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From €50/Month to Start to Change the Fashion Industry w/Adriana Cocerhan | Unknown Stories Ep.5
In this episode, Jurgen, Dean of Unknown University, sits down with Adriana Cocerhan — founder of Eledi Corsets and current student at Unknown University — to explore her remarkable journey from financial hardship to building a purpose-driven fashion brand.Adriana opens up about working two jobs and living on just 50 euros a month, the moment she decided to bet on herself, and what ultimately led her to join Unknown University. She breaks down how she built Eledi Corsets from the ground up, why she’s committed to transforming the fashion industry through ethical and circular practices, and what it truly means to create with intention rather than ego.From overcoming limiting beliefs to building a mission-aligned company in a competitive industry, Adriana’s story is a powerful example of resilience, resourcefulness, and vision.If you’re a young founder, creative builder, or someone passionate about changing the world through entrepreneurship, this conversation will leave you inspired and energized.Learn more about the Unknown University Bachelor Program in Entrepreneurship here: https://www.unknown-universityas.com/bachelor ( https://www.unknown-universityas.com/bachelor)
26 Nov 2025
Raising €200M with his Solar Car Company in The EU w/Lex Hoefsloot | Unknwon Stories S3 04
In this live‑recorded episode of Unknown Stories, the director of Unknown University sits down with Lex Hoefsloot — co‑founder of Lightyear, the Dutch solar‑car company that once raised over €200 million in funding.
Lex shares the full arc of the Lightyear journey: from the ambitious build of a solar‑powered family car, through the highs of massive investments and media attention, down to the painful bankruptcy and the tough decisions that followed.
Together, we dive deep into:
The biggest lessons learned — what worked, what didn’t, and where they underestimated the challenges.
The emotional and mental toll of a failed dream — and how resilience, honesty and honest reflection become powerful tools for future entrepreneurs.
What this story means for European startups today — which conditions can help them succeed, and how failure can also be a step forward.
If you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about what really goes on behind flashy pitches and “unicorn” hopes — this episode gives raw, real insight into the roller‑coaster of building a dream.
You can learn more about our Bachelor of applied sciences where you build your startup from day 1 here: https://www.unknown-universityas.com/bachelor (https://www.unknown-universityas.com/bachelor)
3 Nov 2025
Building a Software for Casinos at 19 Years Old w/Arnesh Jaikaran| Unknown Stories Ep.3
In this episode, Jurgen, Director of Unknown University, talks with Arnesh Jaikaran, the 19-year-old founder of Inta — a compliance software company for land-based casinos that uses facial recognition technology to simplify and secure identity verification.Arnesh shares how he discovered the problem that sparked Inta, how he and his team turned an ambitious idea into a working product, and what it really takes to build momentum as a young founder. From navigating the early startup grind to staying resilient through setbacks, Arnesh’s story is a testament to perseverance, curiosity, and execution.If you’re a young entrepreneur, builder, or just love stories of people who start before they’re ready, this episode will leave you inspired.If you want to learn more about Unknown University Bachelor Program in Entrepreneurship, you can check it out here: https://www.unknown-universityas.com/bachelor (https://www.unknown-universityas.com/bachelor)
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