In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, we catch up with Robert Gaal, Founder of Vesper, an Amsterdam-based growing library of unique narrative games created by some of your favourite storytellers.
The conversation explores Gaal’s entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of achieving product-market fit, and the broader role of entrepreneurship in the interactive storytelling space. It examines common pitfalls in AI startups, the importance of building a strong network, the value of honing one’s craft, and much more.
Video version of episode 104
Audio version of episode 104
Key takeaways:
- Startups often fail by trying to solve too many problems at once.
- Discipline and structure are key traits of successful founders.
- Building a network is about fostering long-term, meaningful relationships.
- Ethical AI presents the next big opportunity for creators.
- The future of storytelling lies in interactivity and accessibility.
- Vesper empowers anyone to create video games through storytelling.
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Read the orginal article: https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/02/eu-startups-podcast-episode-104-robert-gaal-founder-of-vesper/
