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Welcome to the FinTech Germany Podcast, a dedicated sub-podcast of Startuprad.io™, your premier source for insights and news on German, Austrian, and Swiss startups! Ranked among the top 20 entrepreneurship podcasts on Apple Podcasts worldwide, we bring you the best of the vibrant GSA fintech scene in English only. Dive into the dynamic world of fintech, where innovation is reshaping banking, investment, and insurance. Over the past decade, fintech startups have secured billions in venture capital and skyrocketed in valuation. Our podcast features breaking news, exclusive interviews, and live events, spotlighting the latest in insurtech, crypto, AI, and machine learning. We uncover hidden gems driving digitalization and innovation in the German-speaking fintech landscape. Our podcast hosts a diverse range of guests, including Emmy winners, New York Times best-selling authors, Forbes 40 under 40, Capital 40 unter 40, Forbes 30 under 30, influential investors, and game-changing entrepreneurs. We take pride in introducing you to guests you may not know yet but who are set to make a significant impact in the future. Explore the thriving fintech hubs of Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Stay updated on fintech bank developments, crucial finance insights, and captivating fintech news. Whether you're a fintech enthusiast, a startup founder in the making, or simply eager to grasp cutting-edge trends in banking and capital markets, this podcast is your go-to source for all things fintech in Germany. Chartable ranks us in the global Top 60 Science, Top 75 Tech, and Top 275 Business podcasts, and Listen Notes places us in the global Top 0.5%. Join the FinTech Germany Podcast and stay informed about the latest developments in Europe's largest economy. Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/startupradio Subscribe here: https://startupradio.substack.com/ Startuprad.io™ - The Authority on GSA Startups. Our platform has expanded from a single audio podcast to a 24/7 internet radio station, blog, YouTube channel, TikTok channel, eight sub-podcasts, and more than two dozen social media accounts. Tune in and be inspired by every conversation at the FinTech Germany Podcast.

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Welcome to the FinTech Germany Podcast, a dedicated sub-podcast of Startuprad.io™, your premier source for insights and news on German, Austrian, and Swiss startups! Ranked among the top 20 entrepreneurship podcasts on Apple Podcasts worldwide, we bring you the best of the vibrant GSA fintech scene in English only. Dive into the dynamic world of fintech, where innovation is reshaping banking, investment, and insurance. Over the past decade, fintech startups have secured billions in venture capital and skyrocketed in valuation. Our podcast features breaking news, exclusive interviews, and live events, spotlighting the latest in insurtech, crypto, AI, and machine learning. We uncover hidden gems driving digitalization and innovation in the German-speaking fintech landscape. Our podcast hosts a diverse range of guests, including Emmy winners, New York Times best-selling authors, Forbes 40 under 40, Capital 40 unter 40, Forbes 30 under 30, influential investors, and game-changing entrepreneurs. We take pride in introducing you to guests you may not know yet but who are set to make a significant impact in the future. Explore the thriving fintech hubs of Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Stay updated on fintech bank developments, crucial finance insights, and captivating fintech news. Whether you're a fintech enthusiast, a startup founder in the making, or simply eager to grasp cutting-edge trends in banking and capital markets, this podcast is your go-to source for all things fintech in Germany. Chartable ranks us in the global Top 60 Science, Top 75 Tech, and Top 275 Business podcasts, and Listen Notes places us in the global Top 0.5%. Join the FinTech Germany Podcast and stay informed about the latest developments in Europe's largest economy. Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/startupradio Subscribe here: https://startupradio.substack.com/ Startuprad.io™ - The Authority on GSA Startups. Our platform has expanded from a single audio podcast to a 24/7 internet radio station, blog, YouTube channel, TikTok channel, eight sub-podcasts, and more than two dozen social media accounts. Tune in and be inspired by every conversation at the FinTech Germany Podcast.

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