{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Founders Fight Club Cast","title":"The one with Democracy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1498,"description":"In this episode of the Founders Fight Club Cast, we dive into the role of democracy as the foundation for culture, innovation, and entrepreneurship.\n\nRecorded at the finals of the Rebuild Ukraine Hackathon, this fireside chat explores how artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers are actively shaping the future—not just through politics, but through action.\n\nWith us in this episode:\n\n🎙 Host: Nils Wagner – Managing Director at Rehau New Ventures, an expert in driving innovation and transformation.\n\n🎸 Guest: Rüdiger \"Rüde\" Linhof – Musician, activist, and bass player of Sportfreunde Stiller, founder of Kulturkonvoi, an initiative that brings music, cultural expression, and support to Ukraine in times of crisis.\n\n🏗 Guest: Bernd Oswald – Co-founder of GROPYUS, a pioneer in sustainable and affordable housing, working on long-term solutions to rebuild communities and strengthen social resilience through infrastructure.\n\nKey Takeaways from the Discussion:\n\n🔹 Culture as a force for resilience and identity.\n\nRüde Linhof shares how music, art, and storytelling serve as tools for resistance and hope in times of war. In Ukraine, culture is not just entertainment—it is an act of defiance and a reminder of what is worth fighting for.\n\n🔹 Entrepreneurship is more than business—it’s about shaping the future.\n\nBernd Oswald explains why housing and infrastructure are essential for rebuilding societies. His work at GROPYUS focuses on scalable, sustainable housing solutions, ensuring that communities have a foundation for recovery and growth.\n\n🔹 Grassroots collaboration is driving real change.\n\nInstead of waiting for governments or large institutions, local initiatives, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders are stepping up to rebuild Ukraine from the ground up. This collaborative mindset is creating long-term impact faster than traditional top-down approaches.\n\n🔹 The intersection of democracy, creativity, and innovation.\n\nThroughout the discussion, the speakers reflect on how freedom of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/XtBdVM9zLsnEB5AXZJDLnT3xekLX5XU0SqKwNMFgYIw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80NmI2/NjZmN2QzNTk4OTdl/ODhlNTVhZGMyNTZk/MDU1Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}