Perception Paradox with Zivile (Zivi) Ein
Perception Paradox with Zivile (Zivi) Ein
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Perception Paradox with Zivile (Zivi) Ein

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Welcome to Perception Paradox - the podcast spotlighting Europe's Underdog Founders and focused on life, business & health. We dive into the complex relationships between perceptions, worldviews, and behaviors. Invite guests who've defied the ordinary, taken bold risks, and designed their own paths.

Real people, real stories, real challenges - a weekly podcast that breaks the status quo and where authenticity meets inspiration. Every Monday, 4 PM CET.

Hosted by Zivile (Zivi) Ein
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[paradox bytes] 1-PERSON BILLION DOLLAR COMPANY with Petter Made (EWOR)
19 March 2026

[paradox bytes] 1-PERSON BILLION DOLLAR COMPANY with Petter Made (EWOR)

What happens when AI replaces most of the work inside a company?In this episode of Paradox Bytes, Petter Made - partner at EWOR and co-founder of $10B fintech giant SumUp - explains why the next generation of startups may be built by tiny teams powered by AI agents.From developers orchestrating fleets of AI tools to the possibility of a one-person billion-dollar company, the rules of building...
E127: The 0.1% Founder: What Actually Separates Outliers with Petter Made
16 March 2026

E127: The 0.1% Founder: What Actually Separates Outliers with Petter Made

What actually separates the 0.1% of founders from everyone else?In this episode of Perception Paradox, Zivile Einikyte sits down with Petter Made - co-founder of SumUp and Partner at EWOR - to explore the deeper mechanics behind exceptional entrepreneurship.After co-founding an €8.5B fintech and now reviewing 40,000 founder applications a year, Petter has a rare perspective on what truly makes...
E126: Stop Waiting to Be Ready. You Never Will Be — Birthday Special with Zivile Eini
10 March 2026

E126: Stop Waiting to Be Ready. You Never Will Be — Birthday Special with Zivile Eini

In this birthday solo episode, Zivile reflects on a year of bold decisions and hard-earned lessons. From why the highest-paying job isn't always the right one, to why regret weighs heavier than failure - this is an honest look at what it takes to design a life you actually mean. No guests, no script. Just real talk.Chapters00:00 Reflections on a Year of Growth02:39 Living in the Present05:18 The...
E125: The Rise of the Individual Empire - Why Personal Content Wins
06 March 2026

E125: The Rise of the Individual Empire - Why Personal Content Wins

In this short episode of Perception Paradox, Zivile Einikyte reflects on the rise of the “individual empire” — and why personal content is becoming more powerful than company accounts.After hosting a startup fundraising event in Vilnius and reflecting on her own journey creating content since 2018, Zivile shares lessons from building visibility, community, and opportunities through authentic...
[paradox bytes] You Are Not Your Ranking — with Pro Tennis Athlete Sem Verbeek
05 March 2026

[paradox bytes] You Are Not Your Ranking — with Pro Tennis Athlete Sem Verbeek

In a world obsessed with results, rankings, and outcomes, it’s easy to confuse performance with self-worth.In this Paradox Byte, Sem Verbeek reflects on what it really means to be an athlete — and a human — when winning isn’t guaranteed.Sem shares:Why losing is a normal part of the journeyHow to separate identity from performanceWhat the underdog path teaches you about patienceWhy discipline is...
E124: Would They Fly for You? — Community, Curiosity & an Indian Wedding
01 March 2026

E124: Would They Fly for You? — Community, Curiosity & an Indian Wedding

Recorded from India, this episode of Perception Paradox is a reflection on community - and the kind of connection that makes people cross continents for each other.We first met in Poland.Reunited in Japan.And months later, half of us flew across the world to celebrate a wedding in India.Why do some communities dissolve after the program ends — while others grow stronger?Through tuk-tuk chaos,...
[paradox bytes] Europe’s Next Renaissance: AI, Institutions, and the Rebirth of Leadership with Vincent Weir
19 February 2026

[paradox bytes] Europe’s Next Renaissance: AI, Institutions, and the Rebirth of Leadership with Vincent Weir

Europe has risen, fallen — and rebuilt itself before.In this trailer, Vincent Weir takes a long civilizational view of where Europe stands today — and why the age of AI could mark not decline, but a new renaissance.From the invention of the alphabet to the printing press, Europe’s greatest breakthroughs weren’t just technologies — they were institutions: universities, scientific societies, and...
E123: Building a Better Europe: Power, Responsibility, and the Founder We Need Now with Vincent Weir
16 February 2026

E123: Building a Better Europe: Power, Responsibility, and the Founder We Need Now with Vincent Weir

What does it mean to be a super-connector — in a way that actually creates value?In this episode, Vincent Weir (Nordic Science Capital, Growth Minds) breaks down the mechanics behind strong networks, why rituals and commitment matter more than “networking”, and how storytelling can move people - and markets.We also go big: Europe’s cycles of rise/fall, why AI could enable a Renaissance 2.0, and...
[paradox bytes] AI Prompting Is the New Business Literacy with Ethan Pierse
12 February 2026

[paradox bytes] AI Prompting Is the New Business Literacy with Ethan Pierse

What if the most important skill in business isn’t coding - but knowing how to talk to AI?In this Paradox Byte from Perception Paradox, Ethan Pierse breaks down why prompting is becoming a core skill for founders, operators, and employees - and why people who hesitate to “ask the AI” are already falling behind.This isn’t hype.It’s a practical shift in how work gets done.👉 Full episode explores...
E122: The End of Headcount: Building Companies in an AI-First World with Ethan Pierse
09 February 2026

E122: The End of Headcount: Building Companies in an AI-First World with Ethan Pierse

What does it mean to build in 2026 - when AI can do the work and humans orchestrate the system?Ethan Pierse joins Zivile (Zivi) Einikyte to break down a clear, grounded model of AI-first entrepreneurship - and why the job market is already shifting toward AI-powered builders.Ethan is the Founder of Borderless Ventures and author of the upcoming book The AI Solopreneur Economy. With experience...