The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Jos White, co-founder of Notion Capital

Jul 2, 2026 - 22:01
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The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Jos White, co-founder of Notion Capital

For this episode of the EU-Startups podcast, we chatted with Jos White, co-founder of Notion Capital and serial entrepreneur, as he reflects on his journey – from building pioneering companies like Star and MessageLabs to investing in the next generation of European B2B SaaS and cloud startups.

Jos shares the lessons learned around his family dining table, the pivotal moments that defined his entrepreneurial path, and what it takes to identify and support exceptional founders.

Discover how Notion Capital is shaping the European tech landscape and Jos’s perspective on the future of software in Europe.

 

Key Points

  • Early entrepreneurial conversations and their lasting impact on mindset and ambition
  • Recognising the pivotal moments when a business idea gains real traction and scalability
  • Why firsthand entrepreneurial experience gives VCs a unique edge in advising founders
  • The intangible traits – beyond metrics and pitch decks – that define exceptional founders
  • How the founder landscape has evolved since 2009, including the rise of AI and its new blind spots
  • Key differences between European and American founders in approach, ambition, and execution

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