This is… MOMENTUM! A podcast for momentum makers. Where entrepreneurs, builders, and investors take the stage to share how they’re making waves in their respective fields - creating the momentum for change and innovation.
Your hosts, Erika Cola and Vlada Kiporenko, along with their guests, will dive deep into topics around entrepreneurship and emerging industries.
Dating apps are weird again — and honestly? We're here for it.
From Netflix's Swiped to AI-powered matchmaking apps for dog lovers, founders are reinventing love with algorithms.
In this episode:
- The real reason Gen Z is done with swiping
- AI that flirts and schedules your date
- Why the dating app market is still worth $10B+
- The loneliness economy (and why startups love it)
Whether you're in love, building a dating app, or ghosting texts — this one’s for you.
14 Sept 2025
Raising millions feels nothing like success
Everyone loves the “We just raised $3M!” LinkedIn post.
No one talks about the burnout, breakdowns, and bullshit behind it.
In this episode:
- The emotional tax of chasing your next round
- What actually gets VCs to say yes
- The moment we realized fundraising is often the worst part of the job
31 Aug 2025
Robots are coming for your aperitivo.
From AI-powered pizza ovens in Naples to robotic bartenders and airport arms serving poke bowls — theautomation wave is coming for your food.
In this episode, we talk about how tech is transforming the hospitality game (and if that’s actually what we want).
Robots are fast, efficient, scalable.
But can they replace the romance of a Neapolitan pizza chef?
We debate. We laugh. We fear for our free drinks.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Automation in Food Industry
00:03:09 - The Future of Pizza: Automation and Experience
00:06:20 - Robotics in Hospitality: A New Era
00:09:12 - The Impact of AI on Customer Experience
00:12:09 - Market Trends and Investment Opportunities
00:15:06 - The Role of Automation in Airports
00:17:47 - Evolving Job Roles in the Age of AI
00:20:55 - Conclusion: Embracing the Future of Food and Service
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Felice Biancardi
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