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EP-28 Julia Gifford on Building Latvia’s Tech Future
Episode 28
Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

In this podcast, we discuss how technological changes impact our society and how we work, educate, entertain, and communicate, and in this episode, Julia Gifford, co-founder of Truesix and a key player in Latvia's tech ecosystem, shares her perspectives on the country's innovation landscape, the cultural drivers behind tech growth, and how Latvia can amplify its global tech influence. Her insights challenge us to rethink how community, confidence, and storytelling can accelerate startup success.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Julia Gifford and her work at Tru602:33 - Latvia's underrecognized role as a technological leader 05:50 - Transition from Soviet-era factories to modern tech companies 08:42 - Comparing Latvia’s cautious growth approach with Estonia’s scaling success 11:16 - The importance of role models and success stories in building confidence 14:32 - The need for more media support to promote entrepreneurship 16:22 - Latvia's supportive policies and programs for startups 18:58 - Raising awareness about the startup ecosystem and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in youth 22:49 - Practical advice for mid-career professionals and curious individuals on embracing AI23:42 - Closing thoughts and encouragement to explore new possibilitiesResources & Links:TruesixTech ChillStartup House RigaPrintfulPrintifyStart School RigaConnect with Julia Gifford:LinkedInUnderstand the future of work by unlocking digital entrepreneurship. Explore the transformative power of AI and the evolving landscape of opportunities. Perfect for ambitious professionals ready to transition to a second career or launch a profitable digital business amid digital disruption.You can reach out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or write to ⁠theprojectsaule@gmail.com⁠Here you can find more about ⁠⁠Saule⁠⁠Thanks for listening. We learn from each other.See you soon.Keywords: future of work, AI integration, legacy businesses, small business, entrepreneurship, job market, creativity, education, labor, value creation