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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
  • Fintech and Finance Review 2025: AI Risk Becomes Banking

    Fintech and Finance Review 2025: AI Risk Becomes Banking
    Jan 1 2026

    A structural review of what became irreversible in finance in 2025: AI embedded in core decisions, enforcement-era regulation, real-time payment constraints, trust limits in automation, and tokenization as infrastructure control.

    This episode argues that the next phase of financial innovation is defined by resilience, governance, trust, and capital discipline rather than speed. It explains why AI in credit becomes operationally irreversible, why concentration creates systemic risk, how DORA-like requirements reshape cost and strategy, and where tokenization changes settlement and access.

    If this episode helped you, follow the podcast and share it with a founder who needs this playbook.


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    📖 Blog recap: https://www.startuprad.io/post/fintech-review-2025-ai-risk-becomes-banking

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

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

    🚪 Connect with Us

    • Partner with us: partnerships@startuprad.io

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    • 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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  • This Month in German, Swiss and Austrian Startups - December 2025 Deep Dive

    This Month in German, Swiss and Austrian Startups - December 2025 Deep Dive
    Dec 23 2025

    A decision-grade map of DACH execution signals for 2026: where regulation creates demand, where AI credibility is earned, and which business models are being repriced.

    This episode breaks down what actually changed in the DACH startup ecosystem heading into 2026.

    - Europe's AI advantage in regulated and industrial applications

    - Why integration and distribution are now the AI ​​moat

    - Fintech repricing: margins, compliance, scale economics

    - Regulation as forced innovation catalyst (e-invoicing)

    - Marketplaces as balance-sheet strategies.

    🎙 Hosts:
    Jörn Menninger — Founder, Startuprad.io
    Chris Fahrenbach — Startup News Co-Host

    Enjoy the show? Follow, review, and share this episode with your team

    Blog: https://www.startuprad.io/post/this-month-in-german-swiss-and-austrian-startups-december-2025-deep-dive

    - YouTube: https://youtu.be/QjUrrZKJuPE

    ✉️ Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io

    Subscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio

    💬 Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8

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

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    24 mins
  • DACH Startup Ecosystem 2026: AI Mega-Rounds, Dual Use & Europe's New Venture Stack

    DACH Startup Ecosystem 2026: AI Mega-Rounds, Dual Use & Europe's New Venture Stack
    Dec 18 2025

    The DACH startup ecosystem closed 2025 with unusually clear signals for 2026 — AI mega-rounds, defense-grade dual use, and a restructuring of Europe’s venture capital stack.

    What you’ll learn in this episode:
    – Why €3B AI valuations change Europe’s startup narrative
    – How dual use moved from story to category
    – What founders must understand about capital, compute, and procurement
    – Where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are quietly reorganizing advantage

    🎙 Hosts:
    Jörn Menninger — Founder, Startuprad.io
    Chris Fahrenbach — Startup News Co-Host

    Enjoy the show? Follow, review, and share this episode with your team

    - Blog: https://www.startuprad.io/post/this-month-in-german-swiss-and-austrian-startups-december-2025-top-news

    - YouTube: https://youtu.be/zRt1qwR3lj0

    ✉️ Work with us: partnerships@startuprad.io

    Subscribe across platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio

    💬 Feedback: https://forms.gle/Qp53eVuc9P1RMqWj8

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

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