Welcome to our May 2024 wrap-up, delivering vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerlandāall in 30 minutes or less! š§ 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. Any news not covered today will be included in our next wrap-up. #### Schedule: - Next Episode: June 27th - Summer Wrap-Up: September 2nd (Labor Day) ...
May 23, 2024ā¢35 min
Revolutionizing Data Analysis: The Journey of Scavenger.ai In this exciting episode of Startuprad.io, host Jƶrn "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.ai is making waves in the world of data analysis, offering cutting-edge AI tools that simplify complex data management for businesses. Max discusses t...
May 23, 2024ā¢21 min
Join us in this episode of Startuprad.io as we explore the dynamic world of logistics with Boris Bƶsch, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Everstox. Discover how Everstox is reshaping the industry landscape through innovative technology and strategic partnerships. Boris shares insights into Everstox's journey, from its inception to its ambitious plans for expansion and Series B funding in 2025. Delve into the intricacies of logistics management as Boris discusses Everstox's AI-driven software platform, de...
May 09, 2024ā¢41 min
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Apr 25, 2024ā¢33 min
Lower your Costs of ISO 27.001 and SOC 2 Compliance by up to 85% [with our Partner 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 costs. And Vanta scales with your business, helping you enter new markets. Join 7,000 global companies like Atlassian, Flo Health, and Quora that trust V...
Apr 18, 2024ā¢35 min
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 costs. And Vanta scales with your business, helping you enter new markets. Join 7,000 global companies like Atlassian, Flo Health, and Quora that trust V...
Apr 11, 2024ā¢32 min
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 š. 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 25th 2024. Happy Easter! Today we publish on Holy Thursday (GrĆ¼ndonnerstag) in Germany. Note that the Friday before and Monday after Easter are publi...
Mar 28, 2024ā¢29 min
Executive Summary In this in-depth episode of Startuprad.io, host Jƶrn "Joe" Menninger chats with Domenico Cipolla, CEO of Xentral, about his professional journey and the evolution of Xentral. Cipolla discusses his unique background, the importance of execution in business, and how Xentral serves SMEs with ERP solutions. He also shares insights on leadership, mistakes as learning opportunities, and the company's growth plans, including hiring for cultural fit. They touch on Cipolla's past roles ...
Mar 14, 2024ā¢52 min
Interested in Working with us? Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jƶrn "Joe" Menninger and guest Thomas Kƶsters of DEEP Ecosystems explore the rise of spinoff companies, mainly from academic institutions. They discuss the significant impact of public investment in high-tech and hardware sectors, the challenges of tech transfer, and the role of entities like the EIC accelerator in supporting European spinoffs. The ep...
Mar 07, 2024ā¢52 min
Interested in Working with us? Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Summary Looking to build a lean startup and expand into new markets? Join us as we discuss the best strategies for attracting German and Austrian investors and establishing a successful startup in Berlin and Hamburg. Stay updated on the latest startup news and learn from other successful entrepreneurs in the field. Don't miss out on this valuable insight! Subscribe Here https://linktr.ee/startupradio Questi...
Feb 15, 2024ā¢41 min
Interested in Working with us? Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Executive Summary In this episode, Joe interviews Andrea TĆ¼ttenberg, a female founder and professor at the University Clinic of Mainz. Andrea is the co-founder of Actitrex, a biotech startup focusing on immune cell therapy. She explains the journey from being a doctor and researcher to founding a company that develops treatments to minimize or avoid severe immune responses in patients undergoing stem cell t...
Feb 08, 2024ā¢28 min
Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jƶrn "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 ARCheck on efficiency and cleaner support. They delve into the challenges of managing sick leave, the early development of ARCheck, and the upcoming launc...
Feb 01, 2024ā¢30 min
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 and investments. All publications more or less agreed that 2023 was hopefully rock bottom for startups, their valuation, funding and founding of new ...
Jan 25, 2024ā¢27 min
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 aspiring entrepreneurs alike! Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io F Subscribe Here We are always sharin...
Jan 23, 2024ā¢18 min
Dear Esteemed Listeners, As the holiday season wraps us in its joyful embrace, I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has been a part of our incredible journey here at Startuprad.io. This time of year is not just about the twinkling lights and merry melodies; it's about cherishing connections, celebrating accomplishments, and embracing the spirit of togetherness. Your unwavering support, insightful feedback, and enthusiasm have been the drivin...
Dec 25, 2023ā¢2 min
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 š. 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 released on January 25th, 2024. Note: We will take a holiday break until January 18th, 2023, when you can expect the first publication in the new year. Our ...
Dec 21, 2023ā¢23 min
Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jƶrn "Joe" Menninger and guest Thomas Kƶsters, MD at DEEP Ecosystems, discuss the potential of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as a hidden gem for AI startups. They highlight the region's strong economic leaders and growing AI scene in cities like Warsaw, Bucharest, and Prague. While CEE is not heavily represented in AI startup locations, it shows promise in reaching the top 15 European rankings for AI startup investments. They also delve...
Dec 14, 2023ā¢30 min
Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, we delve into the world of AI and computer vision with our guest Simone Trevisan, a computer vision expert and project manager at Blue Tensor. Simone shares insights into the innovative computer vision platform, Iris, designed for small and medium-sized industries to harness AI without the need for coding expertise. He also discusses Blue Tensor's collaboration with Huawei to deploy their platform on both on-premise and cloud servers. Join us a...
Dec 07, 2023ā¢35 min
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 š. Our Highlights AI startup Aleph Alpha raises half a billion dollars, CMBlu raises 100 mn ā¬ for energy storage, WeFox gets 55 M US$ from Deutsche and Unicredit, and Vanguard pulls the plug on their German robo advisor. It seems that Sono Motors has found an investor to...
Nov 30, 2023ā¢20 minā¢Ep. 142
Like what you hear? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Summary Welcome to Startuprad.io, your go-to podcast and YouTube blog for all things related to the German startup scene. In today's episode, we have a special treat for you as our host, Jƶrn "Joe" Menninger, takes the mic solo to share his insights from a recent visit to Huawei Connect in Paris. Unfortunately, the planned interview with an AI startup from this event had to be rescheduled, but Joe is excited to give ...
Nov 23, 2023ā¢12 minā¢Ep. 141
āI built the tech behind it to make it work, and, we got quite some revenue through through that, and, yeah, it was one of my first businesses that I really incorporated where it really went to the notary, Form the legal entity and all these things.ā ā Mario Hachemer Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, we are joined by the newest co-host, Mario Hachemer, who brings a wealth of experience in technology and entrepreneurship to the table. Marioās journey has been nothing short of fa...
Nov 09, 2023ā¢32 minā¢Ep. 140
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 š. This time we wrap up October 2023 in our 400th episode! Our startup news are recorded with Chris today in Germany and Joe in Frankfurt. The recording date is October 25th and all news not included will be in our next news to be released on November 30th. This time we made more...
Oct 26, 2023ā¢20 minā¢Ep. 139
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 banking and now building a next-generation university. We'll explore how he's bridging the gap between technology and education, revolutionizing t...
Oct 19, 2023ā¢43 minā¢Ep. 138
Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Executive Summary Welcome to Startuprad.io, the podcast that brings you the latest insights and stories from the world of startups. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Christian Noske, a Partner at NGP Capital in Berlin. Christian joins our host, Jƶrn "Joe" Menninger, to discuss their recent research on the startup ecosystem in the DACH region, which encompasses Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. They de...
Oct 12, 2023ā¢26 minā¢Ep. 137
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 summer 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less š. This time we wrap up Septembe...
Sep 28, 2023ā¢26 minā¢Ep. 136
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 š. 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 too much news in one piece. So we looked to wrap up summer and since the US is an important market and Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer it se...
Sep 04, 2023ā¢34 minā¢Ep. 135
Like what you hear? You can tip us here: https://startupradio.captivate.fm/support Subscribe Here: https://linktr.ee/startupradio Our Sponsor Startupraven A startup's journey can be a tough one, but it doesn't have Ģto feel like you're alone on your quest! Invest in others' success with us by joining our community of entrepreneurs who are building amazing things every day - no matter how big or small their ideas may seem at first glance. The best way to find investors and cooperation partners fo...
Aug 24, 2023ā¢47 minā¢Ep. 134
Like what you hear? You can tip us here or become a member to help us deliver great content: https://startupradio.captivate.fm/support Management Summary In this episode, our guest is Fabian Peltzl, co-founder of KNOWRON. He is here to discuss the importance of augmenting blue-collar workers in the software industry, which is primarily focused on white-collar workers. KNOWRON aims to bridge this gap by providing generative AI technology to assist service organizations and technicians. They empha...
Jul 13, 2023ā¢27 minā¢Ep. 133
Welcome to our June 2023 wrap-up with vital news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less š. 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 news not yet included here will be published in our next news episode. Find all links to the quoted news on our Medium blog link below. Note: We wil...
Jun 29, 2023ā¢23 minā¢Ep. 132
Welcome to our May 2023 wrap-up with important news from the startup scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less š. 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 and end with general news. And for those serious about startups, there is even a collection called: "Stay Ahead of the Curve," where we share in-depth...
Jun 01, 2023ā¢31 minā¢Ep. 131
