The Automagic Podcast

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Feb 2025

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Welcome to the Automagic Podcast! This podcast highlights the personal stories behind the magic of AI and deep tech. Automagic offers listeners a series of conversations with domain experts and entrepreneurs. Listen to their challenges and successes from a human perspective. You'll discover their struggles and success stories. Increase your chances of making it as a human in a technology-focused world through the eyes and ears of those who ventured into the magical world of intelligent automation.

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February 13, 202538 min

Is AI the eagle eye for cloud-based video surveillance?

In this episode, Rishi Lodhia, Managing Director EMEA at Eagle Eye Networks, joins us. Eagle Eye Networks provides cloud-based video surveillance solutions.Rishi has founded several companies, including Netwave, which specialized in websites and hosting. He was also one of the pioneers in developing a cloud-based video surveillance platform. After initially selling the platform to Panasonic, he later bought it back and, in 2017, merged it with Eagle Eye Networks, a U.S.-based company.We’ll also dive into the role of Artificial Intelligence in video surveillance. How does AI help extract valuable data from video footage, and what does this mean for security and operational efficiency?

June 6, 202438 min

Entrepreneurship in Europe versus America, two opposites or not?

In this episode, Jasper Wognum talks with Robert van Hamersveld, an entrepreneur with a passion for new technology and building startups. Robert is a South African who has lived and worked all over the world, giving him a unique global perspective on startup building. From the heart of Silicon Valley, Robert guides early-stage companies on their path to market introduction and financing. His expertise lies in the fields of micro- and nanotechnology and photonics, but he has also become increasingly involved in AI and robotics.During the conversation, Robert shares his fascination with technology and discusses his life and work in Silicon Valley. Additionally, he explains how he divides his time among various projects and the challenges that come with them. Furthermore, Robert and Jasper talk about the differences between doing business with Europeans and Americans, as well as the establishment of European companies in the US. They also delve deeper into European legislation regarding AI compared to that in the US, and the geopolitical strategic relevance of the AI revolution. They shed light on the difficulties of attracting sufficient funding in Europe and draw comparisons between investment climates in the US and Europe. Is entrepreneurship in Europe and America really so different, or not?

April 15, 2024Episode 1035 min

The role of business angels in the innovation economy of tomorrow

In the world of startups and innovation, Business Angels Syndicates play an essential role as engines for growth and innovation. Such investors act as catalysts for developing promising companies by providing financial support, valuable expertise, strategic advice, and access to valuable networks.In this episode, Jasper Wognum converses with Frank Appeldoorn, partner at Arches Capital. Frank shares his insights as a member of a Business Angels Syndicate that collectively invests in promising software startups. Frank has accumulated a wealth of experience in discovering and supporting promising software startups. Over the years, he has invested capital and utilized his deep knowledge and valuable network to help early-stage companies grow.In the podcast, Frank explains how it all began as an angel investor, what it entails to pitch as a startup, and the secrets behind successful investments. What makes a typical angel investor and what do they look for when selecting investments? Listen in as they delve deeper into adding value to startups and driving growth.

January 8, 2024Episode 933 min

The blitz factor - a dive into the world of expansion at AI companies

The strong growth of AI companies is driven by a combination of technological advancement, an abundance of available data, increasing computational power, broad possibilities and significant investments and financing. In recent years, numerous enterprises have entered the scene, propelled by the ambition to leverage the opportunities that AI offers to solve complex problems and explore new business prospects.But what is essential for an AI company to grow? In this episode, Jasper Wognum engages in a conversation with Jeff Abbott, Managing Partner at Blitzscaling Academy and CEO of Blitzscaling Ventures. The Blitzscaling Academy is an educational and advisory institution that provides resources and support to founders and innovators aiming to rapidly scale their enterprises. Blitzscaling Ventures invests in the early stages of AI companies converging at the intersection of AI.Throughout the discussion, Jeff unveils the critical growth factors for AI companies, discusses the valuable Blitzscaling framework, shares insights and advice on attracting capital in the AI sector, and highlights the influence of revolutionary language models such as ChatGPT and others. A deep exploration of the dynamic world of AI growth and the strategies that empower companies to become industry leaders.

November 22, 2023Episode 833 min

The science behind video and image recognition

Digital images and videos pose significant challenges in Artificial Intelligence (AI). These challenges are due to the large amount of visual information available and the complexity of understanding and interpreting visual data. Therefore, in this episode, Jasper Wognum speaks with Cees Snoek.Snoek is a professor of computer science at the University of Amsterdam and directs the Video & Image Sense Lab. In addition, Cees is active as director of the QUVA Lab with Qualcomm, the Atlas Lab with TomTom, and the AIM Lab with the Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence. As Chief Scientific Officer at Kepler Vision Technologies, a spin-off from the university, Snoek contributes to scientific leadership. Professor Snoek also serves as director at the ELLIS Amsterdam Unit and is scientific director of Amsterdam AI.In this episode, Wognum and Snoek delve into the Netherlands' standing in the realm of AI, examining the profound effects of generative AI. They discuss the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding AI, underscore the pivotal role of digital skills in driving educational transformation, and provide insights on discerning the authentic from the counterfeit in the ever-evolving landscape of AI.

October 18, 2023Episode 740 min

The power of an online platform for collaboration

Collaboration and building an ecosystem are important for success in the world of AI. By sharing knowledge, resources and expertise, organizations can foster the development of advanced AI solutions. In this episode of our podcast, Jasper Wognum speaks with Remy Gieling.Remy Gieling wears many hats: he's a masterful host, a seasoned speaker, an accomplished author and an insightful interviewer. He's also the driving force behind AI.nl, a platform designed to stimulate collaboration between companies and experts, who are pushing the boundaries of AI innovation. The platform offers daily articles, podcasts, videos, and webinars, but also events and trips for its members.In this podcast episode, Remy Gieling shares the captivating journey of how he started AI.nl, recounting his adventures in Silicon Valley, his vision on OpenAI and his encounters with startups in the AI space. Furthermore, he gives us a glimpse into his thoughts on the future and shedding his light on how AI models will evolve in our ever-changing technological landscape.

July 17, 2023Episode 637 min

Mr. Mobile about mobile-first, AI, China and the metaverse

Blockchain developments like mobile-first, the metaverse, and artificial intelligence are disrupting the digital world. To gain a competitive edge in today's fast-paced digital world, organizations must fully embrace and effectively utilize the latest trends. Mobile optimization is crucial for success, as mobile devices continue to serve as a gateway to innovative experiences and user engagement. In this podcast, Jasper Wognum discusses these critical topics with the esteemed Mr. Mobile, also known as Mark Wächter.Mark Wächter, a mobile strategy consultant, shares his knowledge and experience in the podcast. He discusses the differences between mobile-first markets in Europe, Asia, and America. He also talks about QR codes and their role in the mobile landscape. Additionally, he explores the metaverse and whether it's a hype or not.

May 12, 2023Episode 539 min

The art of pitching!

Communication skills and pitching are important aspects to build a successful business. After all, it can help with funding, networking, brand awareness and getting feedback. Jasper Wognum therefore speaks in this podcast with Michael Koenka.Michael Koenka is an experienced entrepreneur, startup mentor and pitch consultant. Michael has helped countless startups with their business plans, pitch en scale. In addition, he has made important contributions to the accelerator- and entrepreneur programs of Rockstart, the University of Amsterdam and Hyperion Lab.In the podcast, Koenka explains, among other things, how a good pitch looks like, how you can distinguish yourself and how you can market a successful AI-product. In addition, Koenka also talks about his experiences at Rockstart and Hyperion Lab.

April 12, 2023Episode 441 min

Looking for founders and building groundbreaking startups

Building a good, scalable SaaS solution can be very overwhelming and complex. On top of that you also have to take care of marketing and sales. Jasper Wognum speaks in this podcast with JC Heyneke.JC Heyneke is CEO at Slimmer AI, a Dutch-based AI B2B venture studio that supports entrepreneurs to create disruptive B2B SaaS AI companies. Heyneke has extensive experience in setting up AI startups and developing innovative AI products. He has also built a huge ecosystem of specialists and investors who can help AI startups in scaling their products and organization.During the podcast JC Heyneke explains, among other things, why they started Slimmer AI, how Slimmer AI is looking for founders and how to build a successful SaaS product as an entrepreneur. In addition, Heyneke also describes how they set up and sold Sentinels, an intelligent transaction monitoring solution.

March 15, 2023Episode 339 min

Is it all about the money?

Entrepreneurs with big ambitions often wonder how to raise capital best. After all, a lot of money is needed when starting a business, and finding investors is an undertaking itself. Jasper Wognum speaks in this podcast with Jelle-Jan Bruinsma.Jelle-Jan is a veteran of private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital. He has helped many scaleups grow and realized successful exits. Jelle-Jan is now a Partner at Endeit Capital, a leading investor in scale-ups that is active in seven countries.In the podcast, Jelle-Jan Bruinsma explains, among other things, how entrepreneurs can find investors, in which sectors he sees growth potential, how he collaborates with founders of companies and when an exit is successful.

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