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Blockchain Germany – Web3 Startups, Crypto Innovation & Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™

Blockchain Germany – Web3 Startups, Crypto Innovation & Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™

By: Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Startup & VC Podcast Network
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 Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy. Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring tokenized assets, or a tech executive decoding regulation, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping the next wave of digital infrastructure. We go beyond buzzwords to analyze how distributed-ledger technology, smart-contract platforms, and digital currencies drive tangible business value. Expect candid conversations with thought leaders who bridge finance, compliance, and deep technology—from early-stage disruptors to institutional investors. Our guests include entrepreneurs pioneering DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain-based identity systems, tokenization of real-world assets, and enterprise blockchain deployments. They share the lessons, failures, and funding tactics that separate hype from lasting impact. Episodes frequently highlight the German, Austrian, and Swiss (DACH) startup ecosystem, revealing how Europe’s regulatory clarity and engineering strength fuel blockchain adoption. Each conversation connects the dots between policy, innovation, and investment, giving you actionable insights on: • Raising venture capital for blockchain ventures • Navigating EU and BaFin regulation • Token economics and community governance • Building scalable decentralized products • Partnering with corporates, accelerators, and exchanges • Turning research into real-world applications The show also contextualizes global trends for European founders—covering everything from Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins to green mining, Layer-2 networks, cross-chain interoperability, and AI-driven crypto security. Our editorial lens blends entrepreneurial storytelling with data-driven analysis, ensuring every episode is both inspiring and useful. As part of the Startuprad.io Podcast Network, Blockchain Germany™ complements sister shows such as Fintech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News, together forming Europe’s most comprehensive audio window into technology and venture capital. The network has reached more than one million streams annually and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts—trusted by founders, investors, and policymakers alike. 🎧 “Learn more about blockchain startups, Web3 innovation, tokenization, DeFi, and venture capital in Germany and beyond. 🔍 Explore more from the Startuprad.io Podcast Network: • Fintech Germany Podcast • Deep Tech Germany • German Startup News • Security Startups Germany • Female Entrepreneurship Podcast 💌 Subscribe for insider updates: https://startupradio.substack.com/ 🌐 Discover all links & platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio 📰 Read our blog & show notes: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/Jörn "Joe" Menninger | Startuprad.io – Exploring Blockchain, Startups & Venture Capital in Europe Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • How Xaver Lehmann Recovered from Burnout After a $60 M Startup Exit

    How Xaver Lehmann Recovered from Burnout After a $60 M Startup Exit
    Oct 23 2025

    He sold his AI startup for $60 million — and fell apart.

    In this raw and powerful conversation, Xaver Lehmann, co-founder and former CEO of e-bot7, opens up about burnout, loss, and recovery after one of Europe’s biggest AI exits. What happens when you achieve everything you ever wanted — and it breaks you?

    💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:
    – How founder burnout starts long before the exit stage
    – The psychology of post-exit identity crisis & loss of purpose
    – Why mental health is the new startup competitive advantage
    – How Xaver rebuilt his life and founded The Honest Founder community
    – Why freedom > funding for the next generation of founders

    🧩 Guest Spotlight:
    Xaver Lehmann — Co-Founder & Former CEO of e-bot7, Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur turned mental-health advocate. His journey shows how founders can redefine success without losing themselves.

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    Read full Blog: https://www.startuprad.io/post/founder-burnout-recovery-the-hidden-cost-of-startup-success

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ezzyR1DhZ_c

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    • Follow Joe on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger
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    59 mins
  • Flow State Rituals for Founders: Deep Work, Distraction Hacks & AI Focus

    Flow State Rituals for Founders: Deep Work, Distraction Hacks & AI Focus
    Oct 14 2025

    In this episode, Steven Puri, CEO of The Sukha Company and former Hollywood VFX executive (Independence Day, Godzilla, Transformers Prime), shares the rituals, behavioral frameworks, and AI-powered systems he uses to help founders reach deep work in distraction-heavy environments.

    Steven’s journey from blockbuster sets to startup leadership reveals how flow state rituals can transform founder performance.

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    💡 What You’ll Learn

    – How to use environmental & sound triggers to engineer daily flow
    – Behavioral nudges that increased productivity by 77%
    – Why bootstrapping vs VC discipline changes product quality
    – How AI productivity assistants will personalize founder workflows
    – Why empathy & resilience outperform hustle culture for long-term success

    👤 Guest Spotlight

    Steven Puri, CEO of The Sukha Company, blends Hollywood rigor with startup agility. He shares real-world frameworks founders can apply tomorrow to unlock focus, structure, and sustainable output.


    Blog: https://www.startuprad.io/post/flow-state-rituals-for-founders

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    🎧 The Audio Podcast

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    🚪 Connect with Us

    • Partner with us: partnerships@startuprad.io

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    • Follow Joe on LinkedIn: Jörn Menninger
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    48 mins
  • Flow State for Startup Founders: Deep Work That Actually Ships

    Flow State for Startup Founders: Deep Work That Actually Ships
    Oct 9 2025

    Steven Puri, co-founder/CEO of Sukha, shares the flow state for startup founders playbook: body doubling, the coffee-shop effect, chronotype time-blocking, demo-first standups, and outcome-based leadership. You’ll learn how to beat the 22-minute context switching tax, design deep-work rituals for remote teams, and build a best-idea-wins culture that ships.

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    What you’ll learn

    • How ambient accountability outperforms solo willpower

    • Practical body doubling setups for founders & remote teams

    • Timer methods to defeat context switching

    • Scheduling deep work around your chronotype

    • Why demo-first standups accelerate shipping

    Guest: Steven Puri — Co-founder & CEO, Sukha
    Blog: https://www.startuprad.io/post/flow-state-for-startup-founders-the-complete-deep-work-playbook

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/H9He13RyJ00

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    • Follow Joe on LinkedIn: Jörn Menninger
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    51 mins
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