EPISODE · May 2, 2025 · 42 MIN
E458 | Sara Kappelmark (Norrsken Foundation) & Willem Vriesendorp (Sustainable Public Affairs): Impact-Driven EU Policy & Supporting Mission-Driven Founders
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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Sara Kappelmark, Co-CEO of Norrsken Foundation, and Willem Vriesendorp, Founder of Sustainable Public Affairs, to explore the powerful intersection of venture capital, sustainability, and EU policymaking.In this episode, Sara and Willem share how they’re bridging the gap between Europe’s most mission-driven founders and the often distant world of regulation, starting with the launch of the Norrsken House in Brussels. From climate tech to deep tech, they unpack why now is the moment for VCs and startups to engage with policy, how smart regulation can unlock real scale, and why Europe may be on the brink of its own era of exceptionalism.Here’s what’s covered:04:15 The Importance of Regulation in Venture Capital06:04 The Excitement in Brussels: Tech and Policy12:27 The Role of Norkin House in Brussels16:55 Engaging in Policy as a Small VC Firm or Startup20:26 The Importance of Sustainability in Tech26:07 The Role of VCs and Founders in Shaping Policy
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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Sara Kappelmark, Co-CEO of Norrsken Foundation, and Willem Vriesendorp, Founder of Sustainable Public Affairs, to explore the powerful intersection of venture capital, sustainability, and EU policymaking.In this episode, Sara and Willem share how they’re bridging the gap between Europe’s most mission-driven founders and the often distant world of regulation, starting with the launch of the Norrsken House in Brussels. From climate tech to deep tech, they unpack why now is the moment for VCs and startups to engage with policy, how smart regulation can unlock real scale, and why Europe may be on the brink of its own era of exceptionalism.Here’s what’s covered:04:15 The Importance of Regulation in Venture Capital06:04 The Excitement in Brussels: Tech and Policy12:27 The Role of Norkin House in Brussels16:55 Engaging in Policy as a Small VC Firm or Startup20:26 The Importance of Sustainability in Tech26:07 The Role of VCs and Founders in Shaping Policy
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