Entrepreneur Pitstop
Entrepreneur Pitstop explores the people, ideas and ecosystems shaping entrepreneurship across Finland, Europe and beyond. Host Dean DiNardi sits down with founders, investors, researchers, startup leaders and ecosystem builders to explore startup growth, commercialization, innovation, founder development and what it really takes to turn ideas into sustainable businesses.
Entrepreneur Pitstop
Latest Episodes
Commercializing Deep Tech in Europe: Bridging the Science-to-Business Gap | Aape Pohjavirta
Europe doesn’t have an innovation problem. It has a translation problem.Europe produces world-class science and deep technology, but turning research into commercially successful companies remains a major challenge. Aape Pohjavirta of Dr...
What Makes a Founder Succeed? Inside Aalto Ignite | Annika Blomqvist
What makes an early-stage founder worth betting on before there is even a proven business idea? Annika Blomqvist of Aalto Ignite explains why resilience, coachability and team dynamics can matter more than the idea itself.Annika breaks d...
Business Networking That Actually Works: Building Relationships That Matter
Business networking isn't about collecting contacts—it's about building relationships that create trust, opportunity and growth. Bruce from Love, Trust and Wealth Network explores how entrepreneurs and professionals can build stronger, more int...
Building the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs | YESS Estonia
How do young entrepreneurs learn to turn ideas into businesses? Inside Estonia's Young Entrepreneurs Summer School, YESS brings aspiring founders together to learn customer discovery, pitching, negotiation, experimentation and entrepreneurship ...
How to Build a Successful Startup: Resilience, Teams & Growth | Eric Littell
What does it really take to build a successful startup? Eric Littell of Lahti Start Hub explores founder resilience, building the right team, international thinking and how startup hubs and accelerators help entrepreneurs grow.We discuss...