PointCast

PointCast brings you interesting interviews with our incubated startups, mentors, trainers and other guests from the realm of startups and entrepreneurship. The interviews are hosted by Petr Kopeček, who also writes articles for our blog.

You can subscribe to PointCast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

PointCast #17: CleanWear – Can a computer scientist and an economist create a thriving fashion brand?

In Episode #17 of PointCast, we delve into the world of fashion. Join us as we share the inspiring story of two boys from the Giant Mountains who established a local fashion brand, CleanWear. How does one bring such a brand to life? What challenges did they face along their path, and what does it take to achieve success in the fashion industry? Find out the answers in our new episode of PointCast.

PointCast #16: New Year’s special – An unconventional conversation between two Point One employees

A unique recap of 2022, a sneak peek into the upcoming news for 2023 and a discussion about our business mishaps.
A conversation featuring PointCast’s creators. All this and more in Episode #16!

PointCast #15 ReKáva – Giving coffee grounds a second life!

Episode #15 of PointCast is dedicated to coffee. Most of us love it and consume it regularly. But not everyone thinks about what happens to the waste generated. Join us as we uncover the ingenious uses of coffee grounds and how the ReKáva project is addressing this issue? Jana Šrámková, the founder of the project, will enlighten us on this.

PointCast #14: Denisa Tichá – Up to 40% of horses have health problems. Our ŽIVÝ UHLÍK project can help them.

Today’s episode of PointCast features Denisa Tichá, winner of the Point One Pitchuj Startup entrepreneurial competition and founder of the ŽIVÝ UHLÍK project. Denisa’s passion lies in aiding (not only) horses and addressing their digestive problems, which afflict up to 40% of these majestic creatures. And how can she do it? Find out in Episode #14 of PointCast.

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PointCast #13: Martin Habart – Foreign trade is one big challenge. We can solve Africa’s drinking water shortage.

Martin Habart joined us for Episode #13. He started out like most of us, as a modest student with a burning passion for creation.
Martin has since become a prominent supplier of raw materials to pet food manufacturers. Martin is also actively working on a project aimed at addressing Africa’s drinking water shortage. Find out more in our new episode of PointCast.

PointCast #12: Klára Palasová – What is the role of a business incubator manager and who annoys her the most?

In Episode #12 of PointCast, we explore the inner workings of the PointOne business incubator.
We’ll shed light on the challenges and joys that a manager has to deal with, what a typical day looks like, or what she enjoys most at work. Tune in for more in our new episode of PointCast.

PointCast #11: Tomchai – How to brew the perfect masala tea?

The guest of Episode #11 was Tomáš Stankovský and his company TomChai. Listen to the story of how a passion for tea and adventurous journeys in the Orient gave birth to a company where profit is not the highest priority.

PointCast #10: SensiQure – Is the legalization of cannabis use imminent?

The guests of Episode #10 of PointCast are Jiří Velechovský and Tomáš Mikula, who have built a modern cultivation plant for medical cannabis. How does one build such a cultivation facility? How did they get the investment and when will cannabis be available on pharmacy shelves? Find out in Episode #10 of PointCast.

PointCast #9: Ondra of Pejskonožky – Doing business in three countries with an idea conceived at Erasmus

Today we will talk about Czech e-commerce. Ondra brought personalized socks to the Czech Republic. Learn what to look out for when expanding, which e-shop solution is the best, or how to get ahead of the competition. All this and more in Episode #09 of PointCast.

PointCast #07 Anna Grosmanová: Why does it take someone years to start a gastro business and another one can do it in a month?

Running a business in the food industry is not easy. Anna Grosmanová, a food blogger, entrepreneur, lecturer and last but not least a ČZU graduate, knows all about it. She recalls her early days in business. What would she recommend to people who want to have their own gastro business, or what trends can we expect in the coming years? Find out the answers in Episode #7 of PointCast.

PointCast #06 Lukáš Juřina: Agrivoltaics as the future of the Czech energy sector

What will be the future of the Czech energy sector? A technology that allows you to grow food and generate electricity in one place? In Episode #06 we talked about the Agrivoltaika project.

PointCast #05 Ondřej Homola: What it’s like to start a business in Africa

This time PointCast hosted Ondřej Homola, a very inspiring person, entrepreneur, mentor and musician. We talked about how Czech startups are doing compared to the rest of the world, how hard it is to start your own business in Africa, or what the difference is between building a company and a band.

PointCast #04 From Point One to Expo 2020 in Dubai. We discuss the future of vegetable growing with Karolína of Greentech.

Tune in to hear about modern technologies for growing vegetables, the possibilities of food production on Mars and a new technological container that can produce up to 3,750 heads of lettuce per month.

PointCast #03 Tomáš Novotný and his story: How to combine business with university studies

Episode #03 of PointCast is dedicated to a promising young entrepreneur Tomáš Novotný. Although he didn’t succeed the first time, he is currently building a successful company that supplies gift items to leading Czech companies.

Point Cast #02 Girls and their innovative Big Bag made of rock

The revolutionary Big Bag made of basalt, a substitute for polystyrene or sustainable household packaging? All this will be developed by the girls under the V Pytli project, which focuses on sustainable packaging.

Point Cast #01 Dogsie and their first million during studies

In Episode #01 of PointCast, we discuss the launch of Dogsie, a company that brings joy to dog pets. Join us to hear the success story of the boys who managed to achieve more than a million turnover in the first year.