How JUST EAT Scaled up and attracted top talent | Why the Founder myth is dangerous | Klaus Nyengaard

In this episode, Klaus Nyengaard dives into the untold story of how Just Eat scaled from a 30-person Danish startup into a European tech leader. Klaus explains the big insight that changed everything, why ambition sets the direction, and how painful cultural transformation became unavoidable.

We discuss how to hire truly world-class talent, why most CEOs set the wrong benchmark, and what it means to build a team of "Entreprofessionals". Klaus also challenges 996 work culture, argues why ownership beats hours, and dispels the founder myth - showing why partnerships, not egos, build lasting companies.

Finally, Klaus shares his view on diversity, why culture is defined by what leaders do (not what they write), and the most timeless advice for every founder: know yourself.