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Espresso Talks Episode 7 l The Human Factor in Startup Success: Lessons from Bayern Kapital

October 13, 2025

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The Human Factor in Startup Success: Lessons from Bayern Kapital | Espresso Talks #7

In Episode 7 of Espresso Talks, we sit down with Stefan, Investment Manager at Bayern Kapital, a fund managing €700 million and having supported over 300 companies across Europe. Stefan shares the challenges of navigating the complex startup landscape and explains how a human-first approach helps companies pivot during tough times.

We also discuss:   

  • How AI is applied in meaningful ways to strengthen business operations

  • Why strong ecosystems like Bavaria’s are essential for innovation

  • The role of transparency and trust in building lasting partnerships 

🔔 Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes on battery innovation
🔗 More at www.sphere-energy.eu
📩 Contact: info@sphere-energy.eu 

👉 YouTube: https://youtu.be/oI8D7GNSsG4 

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BoqxROCyyfM6LMHnIbJCq?si=rhCs9cToRJKrH7o3qKUJnA

The Human Factor in Startup Success: Lessons from Bayern Kapital | Espresso Talks #7

In Episode 7 of Espresso Talks, we sit down with Stefan, Investment Manager at Bayern Kapital, a fund managing €700 million and having supported over 300 companies across Europe. Stefan shares the challenges of navigating the complex startup landscape and explains how a human-first approach helps companies pivot during tough times.

We also discuss:   

  • How AI is applied in meaningful ways to strengthen business operations

  • Why strong ecosystems like Bavaria’s are essential for innovation

  • The role of transparency and trust in building lasting partnerships 

🔔 Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes on battery innovation
🔗 More at www.sphere-energy.eu
📩 Contact: info@sphere-energy.eu 

👉 YouTube: https://youtu.be/oI8D7GNSsG4 

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BoqxROCyyfM6LMHnIbJCq?si=rhCs9cToRJKrH7o3qKUJnA

The Human Factor in Startup Success: Lessons from Bayern Kapital | Espresso Talks #7

In Episode 7 of Espresso Talks, we sit down with Stefan, Investment Manager at Bayern Kapital, a fund managing €700 million and having supported over 300 companies across Europe. Stefan shares the challenges of navigating the complex startup landscape and explains how a human-first approach helps companies pivot during tough times.

We also discuss:   

  • How AI is applied in meaningful ways to strengthen business operations

  • Why strong ecosystems like Bavaria’s are essential for innovation

  • The role of transparency and trust in building lasting partnerships 

🔔 Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes on battery innovation
🔗 More at www.sphere-energy.eu
📩 Contact: info@sphere-energy.eu 

👉 YouTube: https://youtu.be/oI8D7GNSsG4 

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BoqxROCyyfM6LMHnIbJCq?si=rhCs9cToRJKrH7o3qKUJnA

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