Our CEO & co-founder, Marouschka Blahetek, had the pleasure of joining BNR Nieuwsradio’s World Players program with Jelle Maasbach.

In the interview, she looked back on an exciting year for Carapace, highlighting milestones, lessons learned, and the energy that comes from being part of a thriving startup ecosystem. Marouschka spoke about her recent trip to the United States, where the contrast in mindset was striking. In the Netherlands, the focus is often on risks, while in the US, the conversation leans heavily toward opportunities. It’s a perspective we believe can help accelerate innovation, especially in sustainability-focused deep tech.

She was joined by fellow co-host Hans Biesheuvel (former Chairman of Ondernemend Nederland), for a lively discussion on the do’s and dont’s of international business.

You can listen to the full episode here: https://www.bnr.nl/podcast/wereldspelers