Innovation Insights #3 - with Sophie Schimansky & Jan Miczaika

This episode is the third of four in the "Innovation Insights" series. Together with “HubSpot for Startups” and Forbes Magazine, Listen&Grow hosted a live podcast festival in Berlin. Four selected personalities from the German start-up scene were invited to talk to Forbes Deputy Editor in Chief, Sophie Schimansky - two investors and two young entrepreneurs. In Innovation Insight #3, Sophie Schimansky talks to Jan Miczaika, Partner at HV Capital. As a founder and an Investor, Jan gives his views on choosing the right investments, gut feelings and innovation in the German speaking sector. Topics: [02:32] How do you overcome ‘roadblocks’? [06:58] How to pick the right investment   [09:03] Founding in the german speaking area  [10:54] Innovation - Big Sectors vs. small niche  [12:08] Which sectors are underrepresented? [13:25] The Gut Feeling  [17:02] Company Culture  [18:45] Advice for current and future founders Mentioned in this episode: HV Capital  Feedback? Please email [email protected]  More about our podcast: https://www.hubspot.de/podcasts/listen-and-grow