Welcome to The Venture Kitchen
Where ideas are tested, refined, and served with honesty.
Hosted by Thijmen Meijer, venture builder and co-founder of UniPrisma, the show brings together founders, investors, and creators at the table to explore how meaningful ventures are made.
Like any good kitchen, it’s messy, human, and full of flavor. Some episodes are quick bites, thoughts on leadership, systems, and mindset. Others are long-form conversations where guests share the real ingredients behind growth, resilience, and impact.
The Venture Kitchen is also a blog and newsletter for those who believe that business should be built with care, not just capital.
Available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcast.
EP17 - When Everything Is on Fire, Culture Stops Being a Nice Word
When a team is under pressure, motivation does not start with speeches.
It starts with culture, transparency, the right people, and a clear North Star.
EP16 - How do I manage a team when I’ve never managed people before?
How do you lead a team when you have never done it before?
Thijmen Meijer shares a grounded view on first-time leadership, learning by doing, watching experienced leaders, and using mistakes to become better at managing people.
EP15 - Why High-Performing Teams Do Not Need Micromanagement
How to build systems that drive team performance without micromanagement.
Learn why hiring, clarity, and trust create self-sustaining teams that execute without constant oversight.
EP13 - When Leadership Gets Personal: Managing Low Performance With Clarity
Leadership often means making difficult people decisions.
In this episode of Venture Kitchen, Thijmen Meijer explains how to deal with low performers while staying respectful and objective by focusing on clear metrics and honest conversations.