In this episode, we venture into the heart of the New Nordic startup scene with Gytenis Galkis, Partner at Superhero Capital — an early-stage VC firm backing bold founders across Finland and the Baltics. From founding startups to shaping Lithuania’s angel investor ecosystem, Gytenis brings a rare blend of founder empathy and investor insight to the table.

We dive deep into the economic and cultural currents shaping the region’s startup landscape — and how understanding them can make or break your go-to-market strategy.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

🌍 The New Nordic Perspective: How regional differences between Finland and its neighbors shape everything from pitch styles to product-market fit.

🧠 From “No” to “Not Yet”: Why investor rejection isn’t a dead end — and how founders can turn it into momentum.

👼 Building the Angel Ecosystem: Gytenis reflects on launching Lithuania’s Business Angels Association — and what’s changed since.

🤖 Pre-LLM AI Startups: A behind-the-scenes look at how AI was perceived before ChatGPT changed the game.

🚀 The Founder-to-Investor Journey: Lessons learned from both sides of the table — and why it makes a difference when your VC has been in your shoes.

Whether you’re pitching across borders or building the next big thing in tech, this episode is full of practical takeaways on navigating the evolving venture landscape.

🎧 Hit play and discover what it really takes to thrive in the New Nordics!

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