Founder Profiles
Built for Inspiration
One founder at a time, we spotlight the voices reshaping Europe’s startup landscape. Through candid interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and bold storytelling, this space is dedicated to founders building with vision, resilience, and clarity. Each profile is more than a story—it’s a roadmap for others coming next.
Meet Shaila Sahai, Founder & CEO of We Take Part
Equity crowdfunding wasn’t built for everyone—so Shaila Sahai built it differently. At We Take Part, she's making investment accessible for underrepresented founders, and reshaping who gets to raise, own, and lead.
Meet Genefer Baxter, Founder of Naviri
What if learning was designed for liberation, not just information? Genefer Baxter’s Naviri blends foresight, strategy, and joy to help people and systems think—and act—beyond the expected.
Meet Mihri Minaz, Co-Founder of Beams
Startups break because systems do. Mihri Minaz created Beams to capture the knowledge, context, and clarity most teams lose as they scale—turning operational chaos into confident, human infrastructure.
Meet Nneka Fleming, Founder of Airfro
Nneka Fleming didn’t see textured haircare that worked for active lifestyles—so she made it herself. Airfro is redefining freedom in wellness by removing friction from routines that were never designed for us.