Sebastian Becker, 30, became General Partner at Swiss venture capital firm Redalpine based in Zurich. He started as a working student during his studies and became partner after three years. Two years ago he was made Equity Partner and is now helping build out the London office. He discusses his career path, deep tech investments, and SpaceX investments.
Belgian software company Odoo is accelerating hiring in Lyon, France to strengthen its French presence. The company, known for its open-source suite of management applications covering accounting, CRM, e-commerce, HR, and ERP, is opening multiple permanent positions to support its growth in France.
Rui Teixeira, CFO of EDP, discusses the challenges of managing a capital-intensive energy business amid volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions. He emphasizes the need for CFOs to be active agents of change in the digital transformation era, particularly regarding AI adoption and employee empowerment. EDP has announced a 12 billion euro investment plan through 2028 and maintains 80% of debt with fixed interest rates.