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

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

By: Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Startup & VC Podcast Network
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 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.Jörn "Joe" Menninger | Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, Venture Capital & Innovation Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 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

    🎧 The Audio Podcast

    Subscribe here: https://linktr.ee/startupradio

    🚪 Connect with Us

    • Partner with us: partnerships@startuprad.io

    • Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/startupradio

    • Feedback: https://forms.gle/SrcGUpycu26fvMFE9

    • Follow Joe on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger

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

    How to Start a Company in Germany — The LegalTech & Fintech Revolution
    Oct 21 2025

    Starting a company in Germany used to mean paperwork, notaries, and patience.
    But now, a new wave of LegalTech and Fintech innovation is tearing down bureaucracy for founders — and turning incorporation into a digital-first experience.

    In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit down with Alexander Müller (Holvi) and Felix Gerlach (Beglaubigt.de) to explore how these two companies are shaping the future of digital company formation in Europe.

    You’ll learn:

    • How to start a company in Germany — step-by-step, digitally.

    • Why bureaucracy has long been a barrier for founders (and how LegalTech fixes it).

    • How Fintech platforms like Holvi speed up compliance and onboarding.

    • What this means for international founders entering Germany’s market.

    • Where LegalTech and Fintech partnerships are headed next.

    🚀 Meet Our Sponsor

    EXCLUSIVE NordVPN offer ➼ https://nordvpn.com/startuprad

    Try it now for 30 days completely risk-free with a money-back guarantee!

    To get the best discount on your NordVPN subscription, just head over to nordvpn.com/startuprad. And here’s the kicker — with our link, you’ll get four extra months on the two-year plan. Totally risk-free, because you’ve got the 30-day money-back guarantee. And of course, you’ll find that link right in the episode description.


    Blog: https://www.startuprad.io/post/how-to-start-a-company-in-germany-the-digital-playbook-for-founders

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/c4e34R4FYIE

    🎧 The Audio Podcast

    Subscribe here: https://linktr.ee/startupradio

    🚪 Connect with Us

    • Partner with us: partnerships@startuprad.io

    • Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/startupradio

    • Feedback: https://forms.gle/SrcGUpycu26fvMFE9

    • Follow Joe on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger

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    51 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.

    🚀 Meet Our Sponsor

    EXCLUSIVE NordVPN offer ➼ https://nordvpn.com/startuprad

    Try it now for 30 days completely risk-free with a money-back guarantee!

    To get the best discount on your NordVPN subscription, just head over to nordvpn.com/startuprad. And here’s the kicker — with our link, you’ll get four extra months on the two-year plan. Totally risk-free, because you’ve got the 30-day money-back guarantee. And of course, you’ll find that link right in the episode description.

    💡 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

    YouTube: Watch now

    🎧 The Audio Podcast

    Subscribe here: https://linktr.ee/startupradio

    🚪 Connect with Us

    • Partner with us: partnerships@startuprad.io

    • Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/startupradio

    • Feedback: https://forms.gle/SrcGUpycu26fvMFE9

    • Follow Joe on LinkedIn: Jörn Menninger

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    48 mins
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