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Startuprad.ioā„¢ is your backstage access to Europeā€™s fast-moving startup scene, venture capital strategies, and the tech entrepreneurs building the future of business. Featured by Feedspot, F6S, MillionPodcasts, Forbes, Crunchbase, and Tech.eu, we rank among the worldā€™s top startup podcastsā€”curating the most relevant voices in sales psychology, eco innovation, fintech trends, and AI-driven growth. šŸŽ™ļø Hosted monthly by Joe Menninger, Startuprad.io delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with Europe's most visionary founders, venture capitalists, and startup leaders, from Berlin to Munich, Vienna, Zurich, and beyond. šŸš€ What Youā€™ll Learn: How startup founders scale from pre-seed funding to unicorn status SaaS growth metrics, startup strategies, and capital growth pathways Secrets of exit planning, IPO preparation, and acquisition execution Insights on green innovation, digital transformation strategy, and innovation in management Why global investors are betting on the DACH region ā€” Germany, Austria, and Switzerland startups šŸ’” We explore a wide range of topics: Fintech innovation, fintech opportunities, fintech community, and fintech founders Angel investors, VC investment trends, and forbes-30-under-30 game-changers Industry disruptors in car manufacturing, retail analytics, and metal prices Visionary builders, heatmaps, and vibrant neighborhoods Big-picture themes like german economy, entrepreneur tools, and eco-system for growth šŸŽ§ Featuring: Emmy award winners, Nobel Laureates, New York Times best selling authors, emerging authors, and visionary innovators Tech visionaries, digital assistants, and forbes 30 under 30 founders Guests from the Max Planck Institute, Karlsruhe Institute, and scaling giants Experts on growth capital, scaleup strategies, execution stories, and resilience planning šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ØšŸ‡­šŸ‡¦šŸ‡¹ Focus: The most promising german startups, austrian startups, swiss innovation, and gsa tech sectors šŸ” Deep dives into startup trends, vc interviews, company builders, and startup resources If you're building or investing in the innovation economy, this show gives you exclusive insightsā€”no fluff, no press releasesā€”just battle-tested knowledge from startup insight to scaleup execution. šŸ“² Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app šŸŒ Follow us on LinkedIn ā€” join over 50,000 insiders across the german startup scene šŸ”— Access full links, tools & resources: https://linktr.ee/startupradio

  1. AI Monetization Strategy: From POC to Proof of Value with AWS

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    AI Monetization Strategy: From POC to Proof of Value with AWS

    POC is dead. Proof of Value is the new standard for AI startups. In this episode, AWSā€™s Jennifer GrĆ¼n reveals the AI monetization strategy that separates demos from businesses. What Youā€™ll Learn in This Episode: ā€“ Why hybrid pricing models (subscriptions + credits) outperform per-seat SaaS in AI ā€“ How to replace Proof of Concept with Proof of Value frameworks that deliver ROI fast ā€“ The ROI storytelling metrics (CLV, CAC, churn, ARR) that boards and VCs actually believe ā€“ The infra levers (batch vs provisioned throughput) that protect GenAI unit economics ā€“ How to package compliance features (SSO, audit logs, privacy tiers) for enterprise upsell šŸš€ Meet Our SponsorAWS Startups is a proud sponsor of this weekā€™s episode of Startuprad.io. Visit to find out how AWS can help you prove whatā€™s possible in your industry: https://aws.amazon.com/startups?trk=25cdbfe4-8d2e-4b0b-926e-3fe5ef6323cb&sc_channel=el Guest SpotlightJennifer GrĆ¼n, Senior Specialist for Generative AI & Machine Learning at AWS, works with founders across Europe to monetize AI responsibly. She brings tactical insight from the field: how to price GenAI, validate ROI, and scale without losing margins. Full Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/ai-monetization-strategy-proof-of-value-hybrid-pricing Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/NoTFqAcRc2c If this episode gave you a new lens on AI pricing, share it with a founder who needs to hear it. Follow Startuprad.io on Spotify, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and join our blog + newsletter for full breakdowns. āœ‰ļø Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io Subscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio šŸ’¬ Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8 šŸ’¼ Follow Jƶrn on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger šŸ”‘ Keyword IntegrationPrimary: AI monetization strategy, Proof of Value, hybrid AI pricing, AI ROI metrics Secondary: GenAI unit economics, enterprise AI packaging, startup funding Europe, B2B SaaS growth, founder playbook Startuprad.ioā„¢ - All Rights Reserved

    1 h
  2. German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A ā€“ September 2025 News

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    German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A ā€“ September 2025 News

    What if the next billion-dollar startup was brewing in Berlin, Munich, or Vienna right now? In this episode, we cover the game-changing deals, deep tech breakthroughs, and green innovation stories shaping the DACH startup scene in September 2025. Whether youā€™re a founder, VC, or ecosystem insider, this is your shortcut to staying ahead in Europeā€™s most dynamic market. What Youā€™ll Learn šŸš€ The biggest venture capital raises across Germany, Austria & Switzerland šŸ§  How neuromorphic AI chips and quantum comms are reshaping Europeā€™s deep tech frontier šŸ’³ Fintech consolidation: Bitpandaā€™s growth and Blingā€™s youth finance push šŸŒ± Green tech milestones from Austriaā€™s salt-based storage to EV wiring solutions āš•ļø Biotech breakthroughs and M&A exits shaping the next health tech wave šŸ“Š Why AI-driven search analytics could disrupt marketing and SEO forever From startup funding in Germany and European venture capital to deep tech AI hardware, fintech M&A, and green tech innovation, this episode is designed to rank high on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for founders and investors looking for cutting-edge insights. Episode: DACH Startup News ā€“ Summer Wrap-Up 2025 Host: Joern Menninger, Editor-in-Chief Startuprad.io Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/dach-startup-news-july-and-august-2025-unicorn-surge-825m-hydrogen-win-fintech-shakeups Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/cLO_niJ6wok Timestamps: 00:00 ā€“ VC News (ā‚¬30M+ funds) 02:30 ā€“ Deep Tech: brain chips & quantum comms 05:00 ā€“ Green Tech: energy storage & EV wiring 06:00 ā€“ Fintech: Bitpanda & Bling M&A 09:00 ā€“ AI & SaaS analytics 11:30 ā€“ Mobility & Auto1 Group 15:00 ā€“ Biotech & Health Tech 18:00 ā€“ Major fundraising deals (ā‚¬100M+) 23:00 ā€“ M&A: Nect, Scanbot, Lemon Markets 25:30 ā€“ Ecosystem trivia + closing notes āœ‰ļø Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io Subscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio šŸ’¬ Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8šŸ’¼ Follow Jƶrn on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger Primary (in title + description): startup funding, German startups, venture capital Europe, deep tech startups, fintech Europe, green tech, AI search disruption. Secondary (in body + show notes): AI in business, biotech Germany, startup exits. Startuprad.ioā„¢ - All Rights Reserved

    29 min
  3. DACH Startup News: Berlin AI Rockets, N26 Shakes & Europeā€™s Hydrogen Bet

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    DACH Startup News: Berlin AI Rockets, N26 Shakes & Europeā€™s Hydrogen Bet

    Berlinā€™s AI just rocketed from $350M to $2.3B. At the same time, Switzerland locked in ā‚¬825M hydrogen funding, and N26 faced its toughest governance test yet. This is not Silicon Valley news. This is the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) reshaping startup dynamics ā€” and itā€™s moving fast. In this Startuprad.io Summer Wrap-Up 2025, we unpack: ā€“ How Berlinā€™s open-source workflow AI became a unicorn and why enterprises are buying in now ā€“ Why EU hydrogen funding marks a generational climate infrastructure play for startups ā€“ What N26ā€™s leadership shake-up under BaFin reveals about fintech governance in Europe ā€“ How dual-use pivots (like Liliumā€™s defense strategy) are becoming survival moves in tough funding markets ā€“ Why German tele-driving pilots and Bavarian endowment unlocks are more than policy headlines ā€” theyā€™re startup railways ā€“ The rise of Europeā€™s Stan index (Qwant + Ecosia) and Pinterestā€™s Zurich AI hub šŸŽ™ Why listen? Because the future of European startups will be shaped at the intersection of technology, regulation, and capital flows. If youā€™re a founder, operator, or investor, this episode shows where the rails are being laid. What youā€™ll learn: ā€“ The DACH edge in AI: community + open-source + enterprise focus ā€“ The real impact of hydrogen billions on startup runway ā€“ Fintechā€™s compliance-first reality check ā€“ The overlooked opportunity of dual-use & defense procurement ā€“ How to spot policy-driven founder opportunities in Europe šŸ‘‰ If you learned something here, share this episode with a founder who needs it. Follow us on Spotify, subscribe on Apple, and check the blog for a full breakdown. Episode: DACH Startup News ā€“ Summer Wrap-Up 2025 Host: Joern Menninger, Editor-in-Chief Startuprad.io Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/dach-startup-news-july-and-august-2025-unicorn-surge-825m-hydrogen-win-fintech-shakeups Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/iV1Gzz0zy_k Timestamps 00:00 ā€“ Intro & why the roundup is split in 2 parts 05:26 ā€“ Berlin AI rockets to $2.3B 09:57 ā€“ Switzerlandā€™s ā‚¬825M hydrogen allocation 11:23 ā€“ EIC selects 40 startups & Stan index launch 14:27 ā€“ German economy dips into recession 15:15 ā€“ Defense pivots & tele-driving pilots 17:49 ā€“ Bavarian endowment unlock + Austrian founder wave 20:11 ā€“ Pinterest opens Zurich AI hub & wrap-up āœ‰ļø Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io Subscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio šŸ’¬ Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8šŸ’¼ Follow Jƶrn on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger Primary (title, early description, timestamps): DACH startup news, Berlin AI automation, EU hydrogen funding, German startup ecosystem Secondary (description + show notes): N26 governance, defense tech Europe, tele-driving Germany, Stan index, European AI hub, EIC startup funding Startuprad.ioā„¢ - All Rights Reserved

    22 min
  4. How Climate Tech SaaS Is Ending Greenwashing | Irene Rosique, Nuvio Planet

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    How Climate Tech SaaS Is Ending Greenwashing | Irene Rosique, Nuvio Planet

    Greenwashing is everywhere ā€” from supermarket shelves to corporate ESG reports. But are those ā€œeco-friendlyā€ claims worth anything without data to back them up? In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jƶrn ā€œJoeā€ Menninger speaks with Irene Rosique-Conesa, CEO & Co-Founder of Nuvio Planet, a climate tech SaaS spun out of BASF. Irene believes the solution to greenwashing isnā€™t more PR ā€” itā€™s better data. Youā€™ll learn: Why half of sustainability labels lack verifiable evidence How lifecycle assessment (LCA) software makes compliance repeatable and affordable The hidden flaws in ESG reporting and why CSRD will change the rules A case study: reducing milkā€™s carbon footprint by 8% = 1M Berlinā€“NY flights Ireneā€™s founder journey: leaving BASF corporate life for startup uncertainty Her bold 2030 prediction: environmental data will matter as much as price Guest Spotlight: Irene Rosique-Conesa, CEO & Co-Founder of Nuvio Planet. With over a decade of LCA expertise and a corporate career at BASF, Irene is building a SaaS platform that transforms sustainability compliance into growth. If youā€™ve ever wondered how startups can win in regulated markets, or how founders transition from corporate to climate tech, this episode is for you. šŸ’” Donā€™t just follow green labels ā€” follow the data. Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/climate-tech-saas-how-nuvio-planet-ends-greenwashing Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/LHK7BNjjul0 Timestamps: 00:00 ā€“ What is greenwashing in 2025? 05:30 ā€“ Why sustainability claims collapse without data 09:45 ā€“ Lifecycle assessment vs. averages 14:20 ā€“ From compliance cost to growth driver 20:00 ā€“ Case study: Milk carbon footprint cut by 8% 24:30 ā€“ CSRD and supply chain transparency 29:07 ā€“ Ireneā€™s bold 2030 prediction āœ‰ļø Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io Subscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio šŸ’¬ Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8šŸ’¼ Follow Jƶrn on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger Primary keywords (ā€œclimate tech SaaSā€, ā€œgreenwashingā€, ā€œlifecycle assessmentā€, ā€œCSRD complianceā€) used in title, description opening, and early show notes. Secondary keywords (ā€œsupply chain transparencyā€, ā€œfounder journeyā€, ā€œBASF spinoutā€) sprinkled naturally in description + notes. Startuprad.ioā„¢ - All Rights Reserved

    31 min
  5. Productionizing AI: AWS Bedrock, MCP & Agentic Workflows for Startups

    21. KOL

    Productionizing AI: AWS Bedrock, MCP & Agentic Workflows for Startups

    What does it really take to move from a GenAI prototype to a production-ready system? In this episode, AWS AI Engineering Specialist Dennis Traub breaks down the hard truths behind scaling, securing, and monitoring AI systems ā€” and why the future belongs to startups who learn how to productionize AI fast. What Youā€™ll Learn in This Episode: Why most GenAI prototypes fail when pushed to production The role of MCP (Model Context Protocol) in securely connecting AI to APIs How agentic workflows differ from simple prompt chains Why observability and cost monitoring are non-negotiable for startups The AWS Bedrock + Agent Core stack for startups scaling AI in Europe Counterintuitive lessons: when not to use AI šŸš€ Meet Our SponsorAWS Startups is a proud sponsor of this weekā€™s episode of Startuprad.io. Visit startups.aws to find out how AWS can help you prove whatā€™s possible in your industry. The AWS Startups team comprises former founders and CTOs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and mentors ready to help you prove whatā€™s possible. Since 2013, AWS has supported over 280,000 startups across the globe and provided $7Billion in credits through the AWS Activate program. Big ideas feel at home on AWS, and with access to cutting-edge technologies like generative AI, you can quickly turn those ideas into marketable products. Want your own AI-powered assistant? Try Amazon Q. Want to build your own AI products? Privately customize leading foundation models on Amazon Bedrock.  Want to reduce the cost of AI workloads? AWS Trainium is the silicon youā€™re looking for. Whatever your ambitions, youā€™ve already had the idea, now prove itā€™s possible on AWS. Visit aws.amazon.com/startups to get started. Guest: Dennis Traub, AI Engineering Specialist at AWS Full Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/how-startups-can-succeed-at-productionizingai-without-breaking-at-scale Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/UkYwxbM_834 āœ‰ļø Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io Subscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio šŸ’¬ Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8 šŸ’¼ Follow Jƶrn on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger Startuprad.ioā„¢ - All Rights Reserved

    57 min
  6. How Startups Can Use GenAI Without Breaking GDPR or Trust

    14. KOL

    How Startups Can Use GenAI Without Breaking GDPR or Trust

    Startups love GenAI. But most founders are using it unsafely ā€” and exposing their team, their customers, and their legal risk without even realizing it. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sat down with Dennis Traub, AI Engineering Specialist at AWS, to unpack what safe adoption of Generative AI really means for founders, CTOs, and product leads. Dennis introduces the ā€œArtificial Internā€ framework ā€” a practical way for startups to implement GenAI without hallucinations, GDPR violations, or broken trust. He walks us through where to start, what not to do, and how to pick your very first AI use case. šŸš€ Meet Our SponsorAWS Startups is a proud sponsor of this weekā€™s episode of Startuprad.io. Visit startups.aws to find out how AWS can help you prove whatā€™s possible in your industry. The AWS Startups team comprises former founders and CTOs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and mentors ready to help you prove whatā€™s possible. Since 2013, AWS has supported over 280,000 startups across the globe and provided $7Billion in credits through the AWS Activate program. Big ideas feel at home on AWS, and with access to cutting-edge technologies like generative AI, you can quickly turn those ideas into marketable products. Want your own AI-powered assistant? Try Amazon Q. Want to build your own AI products? Privately customize leading foundation models on Amazon Bedrock.  Want to reduce the cost of AI workloads? AWS Trainium is the silicon youā€™re looking for. Whatever your ambitions, youā€™ve already had the idea, now prove itā€™s possible on AWS. Visit aws.amazon.com/startups to get started. šŸ“Œ What youā€™ll learn in this episode: Why treating GenAI like a cofounder is a dangerous myth What AI should (and should never) touch inside your startup How to adopt GenAI tools without violating GDPR The hidden risk in giving LLMs access to your inbox Why AWS Bedrock offers a safer backend for compliant AI use How to automate annoying work ā€” not strategic work What most founders misunderstand about AI ā€œpowerā€ šŸ“Show NotesGuest: Dennis Traub, AI Engineering Specialist at AWS Full Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/how-to-safely-adopt-genai-without-leaking-customer-data Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/7e_UQbmYIE8 āœ‰ļø Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io Subscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio šŸ’¬ Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8 šŸ’¼ Follow Jƶrn on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger

    48 min
  7. How Count Finance Tackles Millennial Money Anxiety with Automation & Empathy

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    How Count Finance Tackles Millennial Money Anxiety with Automation & Empathy

    What if your money app actually reduced your anxiety instead of triggering it?In this episode, Laura Cornely shares how she walked away from private equity to build Count ā€” a fintech thatā€™s deeply personal, empathy-led, and built for millennial mental clarity. What You'll Learn: How money anxiety is the unspoken epidemic of our generation ā€” and how Count tackles it Why sales psychology is baked into the onboarding of personal finance tools How Laura conducted 100+ user interviews before writing a single line of code What bootstrapping a fintech with your co-founder husband really looks like Why female fintech founders often see pain points that others miss The startup advantage of designing for emotion, not just metrics How Count prioritizes trust, transparency, and mental ease in their UX Why VCs misunderstand tools built for mental health + money Guest Spotlight:Laura Cornely, founder of Count Finance, is a former private equity executive who turned to fintech after realizing the deep emotional disconnect in traditional financial tools. She bootstrapped Count alongside her husband, driven by a mission to solve real user anxiety with radical transparency and calm tech. If youā€™ve ever opened five apps to see how broke you are ā€” this is the episode for you.Follow Startuprad.io, subscribe on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and leave a ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ review if it helped you think differently.Donā€™t forget to share this with fellow founders, UX designers, and fintech product leads.Guest Name: Laura Cornely | CEO and co-founder of Count App Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/from-stress-to-confidence-the-financial-anxiety-app-built-for-real-life Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/DQajoeLWeSURelevant Resources:https://www.count-finance.com/https://www.startuprad.io/post/fintech-review-2024-navigating-trends-and-innovations-in-startups Timestamps: 00:00 ā€“ Introduction: Money Anxiety Meets Product Design 02:15 ā€“ Lauraā€™s Leap from Private Equity to Purpose 06:40 ā€“ 100+ User Interviews: Groundwork for Fintech Clarity 10:50 ā€“ What Millennials Really Feel About Finances 13:00 ā€“ Bootstrapping a Calm Tech Fintech with Your Partner 16:00 ā€“ UX Design That Reduces Financial Panic 19:30 ā€“ Sales Psychology Meets Emotional Transparency 25:00 ā€“ Advice for Founders Building Emotionally Sensitive Tech āœ‰ļø Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.ioSubscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradiošŸ’¬ Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8šŸ’¼ Follow Jƶrn on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger Subscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio money anxiety, startups, sales psychology, tech entrepreneurs, german startups, startup scene, fintech innovation, female founder fintech, eco innovation, startup insights, startup growth, startup leadership, financial wellness tools, digital mental health, startup UX design

    31 min
  8. Second-Life EV Batteries: How Voltfang Raised ā‚¬15M to Replace Coal in Europe

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    Second-Life EV Batteries: How Voltfang Raised ā‚¬15M to Replace Coal in Europe

    What if the key to Europeā€™s energy independence lies in the batteries of yesterdayā€™s electric cars? This isnā€™t science fictionā€”itā€™s Voltfangā€™s reality. Todayā€™s 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, Voltfang is scaling from humble camper van hacks to operating Europeā€™s largest second-life battery factory. What You'll Learn: How second-life EV batteries can transform renewable energy storage. Why energy decentralization is critical for Europeā€™s climate future. The startup journey from garage project to ā‚¬15M scale-up. Lessons on resilience and leadership from Voltfangā€™s co-founders. Common misconceptions about scaling cleantech startups. Insider insights into Germanyā€™s and DACHā€™s energy transition. Guest Spotlight: David Oudsandji, CEO & Co-Founder of Voltfang, shares the story of how three friends turned a side project into one of Europeā€™s most ambitious clean energy startups. With a background in industrial engineering and a bold vision to shut down coal plants like Weissweiler (1.6 GW), David unpacks the challenges and triumphs of scaling in a high-impact sector. šŸŽ§ If youā€™re inspired by stories of startups driving global impact, hit ā€œFollowā€ on Spotify or ā€œSubscribeā€ on Apple Podcasts. ā­ Leave us a 5-star review and share this episode with fellow founders and investors. šŸ’¬ Whatā€™s your moonshot for the future of energy? Tell us on LinkedIn or Threads using #Startupradio. Guest Name: David Oudsandji, CEO & Co-Founder at Voltfang Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/second-life-ev-batteries-powering-europe%E2%80%99s-energy-future Timestamps: 00:00 ā€“ Can Second-Life Batteries Replace Coal? 02:15 ā€“ The Camper Van Experiment That Sparked Voltfang 06:40 ā€“ From Prototype to ā‚¬15M Raise 10:55 ā€“ Pivoting From Home to Industrial Energy Storage 15:30 ā€“ Decentralizing Europeā€™s Energy Grids 20:05 ā€“ Lessons in Cleantech Startup Leadership 23:00 ā€“ Voltfangā€™s Moonshot Vision for a Coal-Free Europe 25:10 ā€“ Closing Reflections and Future Plans āœ‰ļø Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io šŸ’¬ Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8 šŸ’¼ Follow Jƶrn on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger startups, second life EV batteries, energy decentralization Europe, german startups, tech entrepreneurs, capital growth, startup scaling cleantech, angel investors, DACH startup ecosystem, climate tech founders, venture capital cleantech Germany Startuprad.ioā„¢ - All Rights Reserved

    26 min
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Startuprad.ioā„¢ is your backstage access to Europeā€™s fast-moving startup scene, venture capital strategies, and the tech entrepreneurs building the future of business. Featured by Feedspot, F6S, MillionPodcasts, Forbes, Crunchbase, and Tech.eu, we rank among the worldā€™s top startup podcastsā€”curating the most relevant voices in sales psychology, eco innovation, fintech trends, and AI-driven growth. šŸŽ™ļø Hosted monthly by Joe Menninger, Startuprad.io delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with Europe's most visionary founders, venture capitalists, and startup leaders, from Berlin to Munich, Vienna, Zurich, and beyond. šŸš€ What Youā€™ll Learn: How startup founders scale from pre-seed funding to unicorn status SaaS growth metrics, startup strategies, and capital growth pathways Secrets of exit planning, IPO preparation, and acquisition execution Insights on green innovation, digital transformation strategy, and innovation in management Why global investors are betting on the DACH region ā€” Germany, Austria, and Switzerland startups šŸ’” We explore a wide range of topics: Fintech innovation, fintech opportunities, fintech community, and fintech founders Angel investors, VC investment trends, and forbes-30-under-30 game-changers Industry disruptors in car manufacturing, retail analytics, and metal prices Visionary builders, heatmaps, and vibrant neighborhoods Big-picture themes like german economy, entrepreneur tools, and eco-system for growth šŸŽ§ Featuring: Emmy award winners, Nobel Laureates, New York Times best selling authors, emerging authors, and visionary innovators Tech visionaries, digital assistants, and forbes 30 under 30 founders Guests from the Max Planck Institute, Karlsruhe Institute, and scaling giants Experts on growth capital, scaleup strategies, execution stories, and resilience planning šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ØšŸ‡­šŸ‡¦šŸ‡¹ Focus: The most promising german startups, austrian startups, swiss innovation, and gsa tech sectors šŸ” Deep dives into startup trends, vc interviews, company builders, and startup resources If you're building or investing in the innovation economy, this show gives you exclusive insightsā€”no fluff, no press releasesā€”just battle-tested knowledge from startup insight to scaleup execution. šŸ“² Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app šŸŒ Follow us on LinkedIn ā€” join over 50,000 insiders across the german startup scene šŸ”— Access full links, tools & resources: https://linktr.ee/startupradio

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