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My Last EU-Startups Podcast Episode – We Flipped the Script… Live on a Padel Court | E149
Topic
Podcast Host Transition
Key insights
- Martian Levantovski is the host of the EU Start-up podcast
- This episode is Martians last episode after two years of hosting
- David Centro García will take over the podcast from Martian
- Martian has hosted hundreds of episodes with various guests, founders, and investors
- Martian has a background in entrepreneurship influenced by his fathers construction company
- He has lived in eight countries and traveled to over 50 countries
Perspectives
Final episode highlights host's journey and future plans.
Marcin Lewandowski
- Announces final episode as host of the EU Start-up podcast
- Highlights journey of hosting over a hundred episodes
- Expresses desire to make the last episode special
- Describes passion for storytelling and connecting with diverse individuals
- Shares experiences of meeting remarkable people and learning from them
- Discusses rigorous filming schedule and personal sacrifices for the podcast
David Centro Garcia
- Interviews Marcin Lewandowski for the final episode
- Questions about the impact of the podcast on Marcins personal growth
- Inquires about challenges faced during filming
Neutral / Shared
- Mentions the transition of podcast hosting from Marcin to David
- Notes the importance of quality conversations in podcasting
Metrics
countries_lived_in
eight countries
number of countries Martian has lived in
demonstrates a diverse background and global perspective.
This is eighth country I live in.
countries_traveled
50 plus countries
number of countries Martian has traveled to
highlights extensive travel experience, enriching his entrepreneurial insights.
I traveled 50 plus out of countries.
wake_up_time
3.30 AM time
the time the speaker wakes up for filming
Indicates the demanding schedule required for the podcast.
I would wake up at 3.30 AM in the morning
flight_departure_time
6.30 AM time
the time of the flight to London
Highlights the early travel commitments for filming.
catch the flight to London, which is at 6.30
return_flight_time
10.30 PM time
the time of the return flight from London
Demonstrates the long hours involved in the filming process.
catch a flight back at 10.30 PM from London
total_filming_duration
24 hours
the total time spent filming in one day
Reflects the intensity and commitment required for the podcast.
it's like a 24-hour show
Key entities
Timeline highlights
00:00–05:00
Martian Levantovski's departure as host after two years leads to David Centro García taking over, marking a transition in the podcast's direction.
- Martian Levantovski is the host of the EU Start-up podcast
- This episode is Martians last episode after two years of hosting
- David Centro García will take over the podcast from Martian
- Martian has hosted hundreds of episodes with various guests, founders, and investors
- Martian has a background in entrepreneurship influenced by his fathers construction company
- He has lived in eight countries and traveled to over 50 countries
05:00–10:00
The host's passion for storytelling and connecting with diverse individuals enhances the quality of their podcast, leading to engaging conversations and personal growth.
- Wanted to tell great stories of people from different backgrounds that became venture capital investors or startup founders
- Turned VC was created to make stories that resonate with people and make it fun
- Started a podcast as an extension of Turned VC
- Initially doubtful about the excitement of doing Zoom calls after filming Turned VC season one
- Excitement comes from meeting quality people weekly who build amazing things
- Believes that the more people you meet, the better you become with people
10:00–15:00
The speaker's rigorous filming schedule, including early mornings and late nights, allows them to meet and learn from over a hundred remarkable individuals, enhancing their personal and professional growth.
- The speaker has met over a hundred amazing people throughout their life
- Filming for the podcast involves early mornings and late nights, including a 3.30 AM wake-up
- The speaker promises their daughter Mia to return home the same day after filming
- Filming days can involve traveling to multiple locations in one day
- The speakers filming schedule includes catching a flight back at 10.30 PM
- The speaker has a list of desired guests for the show, including Ashton Kutcher
15:00–20:00
Investing in founders and engaging students through live interviews fosters innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable business practices.
- I really love working with some of the brightest people on solving some of the toughest challenges
- I want to help entrepreneurs build a more sustainable future
- I want to invest in founders
- Founders to Be will bring top founders back to universities
- There will be live interviews with top founders and a live audience of students
- Students will have a Q&A at the end of the interviews