Foreign direct investment is driven by fundamentals, not headlines. In this episode, Axel Guyon from Choose Paris Region joins our podcast to explain why Paris Region continues to attract global capital even amid political debate and economic uncertainty. The discussion focuses on what investors actually evaluate when expanding into Europe and why Paris Region remains a competitive, long-term business destination for global founders and enterprises.

• What keeps foreign direct investment flowing into Paris Region year after year?

• Does political uncertainty in France actually impact investor confidence?

• How do global businesses assess risk when entering European markets?

• Why are Indian companies increasingly considering Paris Region for expansion?

• How do talent shortages and demographics shape investment strategy?

• What fundamentals matter most when choosing a European base of operations?

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Over 70 percent of enterprise data goes unused because organizations struggle to verify, structure, and trust it at scale. Inderjit Makkar, Founder of Factacy.ai, joins ExitFund to explain why data accuracy and factual validation are now the real bottlenecks in AI adoption. He shares how Factacy.ai is helping enterprises turn chaotic data into trusted intelligence they can rely on for critical decisions.

This episode goes beyond AI buzzwords to explore what it takes to build dependable systems, why trust is harder than innovation, and how founders can create meaningful impact by solving foundational problems.

What you’ll learn

• Why unstructured data is the biggest bottleneck in enterprise AI

• How Factacy.ai improves data accuracy and decision confidence

• The difference between building AI demos and production-ready systems

• Why trust and explainability are essential for AI adoption

• Common mistakes companies make when scaling AI solutions

• Founder lessons from building in deep-tech and enterprise markets

• How to think long-term while building AI products responsibly

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Rishendra Nihon, CEO and Founder of “Work in Nihon” joins ExitFund to share how he’s building a trusted cross-border recruitment platform connecting talent from South Asia to opportunities in Japan and beyond. With over 16 years of experience in international business development, remittance, and hospitality, Rishendra reflects on leadership, honesty in global business, and what it takes to create ethical, people-first companies across cultures.

This episode dives into real-world challenges of cross-border hiring, cultural differences in decision-making, and how entrepreneurs can think globally while starting small.

• How Nihon is simplifying cross-border recruitment between South Asia and Japan

• Why honesty and transparency are critical in international business

• Key differences between Indian subcontinent and Japanese business cultures

• Lessons from 16+ years in leadership across multiple industries

• How to spot opportunities in complex global markets

• Why ethical hiring and trust are the future of global recruitment

• Daily habits and mindset shifts for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders

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