What if the key to Europeās energy independence lies in the batteries of yesterdayās electric cars? This isnāt science fictionāitās Voltfangās reality. Todayās 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 energy systems, and replace coal-fired plants across Europe. With a ā¬15M funding round and partnerships with major players like Stuttgart Airport, Vol...
Jul 24, 2025ā¢26 min
What if finance wasnāt 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 ā¬180M and scaled to process ā¬5B+ annually The biggest finance automation challenges for European SMEs Lessons from layoffs and scaling a regulated fintech Why user-first design is Mossās superpower in a crowded market Insights on ERP integr...
Jul 18, 2025ā¢49 min
What happens when Germany creates its second decacorn and the EU drops ā¬10B to scale startups? This monthās news episode breaks it all down ā 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 Germanyās top-valued startup How ISA Aerospace , Scalable Capital , and Luma Care are fueling Europeās unicorn pipeline What the EUās āChoose Europeā str...
Jul 03, 2025ā¢38 min
What if one platform could handle your startupās banking, accounting, and invoicingāall 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 storyāstarting in nightlife, moving through hospitality, and eventually building an AI-driven accounting platform that now holds a FINMA license to act as a light bank. š„ What Youāll Lear...
Jun 26, 2025ā¢41 min
Ever wondered why so many AI projects fall flatādespite 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 traditional top-down data modeling fails fast-growing companies How bottom-up modeling enables real-time transparency and integration Why data quali...
Jun 12, 2025ā¢44 min
What if your startup pitch didnāt just inform ā 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 ā and how to fix them How to use emotional storytelling to resonate with investors How to simplify deep tech for non-technical audiences Narrative frameworks for Series A, B, and beyond The psychology behind VC decisions (and what makes ...
Jun 05, 2025ā¢43 min
Startups in the DACH region are heating up ā from AI unicorns to VC mega-funds. In this monthly startup news roundup, we unpack the most important trends in Germany, Austria, and Switzerlandās tech ecosystem. Learn how Parloa became Germanyās second unicorn of the year, how Quantum Systems secured ā¬160M to dominate aerial AI, and how the EIBās ā¬70B initiative is reshaping venture capital in Europe. We also dive into Lyftās FreeNow acquisition , biotech patent wars, the MiCA crypto license , and ...
May 29, 2025ā¢31 min
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. Todayās episode of Startuprad.io features Matthias Bullmahn , a crisis negotiation expert, former Accenture executive, and storytelling coach ā here to show founders how to negotiate like pros and scale without manipulation. What You'll Learn: How to apply BATNA to investor negotiations and enterprise sales The 3 killer w...
May 27, 2025ā¢47 min
š§ Opening: Why do Europeās startups scale slower than their U.S. counterparts? In this raw, revealing episode, Andy Goldstein uncovers whatās really holding back the European venture capital sceneāand what we can do about it. š” What You'll Learn: How investor education can radically improve VC decision-making Why German founders hesitate to internationalizeāand how to fix it The mindset shift European investors need to unlock global-scale success How AI sales tools and founder conviction can d...
May 22, 2025ā¢40 min
Opening What happens when Europe's top startup operators become VCs ā and use AI to disrupt billion-euro legacy sectors? Todayās 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: š§ How applied AI is replacing legacy SaaS and transforming industries like logistics and procurement š Why Europe is perfectly positioned to lead in the application layer of AI š§ What defines a...
May 15, 2025ā¢57 min
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 ā coach, former Kelloggās exec, and author of Magical Company Culture ā we go deep into the execution side of culture. Forget team-building retreats. Christian outlines a leadership playbook where trust , behavioral habits , and culture KPIs like eNPS are used to build high-performing, emotionally engaged teams. š In this episode, youāll learn: Why ā100% t...
May 13, 2025ā¢20 min
Sponsor š Struggling with small biz finances? Tideās free account + up to ā¬400 cashback makes it a no-brainer: tide.co/Podcastsde ā use code STARTUPRADIO š§ 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 but measurable ā and how founders can lead with emotional intelligence and trust from Day 1. š What You'll Learn: How to use eNPS to measure engage...
May 08, 2025ā¢48 min
Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Vanta . Automate your startupās security and compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and more. š 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 yesāand what founders consistently get wrong. What You'll Learn: How DACH green tech startups are redefining sustainability with scalable business models Why AI is a toolābut not the produc...
May 06, 2025ā¢51 min
In April 2025, DACH startups raised over ā¬1.3 billionāwhile one of Europeās top fintechs spiraled into crisis. This isnāt just another news roundup. This is your investor-grade, startup-founder-relevant, executive-level briefing from the DACH regionās leading podcast. š This episode is brought to you by Vanta . Automate your SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance in weeks, not months. Learn more at vanta.com/startupradio What You'll Learn: The real story behind Trade Republicās outages and finan...
May 01, 2025ā¢42 min
StartupRad.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 the intense world of high-growth companies? This StartupRad.io episode is your lifeline. Host Jƶrn 'Joe' Menninger speaks with renowned psychotherapist...
Apr 24, 2025ā¢52 min
SPONSOR MESSAGE Vanta: Security and Compliance Made Easy Vanta automates compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and moreāso 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 appointments manually? In this must-listen episode, Timify CEO Emanuel Simon reveals how forward-thinking enterprises supercharge their productivity by ...
Apr 22, 2025ā¢54 min
Are you a founder, investor, scaleup exec, or tech enthusiast looking to decode Europe's billion-euro startup engines? Youāve 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 ā Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . šÆ Prefer the full analysis, data, and links? Dive deeper here: š https://www.startuprad.io/post/dach-unicorn-tracker-2025-trends-funding-...
Apr 18, 2025ā¢30 min
š Sponsored by Vanta ā Trusted by 9,000+ Companies Vanta automates compliance for frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and moreāso you're always audit-ready, without drowning in spreadsheets. With real-time monitoring and automated security questionnaires, Vanta saves you time, stress, and money. š Join 9,000+ companies (including Atlassian, Flo Health, and Quora) who trust Vanta. š„ Get $1,000 off at vanta.com/startupradio š About This Episode Are you a biotech founder ready to scale in Europeā...
Apr 17, 2025ā¢36 min
šļø AI-Powered Angel Investing: DACH Secrets Revealed In this must-listen episode, we sit down with Germanyās 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 capit...
Apr 15, 2025ā¢58 min
š This episode is brought to you by Vanta š Vanta automates security and complianceā save $1,000 with us by signing up here: vanta.com/startupradio š ļø Made possible by HTAI and the Enterprise Europe Network Hessen , supporting startups with grants, international networking, and innovation resources. Learn more: htai.de | een-hessen.de šļø Scaling a Cybersecurity Startup: Lessons from Link11ās Journey (Part 2) In the second half of our exclusive conversation with Jens Philipp Jung , co-founder...
Apr 03, 2025ā¢36 min
Link11 CEO Jens Philipp Jung joins Startuprad.io to reveal his blueprint for hypergrowth, cybersecurity dominance, and surviving massive DDoS attacks. š Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio šÆ Learn how to: ā¢ Scale a tech company without breaking it ā¢ Hire top talent & build winning culture ā¢ Defend against AI-powered attacks ā¢ Embrace zero trust architecture š” Whether youāre a founder, exec, or tech investorāt...
Apr 01, 2025ā¢41 min
Sponsor Section š 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 Fintech Evolution: Coorsair's IDNow acquisition (ā¬300M) and the stablecoin surge to $226B highlight fintech's dynamism. Venture Capital: Toma Bravo's ā¬1....
Mar 27, 2025ā¢39 min
š Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ 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 interview with Carsten Kraus, serial entrepreneur and the brilliant mind behind Casablanca.ai! Kraus, named Business Angel of the Year 2024, is revolu...
Mar 25, 2025ā¢41 min
Sponsored by Vanta : š Vanta automates security and compliance. Save $1,000 with us by signing up using this link: vanta.com/startupradio . In this episode of Startuprad.io, we explore the game-changing impact of AI phone assistants on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). If your business is grappling with missed calls, strained staff, or inefficient customer service, AI is the solution you need to stay ahead of the curve. Our guest, Daniel Keinrath , co-founder and CEO of Fonio.ai , shar...
Mar 20, 2025ā¢45 min
Join us as Professor Detlev Riesner, co-founder of Qiagen, reveals the secrets behind building a global biotech powerhouse. Launching Qiagen in 1980s Germany, a time when venture capital was scarce and the path from research to market success was uncharted, Professor Riesner didnāt just imagine itāhe lived it. š Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio In this exclusive interview, youāll learn: The founding story of Qia...
Mar 14, 2025ā¢39 min
š 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. His story is a testament to scientific curiosity, entrepreneurial grit, and the transformative power of biotech. In this exclusive interview, youāll he...
Mar 13, 2025ā¢41 min
š 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 engage in conversations, assist with tasks, and even tutor in math. In this episode, Jan discusses the inspiration behind OpenMind, the challenges of d...
Mar 06, 2025ā¢50 min
š Big news from the DACH startup world! Finn raises ā¬1B for car subscriptions, Cherry Ventures launches a ā¬500M AI fund, but Lilium faces insolvency. š Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio š¤Æ Finn raises ā¬1 BILLION for car subscriptions! But is it all good news? Lilium crashes back to earth with its second insolvency. We unpack the hottest DACH startup stories: VC gold rush: Cherry Ventures' new ā¬500M AI fund Polit...
Feb 27, 2025ā¢25 min
Is 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 crucial role of website security, especially when it comes to third-party dependencies like chatbots, analytics tools, and other dynamic assets. Meet ...
Feb 25, 2025ā¢32 min
Our Sponsor Vanta š Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio ModernIQs (AL) š Exclusive Offer: Startuprad.io listeners get 2 free SEO-optimized blog posts per month with ModernIQs.com ā sign up via the link to claim yours! šÆāØ Intro In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit down with Til Klein, Founding Partner of Identity VC, a venture capital firm with a unique mission: investing in the next generation of disruptive s...
Feb 20, 2025ā¢56 min
