Conversations about Paris's startups, founders and technology, with Emilia and Erik. Product ideas, customer problems and the decisions behind building a company. Episodes in English, with new releases scheduled daily at 07:00 Stockholm time.
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Erik, looking across Paris lately, it feels like the tech scene is hitting a really decisive gear. Station F alone just marked nine years and over nine thousand startups supported. When that converted freight hall opened, people wondered if concentrated physical density would still matter in an increasingly remote world.
Erik, looking across Paris right now, there is this fascinating contrast between sovereign European ambitions and the massive global tech partnerships unfolding on the ground. On one hand, you hear constant talk about digital autonomy. On the other, Station F and top French startups are deepening ties with giants like Nvidia and OpenAI.
Erik, looking at Paris this week, there is an interesting shift. We are seeing massive funding rounds, but the focus has clearly moved from training giant foundation models to everyday efficiency. It really stands out in the numbers.
Erik, looking closely at Paris right now, there is an interesting collision happening between state industrial strategy and high-density startup campuses like Station F. When you look through their recent updates, it reads like an airport terminal for global tech giants and national delegations. Just at the end of September 2026, Samsung moved their Computational Design Lab into Station F, alongside a new online safety innovation program with TikTok.
Erik, looking closely at Paris right now, there is an unmistakable gravitational pull drawing international technology labs straight into the Halle Freyssinet at Station F. It stands out across all their announcements this year. Within recent months, Station F has welcomed Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and homegrown champion Mistral for major strategic campus partnerships.
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