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EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 22 MIN

Building an open-source business: a conversation with Bob van Luijt, CEO and co-founder at Weaviate.

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In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Marcin Lukowicz interviews Bob Van Luijt, co-founder and CEO of Weaviate, AI-native database for a new generation of software. Bob shares his unconventional journey to a technology entrepreneur, emphasizing the organic nature of his career path driven by curiosity and passion. He discusses the inception and growth of Weaviate, highlighting the importance of open-source as a distribution model and the approach of a remote-first company. Bob also reflects on the evolving landscape of AI, predicting significant changes in software development over the next decade. He concludes with advice to entrepreneurs to occasionally pause and appreciate their journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Venture Playbook podcast, host Marcin Lukowicz interviews Bob Van Luijt, co-founder and CEO of Weaviate, AI-native database for a new generation of software. Bob shares his unconventional journey to a technology entrepreneur, emphasizing the organic nature of his career path driven by curiosity and passion. He discusses the inception and growth of Weaviate, highlighting the importance of open-source as a distribution model and the approach of a remote-first company. Bob also reflects on the evolving landscape of AI, predicting significant changes in software development over the next decade. He concludes with advice to entrepreneurs to occasionally pause and appreciate their journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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