PR, Policy & AI: Europe’s Tech Voice with Remco Janssen | Innovantage Podcast #27

In this episode of the Innovantage Podcast, host Max Golikov sits down with Remco Janssen — founder of Silicon Canals, one of Europe’s leading tech media outlets, and a tireless advocate for European innovation, startups, and smart tech policy.

Together, they unpack how Europe can tell its own story — and why now is a critical moment for startups to get strategic about media, policy, and AI.

Discover how to:
➡️ Avoid the most common PR mistakes startups make — and tell stories that actually get coverage
➡️ Think beyond the funding announcement and build long-term visibility in European media
➡️ Understand how regulation shapes trust — and why it doesn’t have to kill innovation
➡️ Navigate the role of AI in Europe’s economic future — from productivity to policymaking
➡️ Explore what trustworthy AI really means — and where Europe can lead globally

Introduction 0:00
Why startups avoid media, and why that’s a mistake 05:50
Why early-stage startups must build social proof 14:28
About negative PR 17:23
Common misconceptions and mistakes that startup founders make 21:52
Regulation in technological innovation 29:07
European startup innovation 34:25
Why content Is still the most powerful growth tool 44:05
Hype cycle of new technologies 48:32
About deep tech 59:59

Remco brings a no-nonsense, clear-eyed view of where Europe stands today — and what it’ll take to build a more confident, competitive, and collaborative tech ecosystem across the continent.

If you're building in Europe, scaling a startup, or just curious about how PR, policy, and AI intersect — this episode is packed with practical insights and bold perspectives.

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Connect with Our Guest
Remco Janssen –   / remcojanssen  
Silicon Canals – https://siliconcanals.com

Connect with Max (Host)
Max Golikov –   / maxim-golikov  

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