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Poland is no longer just Europe’s outsourcing hub. It’s becoming one of the continent’s most ambitious startup ecosystems, and global investors are starting to notice.

 

In this episode, Philip Meissner sits down with venture capitalist Aleksandra Pedraszewska to explore why Poland is producing a new generation of elite founders, world-class AI talent, and globally ambitious tech companies like 11 Labs.

 

Key insights from the conversation:




From startup culture and AI to venture capital and global ambition, this conversation reveals why Poland could become one of Europe’s most important tech powers in the next decade.


Watch now.

 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:10 The Rise of Poland’s Tech Ecosystem

02:31 What Makes Poland Different

03:40 The Secret Behind Poland’s STEM Talent

07:04 Poland’s Competitive Edge in Startups

09:47 Moving Beyond IT Outsourcing

11:06 The Entrepreneurial Hunger in Eastern Europe

13:28 Opportunities for Investors in Poland

16:54 What Alexandra Looks For in Founders

20:06 Lessons from Scaling 11 Labs

22:08 The Future of AI and Venture Capital

24:32 Advice for Young Founders

25:59 Building Globally Successful Companies

27:46 Biohacking, Productivity, and Founder Health

30:27 Optimism About the Future


Connect with Aleksandra:

linkedin.com/in/apedraszewska

 

What’s Next is a podcast exploring how technology, innovation, and global systems are shaping the future.


Hosted by Philip Meissner, each episode features conversations with global leaders, builders, and thinkers working at the forefront of change.


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https://www.philipmeissner.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner/


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