#20 - Philip Mohr, Founder of AddTrust: Breaking Down the EU AI Act - An Innovation Killer, or Is the Startup and VC World Overreacting?

AI Regulation & Startups: Breaking Down the EU AI Act with Philip Mohr

The EU AI Act. Innovation killer or necessary safeguard? In this episode, we sit down with Philip Mohr, founder of AddTrust, to break down the realities of AI compliance for startups.

Philip, a seasoned entrepreneur turned AI compliance expert, explains what the EU AI Act really means for founders, who actually needs to worry, and why fears of overregulation may be overblown. We also discuss whether AI startups are really fleeing Europe, what founders should do now to prepare, and why AI compliance might become a competitive advantage rather than just a regulatory headache.

Topics covered:

🚀 Philip’s journey from founder to AI compliance expert

📜 The EU AI Act explained: what’s regulated and what’s not

💡 The truth behind “high-risk” AI categories

🏃‍♂️ Are startups really leaving Europe over regulation?

💰 How VCs and enterprise buyers are thinking about compliance

🔎 What AI startups need to do today to stay ahead

Is AI compliance a dealbreaker, or just another challenge to navigate? Tune in and find out.

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