Hive: Franz Purucker

Flower: John Diklev

In this episode, John Diklev, founder and CEO of Flower, shares how his company is tackling one of the most critical challenges of the energy transition: grid stability. Flower has raised €25M and built a portfolio of energy assets that help balance renewable energy with the grid, enabling a cleaner, more reliable energy system. John walks us through his journey from studying industrial engineering to founding Flower in 2020. He discusses the bold decision to expand into six international markets simultaneously, the importance of finding the right team, and how trust and delegation have been key to scaling Flower quickly. He also shares valuable insights into the company’s culture, how they foster a collaborative environment, and the crucial role partnerships play in Flower's growth. Learn how Flower’s innovative approach is transforming the energy landscape and what it takes to build a company that’s driving the renewable energy revolution. Tune in to hear John’s strategies for scaling a company in a complex, fast-changing sector and his vision for the future of clean energy.

Lassie: Hedda Båverud Olsson

100,000 customers in less than three years—Hedda, co-founder and CEO of Lassie, shares how her company is transforming pet insurance by focusing on prevention, helping pets live healthier, longer lives. In this episode, Hedda takes us through her entrepreneurial journey, from a career in investment to launching Lassie in 2021. She talks about the challenges of finding the right co-founders, expanding into tough markets like Germany, and how Lassie scaled rapidly while keeping the team lean. Hedda also reveals how she balances startup life with personal well-being, finding clarity through horseback riding. Discover how Lassie listens to its customers, takes bold risks to scale, and plans to build an all-in-one pet care platform through its growing ecosystem. Tune in to learn more about Lassie’s game-changing approach to pet insurance and Hedda’s insights on building and scaling a company efficiently.

Hive: Franz Purucker

Franz Purucker, co-founder of Hive, one of the fastest-growing european companies in e-commerce logistics shares how Hive is transforming e-commerce operations by providing merchants and their customers with a smoother, more efficient logistics experience. He discusses the wave of direct-to-consumer e-commerce, how Shopify's growth is outpacing Amazon, and how Hive is helping independent merchants ride this wave with better tools and infrastructure. Franz also opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, including what inspired him to start Hive, the challenges of building a business from scratch, and how Hive's approach to problem-solving evolved. He offers insight into the importance of maintaining talent density during rapid scale, the need for transparency and accountability in leadership, and how Hive navigated its recent expansion into the UK market. Tune in to learn more about the future of e-commerce logistics, the role of passion and perseverance in Franz’s leadership, and Hive’s vision of becoming the missing half to e-commerce merchants.