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šŸŽ™ļø AI-Powered Angel Investing: DACH Secrets Revealed

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šŸŽ™ļø 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 just startup-curious, this conversation is your roadmap to understanding how to secure funding, leverage AI in pitching, and scale with smart capital.


šŸ’” What You'll Learn:

  • How AI is transforming startup evaluation: Carsten shares how he uses AI to pre-screen pitch decks, surface red flags, and make faster, smarter decisions.

  • Funding beyond VCs: Learn how bootstrapping, crowdfunding, and strategic partnerships may better serve your startup’s growth path.

  • DACH-specific insights: Explore regional nuances, challenges, and opportunities in the German-speaking startup ecosystem.

  • What angel investors really look for: Get inside the mind of an award-winning business angel.

  • Scaling tips from a serial founder: Learn Carsten’s proven methods for sustainable growth and global expansion.


šŸŽ§ Why You Should Listen:
If you're ready to:

  • Pitch smarter using AI insights

  • Explore VC alternatives that fit your growth stage

  • Understand DACH region investors

  • Secure funding and scale efficiently

… then this episode delivers direct insights from one of Europe’s most respected tech investors.


šŸŽÆ Sponsor:
Thanks to our partner Vanta – the automated compliance and security platform trusted by 9,000+ companies.
Get $1,000 off via our exclusive link: https://vanta.com/startupradio


šŸ”— Links & Resources:


šŸ•’ Timestamps:

  • 0:00 Intro

  • 2:15 Carsten’s background

  • 5:40 AI’s role in investing

  • 12:00 Startup pitch red flags

  • 18:30 Funding beyond VC

  • 25:00 DACH startup ecosystem

  • 32:00 Angel investor advice

  • 40:00 Scaling smart

  • 48:00 Future of investing

  • 55:00 Sponsor: Vanta

  • 57:00 Call to Action

  • 58:00 Outro


šŸ’¬ Call to Action:

  • šŸ’¬ Leave a 5-star review if this helped you

  continue reading

203 episodes

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Manage episode 477096348 series 3314925
Content provided by Jƶrn "Joe" Menninger. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jƶrn "Joe" Menninger or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

šŸŽ™ļø 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 just startup-curious, this conversation is your roadmap to understanding how to secure funding, leverage AI in pitching, and scale with smart capital.


šŸ’” What You'll Learn:

  • How AI is transforming startup evaluation: Carsten shares how he uses AI to pre-screen pitch decks, surface red flags, and make faster, smarter decisions.

  • Funding beyond VCs: Learn how bootstrapping, crowdfunding, and strategic partnerships may better serve your startup’s growth path.

  • DACH-specific insights: Explore regional nuances, challenges, and opportunities in the German-speaking startup ecosystem.

  • What angel investors really look for: Get inside the mind of an award-winning business angel.

  • Scaling tips from a serial founder: Learn Carsten’s proven methods for sustainable growth and global expansion.


šŸŽ§ Why You Should Listen:
If you're ready to:

  • Pitch smarter using AI insights

  • Explore VC alternatives that fit your growth stage

  • Understand DACH region investors

  • Secure funding and scale efficiently

… then this episode delivers direct insights from one of Europe’s most respected tech investors.


šŸŽÆ Sponsor:
Thanks to our partner Vanta – the automated compliance and security platform trusted by 9,000+ companies.
Get $1,000 off via our exclusive link: https://vanta.com/startupradio


šŸ”— Links & Resources:


šŸ•’ Timestamps:

  • 0:00 Intro

  • 2:15 Carsten’s background

  • 5:40 AI’s role in investing

  • 12:00 Startup pitch red flags

  • 18:30 Funding beyond VC

  • 25:00 DACH startup ecosystem

  • 32:00 Angel investor advice

  • 40:00 Scaling smart

  • 48:00 Future of investing

  • 55:00 Sponsor: Vanta

  • 57:00 Call to Action

  • 58:00 Outro


šŸ’¬ Call to Action:

  • šŸ’¬ Leave a 5-star review if this helped you

  continue reading

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