The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Tarek Müller, co-founder & co-CEO, About You

Jun 25, 2026 - 17:00
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In this episode, we chatted with Tarek Müller, co-founder and co-CEO of ABOUT YOU, a leading European fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform and Hamburg’s first unicorn.

Tarek shares his journey from building websites at 13 to scaling one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech companies, and dives deep into the future of digital commerce, AI, and sustainable retail – and his close brush with a scammer!

In this interview, Tarek reflects on his entrepreneurial roots, the evolution of ABOUT YOU, and the strategic shifts shaping e-commerce today. He also explores the role of AI, the balance between personalisation and sustainability, and how ABOUT YOU fits into the broader ecosystem of modern commerce infrastructure.

Key Points

  • The early motivations and pivotal moments that shaped Tarek’s entrepreneurial path.
  • How ABOUT YOU’s unicorn status impacted both the company and Hamburg’s startup ecosystem.
  • The biggest opportunities for AI in e-commerce, from personalisation to operational efficiency.
  • The intersection of customer choice, convenience, and sustainability in fashion retail.
  • Tarek’s vision for the emotional and technical future of online shopping in five years.

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