
Insider knowledge and real stories about how to build a scaleup in Europe while staying sane. Each week founders Melanie Gabriel and Christian Woese pick for you the latest startup news, dive deep into one specific question on a founder's or startup operator's mind and share how to solve the challenge together with an expert. Follow the Gradient and stay tuned.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 61 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

Olivier Gaudin is the co-founder of SonarSource, the developer tooling company that quietly became a global force, without raising a cent in its first years. Built out of frustration with bad code quality, SonarSource started as a side project among ... more
Andy Yen built Proton after realising that the business model of the internet was heading in a direction that could undermine democracy, privacy and long-term freedom.
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Jonas Muff is the founder of Vara, a deep tech health startup - and a rare founder willing to dissect the emotional cost of ambition. After facing over 100 rejections during a critical fundraising round, he experienced a breakdown that forced him to ... more
Thomas is a veteran angel investor and board member with 40+ startup deals under his belt—and a front-row seat to what makes early-stage companies thrive or fall apart. He’s also the president of SICTIC, Switzerland’s largest angel network, and someo... more
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“Follow the Gradient” is a gem for anyone building or working in a scaleup. Melanie and Christian bring not only insider knowledge but also real, relatable stories. It’s insightful, grounded, and genuinely helpful. I can highly recommend for founders, operators, and anyone curious about the startup / scaleup ecosystem.
Melanie and Christian tell it like it is. The highs, the lows, and how to best manage start-up life. Every week they invite founders and leading experts, serving up invaluable tips and tricks, and brutally honest experiences, to help start-ups learn from their mistakes and also focus on what matters. Love it!!
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Focused on the challenges and dynamics of building startups in Europe, this podcast provides invaluable insights from founders and experts in the entrepreneurial space. Frequent topics include company culture, scaling operations, customer success, and navigating funding challenges, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The hosts engage in candid conversations, presenting real stories and practical advice designed to support founders and startup operators as they navigate the complexities of growth. Notably, the content often highlights a collaborative approach to problem-solving, making it particularly appealing for those involved in startups, especially in the European context.
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Recent guests on Follow the Gradient include:
1. Olivier Gaudin
2. Andy Yen
3. Jonas Muff
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5. Kitty Mayo
6. Elvis Nava
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8. Nicole Büttner
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