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FRAMES OF TECH

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by Giorgio Ponticelli

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FRAMES OF TECH: the podcast uncovering the real growth stories behind Europe’s (and beyond) most interesting startups, scale-ups. Too many tech podcasts focus on hype, valuations, or the same five big names. This show is different. Host Giorgio Ponticelli sits down with founders, operators and investors to explore: How great tech companies are really built. The culture, strategy, and people that drive growth Lessons from scaling, hiring, and leading teams across markets. Honest stories of challenges, growth and leadership. 🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube 🌐 Learn more: framesoftech.com

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9/24/2025

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Recent Episodes

February 24, 2026

The Realities of Startup Execution with Ben Leaver | Treatwell | Turnarounds | Boards | Frames Of Tech

Most investors dream of backing the next unicorn, but a select few decide to leave the boardroom and build one themselves. In this episode of Frames of Tech, host Giorgio Ponticelli sits down with Ben Leaver to discuss his career shift from capital allocator to an accountable startup executive.Ben shares his candid journey of seeking out the "real action" and the difficult lessons he learned when he finally made the jump.In this episode, we cover:<ul><li>The Illusion of Transferable Skills: Why the hard skills of investing don't always apply to operations, and why soft skills like curiosity and work ethic became Ben's anchor when he joined Treatwell (formerly Wahanda).</li><li>Planning vs Executing: The stark difference in pressure between modeling a business plan and the stress of executing it as an operator to ensure the company makes payroll.</li><li>The Festicket Turnaround: Ben’s raw recount of stepping in as CEO, and managing the personal and professional stress of trying to save the business.</li><li>Hustle Culture & Balance: An honest take on the "996" work trend, the impossibility of perfect work-life balance, and why prescribing grueling hours indefinitely only leads to burnout.</li><li>Transforming Legal Tech: How Ben's current role at Legl is helping law firms digitize compliance, streamline KYC (Know Your Customer) onboarding, and improve cash flow.</li></ul>

February 6, 2026

How Mixcloud Solved Music Copyright & The "Instagramification" of DJ Culture | Nico Perez cofounder

In this episode of Frames of Tech, host Giorgio Ponticelli sits down with Nico Perez, co-founder of Mixcloud, to discuss how the platform became the only safe haven for long-form DJ mixes in a world of copyright takedowns. Nico breaks down the immense complexity of music licensing—from distinguishing between sound recordings and publishing rights to navigating international jurisdictions - and how Mixcloud spent years negotiating with major labels to solve it. We also dive deep into the startup journey, moving from bootstrapping in an industrial warehouse to raising capital and surviving the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, Nico shares his controversial take on the "Instagramification" of club culture, the impact of TikTok on attention spans, and why AI will never replace the human connection in music curation. Topics Discussed: - Why big platforms like Instagram and Twitch struggle with music copyright. -The difference between "master" rights and "publishing" rights. - Leadership lessons: Delegating design work and making tough decisions during the pandemic. - The "Zombie" dancefloor: How phones are killing the club vibe. - Why Mixcloud focuses on community vs "single-player mode".

January 22, 2026

Adrian Blair, CEO of Trustpilot | Building Trust in the Age of AI

Adrian Blair, CEO of Trustpilot and former leader at Google, Spotify, and Just Eat, joins Frames of Tech to discuss why trust is the currency of modern business. From fighting fake reviews with AI to scaling global teams and managing culture across continents - this episode dives into leadership, authenticity, and how Trustpilot is shaping the future of trusted commerce online.

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What is FRAMES OF TECH?: FRAMES OF TECH: the podcast uncovering the real growth stories behind Europe’s (and beyond) most interesting startups, scale-ups. Too many tech podcasts focus on hype, valuations, or the same five big names. This show is different. Host Giorgio Ponticelli sits down with founders, operators and investors to explore: How great tech companies are really built. The culture, strategy, and people that drive growth Lessons from scaling, hiring, and leading teams across markets.

Honest stories of challenges, growth and leadership.

🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube 🌐 Learn more: framesoftech.com
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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