E67 [AI-Translated] - Exploris | YC | OpenAI | Upscaler.ch | Growth vs Profit | Ecorobotix | Zoundream | BigOmics

In the new episode of Burn Rate – The VC Insider Podcast, Max Meister and Guy Giuffredi discuss the latest news from the startup and VC ecosystem: Exploris Health x Roche – The Basel-based digital health startup is expanding globally with its AI-powered solution for early detection of coronary heart disease, partnering with Roche as a global distributor. YC Arena: Think Like a Partner – A Berlin student has created an online game that shows how tough YC’s selection process really is – and why clarity often beats vision. OpenAI’s Ownership Shake-up – Following major deals with Nvidia and AMD, OpenAI plans to convert into a for-profit corporation. Microsoft, employees, and the nonprofit foundation are each expected to hold around 30 percent. Main Topic: Success stories from the Upscaler Program – Peter Stähli explains how experienced entrepreneurs support startups over a two-year growth journey. Listener Question: How can founders convince their board that growth matters more than short-term profitability? We discuss data-driven arguments, scenario planning, and the guiding principle of “Growth under control.” Deals of the Week: Ecorobotix, Zoundream, Neology, BigOmics Analytics and Akselos.