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Global Top 20 Entrepreneurship Podcast | Trusted by 100,000+ Innovators Startuprad.io™ is your backstage pass to the founders, investors, and tech builders redefining Europe’s innovation economy. Ranked among the world’s top startup podcasts and featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, Crunchbase, and Apple Podcasts, we give you front-row access to the DACH region’s most promising startups, unicorns, and venture capital trends. 🎧 Hosted monthly by Joe Menninger, the show brings you raw, strategic conver ...
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Swedish AI legaltech founder: Most big law firms “not like to leverage Chinese models”
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25:21In the Tech.eu podcast, Legora CEO Max Junestrand talks about which LLMs the startup is leveraging and how widespread AI has become within the startup.By Tech.eu
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How Fiskaly Scaled to 1M+ POS with Cloud Fiscal Compliance Software
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32:31Ever wondered how a startup from Vienna broke into one of the world’s most heavily regulated tech ecosystems — and scaled to over 1 million POS integrations? Today’s episode dives into the story of Fiskaly, the RegTech that made fiscal compliance software scalable, seamless, and cloud-first. What You'll Learn: How to navigate and win in Germany’s c…
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How Codoflow Reinvents Data Architecture for AI-Ready Startups
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43:52Ever 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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Startup Storytelling That Wins: Craft a Pitch Investors Remember
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42:40What 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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Europe in danger of being geopolitical “sitting duck” unless embraces defence tech, says Alpine Eagle founder
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25:04In this Tech.eu podcast, Alpine Eagle co-founder Jan-Hendrik Boelens talks defence tech and the opportunity it presents for Europe.By Tech.eu
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May 2025: AI Unicorns, Mega VC Funds, and Regulation Shakeups in DACH
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31:18Startups 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
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46:42What 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
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40:05🎧 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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How AI Is Transforming Industrial Tech — Visionaries Club’s Bold VC Strategy
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56:59Opening 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)
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19:48Most 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`)
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48:28Sponsor 👉 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
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51:17Sponsor 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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We are sprinting towards implementation of our first chip”, says UK startup in AI inference race
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33:46In the Tech.eu podcast, Fractile founder Walter Goodwin discusses Fractile's AI inference chips which he claims can run LLMs faster and more energy efficient than Nvidia's GPUs.By Tech.eu
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€1.3B Raised, 1 Fintech Crashes: April 2025 DACH Startup News Breakdown
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41:52In April 2025, DACH startups raised over €1.3 billion—while one of Europe’s top fintechs spiraled into crisis. This isn’t just another news roundup. This is your investor-grade, startup-founder-relevant, executive-level briefing from the DACH region’s leading podcast. 🚀 This episode is brought to you by Vanta. Automate your SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GD…
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Germany’s 2025 Startup Vision: Bold Promises, Budget Caveats, and Missed Opportunities
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16:37🚀 This episode is brought to you by Vanta. Automate your security and compliance — and save $1,000 when you sign up at vanta.com/startupradio. Did Germany just promise an innovation revolution — while forgetting its startups? In today’s episode, we break down the 2025 SPD-CDU Coalition Agreement and its real implications for founders, investors, an…
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The Founder's Guide: Stop Burnout & Build a Startup
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51:37StartupRad.io sits down with psychotherapist Imre Remenyi to explore burnout prevention, leadership, and culture for sustainable startup growth. Burnout is silently killing startups. Discover how top founders and leaders detect it early, prevent it, and scale sustainable companies. Are you a startup founder, tech executive, or investor navigating t…
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Timify: Automate Scheduling & Supercharge Your Business Efficiency
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53:52SPONSOR MESSAGE Vanta: Security and Compliance Made Easy Vanta automates compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and more—so you're always audit-ready. Join over 9,000 businesses already streamlining their compliance, and save $1,000 today at vanta.com/startupradio. EPISODE OVERVIEW Tired of wasting valuable time and resources managing ap…
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DACH Unicorn Tracker Spring 2025: Germany, Austria & Switzerland Startups
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29:34Are you a founder, investor, scaleup exec, or tech enthusiast looking to decode Europe's billion-euro startup engines? You’ve landed in the right place. Startuprad.io brings you the ultimate Unicorn Tracker for Spring 2025, offering you front-row insight into the most dynamic startups and scaleups across the DACH region—Germany, Austria, and Switze…
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🎧 From Marine Biologist to Biotech Powerhouse – Annick Verween’s Mission to Redefine Planetary Health
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36:28🎙 Sponsored by Vanta – Trusted by 9,000+ Companies Vanta automates compliance for frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and more—so you're always audit-ready, without drowning in spreadsheets. With real-time monitoring and automated security questionnaires, Vanta saves you time, stress, and money. 🔒 Join 9,000+ companies (including Atlassian, Flo Healt…
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🎙️ AI-Powered Angel Investing: DACH Secrets Revealed
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58:07🎙️ AI-Powered Angel Investing: DACH Secrets Revealed In this must-listen episode, we sit down with Germany’s Business Angel of the Year, Carsten Kraus, to uncover powerful strategies, AI tools, and investment insights shaping the future of startup funding across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Whether you're a founder, investor, or…
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🎧 The AI Revolution in Banking: Paolo Sironi on What’s Coming in 2025
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40:48Discover how AI is transforming the financial services industry! In this episode, fintech futurist Paolo Sironi, IBM’s Global Research Leader for Banking and Capital Markets, joins Startuprad.io to unpack how artificial intelligence is evolving from back-end automation to full-scale transformation—reshaping retail, SME, and investment banking. 🔥 Wh…
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💡 Revolutionizing E-Commerce: KeyOne's IDAN System
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36:47How 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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“Lot of work to be done” to achieve open banking success, says Volt CEO
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26:37In this episode, the co-founder and interim CEO of Volt, talks about Volt and open banking.By Tech.eu
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🎙️ Scaling a Cybersecurity Startup: Lessons from Link11’s Journey (Part 2)
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35:45🔊 This episode is brought to you by Vanta 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance—save $1,000 with us by signing up here: vanta.com/startupradio 🛠️ Made possible by HTAI and the Enterprise Europe Network Hessen, supporting startups with grants, international networking, and innovation resources. Learn more: htai.de | een-hessen.de 🎙️ Scaling a Cy…
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🚀 Scale Your Startup & Beat DDoS Threats (Link 11 Part 1)
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41:23Link11 CEO Jens Philipp Jung joins Startuprad.io to reveal his blueprint for hypergrowth, cybersecurity dominance, and surviving massive DDoS attacks. 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ 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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London’s fintech crown “under threat”, says Pockit CEO
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32:04The co-founder of Pockit talks about the fintech's future plans, the acquisition of Monese, and why he thinks the fintech sector is ripe for consolidation.By Tech.eu
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DACH Startups: AI, VC, & Fintech Trends - March 2025
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38:53Sponsor 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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AI Fixes Video Calls: Authentic Connection with Casablanca.ai
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41:12👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio This episode is brought to you in cooperation with the German Business Angel Association. Are you tired of awkward video calls? Do you wish your online conversations felt more natural and engaging? Then dive into this eye-opening i…
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AI Phone Assistants: Revolutionizing SME Customer Service
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44:49Sponsored by Vanta: 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance. Save $1,000 with us by signing up using this link: vanta.com/startupradio. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we explore the game-changing impact of AI phone assistants on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). If your business is grappling with missed calls, strained staff, or ineff…
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DORA Decoded: Your Fintech Compliance Guide
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44:50🚀 Is Your Fintech Ready for DORA? The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is transforming financial regulations—compliance is no longer optional. But what exactly is DORA, and how can your fintech prepare? In this episode, Startuprad.io’s Joe Menninger speaks with Giles Inkson, Director of Services EMEA at NetSPI, a cybersecurity expert helpi…
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Biotech Germany: The Qiagen Story with Prof. Riesner (Part 2)
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39:04Join us as Professor Detlev Riesner, co-founder of Qiagen, reveals the secrets behind building a global biotech powerhouse. Launching Qiagen in 1980s Germany, a time when venture capital was scarce and the path from research to market success was uncharted, Professor Riesner didn’t just imagine it—he lived it. 👉 Vanta automates security and complia…
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Part 1 Uncover the Extraordinary Journey of Professor Detlev Riesner: Co-Founder of Qiagen 🧬
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40:59👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio In this captivating episode, we dive into the life of Professor Detlev Riesner, the visionary co-founder of Qiagen, who took a biotech startup from the lab to Nasdaq in the 1980s, a time when venture capital was a distant dream. Hi…
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“There is still a lack of investment opportunities in Slovakia,” says Slovak fintech founder
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25:15Two Slovakia-based startup executives discuss the pros and cons of being located in the country.By Tech.eu
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OpenMind Robotics: Revolutionizing AI Companionship with Open Source Software
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49:36👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio Dive into the world of AI-driven robotics with Jan Liphardt, founder of OpenMind Robotics and associate professor at Stanford University, on Startuprad.io! OpenMind is pioneering open-source software for robots, enabling them to en…
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DACH Startup Scene Explodes! 🔥 Finn's €1B Raise, Lilium's Fall, & More!
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24:31🚀 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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DORA Act Website Compliance: A Guide for Tech Founders
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32:27Is Your Website Ready for DORA? A Cybersecurity Deep Dive with Simon Wijckmans In this episode of Startuprad.io, we're joined by Simon Wijckmans, CEO and Founder of c/side, to discuss the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and its impact on website security. While many companies focus on securing their core systems, DORA also highlights the …
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Breaking Norms: Identity VC Invests in LGBTQ+ Founders
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55:38Our Sponsor Vanta 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio ModernIQs (AL) 🚀 Exclusive Offer: Startuprad.io listeners get 2 free SEO-optimized blog posts per month with ModernIQs.com – sign up via the link to claim yours! 🎯✨ Intro In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit d…
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Our future is predominantly American”, says founder of Nvidia-backed London startup PolyAI
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40:09Nikola Mrkšić talks PolyAI, the future of AI-powered voices, and the impact of AI on the workforce.By Tech.eu
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Biocomputing: The Future of AI with Fred Jordan
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58:37Imagine a world where computers run on biological matter, consuming a fraction of the energy of today's silicon-based systems. This is the promise of biocomputing, an emerging field poised to revolutionize artificial intelligence (AI) and computing as we know it. In this episode of Startuprad.io, Joe Menninger sits down with Fred Jordan, the CEO an…
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AI in Emergency Rooms: How Dianovi is Revolutionizing Healthcare | Startuprad.io
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34:55Ever 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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Jobs to Be Done: Unlocking Product Success with Tony Ulwick
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45:34Ever 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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Startup Scene Heats Up: Acquisitions & Funding in Germany, Austria & Switzerland | Startuprad.io
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33:55🚀 Tune in to Startuprad.io for an exclusive look into the dynamic world of German, Austrian, and Swiss startups! 🚀 This episode is jam-packed with the latest news and insights from the DACH startup ecosystem. We'll explore the hottest trends, major acquisitions, and exciting funding rounds that are shaping the future of innovation in the region. Ou…
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German Business Angel Day 2024: Startup Innovations Reshaping Industries
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21:39In this exciting episode of Startuprad.io, we take you straight to the heart of the German Business Angel Day 2024, held in the vibrant city of Mainz. This premier event brings together a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders to explore the cutting-edge innovations shaping the startup ecosystem across Germany, Austria, and Sw…
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Revolutionizing Biopharma: Startups Transforming Healthcare
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34:26Join us in this episode as we explore the innovative world of biopharmaceutical production. Startups like Ningaloo Biosystems, NanoStruct, and Greenable are revolutionizing the field with cutting-edge technologies. Learn how optogenetics is transforming drug production, advanced biosensors are speeding up pathogen detection, and carbon footprint ma…
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We will [still] be a unicorn today”, says CEO of Bulgaria’s first-ever $1bn startup
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38:25Hristo Borisov, CEO and co-founder of Payhawk, was speaking on the Tech.eu podcast, talking about the history of Payhawk and the challenges and opportunities it faces today.By Tech.eu
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Tapari: Revolutionizing Learning with Interactive Educational Toys
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29:46Welcome 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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AI grant applicants like "sizzle without the steak"
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25:13Speaking on the Tech.eu podcast, Payal Dalal, MasterCard, discusses the MasterCard Strive EU Innovation Fund.By Tech.eu
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Fintech Trends 2024: AI, DeFi, and Startup Success Strategies
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59:43Welcome to Startuprad.io's 10th Annual Fintech Review, where we dive deep into the trends, challenges, and opportunities defining fintech in 2024. In this special milestone episode, we reflect on a decade of fintech evolution while offering fresh insights into the latest developments driving the industry forward. This year, fintech faces a dynamic …
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Startup News Roundup: December 2024 Highlights & Key Insights
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48:36Welcome 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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“We see the Pluto, Lunar dynamic like N26 and Trade Republic”, says Pluto boss
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25:15Joakim Bruchmann, CEO & co-founder, Pluto.markets, and Ken Villum Klausen, the founder and CEO of Danish challenger bank Lunar, discuss Denmark as a tech hub.By Tech.eu
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