First Moves

By: Stijn Willemse and Sebastian Nyrup
  • Summary

  • First Moves is a podcast hosted by Sebastian Nyrup, founder of Unshackled, and Stijn Willemse, founder of DIS-ORDER and AURORI. Our aim is to enrich the entrepreneurial ecosystem, starting in the Maastricht region.

    Through interviews with student entrepreneurs, veteran business leaders, researchers from Maastricht University, and representatives of key local organizations (such as LIOF and Brightlands Campuses), we aim to highlight the unique perspectives that Maastricht offers.

    We delve into the lessons learned in the process of starting a company, offering insights into how successful entrepreneurs have grown their businesses and exploring the reasons some decide to close theirs. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to own a company, helping you determine your first move in your career.

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Episodes
  • EP. 10 | Building the Future of Content Creator Investment | Alexandre Martens
    Sep 27 2024

    In this episode, we chat with Alexandre Martens, co-founder of Clipstake, a groundbreaking platform that allows fans to invest in their favorite content creators and share in the success of their ad revenue. Alexandre shares his journey from a childhood love of building to launching an innovative company that connects creators with their audiences in new ways. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the education system, his experience as a first mover, and his vision for the future of content creation.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • EP. 9 / Curing Blindness with Stem Cells: Mitochondria, Art, and Motivation / Olga Kosjakova
    Sep 19 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Olga Kosjakova from Recharging the Batteries to explore how their groundbreaking work is testing the use of stem cell treatments to help cure a certain form of blindness. Olga also shares her unique blend of passions as both an artist and a scientist and how her drive to create and learn keeps her motivated. Join us for a fascinating discussion about the intersection of art, science, and entrepreneurship.

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    47 mins
  • EP. 8 / Supporting Social Entrepreneurship / Abel Diaz Gonzalez
    Aug 29 2024

    In this episode, we delve into the world of social entrepreneurship with Abel Diaz Gonzalez, Assistant Professor at Maastricht University. Abel discusses the importance of social entrepreneurship, the role of ecosystems in supporting these ventures, and the challenges faced by social entrepreneurs. Learn how his experiences across Latin America and a million euro project he started have shaped his views on using business as a force for good.

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    58 mins

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