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#203 - Daniel Nikic on AI, International Investing & The Future of Entrepreneurship

01 June 2026 49:30 Mark Perkins

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Daniel Nikic joins Mark Perkins on The Necessary Entrepreneur for a wide-ranging conversation on AI, international investing, startup growth, and the future of global business.

As a global investment strategist and founder of Cohres, Daniel has analyzed thousands of companies across international markets and brings a unique perspective on how entrepreneurs and investors can identify real opportunity in a rapidly changing economy. From AI's impact on jobs and productivity to the cultural differences between American and European business environments, Daniel shares practical insights for founders, investors, and operators looking to build sustainable long-term success.

In this episode, Mark and Daniel discuss:

  • How AI is eliminating "bot work" while increasing the value of human intuition and creativity
  • What entrepreneurs misunderstand about international investing and expansion
  • The key signals Daniel looks for after studying more than 15,000 companies
  • Why founder behavior and trust matter more than flashy projections
  • The growing role of family offices in wealth management and venture investing
  • Business opportunities emerging in Dubai and international markets
  • How investors separate real opportunity from noise
  • Why passion and long-term thinking still matter in an AI-driven world

Daniel also shares his perspective on entrepreneurship, investment research, risk management, and how founders can build stronger relationships with investors and partners in uncertain markets.

If you are interested in AI, investing, entrepreneurship, global markets, venture capital, or building trust in business, this episode delivers practical insights from someone operating at the intersection of strategy, research, and international finance. 📌 Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tneclips Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xhGUE1yzy2N0AemUOlJPx?si=d1c5c316af404f15 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/the-necessary-entrepreneur/id1547181167 📌 Find Out More About Daniel Nikic: https://www.danielnikic.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-nikic/

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