In this episode of Campus To Capital, we sit down with Andreas Schwarzenbrunner – General Partner at Speedinvest and one of Europe’s leading voices in early-stage venture capital.But this conversation goes far beyond term sheets and cap tables.With a background in politics and a deep focus on industrial and climate tech, Andreas shares what it truly takes to build globally competitive startups in Europe.We talk about:What politics can learn from venture capital – and vice versaThe role of AI-powered robotics, simulation, and predictive maintenanceEurope’s urgent need for smarter capital, talent mobility, and visa reformsThe story behind Speedinvest’s “Build in Europe” initiativeWhere we are in the AI hype cycleWhere AI can drive real value in industrial sectorThis episode is a deep dive into Europe’s innovation landscape – and what it takes to lead the next frontier of tech.Many thanks to Andreas for joining the conversation – and for sharing his vision for Europe’s tech future.Presented by our partner Timeless Investments.

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