Best Institute For Advanced Learning And Research Podcasts (2025)

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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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Different Frameworks for Understanding Institutional Data and Using Data to Attain Student Success 36:01

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In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon—an author, speaker, and race and education scholar—talks with Dr. Nick Branson about the different frameworks for understanding institutional data as well as creative ways that campuses can use a wealth of data to improve support systems that help all students succeed. Dr. Branson is the assistant vice president for …

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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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Career Demos and Dreams: A Day at Career ChoICE Youth Expo 21:45

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German Startup News Sept 2025: Deep Tech, VC Surge, Fintech & Big Fundings 21:32

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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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Colin Camerer: Econ's Neurovisionary 45:58

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An absorbing conversation featuring Colin Camerer (CASBS fellow, 1997-98), among the world's most accomplished scholars in both behavioral economics and neuroeconomics, with economist Stephanie Wang (2024-25). Camerer discusses his groundbreaking work on the neuroeconomics of self-control and habit formation; offers insights on generating ideas for…

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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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Ep 21: High-assurance Computer Architectures with Dr. Caroline Trippel, Stanford University 1:01:01

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Dr. Caroline Trippel is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Departments at Stanford University. Caroline's research operates at the critical intersection of hardware and software, focusing on developing high-assurance computer architectures. Her work tackles the challenge of ensuring that complex hardware desig…

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Salt-Free Water Softener: How AQON PURE Bootstrapped a Cleantech Startup 49:55

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What if fixing hard water could also save energy and rivers? That’s the question Maximilian Wilk, Co-Founder & CEO of AQON PURE, set out to answer. His team developed a salt-free water softener that prevents limescale, lowers energy bills, and avoids the chloride pollution caused by traditional salt-based systems. In this episode of Startuprad.io, …

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The Institutional Model for Faculty Diversity and Its Role in Advancing STEM Equity 32:43

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In this episode, Dr. Gianina Baker, the associate director of the Office of Community College Research and Leadership, talks with Dr. Kimberly A. Griffin about the Institutional Model for Faculty Diversity and its role in advancing STEM equity. The conversation with Dr. Griffin, who is the dean of the College of Education at the University of Maryl…

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Skills, Training and Career Opportunities: ATDM Success Stories 23:46

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The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program is preparing the next generation of skilled workers for the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base. With an 85% job placement rate and graduates from nearly every state, ATDM is creating real career opportunities. In this episode, recent graduates Dylan Carter and Angel Gallaher describ…

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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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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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Balancing Flexibility, Strategy and Exponential Growth: A Conversation with IALR Leadership 29:17

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In this episode of Inside IALR, we sit down with President Telly Tucker and Executive Vice President of Operations Dr. John Hughes for a wide-ranging conversation about growth, leadership and the mission of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. From managing exponential expansion to filling workforce gaps, Tucker and Hughes reflect on h…

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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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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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How Climate Tech SaaS Is Ending Greenwashing | Irene Rosique, Nuvio Planet 30:38

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Greenwashing is everywhere — from supermarket shelves to corporate ESG reports. But are those “eco-friendly” claims worth anything without data to back them up? In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn “Joe” Menninger speaks with Irene Rosique-Conesa, CEO & Co-Founder of Nuvio Planet, a climate tech SaaS spun out of BASF. Irene believes the solu…

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Insights on Working at Bistate Community Colleges in Illinois and Iowa 36:29

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In this episode, Hannah Kuneyl, a senior research assistant at OCCRL, talks with Dr. LaDrina Wilson about her experiences and insights working at bistate community colleges in Illinois and Iowa as both an administrator and practitioner.

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Women at the Torch: Leading and Inspiring at ATDM 22:11

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What is it like to be a woman teaching advanced manufacturing in a field where men make up the majority? Hear it from three members of the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) instructional team: welding instructor Makayla Baker, metrology instructor Holly Lyle and welding technician Autumn King. As the only women on a team of nearl…

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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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Season 2: Ep. 5 – Early Medieval Irish Philosophy with Dr Daniel Watson 1:04:06

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Today we are talking to Dr Daniel Watson, who is a Bergin Fellow in the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. He tells us about philosophy in early medieval Ireland and that, contrary... Read MoreBy DIAS

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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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Growing Talent at the CEA Innovation Center 24:02

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What happens when Ph.D. candidates, master’s students, undergrads and interns all share the same greenhouse? You get a powerful, layered research environment that grows more than just plants. In this episode of Inside IALR, we explore how the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center is not only advancing sustainable agriculture bu…

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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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Inside the Internship: Stories from IALR’s Summer Interns 25:54

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What is it like to be an intern at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research? In this episode of Inside IALR, hear from five of the 18 interns who spent their summer working across IALR’s divisions—from applied research and economic development to manufacturing advancement and GO TEC. You’ll hear from: Grayson Snead, an ag tech intern resear…

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Season 2: Ep. 4 – Storytelling and Irish Manuscripts with Dr Nina Cnockaert-Guillou 51:14

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Today we are talking to Dr Nina Cnockaert-Guillou who is an O’Donovan postdoctoral scholar in the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. She gives us a mini-lecture on the text called Acallam na... Read MoreBy DIAS

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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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Grand Master of the Sociology of Immigration & Assimilation 54:52

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For decades, Alejandro Portes (CASBS fellow 1980-81) has been among our most distinguished scholars elucidating the causes and consequences of immigration and assimilation. René D. Flores (CASBS fellow 2023-24) engages Portes in a conversation spanning large swaths of Portes's formidable intellectual biography, including his personal journey from C…

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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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Examining the Statewide Movement for Reform in Developmental Education Across Illinois 27:50

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In this episode, OCCRL Director Lorenzo Baber talks with Lisa Castillo Richmond, the outgoing executive director of the Partnership for College Completion, about key findings she has observed in developmental education in Illinois. Drs. Castillo Richmond and Baber also cover where the state is currently at with developmental education reform as wel…

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Tracking Plant Growth Pixel by Pixel 23:53

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What if you could track a plant’s health and growth every 15 minutes, all automatically and without ever touching it? In this episode of Inside IALR, Dr. Scott Lowman, Vice President of Applied Research at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, explores the SMART Platform—IALR’s Spatially and Mechanically Accurate Robotic Table system. T…

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Season 2: Ep. 3 – Mind, Language and Law in Medieval Ireland with Dr Viktoriia Krivoshchekova 57:05

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Today we are talking to Dr Viktoriia Krivoshchekova who is an O’Donovan postdoctoral scholar in the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. She tells us all about her research on medieval Irish philosophy... Read MoreBy DIAS

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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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Season 2: Ep. 2 – Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion with Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd 46:37

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Today we are talking to Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd, formerly an O’Donovan postdoctoral scholar in the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (and now at Maynooth University). We discuss his new book ‘Medieval... Read MoreBy DIAS

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From Parties to Platforms: Swiss Fintech CEO on AI Accounting for Startups 41:23

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What if one platform could handle your startup’s banking, accounting, and invoicing—all automated? In this episode of Startuprad.io, we talk to Blas Pegenaute, CEO of Sequence ERP, a Swiss fintech startup redefining what accounting software can do for small businesses and freelancers. Blas shares his founder story—starting in nightlife, moving thro…

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Ep 20: The Tech Transfer Playbook – Bridging Research to Production with Dr. Ricardo Bianchini, Microsoft 1:07:34

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Dr. Ricardo Bianchini is a Technical Fellow and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Azure, where he leads the team responsible for managing Azure’s compute workload, server capacity, and datacenter infrastructure with a strong focus on efficiency and sustainability. Before joining Azure, Ricardo led the Systems Research Group and the Cloud Effici…

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Season 2: Ep. 1 – What is the School of Celtic Studies with Prof. Ruairí Ó hUiginn 1:02:59

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Today we are talking to Prof. Ruairí Ó hUiginn who is the Director of the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. He tells us about the long history of the School, starting with... Read MoreBy DIAS

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How Codoflow Reinvents Data Architecture for AI-Ready Startups 43:52

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Ever wondered why so many AI projects fall flat—despite great teams and tools? It often comes down to one silent saboteur: your data architecture. In this episode, we sit down with Stefan Opitz, Founder & COO of Codoflow, to explore how SMEs can build AI-ready infrastructure by rethinking data modeling from the ground up. What You'll Learn: Why tra…

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Season 2: Trailer 1:44

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Ní hansae, ‘Not Difficult’ in Old Irish, is the research podcast of the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, and it’s back for season 2! Tune in to new episodes to learn about... Read MoreBy DIAS

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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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Registered Apprenticeship Best Practices and Lessons Learned 35:21

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Registered apprenticeships pair paid, hands-on work with classroom lessons to grow dependable talent. In this Inside IALR episode, host Caleb Ayers talks with: Natori Neal – Apprenticeship Coordinator, IALR’s EXTRA program Jenny Spitzer – Co-owner, Spitzer Inc. (electrical contractors) Josh Arnold – Master Electrician and lead instructor at Spitzer…

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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…

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The Life-Changing Impact of a Four-Month Training Program 30:51

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In this episode of Inside IALR, host Caleb Ayers talks with Patrick Crowley and Ronald Green, recent graduates from the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program. Listen in as they share: Patrick’s transition from logistics to CNC machining for more impactful work. Ron’s journey from entrepreneurship in fashion to welding for car…

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How AI Is Transforming Industrial Tech — Visionaries Club’s Bold VC Strategy 56:59

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Opening What happens when Europe's top startup operators become VCs — and use AI to disrupt billion-euro legacy sectors? Today’s episode uncovers how Marton Sarkadi Nagy, Partner at Visionaries Club, is backing founders who are rewriting the playbook for industrial tech innovation. What You'll Learn: 🔧 How applied AI is replacing legacy SaaS and tr…

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How Trust-Based Leadership Drives Startup Culture That Scales (2/2) 19:48

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Most startups talk about culture. But very few measure it. Even fewer know how to scale it. In Part 2 of our interview with Christian Conrad — coach, former Kellogg’s exec, and author of Magical Company Culture — we go deep into the execution side of culture. Forget team-building retreats. Christian outlines a leadership playbook where trust, behav…

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Culture Is ROI: How Christian Conrad Builds Magnetic Company Cultures in Startups (1/2`) 48:28

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Sponsor 👉 Struggling with small biz finances? Tide’s free account + up to €400 cashback makes it a no-brainer: tide.co/Podcastsde – use code STARTUPRADIO 🎧 Opening What if your company culture was your biggest growth engine? In this episode, we dive deep with leadership coach Christian Conrad to unpack what makes startup cultures not only magnetic …

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Green Tech Startups: VC Insights & ESG Scaling Strategies from DACH 51:17

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Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Vanta. Automate your startup’s security and compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and more. 🔗 Learn more at vanta.com/startupradio Opening: What does it really take for a green tech startup to secure venture funding in 2025? In this episode, we uncover what makes VCs say yes—and what founders consistently get wr…

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Measuring Down to the Micron: How Metrology Supports National Defense 25:09

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In this episode of Inside IALR, we dive deep into the world of metrology, a crucial trade that plays a significant role in national defense manufacturing. The episode features Tony Almeida, Regional Sales Manager at Mitutoyo, and Jarrod Hankins, Metrology Instructor at IALR's Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program. Metrology i…