It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

Movens Capital: “Generalist Before Industry”

18 June 2026

Summary:

In this episode, we go deep with Radoslaw Rejman, a founding partner at Movens Capital, explores the evolution of venture capital in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the role of government support, and the strategic positioning of funds in a competitive landscape.

Gain insights into regional investment trends, fund strategies, and the future of tech startups in CEE.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • The Evolution of VC in Poland
  • The Role of Government in VC Development
  • Current Trends in CEE Venture Capital
  • Positioning in a Competitive Market
  • The Importance of the Network in Determining Outcomes

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

Balnord: Backing the Tech that Actually Matters

28 March 2026

Summary:

It was my pleasure to have Jarek Pilarczyk Partner at Balnord on this weeks Protect Europe Podcast. In each episode we try and bring you exceptional investors and founders who are working super hard to Protect Europe.

TAKEAWAYS:

🇵🇱 Jarek is super impressive! As a founder, his first exit was fighting against IBM.

🇵🇱 Balnord has a blended team of Founders turned Investors and pure Investors with a great backstory and shared history.

🇵🇱 Those writing the early cheques have a huge responsibility to “be right a lot”

🇵🇱 Poland and the CEE are outperforming their peers

🇺🇦 Ukraine is the Epicenter (white hot core) and for those building Military / Defence the temperature cools with every mile away from that frontline.

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

Si Robotics: Hiring the Physical AI Mafia

23 March 2026

Summary:

In this Protect Europe Podcast (PEP), Colin Brown sits down with Patryk Szymczak CEO of Si Robotics.

They discuss hiring the “Physical AI Mafia” south of Birmingham (UK), where to build a Category Leading company and building team confidence by taking on extreme tasks.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • From Poland to Global Ambitions
  • Strategic Location: Building a Business in the Right Place
  • The AI Physical Mafia: Talent and Innovation Hubs
  • Challenges in the Polish VC Ecosystem
  • Defining the Problem: The Need for Physical AI
  • The Framework of Dexterous Manipulation
  • Navigating Capital Raising in the Tech Landscape