBBQ 2025 for a candid conversation about disrupting one of the world’s toughest industries.
André shares his journey from Lisbon to launching...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready to rethink everything you know about travel? In this episode, André from Tryp.com joins us live at TechBBQ 2025 for a candid conversation about disrupting one of the world’s toughest industries.<br />André shares his journey from Lisbon to launching an AI-powered travel platform that’s turning the traditional search model upside down. Discover how Tryp.com leverages a massive database and proprietary AI to recommend the best travel options—without users ever having to search. We dive into what really sets Tryp.com apart from giants like Momondo and Expedia, the viral growth strategies that drove millions of young users to the platform, and why timing is everything in startup success.<br />We also tackle big questions:<br /><ul><li>Is the future of travel all about recommendations, not search?</li><li>Can sustainability and convenience really go hand in hand?</li><li>And what does it take to challenge the industry’s biggest players?</li></ul>Bottom line:<br />If you think travel tech is just about finding the cheapest ticket, think again. Tune in for an unfiltered look at innovation, timing, and what it takes to build the next big thing in travel.<br /><br />This episode was presented in collaboration between: <br />TechBBQ | www.techbbq.dk<br />Finaman.ai | www.finaman.ai<br />Silent Events DK | www.silent.dk]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1458</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2f1fa3e41819e6d29ec60532c95f59f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TechBBQ '25 Episode 2: Think Your Google Account Is Safe? Think Again with Nadia from SKYTek</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/techbbq-25-episode-2-think-your-google-account-is-safe-think-again-with-nadia-from-skytek--67664357</link><description><![CDATA[Think your Google account is safe? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Nadia from SkyTek pulls back the curtain on the hidden risks most companies ignore when it comes to Google Workspace and cloud security.<br />Nadia shares her journey from “the dark corners of accounting” to becoming COO at a tech company fighting on the cybersecurity frontlines. She reveals why even the smallest businesses are prime targets for hackers, and why trusting Google (or any big provider) to handle all your security is a dangerous myth.<br />We dig into the overlooked essentials: why DMARC and domain security are now non-negotiable, how AI can make us both smarter and lazier, and what happens when you don’t “lock the digital door.” Nadia gives practical advice for protecting your business—without needing a full-time IT department.<br />Bottom line:<br />If you think Google’s got your back, this episode is your wake-up call. Listen in to learn the steps you need to take today to keep your business safe from tomorrow’s cyber threats.<br /><br />This episode was presented in collaboration between:<br />TechBBQ | www.techbbq.dk<br />Finaman.ai | www.finaman.ai<br />Silent Events DK | www.silent.dk]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67664357</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67664357/christian_20arn_c3_b8_s_20video_20_20aug_2029_2c_202025_veed.mp3" length="74064603" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Think your Google account is safe? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Nadia from SkyTek pulls back the curtain on the hidden risks most companies ignore when it comes to Google Workspace and cloud security.
Nadia shares her journey from “the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Think your Google account is safe? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Nadia from SkyTek pulls back the curtain on the hidden risks most companies ignore when it comes to Google Workspace and cloud security.<br />Nadia shares her journey from “the dark corners of accounting” to becoming COO at a tech company fighting on the cybersecurity frontlines. She reveals why even the smallest businesses are prime targets for hackers, and why trusting Google (or any big provider) to handle all your security is a dangerous myth.<br />We dig into the overlooked essentials: why DMARC and domain security are now non-negotiable, how AI can make us both smarter and lazier, and what happens when you don’t “lock the digital door.” Nadia gives practical advice for protecting your business—without needing a full-time IT department.<br />Bottom line:<br />If you think Google’s got your back, this episode is your wake-up call. Listen in to learn the steps you need to take today to keep your business safe from tomorrow’s cyber threats.<br /><br />This episode was presented in collaboration between:<br />TechBBQ | www.techbbq.dk<br />Finaman.ai | www.finaman.ai<br />Silent Events DK | www.silent.dk]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1852</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2f1fa3e41819e6d29ec60532c95f59f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TechBBQ '25 Episode 3: The Art of SaaS War: Why ‘Keep It Simple, Stupid’ Wins with Anders @ Herodesk</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/techbbq-25-episode-3-the-art-of-saas-war-why-keep-it-simple-stupid-wins-with-anders-herodesk--67665611</link><description><![CDATA[What does it really take to win in the brutal world of SaaS—especially when you’re bootstrapped, up against industry giants, and determined to do things your own way? In this episode, Anders from Herodesk shares his unapologetically simple playbook for SaaS success. We dive into the “Keep It Simple, Stupid” (KISS) philosophy that’s powered Herodesk’s explosive growth—from solo founder to a thriving, cashflow-positive business taking on the big names in customer service software. Anders reveals the real-life battles behind building a product that customers love, the hard lessons of hiring, and why simplicity beats complexity every time. Expect candid stories about scaling without investors, the power of founder-led sales, and how Herodesk is using AI to make customer support smarter—not just trendier. If you’re tired of SaaS hype and want to hear how focus, grit, and ruthless simplicity can actually win the war, this episode is for you.<br /><br />This episode was presented in collaboration between:<br />TechBBQ | www.techbbq.dk<br />Finaman.ai | www.finaman.ai<br />Silent Events DK | www.silent.dk]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67665611</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67665611/christian_20arn_c3_b8_s_20video_20_20sep_207_2c_202025_veed.mp3" length="75230709" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it really take to win in the brutal world of SaaS—especially when you’re bootstrapped, up against industry giants, and determined to do things your own way? In this episode, Anders from Herodesk shares his unapologetically simple playbook...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it really take to win in the brutal world of SaaS—especially when you’re bootstrapped, up against industry giants, and determined to do things your own way? In this episode, Anders from Herodesk shares his unapologetically simple playbook for SaaS success. We dive into the “Keep It Simple, Stupid” (KISS) philosophy that’s powered Herodesk’s explosive growth—from solo founder to a thriving, cashflow-positive business taking on the big names in customer service software. Anders reveals the real-life battles behind building a product that customers love, the hard lessons of hiring, and why simplicity beats complexity every time. Expect candid stories about scaling without investors, the power of founder-led sales, and how Herodesk is using AI to make customer support smarter—not just trendier. If you’re tired of SaaS hype and want to hear how focus, grit, and ruthless simplicity can actually win the war, this episode is for you.<br /><br />This episode was presented in collaboration between:<br />TechBBQ | www.techbbq.dk<br />Finaman.ai | www.finaman.ai<br />Silent Events DK | www.silent.dk]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2f1fa3e41819e6d29ec60532c95f59f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TechBBQ '25 Episode 4: Nordics &amp; Africa startup scenes with Charles Kinga</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/techbbq-25-episode-4-nordics-africa-startup-scenes-with-charles-kinga--69531196</link><description><![CDATA[In this TechBBQ 2025 podcast episode, Christian sits down with Charles Kinga, one of the key people behind the Nordic Africa Startup Summit—a new initiative launched at TechBBQ to connect the Nordic startup ecosystem with Africa’s fast-growing tech scene. Charles shares his personal journey of coming to Denmark 25 years ago, studying African Studies at the University of Copenhagen, and discovering early on how digitally connected and tech-savvy many African founders were—long before it became a mainstream narrative. That curiosity evolved into a deep interest in how technology and entrepreneurship can create real opportunity across the continent. Together, they unpack how the Nordic Africa Startup Summit was built in just 100 days—like a startup from scratch—bringing in strong partners, attracting leading voices from African tech, and creating a platform focused on collaboration rather than pitching. The conversation explores: Why Africa is one of the most underestimated growth markets in the world The role of startups in job creation and economic development Why engagement and long-term collaboration matter more than “sending money and looking away” How tech can help build smarter systems and reduce friction (including corruption) through better infrastructure The bigger goal: moving from “talking about Africa” to talking with Africa—and meeting founders as people, not labels If you’re curious about investing, building, or partnering in Africa—or want a grounded perspective on where global opportunity is heading—this episode is for you.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69531196</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:14:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69531196/episode_4_charles_kinga.mp3" length="65435835" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this TechBBQ 2025 podcast episode, Christian sits down with Charles Kinga, one of the key people behind the Nordic Africa Startup Summit—a new initiative launched at TechBBQ to connect the Nordic startup ecosystem with Africa’s fast-growing tech...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this TechBBQ 2025 podcast episode, Christian sits down with Charles Kinga, one of the key people behind the Nordic Africa Startup Summit—a new initiative launched at TechBBQ to connect the Nordic startup ecosystem with Africa’s fast-growing tech scene. Charles shares his personal journey of coming to Denmark 25 years ago, studying African Studies at the University of Copenhagen, and discovering early on how digitally connected and tech-savvy many African founders were—long before it became a mainstream narrative. That curiosity evolved into a deep interest in how technology and entrepreneurship can create real opportunity across the continent. Together, they unpack how the Nordic Africa Startup Summit was built in just 100 days—like a startup from scratch—bringing in strong partners, attracting leading voices from African tech, and creating a platform focused on collaboration rather than pitching. The conversation explores: Why Africa is one of the most underestimated growth markets in the world The role of startups in job creation and economic development Why engagement and long-term collaboration matter more than “sending money and looking away” How tech can help build smarter systems and reduce friction (including corruption) through better infrastructure The bigger goal: moving from “talking about Africa” to talking with Africa—and meeting founders as people, not labels If you’re curious about investing, building, or partnering in Africa—or want a grounded perspective on where global opportunity is heading—this episode is for you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1636</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image 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there’s a major gap in financial education—especially for young professionals who are digitally native but still feel overwhelmed by money decisions.<br />They discuss:<br /><ul><li>The shift from an early “Too Good To Go”-style concept into EdTech for finance</li><li>The vision of a “Duolingo-style” experience for money—without the intimidation</li><li>How to teach finance in real time, based on the decisions people actually face (rent, subscriptions, saving, investing, big purchases)</li><li>The challenge of creating a personalized onboarding experience at scale without being intrusive or requiring bank data</li><li>Why reducing friction and keeping attention (UX, UI, flow state) is central to the product</li><li>Where Victor is now: early-stage validation, mockups, and TechBBQ networking to find a technical co-founder, build an MVP, and test real user behavior</li></ul>A candid conversation about building an early-stage startup, product design, and how gamification could make financial literacy more accessible for everyone.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69531422</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:33:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69531422/episode_5_victor.mp3" length="62981370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this TechBBQ 2025 podcast episode, Christian sits down with Victor, a Spain-born industrial engineer and recent Master’s graduate from Lund, Sweden, to talk about the startup idea he’s building: a gamified finance education app designed to make...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this TechBBQ 2025 podcast episode, Christian sits down with Victor, a Spain-born industrial engineer and recent Master’s graduate from Lund, Sweden, to talk about the startup idea he’s building: a gamified finance education app designed to make personal finance feel as easy—and as addictive—as the apps people already use every day.<br />Victor shares how his Master’s thesis helped spark the concept, how his personal interest in finance and retail investing turned into a startup path, and why he believes there’s a major gap in financial education—especially for young professionals who are digitally native but still feel overwhelmed by money decisions.<br />They discuss:<br /><ul><li>The shift from an early “Too Good To Go”-style concept into EdTech for finance</li><li>The vision of a “Duolingo-style” experience for money—without the intimidation</li><li>How to teach finance in real time, based on the decisions people actually face (rent, subscriptions, saving, investing, big purchases)</li><li>The challenge of creating a personalized onboarding experience at scale without being intrusive or requiring bank data</li><li>Why reducing friction and keeping attention (UX, UI, flow state) is central to the product</li><li>Where Victor is now: early-stage validation, mockups, and TechBBQ networking to find a technical co-founder, build an MVP, and test real user behavior</li></ul>A candid conversation about building an early-stage startup, product design, and how gamification could make financial literacy more accessible for everyone.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1575</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2f1fa3e41819e6d29ec60532c95f59f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TechBBQ '25 Episode 6: Simplificering af studio sessions med Mattis @ Sessio</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/techbbq-25-episode-6-simplificering-af-studio-sessions-med-mattis-sessio--71147197</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71147197</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:54:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71147197/episode_206_20mattis_20_40_20sessio.mp3" length="72944472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1824</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2f1fa3e41819e6d29ec60532c95f59f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TechBBQ '25 Episode 7: Medtech startup scenen med Tine @ Nucleate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/techbbq-25-episode-7-medtech-startup-scenen-med-tine-nucleate--71173193</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71173193</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:43:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71173193/episode_207_20tine_20_40_20nucleate.mp3" length="58545778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1464</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2f1fa3e41819e6d29ec60532c95f59f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TechBBQ '25 Episode 8: Why Data is King: Scaling Subscription Businesses with Fenerum</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/techbbq-25-episode-8-why-data-is-king-scaling-subscription-businesses-with-fenerum--71173356</link><description><![CDATA[Recorded live from the buzzing floor of Tech BBQ 2025, this episode features Malthe, co-founder of Fenerum—a platform redefining how subscription-based businesses manage billing, data, and cashflow.Malthe shares his unconventional journey: from studying law to building and losing a call center business, and ultimately turning that failure into the foundation for something bigger. What started as frustration with managing subscriptions and unreliable financial data became the spark behind Fenerum.We explore:<ul><li>Why most SaaS companies don’t actually know their real numbers</li><li>The hidden dangers of fragmented tools (Stripe, accounting systems, Excel)</li><li>How poor data leads to bad decisions—and lost growth</li><li>The importance of retention, churn analysis, and cohort insights</li><li>Why cashflow—not growth—is what kills most startups</li><li>The challenge of scaling fintech products across different markets and regulations</li></ul>Malthe also shares how Fenerum is tackling these problems by combining billing, payments, accounting integrations, and advanced reporting into one unified system—giving founders full control and confidence in their data.This is a must-listen for SaaS founders, operators, and anyone building in fintech or subscription-based business models.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71173356</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:55:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71173356/episode_208_20malthe_20_40_20fenerum.mp3" length="56210067" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recorded live from the buzzing floor of Tech BBQ 2025, this episode features Malthe, co-founder of Fenerum—a platform redefining how subscription-based businesses manage billing, data, and cashflow.Malthe shares his unconventional journey: from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recorded live from the buzzing floor of Tech BBQ 2025, this episode features Malthe, co-founder of Fenerum—a platform redefining how subscription-based businesses manage billing, data, and cashflow.Malthe shares his unconventional journey: from studying law to building and losing a call center business, and ultimately turning that failure into the foundation for something bigger. What started as frustration with managing subscriptions and unreliable financial data became the spark behind Fenerum.We explore:<ul><li>Why most SaaS companies don’t actually know their real numbers</li><li>The hidden dangers of fragmented tools (Stripe, accounting systems, Excel)</li><li>How poor data leads to bad decisions—and lost growth</li><li>The importance of retention, churn analysis, and cohort insights</li><li>Why cashflow—not growth—is what kills most startups</li><li>The challenge of scaling fintech products across different markets and regulations</li></ul>Malthe also shares how Fenerum is tackling these problems by combining billing, payments, accounting integrations, and advanced reporting into one unified system—giving founders full control and confidence in their data.This is a must-listen for SaaS founders, operators, and anyone building in fintech or subscription-based business models.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1406</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2f1fa3e41819e6d29ec60532c95f59f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TechBBQ '25 Episode 9: Simon Österberg, Founder &amp; CEO of Rensa.ai</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/techbbq-25-episode-9-simon-osterberg-founder-ceo-of-rensa-ai--72611595</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with Simon Österberg, founder and CEO of Rensa.ai, to discuss how AI is transforming personal finance and debt management. Simon shares his entrepreneurial journey from building one of the Nordics' first peer-to-peer lending platforms, Fixura, to launching Rensa.ai—an AI-powered personal finance assistant designed to act as a "CFO in your pocket." We explore how the platform uses Open Banking and AI to analyze spending habits, identify opportunities for improvement, optimize debt repayment strategies, and help users make smarter financial decisions. We also discuss:<br /><ul><li>The future of AI-driven personal finance</li><li>Building fintech startups in Europe</li><li>Open Banking and financial data security</li><li>Why debt management remains a massive opportunity</li><li>The challenges of building AI products people trust</li><li>Rensa.ai's upcoming European expansion</li></ul>A fascinating conversation about the intersection of AI, fintech, and the future of personal financial wellbeing.🎙 Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025Guest: Simon Österberg<br />Company: Rensa.ai#BuildingBusiness #TechBBQ2025 #RensaAI #Fintech #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenBanking #PersonalFinance #Startup #Entrepreneurship #FinamanAI #BuildingBusinessPodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72611595</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:23:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72611595/episode_209_20simon_20from_20rensa_ai.mp3" length="51893958" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with Simon Österberg, founder and CEO of Rensa.ai, to discuss how AI is transforming personal finance and debt management. 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We also discuss:<br /><ul><li>The future of AI-driven personal finance</li><li>Building fintech startups in Europe</li><li>Open Banking and financial data security</li><li>Why debt management remains a massive opportunity</li><li>The challenges of building AI products people trust</li><li>Rensa.ai's upcoming European expansion</li></ul>A fascinating conversation about the intersection of AI, fintech, and the future of personal financial wellbeing.🎙 Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025Guest: Simon Österberg<br />Company: Rensa.ai#BuildingBusiness #TechBBQ2025 #RensaAI #Fintech #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenBanking #PersonalFinance #Startup #Entrepreneurship #FinamanAI #BuildingBusinessPodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1298</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2f1fa3e41819e6d29ec60532c95f59f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TechBBQ '25 Episode 10: SP SINGH from SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/techbbq-25-episode-10-sp-singh-from-sidbi-small-industries-development-bank-of-india--72611624</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with S.P. Singh, Chief General Manager at SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India), to explore the rapid evolution of India's startup ecosystem and why India is positioning itself as one of the world's most important innovation hubs. S.P. Singh shares how SIDBI has played a central role in funding and developing Indian startups for decades, including managing India's $1.25 billion Fund of Funds for Startups. We discuss India's transition from fintech and e-commerce innovation to a new era focused on deep tech, AI, semiconductor manufacturing, defense, space technology, and healthcare innovation. We also explore:<ul><li>How India became one of the world's fastest-growing startup ecosystems</li><li>Government-backed innovation and venture funding</li><li>The future of Deep Tech in India</li><li>Opportunities for Nordic and European startups in India</li><li>Clean energy, sustainability, and technology partnerships</li><li>Why India is becoming a strategic global technology partner</li><li>The role of talent, manufacturing, and innovation in the next decade</li></ul>A fascinating conversation about global innovation, startup investment, and the growing collaboration between India and Europe.🎙 Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025Guest: S.P. Singh<br />Organization: SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)#BuildingBusiness #TechBBQ2025 #SIDBI #IndiaStartupEcosystem #DeepTech #Innovation #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #India #Technology #StartupFunding #FinamanAI #BuildingBusinessPodcast #TechBBQ #FutureOfBusiness]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72611624</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:31:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72611624/episode_2010_20sp_20singh_20from_20sidbi_20_small_20industries_20development_20bank_20of_20india.mp3" length="31323052" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with S.P. Singh, Chief General Manager at SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India), to explore the rapid evolution of India's startup ecosystem and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with S.P. Singh, Chief General Manager at SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India), to explore the rapid evolution of India's startup ecosystem and why India is positioning itself as one of the world's most important innovation hubs. S.P. Singh shares how SIDBI has played a central role in funding and developing Indian startups for decades, including managing India's $1.25 billion Fund of Funds for Startups. We discuss India's transition from fintech and e-commerce innovation to a new era focused on deep tech, AI, semiconductor manufacturing, defense, space technology, and healthcare innovation. We also explore:<ul><li>How India became one of the world's fastest-growing startup ecosystems</li><li>Government-backed innovation and venture funding</li><li>The future of Deep Tech in India</li><li>Opportunities for Nordic and European startups in India</li><li>Clean energy, sustainability, and technology partnerships</li><li>Why India is becoming a strategic global technology partner</li><li>The role of talent, manufacturing, and innovation in the next decade</li></ul>A fascinating conversation about global innovation, startup investment, and the growing collaboration between India and Europe.🎙 Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025Guest: S.P. Singh<br />Organization: SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)#BuildingBusiness #TechBBQ2025 #SIDBI #IndiaStartupEcosystem #DeepTech #Innovation #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #India #Technology #StartupFunding #FinamanAI #BuildingBusinessPodcast #TechBBQ #FutureOfBusiness]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>784</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2f1fa3e41819e6d29ec60532c95f59f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TechBBQ '25 Episode 11: Md. Alam Ansari, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/techbbq-25-episode-11-md-alam-ansari-department-for-promotion-of-industry-and-internal-trade-dpiit-government-of-india--72611641</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with Md. Alam Ansari, Deputy Director at DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade), Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry, Government of India, to explore how India has become one of the world's fastest-growing startup ecosystems. Alam shares how the Indian government actively supports more than 185,000 registered startups through seed funding, tax incentives, venture capital programs, mentorship, regulatory reforms, and international expansion initiatives. We discuss India's ambitious vision of transforming from a nation of job seekers into a nation of job creators and how government-backed programs are accelerating innovation across deep tech, manufacturing, AI, health tech, and sustainability. We also explore:<ul><li>India's startup funding ecosystem</li><li>Government-backed seed funding and venture capital initiatives</li><li>Tax incentives and support programs for founders</li><li>The future of Deep Tech in India</li><li>How Indian startups expand globally</li><li>Opportunities for collaboration between India and the Nordic region</li><li>Why global founders and investors should pay attention to India</li></ul>A fascinating conversation about innovation, entrepreneurship, public-private collaboration, and the future of one of the world's most dynamic startup markets.🎙 Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025Guest: Md. 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Alam Ansari, Deputy Director at DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade), Ministry of Commerce &amp;amp; Industry, Government of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with Md. Alam Ansari, Deputy Director at DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade), Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry, Government of India, to explore how India has become one of the world's fastest-growing startup ecosystems. Alam shares how the Indian government actively supports more than 185,000 registered startups through seed funding, tax incentives, venture capital programs, mentorship, regulatory reforms, and international expansion initiatives. We discuss India's ambitious vision of transforming from a nation of job seekers into a nation of job creators and how government-backed programs are accelerating innovation across deep tech, manufacturing, AI, health tech, and sustainability. We also explore:<ul><li>India's startup funding ecosystem</li><li>Government-backed seed funding and venture capital initiatives</li><li>Tax incentives and support programs for founders</li><li>The future of Deep Tech in India</li><li>How Indian startups expand globally</li><li>Opportunities for collaboration between India and the Nordic region</li><li>Why global founders and investors should pay attention to India</li></ul>A fascinating conversation about innovation, entrepreneurship, public-private collaboration, and the future of one of the world's most dynamic startup markets.🎙 Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025Guest: Md. 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Ashish shares insights into India's position as the world's fourth-largest economy and home to the third-largest startup ecosystem, and explains how the Indian government is actively supporting startups through funding, mentorship, international partnerships, and global expansion initiatives. We discuss why India brought a delegation of promising startups to TechBBQ and how events like these create meaningful connections between founders, investors, corporations, and governments. We also explore:<ul><li>India's rapidly growing startup ecosystem</li><li>The Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark</li><li>Opportunities in AI, fintech, quantum computing, health tech, and clean technology</li><li>Government programs supporting innovation and entrepreneurship</li><li>Cross-border collaboration between Nordic and Indian startups</li><li>Talent mobility, investment opportunities, and international growth</li><li>The role of embassies in fostering innovation and business relationships</li></ul>A fascinating conversation about global collaboration, emerging technologies, and why India is becoming an increasingly important partner for startups and businesses looking to scale internationally.🎙 Recorded live at TechBBQ 2025Guest: Ashish Arya<br />Title: Counsellor, Embassy of India in Denmark#BuildingBusiness #TechBBQ2025 #IndiaDenmark #StartupIndia #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ArtificialIntelligence #CleanTech #Fintech #QuantumComputing #Technology #GlobalBusiness #BuildingBusinessPodcast #FinamanAI #FutureOfBusiness]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72611661</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:42:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72611661/episode_2012_20ashish_20_c2_a0counsellor_20of_20embassy_20of_20india_20in_20denmark.mp3" length="53845827" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The BuildingBusiness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with Ashish Arya, Counsellor at the Embassy of India in Denmark, to explore how India and the Nordic region are building stronger partnerships in innovation,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the BuildingBusiness Podcast, recorded live at TechBBQ 2025, we sit down with Ashish Arya, Counsellor at the Embassy of India in Denmark, to explore how India and the Nordic region are building stronger partnerships in innovation, technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Ashish shares insights into India's position as the world's fourth-largest economy and home to the third-largest startup ecosystem, and explains how the Indian government is actively supporting startups through funding, mentorship, international partnerships, and global expansion initiatives. We discuss why India brought a delegation of promising startups to TechBBQ and how events like these create meaningful connections between founders, investors, corporations, and governments. 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