Best Jörn "Joe" Menninger Podcasts (2025)

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💡 Revolutionizing E-Commerce: KeyOne's IDAN System 36:47

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How do you build a startup that could change the way millions shop online — all before your 20th birthday? In this episode, Startuprad.io dives into the game-changing IDAN system with Julian Pfeiffer, founder of KeyOne, who started his company at just 15. From the football field at Eintracht Frankfurt to leading one of the most exciting fintech e-c…

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🎙️ Scaling a Cybersecurity Startup: Lessons from Link11’s Journey (Part 2) 35:45

1M ago35:45

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🚀 Scale Your Startup & Beat DDoS Threats (Link 11 Part 1) 41:23

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Link11 CEO Jens Philipp Jung joins Startuprad.io to reveal his blueprint for hypergrowth, cybersecurity dominance, and surviving massive DDoS attacks. 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio 🎯 Learn how to: • Scale a tech company without breaking it • Hire top talent & b…

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DACH Startups: AI, VC, & Fintech Trends - March 2025 38:53

2M ago38:53

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Sponsor Section 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio Introduction Dive into the DACH region's startup scene! This episode covers the latest trends in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, recorded with Chris Fahrenbach in New York City. Key Highlights Fint…

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DACH Startup Scene Explodes! 🔥 Finn's €1B Raise, Lilium's Fall, & More! 24:31

3M ago24:31

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🚀 Big news from the DACH startup world! Finn raises €1B for car subscriptions, Cherry Ventures launches a €500M AI fund, but Lilium faces insolvency. 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio 🤯 Finn raises €1 BILLION for car subscriptions! But is it all good news? Lilium c…

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AI in Emergency Rooms: How Dianovi is Revolutionizing Healthcare | Startuprad.io 34:55

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Ever wondered how AI is changing the face of healthcare? Join us as we sit down with Elias, co-founder of Dianovi, a groundbreaking startup that's revolutionizing emergency rooms with their AI-powered decision support system. In this episode, we delve deep into the world of AI in healthcare, exploring how Dianovi's cutting-edge technology is helpin…

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Startup Scene Heats Up: Acquisitions & Funding in Germany, Austria & Switzerland | Startuprad.io 33:55

4M ago33:55

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Ever wondered what makes customers choose one product over another? It's not always about flashy features or marketing hype. It's about solving their problems and fulfilling their needs. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we delve into the fascinating world of Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) with the creator of the theory himself, Tony Ulwick. Tony Ulwick, t…

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Tapari: Revolutionizing Learning with Interactive Educational Toys 29:46

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Startuprad.io, the leading podcast covering the startup ecosystem in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of interactive educational toys with Jennifer Rink, Co-Founder and CEO of Tapari. Tapari is transforming how children learn and play, introducing an innovat…

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Startup News Roundup: December 2024 Highlights & Key Insights 48:36

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Welcome to Startup News Roundup: December 2024 Highlights & Key Insights, where we dive deep into the vibrant world of startups across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This episode delivers a comprehensive look at the latest developments, highlighting the most impactful stories, trends, and investments shaping the startup landscape. What’s Inside…

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AI Tone-of-Voice Recognition: Transforming Education 28:24

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In this episode of Startuprad.io, we explore how AI tone-of-voice recognition is revolutionizing industries like education and startups. Our guest, Daniel Iglesias, CEO and Founder of Digi-Sapiens, shares insights into their groundbreaking technology that analyzes not just what is said but how it’s said. Revolutionizing Communication with AI What i…

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Startup News November 2024: Insights on Tech, Funding, and Trends in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland 38:08

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This November, the startup ecosystem in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region) is abuzz with critical updates that shape the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Whether you're a founder, investor, or a startup enthusiast, this episode of Startuprad.io delivers everything you need to stay informed. Dive into the latest t…

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How Etalytics Combines AI and Sustainability to Revolutionize Energy Management Across Industries 44:27

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In this episode of Startuprad.io, we dive into the world of energy informatics with Dr. Niklas Panten, CEO and Co-Founder of Etalytics, a cutting-edge startup transforming how industries approach energy efficiency. Etalytics leverages AI-driven solutions to tackle rising energy costs, meet sustainability goals, and enhance operational efficiency fo…

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Top GSA Startup News October 2024: Unicorns, Fintech, and Sustainable Tech Trends 21:39

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Welcome to the October 2024 edition of "This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups," where we bring you essential insights into the GSA startup ecosystem. Join hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach as they unpack the month’s top stories, from groundbreaking funding rounds to unicorn achievements and major pivots in tech and innova…

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The Future of Automotive Tech: COMPREDICT’s AI Virtual Sensors & Key Industry Partnerships 35:13

7M ago35:13

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In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger speaks with Rafael Fietzek, Co-Founder and Managing Director at COMPREDICT, to explore the groundbreaking advancements in automotive technology. COMPREDICT is leading the charge with its revolutionary virtual sensor technology, powered by AI, that is set to transform the way vehicles opera…

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September 2024 Startup News: Intel Halts €30B Project, Magic AI Raises $320M, Flink Expands in Europe 48:20

8M ago48:20

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Welcome to the September 2024 Startup News from Startuprad.io! This episode covers the most impactful developments in the startup scenes of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Stay informed about key trends, funding rounds, and industry shifts that could influence your business or investment decisions. Key Highlights: Intel Pauses €30B Chip Factory …

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Building Secure AI Solutions: Omnifact's Path in Regulated Industries 35:52

8M ago35:52

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Join Startuprad.io, the Authority on German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups, as host Jörn "Joe" Menninger dives into a thought-provoking discussion with Patrick Helmig, Co-Founder and CEO of Omnifact. This episode unpacks the future of AI startups, the critical role of GDPR-compliant, self-hosted models, and how Omnifact is tackling data privacy chal…

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Summer 2024 Startup News: DACH Funding, AI Trends, & Ecosystem Insights 49:13

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Welcome to the Summer 2024 Startup News Wrap-Up from Startuprad.io! In this special Labor Day episode, we cover the most crucial updates from the vibrant startup ecosystems in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights into the latest trends, funding rounds, …

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Meet The Early Stage AI Startup That Already Worked With NASA 32:55

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🎙️ Next Step in Machine Learning with Danko Nikolic | Startuprad.io Podcast Join Jörn "Joe" Menninger as he interviews Danko Nikolic, CEO and Founder of Robots go Mental. Dive into their groundbreaking machine learning algorithms inspired by brain research, shaped by Danko's background in psychology and statistics from the Max Planck Institute. Dis…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - June 2024 | Startuprad.io 35:44

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups - June 2024 | Startuprad.io Welcome to our June 2024 wrap-up, where we bring you the latest news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, all in under 30 minutes! In this episode, recorded with Chris in New York City and Joe joining from Frankfurt, we …

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - May 2024 | Startuprad.io 35:04

12M ago35:04

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Welcome to our May 2024 wrap-up, delivering vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—all in 30 minutes or less! 🎧 Join Chris from New York City and Joe from Frankfurt as they bring you the latest updates in the GSA region. Due to Whit Monday and travel plans, this news cut is from May 16th. A…

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AI Solutions for Enterprises: Inside Scavenger.ai 21:06

12M ago21:06

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Revolutionizing Data Analysis: The Journey of Scavenger.ai In this exciting episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger sits down with Maximilian Hahnenkamp, the co-founder of Scavenger.ai. Max shares his remarkable journey from being a professional field hockey player in Austria to founding an innovative AI startup in Frankfurt. Scavenger.…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - April 2024 32:31

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Twinsity's AI-Driven Approach to Safeguarding Important Infrastructure 32:50

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Lower your Costs of ISO 27.001 and SOC 2 Compliance by up to 85% [with our Parnter Vanta] Achieving ISO 27001 or SOC 2 compliance can unlock major growth for your company and build customer trust, but this process can be time-intensive and costly. Vanta automates compliance, getting you audit-ready quickly and saving you up to 85% of associated cos…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - March 2024 29:20

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Welcome to our March 2024 wrap-up with vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. Our startup news is recorded with Chris in New York City and Joe in Frankfurt. Recording date is March 25th 2024 and all news not included will be in our next news to be released on April …

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups – February 2024 34:41

1y ago34:41

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🚀 Welcome to Startuprad.io – Your Ultimate Destination for Tech Entrepreneurship News! 🌟 Interested in Working with us? Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Subscribe Here https://linktr.ee/startupradio In this episode, we dive deep into the latest tech and startup highlights shaping the landscape of innovation. Join us as we …

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From Cleaning Company to Tech Startup: AR Transforming the Industry 30:40

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Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger interviews Martin Cudzilo, founder of ARCheck, discussing the challenges in the cleaning industry and the development of augmented reality technology. Cudzilo shares his entrepreneurial journey, the potential for AR and AI to revolutionize cleaning, and the impact of ARCh…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - January 2024 27:04

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Tune in to the latest episode of our podcast, where we discuss the top news and trends in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) startups. From European unicorns to emerging tech companies, we cover it all in this monthly show. Don't miss out on the latest tech news and startup updates! Our Highlights: Joe already did a 2023 review focused on valuations…

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Deep-Dive: A Recap of 2023's Startup Valuations and Investment Trends 17:41

1+ y ago17:41

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Join us for a deep dive into the startup world of Germany in 2023! We'll recap the latest trends in startup valuations and investments, featuring top Berlin, Hamburg, and other German startups. Learn about the innovative ideas and entrepreneurs driving the German startup scene forward. Don't miss out on this valuable information for investors and a…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - December 2023 23:48

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Welcome to our December 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. Our startup news is recorded with Chris in New York City and Joe in Frankfurt. The recording date is December 19th, 2023 and all news not included will be in our next news to be release…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - November 2023 20:15

1+ y ago20:15

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Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Welcome Welcome to our November 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. Our Highlights AI startup Aleph Alpha raises half a billion dollars, CMBlu raises 100 mn € for energy storage, WeFox ge…

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Revolutionizing Securities: Exploring Securities Tokenization and Transparency with Cashlink 32:29

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Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger interviews Michael Duttlinger from Cashlink. They discuss the importance of transparency with shareholders and how communication is key during a pivot. Cashlink, a leading registrar for to…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian Startups - October 2023 | Startuprad.io E 400 20:29

1+ y ago20:29

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Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Welcome to our October 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. This time we wrap up October 2023 in our 400th episode! Our startup news are recorded with Chris today in Germany and Joe in Fra…

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From the CTO of N26 to founding a non-profit online University | Startuprad.io 42:42

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Executive Summary In today's episode, we have a very special guest joining us, Christian Rebernik, CEO & Co-Founder of Tomorrow University. We'll dive into Christian's journey, from his early days as a CTO of companies like Scout24 Group, dating Website Parship, World Food Program, bwin, or N26 to his current role in shaping the next generation of …

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - September 2023 | Startuprad.io E 397 25:39

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Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Our Sponsor Startupraven The best way to identify investors and cooperation partners for early-stage startups. Sign up for early access here: https://startupraven.com/ Find all options to follow us and subscribe here: https://linktr.ee/startupradio Welcome to our su…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - Summer 2023 (July/ August) | Startupradio Episode #393 34:34

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Welcome to our summer 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in around 30 minutes sometimes less 🙂. This time we wrap up July and August. We came up with the summer news because the September news has always been very long, overcrowded, and covered 3 months. That was a bit too much of a break and t…

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Navigating the Insurtech Landscape: Thinksurance's Rise in the Digital Insurance Era | Startuprad.io E 391 31:37

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Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://startupradio.captivate.fm/support Find all blog posts with all the links on our blog https://medium.com/startuprad-io/navigating-the-insurtech-landscape-thinksurances-rise-in-the-digital-insurance-era-startuprad-io-1555e1d35e0a Subscribe Here https://linktr.ee/startupradio Our Sponsor Startupraven Si…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - June 2023 | Episode #77 22:39

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Welcome to our June 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. We follow our top-down structure in the news. Welcome to our startup news wrap-up for June 2023 by Startuprad.io with Chris from New York and Joe from Frankfurt. We recorded this news episode on June 27th, 2023. All…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - May 2023 | Episode #385 31:41

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Welcome to our May 2023 wrap-up with important news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. We follow our top-down structure in the news: First, the top news, then we look with a bird's eye view at the startup ecosystem in the German language countries, dig deeper by looking at exciting startup cities a…

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AI Structuring Data from Unstructured Medical Documents | Minds Medical 30:12

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Executive Summary In this episode, Joe interviews Lukas, co-founder of Minds Medical, and Ingo, senior partner of SYNPULSE. The story follows the pivot of Minds Medical from a healthcare-focused AI startup serving hospitals to its services for fintech/insurtech companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss the challenges of extracting s…

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EXCLUSIVE: Buy and Build in eCommerce - Acquiring the Price Dip | Startuprad.io E #383 39:58

2y ago39:58

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Executive Summary Learn how to acquire competitive advantages in your eCommerce ventures with a buy & build strategy, unlock potential growth and add new capabilities: In this episode, Joe, interviews Peter, the founder of an AI startup called Pythia. Peter discusses his company’s buy-and-build strategy for acquiring e-commerce startups, which invo…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - April 2023 22:08

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Welcome to our April 2023 wrap-up with important news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. Our Highlights: Considerable funding made headlines last month. We have more than 600 M euros in funding in our highlights alone. A potential large exit: Software AG, the Darmstadt-based listed software company…

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This Fintech Got 100 mn € From Goldman Sachs to Invest | Creditshelf 29:41

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Executive Summary Learn how CreditShelf, a leading German fintech company, secured 100 million euros of investment from Goldman Sachs and what that means for businesses seeking credit. CreditShelf recently received 100 mn € from Goldman Sachs to lend out via their platform; Goldman joins other investors like the European Investment Fund. The fintec…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - March 2023 31:15

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Intro Welcome to our March 2023 wrap-up with important news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. We follow our top-down structure in the news: The top news, followed by a bird’s eye view at the startup ecosystem, next deeper looking at fascinating startup cities, and we end with general information. …

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — February 2023 22:42

2y ago22:42

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Welcome to our February 2023 wrap-up with the important news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less 🙂. We follow our top-down structure in the news: First the top news, then we look with a bird’s eye view at the startup ecosystem in the German language countries, dig deeper by looking at interesting start…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - January 2023 25:58

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Happy 2023, as well as a happy Chinese New Year of the Rabbit. 2023 Chris and Joe will again bring you startup news once a month (with a small summer break) wrapping up what was going on — and we found noteworthy — in the GSA / DACH startups scene. Our Highlights: WeFox is under fire for growing with acquisitions of insurance broker pools, BioNTech…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - December 2022 26:05

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Welcome to This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups, our startup news wrap-up for December 2022 by Startuprad.io with Chris from New York City and Joe from Frankfurt. We recorded this news episode on December 19th, 2022. Keep in mind, this news episode covers everything since our last news episode. As always: All news not yet includ…

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UNIAPP Helps Students to Find the Best International University for Them 37:24

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Executive Summary UniApp is an ed-tech startup from Germany, that helps international students to prepare for their study abroad and helps in the application process, both on their platform. They help students to find the right place to study for undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as online-only programs. Their portfolio includes now univ…

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This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups - November 2022 Wrap-Up 24:38

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Our Highlights: FTX may be history, BUT a German Blog reports there are several parties interested in buying the European Entity of FTX. FTX also triggered Bitpanda to order a special audit from KPMG. We have some more job cuts, this time the 2nd round. Gorillas may sell itself at 1 bn USD even though they have raised 1.3 bn USD in venture capital …

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Female Founders at the European Angel Investment Summit (2/2) 32:07

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Welcome to the second Episode, brought to you from the European Angel Investment Summit 2022. The European Business Angel Network (EBAN) is an organization that brings together business angels from all over Europe. The aim of the organization is to provide a forum for business angels to share best practices and learn from each other. EBAN also offe…

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Interviews from the European Angel Investment Summit (1/2) 28:28

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The European Business Angel Network (EBAN) is an organization that brings together business angels from all over Europe. The aim of the organization is to provide a forum for business angels to share best practices and learn from each other. EBAN also offers training for new business angels who want to get involved in startup investing. The organiz…

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