Best Distributed Ledger Technology Podcasts (2025)

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This Month in German, Swiss and Austrian Startups - December 2025 Deep Dive 23:55

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A decision-grade map of DACH execution signals for 2026: where regulation creates demand, where AI credibility is earned, and which business models are being repriced. This episode breaks down what actually changed in the DACH startup ecosystem heading into 2026. - Europe's AI advantage in regulated and industrial applications - Why integration and…

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DACH Startup Ecosystem 2026: AI Mega-Rounds, Dual Use & Europe's New Venture Stack

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The DACH startup ecosystem closed 2025 with unusually clear signals for 2026 — AI mega-rounds, defense-grade dual use, and a restructuring of Europe’s venture capital stack. What you’ll learn in this episode: – Why €3B AI valuations change Europe’s startup narrative – How dual use moved from story to category – What founders must understand about c…

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A short update on our publishing schedule. A technical issue caused a brief pause — all content is safe, and we’re back to regular releases from here. 🚪 Connect with Us Partner with us: [email protected] Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/startupradio Feedback: https://forms.gle/SrcGUpycu26fvMFE9 Follow Joe on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/c…

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German Startup Ecosystem 2025: AI Becomes Infrastructure & DeepTech Booms 34:00

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AI is no longer the shiny object. It’s becoming infrastructure. And that single shift is transforming the German startup ecosystem in 2025 faster than most founders expected. This month, the DACH region crossed a new threshold: AI is moving from hype into the industrial backbone of Europe — compute scarcity is now strategic, sovereign cloud has bec…

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Decoding the Price Tags - Understanding Vehicle Valuation Guides 34:23

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Discover the secrets behind vehicle pricing in this Season 5 premiere of Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance! Host John Lewis breaks down the critical differences between wholesale and retail auto pricing, then dives deep into the three major vehicle valuation guides every automotive professional needs to know: Black Book, Kelley Blue Book (KB…

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European Tech Sovereignty: The November 2025 DACH Startup News Briefing 22:25

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Europe's startup narrative is changing fast — from apps and valuations to sovereignty, infrastructure and resilience. In this month's DACH Startup News, we unpack the moves that made European tech sovereignty the defining theme of 2025. What you’ll learn: – Why sovereign cloud is becoming foundational for startups and enterprise buyers – How AI, ro…

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The Tricolor Holdings Collapse - The No-Show That Changed Everything 37:08

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Tricolor executives failed to appear at today's Section 341 creditor meeting—a stunning development that's reshaping this massive fraud case. In this urgent episode of Drive To Success, host John Lewis delivers breaking news coverage and an analysis of what happened in Dallas federal bankruptcy court. More than 150 participants joined the meeting, …

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Spot Delivery Dilemma 18:24

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In this eye-opening episode, John Lewis tackles one of the most controversial practices in automotive retail: spot delivery, also known as "yo-yo financing." Whether you're a dealer trying to navigate compliance, a finance manager protecting your business, or simply curious about automotive finance practices, this episode delivers critical insights…

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Crossing the Generational Divide Approach To Auto Financing 15:57

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n this episode of Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance, host John Lewis explores the fascinating generational divide in auto financing preferences. From Gen Z's digital-first approach to Millennials' value-conscious optimization and Gen X's relationship-focused strategies, each generation brings unique expectations to the car-buying process. Le…

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October 2025 Deep Dive – AI Startups, Venture Capital & Fintech in DACH 25:56

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🏁 The Deep Dive is here. Germany, Austria and Switzerland enter a new startup cycle where the headline isn’t “Who raised the biggest check?” but “Who’s building the most defensible foundation?” Hosts Jörn ‘Joe’ Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down October 2025’s most important stories in AI, fintech, venture capital, and climate tech. 🔎 What Y…

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Europe’s AI Supercluster: How DACH Startups Are Outpacing Silicon Valley 26:35

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What if Europe — not Silicon Valley — defined the future of AI? In this October 2025 episode of Startuprad.io Startup News, hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down the latest stories shaping Europe’s AI Supercluster, led by DeepL, Black Forest Labs, and N8N. From record climate tech funding to biotech breakthroughs and industrial…

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The Repo Law Maze 17:12

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Welcome to another episode of "Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance" with your host, John Lewis. In this essential episode for auto finance professionals, we dive deep into the challenging world of state-by-state repossession laws and the complex compliance maze they create for lenders operating across multiple states. John breaks down the most…

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How Xaver Lehmann Recovered from Burnout After a $60 M Startup Exit 58:52

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He sold his AI startup for $60 million — and fell apart. In this raw and powerful conversation, Xaver Lehmann, co-founder and former CEO of e-bot7, opens up about burnout, loss, and recovery after one of Europe’s biggest AI exits. What happens when you achieve everything you ever wanted — and it breaks you? 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: – Ho…

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The Blockchain Revolution - How Distributed Ledger Technology Is Transforming Auto Title and Loan Verification 20:20

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California has put 42 million car titles on blockchain – and this is just the beginning. In this solo episode, host John Lewis explores how blockchain technology is transforming auto title and loan verification, transitioning from an experimental concept to a live implementation. Starting with California's groundbreaking blockchain title system, Jo…

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Right to Repair Revolution - How Legislative Changes Are Reshaping Vehicle Values and Loan Risk 23:17

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What if a simple legislative change could increase your vehicle portfolio's residual values by 10-15%? In this updated solo episode, host John Lewis delves into the rapidly evolving Right to Repair movement and its significant implications for the auto finance industry. Starting with a real-world story of a $12,000 Tesla repair (with some repairs n…

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Flow State Rituals for Founders: Deep Work, Distraction Hacks & AI Focus 47:44

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In this episode, Steven Puri, CEO of The Sukha Company and former Hollywood VFX executive (Independence Day, Godzilla, Transformers Prime), shares the rituals, behavioral frameworks, and AI-powered systems he uses to help founders reach deep work in distraction-heavy environments. Steven’s journey from blockbuster sets to startup leadership reveals…

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Flow State for Startup Founders: Deep Work That Actually Ships 51:12

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Steven Puri, co-founder/CEO of Sukha, shares the flow state for startup founders playbook: body doubling, the coffee-shop effect, chronotype time-blocking, demo-first standups, and outcome-based leadership. You’ll learn how to beat the 22-minute context switching tax, design deep-work rituals for remote teams, and build a best-idea-wins culture tha…

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The Credit Union Advantage 23:23

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German Startup News Sept 2025: Deep Tech, VC Surge, Fintech & Big Fundings 28:47

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In this September 2025 wrap-up, hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down the signals that actually matter for B2B operators: where capital is flowing, how deep tech is commercializing, and what shifting regulatory winds mean for product, go-to-market, and hiring. Expect fast, factual coverage of German startups, Swiss and Austrian…

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German Startup News Sept 2025: $2.3B AI Unicorn, N26 Crisis & Climate Tech 21:32

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Berlin’s AI unicorn skyrocketed from $350M to $2.3B in valuation in just months. Meanwhile, fintech giant N26 faces its most severe governance crisis yet, as its co-founder CEO steps down after regulatory pressure. And Europe’s climate tech sector is booming with mega-funding rounds, including a record €825M hydrogen allocation. This is your Septem…

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100 Billion Auto Dealership Buy-Sell Boom 17:18

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In this episode of Drive to Success: Mastering Auto Finance, host John Lewis breaks down the record-breaking world of dealership mergers and acquisitions. With 510 completed transactions in 2024 and a 258% increase in dealers seeking to sell, we explore the critical concept of Blue-Sky valuation and why it's driving unprecedented dealership values.…

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Why Every Driver Should Know About NHTSA and Vehicle Recalls 21:34

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In this comprehensive episode of Drive to Success: Mastering Auto Finance, host John Lewis provides an in-depth exploration of NHTSA's role in vehicle safety, detailed recall statistics, advanced recall management strategies, and the financial implications of vehicle recalls. Whether you're a consumer, a finance professional, or an automotive indus…

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Agentic AI for SaaS: Multi-Agent Playbooks, Pricing Agents & EU AI Act Trust 56:20

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Dashboards don’t decide. Agents do. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit down with Jennifer Grün, Senior Specialist for Generative AI & ML at AWS, to explore how agentic AI is rewriting the rules of SaaS. Instead of static dashboards and brittle automations, SaaS is moving toward agents that reason, plan, and act—delivering outcomes like churn …

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How Lemon Laws Are Reshaping Auto Lending 11:15

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In this episode of Drive to Success: Mastering Auto Finance, we pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked risks in the $1.4 trillion auto loan market: lemon laws. What happens when a brand-new car turns out to be a mechanical disaster—and the law forces a buyback? Spoiler alert: it’s not just the automaker who pays the price. Captive fina…

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AI Monetization Strategy: From POC to Proof of Value with AWS 1:00:14

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POC is dead. Proof of Value is the new standard for AI startups. In this episode, AWS’s Jennifer Grün reveals the AI monetization strategy that separates demos from businesses. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: – Why hybrid pricing models (subscriptions + credits) outperform per-seat SaaS in AI – How to replace Proof of Concept with Proof of Value…

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Record-High Car Payments & 84-Month Loans 11:36

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In this eye-opening episode of Drive to Success: Mastering Auto Finance, host John Lewis unpacks the alarming financial reality facing today’s car buyers. With 1 in 5 Americans now paying over $1,000 a month for a new car and record numbers of 84-month loans, the traditional model of auto ownership is being stretched to the breaking point. John exp…

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German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News 29:00

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What if the next billion-dollar startup was brewing in Berlin, Munich, or Vienna right now? In this episode, we cover the game-changing deals, deep tech breakthroughs, and green innovation stories shaping the DACH startup scene in September 2025. Whether you’re a founder, VC, or ecosystem insider, this is your shortcut to staying ahead in Europe’s …

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What is SAAR? and Why It Matters in Auto Finance. 10:48

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In this episode of Drive to Success, host John Lewis breaks down a vital yet often misunderstood metric in the automotive and lending industries — SAAR, or the Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate. You'll learn: What SAAR is and how it’s calculated Why it plays a critical role in auto lending strategies How credit analysts, lenders, and dealers use SAAR…

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DACH Startup News: Berlin AI Rockets, N26 Shakes & Europe’s Hydrogen Bet 21:33

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Berlin’s AI just rocketed from $350M to $2.3B. At the same time, Switzerland locked in €825M hydrogen funding, and N26 faced its toughest governance test yet. This is not Silicon Valley news. This is the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) reshaping startup dynamics — and it’s moving fast. In this Startuprad.io Summer Wrap-Up 2025, we unpac…

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence and Team Synergy in Auto Finance 13:30

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In this episode of Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance, we dive into the transformational power of emotional intelligence (EI) and how it drives team synergy across departments like inside and outside sales, retail credit, funding, risk management, and leadership. Learn why EI is essential for building stronger communication, fostering collabo…

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Productionizing AI: AWS Bedrock, MCP & Agentic Workflows for Startups 57:14

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What does it really take to move from a GenAI prototype to a production-ready system? In this episode, AWS AI Engineering Specialist Dennis Traub breaks down the hard truths behind scaling, securing, and monitoring AI systems — and why the future belongs to startups who learn how to productionize AI fast. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why most…

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The Interplay Between Credit Decisioning and Auto-Backed Securities 10:54

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In this episode of Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance, we explore the critical connection between credit decisioning and auto-backed securities (ABS). Host [Your Name] dives deep into how credit analysts' decisions—such as rate shaves and rate exceptions—impact the cost of funds for auto loan portfolios and the performance of ABS. Learn how t…

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How Startups Can Use GenAI Without Breaking GDPR or Trust 48:10

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Startups love GenAI. But most founders are using it unsafely — and exposing their team, their customers, and their legal risk without even realizing it. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sat down with Dennis Traub, AI Engineering Specialist at AWS, to unpack what safe adoption of Generative AI really means for founders, CTOs, and product leads. …

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Unlocking the Power of E-Contracting in Your Dealership 11:43

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In this episode of Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance, we explore the transformative power of e-contracting and how it’s reshaping the future of auto dealerships. We dive deep into the benefits of digital finance processes, from faster funding and improved accuracy to enhanced customer experiences and operational efficiency. Learn about the k…

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Knowledge Management in Credit Analysis 9:59

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In this inspiring episode of Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance, we explore how Senior Credit Analysts can transform their performance and influence using the power of knowledge management. From navigating complex decisions in Defi-Solutions to turning instinct into documented insight, this episode introduces four essential tools—Decision Mem…

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Why Startup Exec Hires Fail — Avoid €250K Mistakes with Diagnostic Hiring 29:20

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What if every second leadership hire in your startup fails — costing you up to €250,000? In this episode of Startuprad.io, we uncover why so many startup executive hires flop and how diagnostic hiring is rewriting the rules of leadership selection. What You'll Learn: Why more than 50% of startup VP and C-level hires fail within 18 months The real-w…

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How KPIs and Feedback Loops Empower Credit Analysts 11:24

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In this transformative episode of Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance, we dive deep into how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) — when paired with powerful feedback loops — can unlock next-level performance for credit analysts. Learn how to go beyond data dashboards and use KPIs as strategic tools to improve underwriting accuracy, manage risk, …

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Second-Life EV Batteries: How Voltfang Raised €15M to Replace Coal in Europe 25:33

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What if the key to Europe’s energy independence lies in the batteries of yesterday’s electric cars? This isn’t science fiction—it’s Voltfang’s reality. Today’s episode takes you inside the world of second-life EV batteries, where German climate tech startup Voltfang is repurposing used electric car batteries to stabilize power grids, decentralize e…

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Coaching to Close 13:13

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In this episode of Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance, we dive deep into the transformative power of expert consulting and coaching in auto finance. From training inside sales teams and dealer relationship managers to educating F&I and sales managers, learn how a strategic approach can unlock new growth across franchise and independent dealer…

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Finance Automation for SMEs: Moss CEO on Scaling, AI & Fintech Lessons 48:41

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What if finance wasn’t a bottleneck but your secret growth weapon? Moss CEO Ante Spittler joins Startuprad.io to reveal how his Berlin fintech is helping over 5,000 SMEs automate spend, ditch spreadsheets, and scale smarter. What You'll Learn: How Moss raised €180M and scaled to process €5B+ annually The biggest finance automation challenges for Eu…

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What Happens to New Vehicles That Don’t Sell? 9:38

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In this episode of Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance, we pull back the curtain on a topic most car buyers and even some dealership pros rarely think about: what happens when brand-new vehicles sit unsold on the lot? From floor plan financing and grace periods to shrinking profit margins and auction losses, we break down the real financial im…

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Why Emotional Branding Is the Startup Superpower You’re Ignoring | Jakob Trpin 29:30

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Your startup isn’t failing because of your tech or funding—it’s because people don’t feel your brand. In this episode, Jakob Trpin, founder of Yesyesandtwo, breaks down why emotional branding is the hidden growth engine for startups. Discover how subconscious branding cues, human-to-human marketing (H2H), and internal culture alignment create trust…

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Leveraging a Customer Data Platform for Dealership and Captive Lender Success 11:27

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In this episode of Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance, we explore how a Customer Data Platform (CDP) can revolutionize auto dealerships and captive lenders by centralizing customer insights and improving decision-making. Learn how AI-driven analytics can enhance lead conversion, optimize inventory management, streamline loan approvals, and cr…

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Helsing, Luma, and EU Billions: DACH Startup Funding 2025 Unleashed 38:05

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What happens when Germany creates its second decacorn and the EU drops €10B to scale startups? This month’s news episode breaks it all down — from funding explosions in deep tech to the future of biotech, fintech innovation, and defense AI. The DACH startup scene has never been this hot. What You'll Learn Why Helsing dethroned Celonis to become Ger…

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AI in Credit Analysis – The Future of Smarter Lending 9:56

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms the way lenders assess creditworthiness, approve loans, and manage risk. In this episode of Drive to Success: Mastering Auto Finance, we explore how AI in credit analysis enhances efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making in auto finance. Learn how AI-driven underwriting, machine learning in lending, and auto…

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The Power of Automotive Data: How Industry Giants Shape the Market 9:45

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In this episode of Drive To Success: Mastering Auto Finance, we explore how Edmunds, J.D. Power, Experian Automotive, and Cox Automotive shape the car buying, auto financing, and dealership operations landscape. These industry giants provide critical automotive market data, impacting vehicle pricing, consumer trends, credit risk analysis, and deale…

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Startup Storytelling That Wins: Craft a Pitch Investors Remember 42:40

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What if your startup pitch didn’t just inform — but moved people to believe? This episode reveals how the most effective founders use strategic storytelling to build trust, spark action, and secure funding. What You'll Learn: Why most pitch decks fail to convert — and how to fix them How to use emotional storytelling to resonate with investors How …

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May 2025: AI Unicorns, Mega VC Funds, and Regulation Shakeups in DACH 31:18

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Startups in the DACH region are heating up — from AI unicorns to VC mega-funds. In this monthly startup news roundup, we unpack the most important trends in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland’s tech ecosystem. Learn how Parloa became Germany’s second unicorn of the year, how Quantum Systems secured €160M to dominate aerial AI, and how the EIB’s €70B…

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Negotiate Like the FBI: Sales Psychology for Startup Founders 46:42

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What happens when an FBI-trained negotiation coach brings elite sales psychology into the startup world? You get a masterclass in influence, integrity, and investor persuasion. Today’s episode of Startuprad.io features Matthias Bullmahn, a crisis negotiation expert, former Accenture executive, and storytelling coach — here to show founders how to n…

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Why Europe’s Venture Capital Needs a Mindset Reboot | Andy Goldstein 40:05

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🎧 Opening: Why do Europe’s startups scale slower than their U.S. counterparts? In this raw, revealing episode, Andy Goldstein uncovers what’s really holding back the European venture capital scene—and what we can do about it. 💡 What You'll Learn: How investor education can radically improve VC decision-making Why German founders hesitate to interna…