Why Founders Inc is the “Pre-YC” for Hardware

Breaking Stigmas and Building with AI

In this special episode of The Seed Podcast, co-hosts Hassan and Jan step out from behind the interviewer mic to share their own entrepreneurial journeys. The duo dives deep into the realities of launching a startup, exploring the highs and lows of building tech in today's fast-paced world. Hassan breaks down the mission behind Rose, a hybrid couple's therapy platform aimed at breaking relationship stigmas through a blend of human counseling and artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Jan shares the origin stories of his own ventures, including a health-tracking app designed to optimize sleep and nutrition. From mastering the perfect pitch to decoding how large language models actually process data, this conversation offers an open, honest look at what it takes to turn student ideas into real-world AI innovations.

From Marvel to AI: The New Hollywood

What really happens behind the scenes of the world’s biggest blockbuster movies and what happens when a Hollywood insider decides to leave stability behind to bet everything on artificial intelligence? In this episode of The Seed Podcast, hosts Hassan and Jan sit down with Aaron Bhugobaun, a media production veteran who has worked on massive releases for Marvel, Disney, and Universal. From approving world-class VFX on films like Thor: Ragnarok and Spider-Man: No Way Home to managing pipelines for YouTube creators pulling in 9 billion views a month, Aaron has seen the entertainment machine from the inside out. Link to Aaron Bhugobaun [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronbhugobaun/]

How to Build a Buyable Business

What does it actually take to build a business that someone wants to buy? In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur and investor Peter Hart to break down the realities of building, scaling, and acquiring companies. Peter shares his journey from funding his first venture with €6,000 of waitering money to surviving the intense pressure of Shark Tank (Die Höhle der Löwen), and eventually pivoting into a private equity firm that has acquired 7 companies. Whether you are just starting out with a laptop and a dream or looking for an exit strategy, Peter’s raw, no-BS insights will change how you look at your business operations. Follow Peter on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hart-ffm/] and see all his companies there!

The Brutal Truth About Scaling Sales

In this episode of The Seed Podcast, we are joined by Juan Prim, a two-time author and mentor who has navigated the high-stakes world of international corporate business and successful tech exits. Juan dives deep into the realities of the "Brutal Sales" mindset, explaining why traditional business schools often miss the mark on teaching the grit required to scale a company from scratch. We explore the evolving landscape of work, where Juan argues that while AI is rapidly transforming white-collar professions, the role of the entrepreneur remains the one position that cannot be automated. He shares his personal journey from cold-calling at a Spanish startup to managing massive investment rounds and eventually moving into the "acquisition CEO" space. Whether you are a student looking to break into the AI hub of Barcelona or a founder trying to understand what investors truly want beyond a pitch deck, this conversation offers a raw, unfiltered guide to surviving and thriving in the modern business ecosystem. -------- Follow Juan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanprim/] Check out his books: "The Lean Funding [https://www.amazon.es/Lean-Funding-C%C3%B3mo-financiar-startup/dp/B0BDTQQC5C]" and "Metodología Brutal Sales [https://www.amazon.es/-/en/Metodolog%C3%ADa-Brutal-Sales-Aumenta-ingresos/dp/B0DGLFJGFN/]"

He Created the Biggest AI Event in Spain

In this episode of The Seed Podcast, we sit down with Jérémie Benhamou, a French entrepreneur who has spent the last eight years transforming the technological landscape of Barcelona. Jérémie shares his fascinating journey from building the Spanish subsidiary of Extia - growing a team to 150 people in the middle of a global lockdown - to his latest ventures, TheTechNation. We dive deep into Jérémie's "intrapreneurial" spirit and his transition into the world of Generative AI. He explains why he believes Barcelona has surpassed other European cities to become a premier tech hub and shares behind-the-scenes insights into organizing the AI Summit Barcelona, a massive event bringing together 10,000 innovators. Key topics we cover: * The Pivot to AI: Why Jérémie shifted from traditional consulting to an AI-first agency model * The "Crouly" Vision: How AI agents and human "dream teams" are revolutionizing tech services * Survival Skills: Why curiosity is the only soft skill that matters in the age of AGI * The Future of Work: Jérémie’s bold take on why manual emails will soon be a thing of the past and how we are moving toward a "dev-less" world * LinkedIn: Jérémie Benhamou [https://www.linkedin.com/in/j%C3%A9r%C3%A9mie-benhamou/] * Websites: AI Summit Barcelona [https://aisummitbarcelona.com/] | TheTechNation [https://the-tech-nation.com/en]