Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC, Innovation & Growth podcast

Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC, Innovation & Growth

Startuprad.io™ is Europe’s voice on startups, venture capital, and innovation — giving you backstage access to the continent’s most dynamic founders, investors, and tech visionaries. Hosted by Joe Menninger, the show has become a trusted source for international audiences who want to understand how Europe builds and scales its next generation of unicorns. Each episode dives deep into the strategies, funding rounds, and market shifts shaping the DACH and broader European startup scene — from fintech and deep tech to sustainability, AI, and frontier innovation. Through data-driven storytelling and in-depth interviews, Startuprad.io™ connects you directly with the entrepreneurs, policymakers, and venture capitalists transforming the European economy. Why listeners tune in: • Insightful founder interviews and growth stories across Germany, Austria & Switzerland • Exclusive access to venture capital trends, exits, and emerging funds • Data-backed coverage of fintech, AI, green tech, and deep tech sectors • Conversations on policy, talent, and ecosystem development across Europe • B2B intelligence for investors, corporates, and innovators expanding into Europe Global Recognition Featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, Crunchbase, Feedspot, F6S, and MillionPodcasts, Startuprad.io™ consistently ranks among the world’s top entrepreneurship and innovation podcasts — reaching founders and decision-makers in more than 60 countries. The Startuprad.io™ Network The flagship show anchors a family of focused podcasts including FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Sutra, Blockchain Germany, and European Startup Pulse. Together they form one of Europe’s most comprehensive English-language startup media networks, attracting over one million annual listeners and viewers across podcast platforms, YouTube, radio, and newsletters. Our Mission To connect Europe’s innovation economy with a global audience — through credible journalism, deep research, and storytelling that empowers entrepreneurs and investors alike. Stay Connected 🌐 All links → https://linktr.ee/startupradio 💌 Newsletter → https://startupradio.substack.com 📰 Blog → https://www.startuprad.io/blog/ 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/startupradio Startuprad.io™ — Where Europe’s startup stories meet the world.

Startuprad.io™ is Europe’s voice on startups, venture capital, and innovation — giving you backstage access to the continent’s most dynamic founders, investors, and tech visionaries. Hosted by Joe Menninger, the show has become a trusted source for international audiences who want to understand how Europe builds and scales its next generation of unicorns. Each episode dives deep into the strategies, funding rounds, and market shifts shaping the DACH and broader European startup scene — from fintech and deep tech to sustainability, AI, and frontier innovation. Through data-driven storytelling and in-depth interviews, Startuprad.io™ connects you directly with the entrepreneurs, policymakers, and venture capitalists transforming the European economy. Why listeners tune in: • Insightful founder interviews and growth stories across Germany, Austria & Switzerland • Exclusive access to venture capital trends, exits, and emerging funds • Data-backed coverage of fintech, AI, green tech, and deep tech sectors • Conversations on policy, talent, and ecosystem development across Europe • B2B intelligence for investors, corporates, and innovators expanding into Europe Global Recognition Featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, Crunchbase, Feedspot, F6S, and MillionPodcasts, Startuprad.io™ consistently ranks among the world’s top entrepreneurship and innovation podcasts — reaching founders and decision-makers in more than 60 countries. The Startuprad.io™ Network The flagship show anchors a family of focused podcasts including FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Sutra, Blockchain Germany, and European Startup Pulse. Together they form one of Europe’s most comprehensive English-language startup media networks, attracting over one million annual listeners and viewers across podcast platforms, YouTube, radio, and newsletters. Our Mission To connect Europe’s innovation economy with a global audience — through credible journalism, deep research, and storytelling that empowers entrepreneurs and investors alike. Stay Connected 🌐 All links → https://linktr.ee/startupradio 💌 Newsletter → https://startupradio.substack.com 📰 Blog → https://www.startuprad.io/blog/ 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/startupradio Startuprad.io™ — Where Europe’s startup stories meet the world.

 

#338

European Tech Sovereignty: The November 2025 DACH Startup News Briefing

Europe's startup narrative is changing fast — from apps and valuations to sovereignty, inf... more

27 Nov 2025

22 MINS

22:25

27 Nov 2025


#337

Camel Startups: How Capital-Efficient Founders Scale in the DACH Region

What if you could build a startup that survives downturns, grows profitably, and never dep... more

26 Nov 2025

19 MINS

19:36

26 Nov 2025


#336

AI Agents Are the New Attackers — Inside the Identity Security Platform Built for 2025

What if the biggest cyber risk inside your company wasn’t malware — but identity? In this ... more

21 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:41

21 Nov 2025


#335

The AI Agents That Give Craftsmen Their Weekends Back | PlanCraft’s €38 M Story

What if AI could give craftsmen their time back? In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jö... more

13 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:52

13 Nov 2025


#334

How Edurino Built Europe's Hybrid Learning Revolution for Kids

Can “screen time” actually make kids smarter? That’s the question Irene Klemm, Co-Founder ... more

06 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:23

06 Nov 2025


#333

October 2025 Deep Dive – AI Startups, Venture Capital & Fintech in DACH

🏁 The Deep Dive is here. Germany, Austria and Switzerland enter a new startup cycle where... more

03 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:56

03 Nov 2025


#332

Europe’s AI Supercluster: How DACH Startups Are Outpacing Silicon Valley

What if Europe — not Silicon Valley — defined the future of AI? In this October 2025 episo... more

30 Oct 2025

26 MINS

26:35

30 Oct 2025


#331

How Xaver Lehmann Recovered from Burnout After a $60 M Startup Exit

He sold his AI startup for $60 million — and fell apart. In this raw and powerful conversa... more

23 Oct 2025

58 MINS

58:52

23 Oct 2025


#330

How to Start a Company in Germany — The LegalTech & Fintech Revolution

Starting a company in Germany used to mean paperwork, notaries, and patience. But now, a n... more

21 Oct 2025

50 MINS

50:52

21 Oct 2025


#329

Flow State Rituals for Founders: Deep Work, Distraction Hacks & AI Focus

In this episode, Steven Puri, CEO of The Sukha Company and former Hollywood VFX executive ... more

14 Oct 2025

47 MINS

47:44

14 Oct 2025


#328

Flow State for Startup Founders: Deep Work That Actually Ships

Steven Puri, co-founder/CEO of Sukha, shares the flow state for startup founders playbook:... more

09 Oct 2025

51 MINS

51:12

09 Oct 2025


#327

German Startup News Sept 2025: Deep Tech, VC Surge, Fintech & Big Fundings

In this September 2025 wrap-up, hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down... more

06 Oct 2025

28 MINS

28:47

06 Oct 2025


#326

German Startup News Sept 2025: $2.3B AI Unicorn, N26 Crisis & Climate Tech

Berlin’s AI unicorn skyrocketed from $350M to $2.3B in valuation in just months. Meanwhile... more

02 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:32

02 Oct 2025


#325

Salt-Free Water Softener: How AQON PURE Bootstrapped a Cleantech Startup

What if fixing hard water could also save energy and rivers? That’s the question [Maximili... more

25 Sep 2025

49 MINS

49:55

25 Sep 2025


#324

Agentic AI for SaaS: Multi-Agent Playbooks, Pricing Agents & EU AI Act Trust

Dashboards don’t decide. Agents do. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit down with Jen... more

18 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:20

18 Sep 2025


#323

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, AWS’s Je... more

11 Sep 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:14

11 Sep 2025


#322

German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News

What if the next billion-dollar startup was brewing in Berlin, Munich, or Vienna right now... more

04 Sep 2025

29 MINS

29:00

04 Sep 2025


#321

DACH Startup News: Berlin AI Rockets, N26 Shakes & Europe’s Hydrogen Bet

Berlin’s AI just rocketed from $350M to $2.3B. At the same time, Switzerland locked in €82... more

01 Sep 2025

21 MINS

21:33

01 Sep 2025