Season 1

Bio: Luis Abreu is a seasoned tech entrepreneur who has successfully launched several startups, including Nmbrs, WallyLabs, Grappster, and his most recent venture, Cyver. As the CEO of Cyver, Luis is dedicated to developing innovative software solutions that enhance collaboration between cybersecurity testers and end customers, automate penetration test processes, and help security testers improve the security profiles of their client's apps and services.In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Luis is also the author of "Vision to Value," a book that outlines the operational framework he developed over nearly a decade as the COO of Nmbrs. This framework aims to help tech companies scale effectively. Luis strongly believes in the importance of sustainable design, delivering exceptiona...

Bio: Ruud van den Beukel is a software expert who has helped develop a multi-purpose tool that can be used for crisis management, from hospitals to incidents at large-scale events like festivals in Belgium and Brazil. He has spent his career using his expertise to make a positive impact on safety and emergency response around the world. Show Notes: In this episode of "Ideate with Florian", we explore how a software tool, specifically designed for crisis management, has grown organically based on customer feedback and customer requests. The team behind the tool believes in maintaining an intuitive user experience, especially in high-pressure situations like crises. Ruud emphasizes that creating a simple and easy-to-use tool containing everything needed in one place rather than having multi...

Bio : Lisette Sutherland is the Director of Collaboration Superpowers, a company that helps people work together from anywhere through online workshops. She is the author of the Work Together Anywhere Handbook, the host of a podcast featuring interviews with remote-working experts, and a workshop facilitator on various remote-working topics. Show Notes: In this episode of "Ideate with Florian," we discuss the challenges and benefits of working remotely today with Lisette Sutherland, who champions the need for a new mindset and the tools needed to thrive in remote work. How do companies build a connected team even when working remotely? And how does leadership overcome the challenges of having a remote workforce? Lisette helps us explore different niches of remote workers and the changing ...

Bio: Niels Bogerd is an investor, operations expert and serial-entreprenuer and the former COO and current Advisory Board member for SenseCloth, a company that aims to make virtual reality more immersive and intuitive with their patented glove technology. According to his LinkedIn, Niels helps people carry out their tasks more efficiently and have more fun in what they do. I do this in the groups I lead and with the products we develop. Show Notes: On this episode of Ideate with Florian, we speak with a seasoned startup coach who shares practical tips on evaluating startups for potential investments. We also delve into the Slovenian startup scene and the government's program to fund and support startups. Our guest shares insights on approaching influential people on LinkedIn to gain valua...

Bio : Prior to becoming a startup entrepreneur in 2008, Lucien Burm worked with many web, new media, and cross-media companies after founding an internet consulting business in the mid-1990s. Lucien also actively helped setting up the first few accelerator programs in the Netherlands and has been mentoring many startups ever since. His drive for improving the Dutch startup ecosystem was first shown by him organizing the first Amsterdam Startup Week in 2013. Now, as a Chairman of the board of the Dutch Startup Association, he will help make the Netherlands the #1 startup state of Europe. Show Notes : On this episode of "Ideate with Florian", we dive into the world of startup programs and venture studios with Lucien Burm, an experienced professional who sheds light on the key factors necess...