Ep 94: Cristian Pinto (pluto) - The Founder Community Changing Europe

What makes someone leave everything behind to build a community for the world's most ambitious founders?In this episode of Movers & Shakers, we sit down with Cris Pinto, co-founder of pluto, to explore why Europe might be one of the best places to build the next generation of global tech companies, and why talent, not geography, is the real competitive advantage.Cris shares his unconventional journey from Rio de Janeiro to Europe's startup ecosystem, the vision behind pluto, and why bringing exceptional founders under one roof can be more powerful than any accelerator. We also dive into what separates great entrepreneurs from the rest, how to spot ambition before a company exists, and what Europe still needs to unlock its full potential.Whether you're building a startup, investing in founders, or simply curious about the future of innovation in Europe, this conversation is packed with honest insights, bold ideas, and practical lessons from someone who's helping shape the next wave of entrepreneurship.In this episode, you'll learn:Why Cris believes Europe is entering its biggest opportunity yetThe philosophy behind pluto and its community-first modelWhat investors should really look for in foundersHow to balance speed, quality, and long-term vision when buildingWhy the best careers are rarely linear🎧 Press play to discover why the next generation of iconic companies could be built in Europe and the community making it happen.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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What makes someone leave everything behind to build a community for the world's most ambitious founders? In this episode of Movers & Shakers, we sit down with Cris Pinto, co-founder of pluto, to explore why Europe might be one of the best places to build the next generation of global tech companies, and why talent, not geography, is the real competitive advantage. Cris shares his unconventional journey from Rio de Janeiro to Europe's startup ecosystem, the vision behind pluto, and why bringing exceptional founders under one roof can be more powerful than any accelerator. We also dive into what separates great entrepreneurs from the rest, how to spot ambition before a company exists, and what Europe still needs to unlock its full potential. Whether you're building a startup, investing in founders, or simply curious about the future of innovation in Europe, this conversation is packed with honest insights, bold ideas, and practical lessons from someone who's helping shape the next wave of entrepreneurship. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why Cris believes Europe is entering its biggest opportunity yet- The philosophy behind pluto and its community-first model- What investors should really look for in founders- How to balance speed, quality, and long-term vision when building- Why the best careers are rarely linear🎧 Press play to discover why the next generation of iconic companies could be built in Europe and the community making it happen. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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