Felice Biancardi runs 4 companies — across sports, real estate, cyber and hospitality — all while living and working fully remote.

And he’s not chasing unicorns. He’s building freedom.

In this episode:

- Why his first startup failed (and why that was the best thing that happened)

- How he scaled in one of Italy’s slowest-moving markets

- How a “side hustle” made €1.5M+ in 18 months

- Why not every business needs to chase unicorn status

One of the most refreshing “build your own game” founder stories we’ve had.

Hit play. This one will stick with you.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introductionto Felice Biancardi and His Ventures

00:02:28 - The Journeyfrom Bocconi to Entrepreneurship

00:06:44 - FoundingGole: The Start of a Sports Tech Revolution

00:10:28 - NavigatingChallenges During the Pandemic

00:13:39 - Digital Transformation in Sports Clubs

00:16:29 - Understanding Decision-Making in Sports Organizations

00:19:50 - Expanding Horizons: Managing Multiple Ventures

00:25:38 - The Personal Cost of Entrepreneurship

00:26:54 - Diverse Ventures and Entrepreneurial Success

00:30:00 - Pitching Ideas and Gaining Investor Confidence

00:32:51 - The Importance of Co-Founders

00:36:57 - Unique Business Methodology and Personal Well-Being

00:42:47 - Future Aspirations and Industry Focus

00:46:00 - Motivation and Problem-Solving Mindset

Two Stanford physicists left the lab to fix a broken system: computer chips that waste too much energy and can’t keep up with AI.

Their startup, Lightium, is using light (yep, actual light) to make chips faster, cooler, and ready for the next tech wave — from AI to quantum.

In this episode, we get into:
- Why traditional chips are hitting a ceiling
- How they explained photonic tech without losing the room
- The inside story of raising €7M as deeptech outsiders
- What it really takes to turn hard science into a real business

If you like big tech bets, underestimated founders, and startups building the invisible stuff that powers the future — hit play.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Lightium and Its Founders

00:02:53 - The Journey into Photonics and Deep Tech

00:05:48 - Transitioning from Academia to Entrepreneurship

00:09:03 - The Birth of Lightium: From Frustration to Innovation

00:11:46 - Navigating Competition in the Photonics Industry

00:14:52 - Understanding Photonics: Misconceptions and Realities

00:23:57 - The Future of Data and Photonic Solutions

00:24:43 - The Future of Electric Vehicles and Autonomous Driving

00:26:33 - Co-Founders: Balancing Roles and Responsibilities

00:31:02 - Building a Strong Team Culture in Deep Tech

00:37:54 - Navigating Customer and Investor Relationships

00:39:42 - The Future Impact of Lightium on Data Consumption

00:45:56 - Finding Momentum in the Startup Journey

Meet Sofia Radley — pharmacist-turned-cofounder of AXMED — a company on a mission to fix how low-income countries access medicines.

In this episode, we talk:

- Why building a global marketplace for medicines is 100x harder than it sounds- How fundraising and team building happened while giving birth to her second kid- What it really takes to co-found a mission-driven company (hint: brutal honesty) and the importance for social entrepreneurs to be system thinkers - The gap between opportunity and talent, as well as between US and EU startup landscape - The moments she asked herself: “Should I walk away?”.

This one’s raw, real, and ridiculously inspiring.

Hit play — it’ll stay with you.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction to AxMED and Sophia Radley

00:02:58 - Sophia's Journey: From Pharmacist to Entrepreneur

00:05:51 - The Importance of Co-Founders in Startups

00:09:14 - Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

00:12:06 - The Role of Harvard in Startup Success

00:15:07 - Differences Between US and European Startup Ecosystems

00:18:08 - Navigating Investor Expectations and Company Direction

00:31:12 - Choosing the Right Investors

00:32:30 - Vision for AXMED's Future

00:33:59 - The Marketplace for Medicines

00:36:20 - Social Entrepreneurship Challenges

00:39:02 - Balancing Mission and Margin

00:44:25 - Overcoming Personal Challenges as a Founder

00:54:48 - Finding Personal Momentum