Building AI Startups Across the US & Europe: Funding and Innovation Culture with Lucas Spreiter

Join Lucas Spreiter, Founder and CEO of Venta AI, in a deep-dive conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore the striking differences between the U.S. and European startup ecosystems — especially in the world of AI. From Y Combinator in San Francisco to scaling an AI company in Munich, Lucas shares firsthand insights on what each region gets right (and wrong) when it comes to building, funding, and accelerating high-tech ventures. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ How YC and Silicon Valley shape founders versus Europe’s more structured environment ✓ Why AI startups scale faster in the U.S. — and where Europe quietly leads ✓ The challenges of compliance-heavy markets like the EU ✓ Key mindset differences in risk-taking, innovation, and speed ✓ What founders should consider when deciding where to build ✓ Lessons from building multiple AI startups, including one acquired ✓ The future of AI commercialization in Europe vs. the U.S. 🌍 Why This Matters: AI innovation is accelerating globally, but not evenly. While Silicon Valley pushes rapid experimentation and capital access, Europe’s strengths in regulation, data privacy, and deep tech offer their own competitive edge. Lucas brings rare, firsthand experience living and building in both environments — giving founders a clearer roadmap for navigating the global AI landscape. 👤 Expert Background: • Founder & CEO of Venta AI – an AI colleague for German B2B sales teams • Mechanical Engineering & IT graduate from the Technical University of Munich • Winner of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Hyperloop Competition as part of TUM Hyperloop • Founded his first AI startup in 2018 (acquired) • Y Combinator alumnus with deep experience in the San Francisco ecosystem • Bridges the mindsets, strengths, and constraints of both the U.S. and European tech worlds 🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming industries through technology. 💡 Perfect For: Founders, AI innovators, early-stage builders, VCs, European and U.S. ecosystem leaders, and anyone exploring where to build or scale an AI company. 🚀 Timely Topic: The divide between U.S. and European AI innovation is widening — but also creating new opportunities for founders who understand both worlds. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com hashtag#AIStartups hashtag#GlobalInnovation hashtag#YCombinator hashtag#EuropeanTech hashtag#SiliconValley hashtag#VentaAI hashtag#LucasSpreiter hashtag#StartupFunding hashtag#Compliance hashtag#InnovationEcosystems hashtag#GaryFowler hashtag#GSDVentureStudios