AI Fireside Chat 🔥🤖
Real conversations with the people shaping AI’s future. Recorded live in Berlin, we dive into startup journeys, industry trends, and the human stories behind the tech.
🎧 Honest insights. Inspiring discussions.
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Malte Ubl (CTO of Vercel) on AI-Driven DX, Google Search, and the Future of Web Dev with V0
Malte Ubl, CTO of Vercel, discusses AI's impact on developer experience and web development, sharing insights from his experiences at Google and Vercel in this interview.
24 May 2025
Lucas Hild (CTO of Knowunity) on the Future of AI in Education & Their Journey Co-Founding with just 18 years old.
Lucas Hild, CTO of Knowunity, discusses Knowunity's journey building a global AI-driven learning platform that personalizes student experiences and adapts to local educational needs in this interview.
27 Apr 2025
Seb Hapte-Selassie (Co-Founder of telli) on YCombinator & Defensibility on the AI Application Layer
In this interview, we sit down with Seb, co-founder of Telli — a Berlin-based Y Combinator startup recently backed by Cherry Ventures — to explore his journey building cutting-edge voice agents for B2C companies.Seb shares how his passion for technology evolved into founding Telli, the challenges and breakthroughs of building AI-driven voice technology, and the key technical decisions that have shaped their platform so far. We also dive into Telli’s early fundraising experience, what it’s like building a company in Europe today, and how being part of Y Combinator influenced their trajectory.Beyond the tech, Seb reflects on the emotional side of early-stage building, the lessons he's learned from working closely with customers, and his vision for how AI will reshape the way companies interact with their users.Whether you're a founder, engineer, or just curious about the next wave of AI startups, this conversation is packed with insight, hard-won lessons, and a look at the future of voice technology.
27 Mar 2025
Erik Muttersbach (Co-Founder of Forto & Zauber) on Building Companies in Europe, His Journey building a Unicorn Startup & Much More
In this interview, we sit down with Erik Muttersbach, founder of Forto, to dive into his journey from early tech curiosity to building one of Europe’s most prominent logistics tech companies. Erik shares how he found his way into computer science, what drew him to the complex world of freight, and how he scaled Forto from an engineering-first perspective.
We explore the pivotal technical decisions — both the wins and the mistakes — that shaped Forto’s platform, as well as the emotional and strategic challenges of stepping back from day-to-day operations. Now back in the founder seat, Erik opens up about the drive behind his new venture, what he's building, and how lessons from Forto are shaping his approach the second time around.
He also shares his thoughts on Europe’s evolving tech ecosystem, the unique strengths (and ongoing hurdles) of building on this side of the Atlantic, and how the latest developments in AI are transforming early-stage engineering and product strategy.
Whether you're a founder, engineer, or just curious about the future of tech in Europe, this conversation is full of insight, reflection, and forward-looking energy.
https://techeurope.io (https://techeurope.io)
15 Feb 2025
Julius Lipp (Co-Founder of Mixedbread) on The Future of AI-Powered Search & a Unified World Model
In this interview, we sit down with Julius Lipp, the driving force behind Mixbread, to explore the exciting world of AI. Julius shares his insights on building a cutting-edge AI company, the challenges and opportunities in the field, and his vision for the future of search.
He explains Mixbread's mission to create a unified world model, capable of encoding diverse data modalities into a single, comprehensive representation. Discover how this groundbreaking technology could transform search as we know it and unlock new possibilities in AI applications.
https://techeurope.io
https://llmstudios.de
22 Jan 2025
Scott Chacon (GitHub Co-Founder) on his Life-Changing Exit, Why he still builds startups & his take on AI
this episode, we sit down with Scott Chacon, co-founder of GitHub, to discuss his incredible journey—from co-founding one of the most influential developer platforms in the world to his life-changing exit. Scott shares what drove him to keep building startups despite financial success, his insights on the evolving tech landscape, and why he remains passionate about innovation.
We also dive into his thoughts on AI’s impact on software development, what excites him most about the future of tech, and his advice for entrepreneurs navigating today’s startup ecosystem. Whether you’re a founder, developer, or just love stories of groundbreaking innovation, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!
10 Dec 2024
Cedric May from FrontNow on AI Enterprise Solutions, Startup Culture, and Predicting the Future of Tech
AI Insights with Cedric: Founding FrontNow and the Future of AI
Join us as we sit down with Cedric, co-founder and CTO of FrontNow, an AI SaaS company specializing in pre-sales and e-commerce solutions.
Cedric shares his journey from early ventures like Spickmich to his experiences with giants like Salesforce, Coca Cola, and Daily Deal. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in the German AI landscape, the importance of timing, and Cedric's take on AI trends and the future of web interfaces.
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, entrepreneur, or developer, Cedric's insights provide valuable lessons and practical advice. Don't miss this engaging conversation!
19 Nov 2024
Marc Klingen of Langfuse on AI Startups, Y Combinator, and Building Next-Gen AI Tools
Join us for the first AI Fireside Chat with Marc Klingen, co-founder of Langfuse, an observability platform for AI applications. Marc's journey from traditional business roles to the forefront of AI began with a chance encounter that led to Y Combinator and funding from top US venture capital firms.
In this episode, we explore:
• The realities of startup fundraising in AI
• Insights into AI architecture and emerging trends
• Tips for building successful AI applications
Whether you're an entrepreneur, developer, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation is full of insights and practical takeaways. Don't miss it!
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Malte Ubl
Lucas Hild
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