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Hosted by Sebastian Nyrup · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 35 episodes
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First Moves is a podcast hosted by Sebastian Nyrup, founder of Unshackled. We explore the journeys of entrepreneurs and insightful individuals across diverse fields, uncovering key decisions, turning points, and lessons that shaped their careers and personal growth. Through candid conversations with experienced entrepreneurs, professionals, academics, creative thinkers, and innovative problem-solvers, we delve into their unique perspectives, uncovering practical wisdom and relatable experiences. Our guests share personal insights into navigating decisions, embracing opportunities, and managing life's inevitable challenges. Whether you're looking to learn, broaden your perspective, at a crossroads professionally, or simply seeking inspiration for your next step, our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and motivation to make thoughtful decisions about your own First Moves.
Sebastian Nyrup hosts First Moves, a business show with 35 episodes published.
In this episode, I sit down with Wout Voorderhaak, a medical student who has grown his Instagram to over 300,000 followers while simultaneously balancing his studies and running a business. But Wout's story isn't just ab
From a magician’s flair to a full-fledged chocolatier, Jorrit Consten’s entrepreneurial path is anything but ordinary. In this episode, we dive into how Jorrit turned a single workshop into DARQ—a boutique chocolate bran
Executive coach Peter Holmark reveals what sets exceptional leaders apart—and how they stay grounded through complexity, pressure, and power. From energy management to cultural alignment, this episode is packed with real
Discover how artificial intelligence and robotics are transforming the future of agriculture in this dynamic live event, hosted by Brightlands Greenport Campus and EIT Food. From precision farming to automation breakthro
What happens after your PhD project fails in clinical trials? For Christian Bertens, it opened the door to a very different kind of success. In this episode, Christian shares how the challenges of his early research shap
Vince Meens has lived through the full spectrum of entrepreneurship— founding & building successful companies, experiencing exits, and facing the pain of failure & bankruptcy. As well as personal challenges, ultimately l
Stèphanie van Heuven van Staereling shares how Ondernemen in Limburg is transforming from a media platform into a vital connector in the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. From curating impactful stories to shaping stra
How do you turn a PhD project into a medtech company receiving €160M in funding? Martijn Cox, co-founder and Head of Technology at Xeltis, shares the story of building a groundbreaking vascular implant startup from scrat
What started as a college project to help his mother has become a thriving soft drink brand. Max Prop, founder of Prop’s Brewery, shares how he built a no-nonsense drinks business, sells over 15,000 bottles a month, and
What happens when biomedical startups get a head start with built-in infrastructure, regulatory guidance, and hands-on knowledge? In this episode, Kurt Gielen, Chief Business Officer at Medace, shares how they’ve built a
Blockchain expert and Web3 pioneer Sunny Jiang shares how decentralisation and tokenisation could transform finance as we know it. From the United Nations to the UK and EU Parliaments, Sunny is helping shape the global f
Award-winning author and TEDx speaker Chris Fenning has trained over 75,000 professionals—including teams at Google, NATO, and JP Morgan—in how to communicate clearly at work. In this episode, Chris shares practical tool
How do we bridge the gap between people and technology? Yanick Dols, Business Developer at Brightlands Smart Services Campus, shares how he creates buy-in using narrative, emotion, and rationality. In this episode, we ex
Mike Verhiel, CEO of Psylaris, shares how his company is revolutionizing mental health care through VR-powered therapy sessions. From EMDR to exposure therapy and relaxation exercises, Psylaris helps therapists speed up
How can a region transform into a powerhouse for startups? Predag Koncar, Head of the Startup Program at Maastricht University, shares his journey from game developer to founder in Augmented Reality and now a key player
Step into the world of startup competitions with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Brightlands Startup Challenge. In this special episode, hosts Sebastian and [your name] take you inside the event, speaking wi
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Hans Heijnen, the founder of Soapbox. From his early days as a university student to leading a 50-person team, Hans shares the lessons he learned on his entrepreneuria
In this episode, Thomas Übellacker, Co-founder and COO of Digicust, explores how AI is transforming industries and society. From automating customs clearance at Digicust to empowering organizations through Texterous, and
Discover how Rong Wang, Co-founder and CEO of EGGXPERT, is reshaping the way we think about sustainability. From her journey as a biotech researcher to founding EGGXPERT, Rong shares how they upcycle eggshells into innov
Jens Thies, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at Temple ORTHOBiologics, shares his journey from a university graduate to a leader in the biomedical science space and now entrepreneur. With over 20 years of innovation
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First Moves is hosted by Sebastian Nyrup. The show is categorised under business (education) and has published 35 episodes.
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