In this conversation, Dan, Mads, and Andrew discuss what's happened this week in the European startup ecosystem. The real value of events for investors and founders, highlights from the All In Conference, DeepMind's new AI system for protein design, productivity challenges in the EU, the future of innovation in Europe, and the impact of AI on SaaS.

* Events can be valuable if approached strategically.
* AI is making significant strides in medical research and drug discovery.
* Fixing EU challenges with productivity and innovation.
* Does politics matter at these conferences? Should we care?
* DeepMind's AI system could revolutionise protein design.
* Klarna ditches SaaS for Ai.
* The EU's real productivity dilemma

Chapters
00:00 The Value of Events for Investors and Founders
04:40 Insights from the All In Conference
10:18 The Intersection of Politics and Inspiration
13:38 DeepMind's Breakthrough in Protein Research
19:08 Mario Draghi's Vision for European Competitiveness
26:12 The Future of SaaS in the Age of AI

Keywords
events, investment, AI, productivity, Europe, DeepMind, innovation, Klarna, healthcare, technology, investing, VC

In this conversation, Dan and Mads discuss various topics including the SuperSaaS event, the Council of Europe's convention on AI, the central bank digital currency, founder mode, and immigration and the future of AI. They highlight key takeaways such as the importance of relationships in dealing with big corporates, the progress made in living standards over the years, the implications of the AI regulation treaty, the characteristics of successful CEOs in founder mode, and the impact of immigration on economic growth and productivity.

Takeaways

• Building relationships is crucial when dealing with big corporates.
• There has been significant progress in living standards over the years.
• The AI regulation treaty has implications for human rights and democratic values.
• Successful CEOs in founder mode focus on the most important tasks, embrace bad news, and are mission-driven.
• Immigration plays a vital role in economic growth and productivity.
• Productivity-enhancing technology investment will be crucial in the coming decade.

Sound Bites

• "Dealing with big enterprise is always the machine, but actually these guys and girls really value relationships and building relationships."
• "We made incredible progress in living standards, especially since the 50s."
• "The US, EU, and UK have signed the Council of Europe's Convention on AI."

Chapters

00:00 SuperSaaS and Building Relationships with Big Corporates

04:08 The Progress in Living Standards

08:20 Implications of the AI Regulation Treaty

22:21 Characteristics of Successful CEOs in Founder Mode

30:51 The Role of Immigration in Economic Growth

33:18 The Importance of Productivity-Enhancing Technology

Keywords

SuperSaaS, Council of Europe, AI regulation, central bank digital currency, founder mode, immigration, future of AI, relationships, living standards, progress, CEO characteristics, economic growth, productivity

Dan and Mads discuss various topics including the arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, the debate between big and small venture capital firms, the potential impact of the autumn budget on startups, advancements in cancer treatment, the regulation of AI in Europe, Germany's energy transition, and the concept of agentic workflows in business.

keywords
Pavel Durov, Telegram, arrest, children's security, venture capital, big firms, small firms, autumn budget, startups, SEIS, EIS, cancer treatment, AI, agentic workflows, EU regulation, Germany, energy transition

takeaways

• The arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, raises questions about the responsibility of technology platforms in ensuring security and preventing illegal activities.
• There is a debate between big and small venture capital firms, with some arguing for more $100 million funds to support a wider range of startups, while others advocate for mega funds to tackle big challenges that require significant capital.
• The impact of the autumn budget on startups, particularly in relation to SEIS and EIS, is a concern, and there is speculation about potential changes to wealth tax and capital gains tax.
• Advancements in AI and mRNA technology are driving progress in cancer treatment, with the potential for personalized medicines and significant improvements in survival rates.
• The regulation of AI in Europe, particularly in relation to agentic workflows, raises questions about the balance between regulation and innovation, and the need for businesses to adapt to changing regulatory environments.
• Germany's energy transition is a mix of progress in renewables and challenges in phasing out nuclear energy, raising concerns about the country's seriousness in addressing climate change.
• Agentic workflows, where AI agents within organizations interact and automate functions, are expected to play a significant role in enterprise operations by 2025, enabling more efficient and intelligent workflows.

titles

• The Rise of Agentic Workflows in Business
• The Potential Impact of the Autumn Budget on Startups

Sound Bites

• "Does technology or these kinds of platforms, where does the responsibility start and stop?"
• "The reason that that's the charge has been put forth is it's just so abhorrent that we can't possibly condone such saw there was speculation that he had been invited"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

00:11 The Arrest of Pavel Durov and the Responsibility of Technology Platforms

05:01 The Debate Between Bigger and Smaller VC Firms

09:04 The UK Budget and Its Impact on Startups

15:31 The Development of Cancer Vaccines and Personalized Medicine

19:34 The Regulation of AI in Europe and the Potential for Innovation

22:30 Germany's Economy: Stagnation and Renewable Energy

26:15 Agentic Workflows: Revolutionising Business Processes