Our highlights: Germany is preparing for a potentially rough winter, in many ways. Now Environmental Action Germany (Deutsche Umwelthilfe): Asked Germans not to put up any Christmas lights this season. Startups in GSA keep laying off staff, but also raising significant funds. We have our usually shortened list a bit longer this month, to show that it is not all gloom and doom here. You will also notice that the M&A activity is up, totaling 55 bn US$ in summer 2022 (for all of Europe), and is still going strong. Let’s talk startups: Subscribe Here Find all options to subscribe to our newsle ..read more

Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, we delve into the world of AI and computer vision with our guest Simone Trevisan, a computer vision expert and project manager at Blue Tensor. Simone shares insights into the innovative computer vision platform, Iris, designed for small and medium-sized industries to harness AI without the need for coding expertise. He also discusses Blue Tensor's collaboration with Huawei to deploy their platform on both on-premise and cloud servers. Join us as we explore the intersection of AI, industry, and digital transformation in this engaging discussio ..read more

“I built the tech behind it to make it work, and, we got quite some revenue through through that, and, yeah, it was one of my first businesses that I really incorporated where it really went to the notary, Form the legal entity and all these things.” — Mario Hachemer Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, we are joined by the newest co-host, Mario Hachemer, who brings a wealth of experience in technology and entrepreneurship to the table. Mario’s journey has been nothing short of fascinating, from the rise and fall of his subscription box business to his role as CTO of FastBill an ..read more

Like what you hear? You can tip us here or become a member to help us deliver great content: https://startupradio.captivate.fm/support Management Summary  In this episode, our guest is Fabian Peltzl, co-founder of KNOWRON. He is here to discuss the importance of augmenting blue-collar workers in the software industry, which is primarily focused on white-collar workers. KNOWRON aims to bridge this gap by providing generative AI technology to assist service organizations and technicians. They emphasize the underdeveloped software space for blue-collar workers and highlight the potential mar ..read more

Executive Summary Reverse.supply is a startup that offers second-hand shops for fashing brands, not only the technical shop but also the logistics behind it. We interview one of the three co-founders Konrad, the CTO, who has extensive experience from ImmobilienScout24, insurtech FRI:DAY, and Solarisbank. Reverse.supply is already working with companies like Globe Trotter, Armed Angels, and Bergzeit. Starting in 2024 there will be a legal requirement to take the clothing back, this is a massive opportunity for reverse.supply. Right now are could sell more 2nd hand clothes, than we get. There is ..read more

Welcome to our May 2024 wrap-up, delivering vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—all in 30 minutes or less! ? Join Chris from New York City and Joe from Frankfurt as they bring you the latest updates in the GSA region. Due to Whit Monday and travel plans, this news cut is from May 16th. Any news not covered today will be included in our next wrap-up. #### Schedule: - Next Episode: June 27th - Summer Wrap-Up: September 2nd (Labor Day) We'll have a lighter summer program, possibly with more frequent updates, based on listener requests ..read more

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Executive Summary In this in-depth episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger chats with Domenico Cipolla, CEO of Xentral, about his professional journey and the evolution of Xentral. Cipolla discusses his unique background, the importance of execution in business, and how Xentral serves SMEs with ERP solutions. He also shares insights on leadership, mistakes as learning opportunities, and the company's growth plans, including hiring for cultural fit. They touch on Cipolla's past roles and his ambitions for Xentral, underlining his belief in data-driven decisions and setting a clear v ..read more

Interested in Working with us? Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger and guest Thomas Kösters of DEEP Ecosystems explore the rise of spinoff companies, mainly from academic institutions. They discuss the significant impact of public investment in high-tech and hardware sectors, the challenges of tech transfer, and the role of entities like the EIC accelerator in supporting European spinoffs. The episode also covers the funding landscape, the "valley of death" for deep tech startups, and examples ..read more

Interested in Working with us? Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Summary Looking to build a lean startup and expand into new markets? Join us as we discuss the best strategies for attracting German and Austrian investors and establishing a successful startup in Berlin and Hamburg. Stay updated on the latest startup news and learn from other successful entrepreneurs in the field. Don't miss out on this valuable insight! Subscribe Here https://linktr.ee/startupradio Questions Discussed in the Interview In what ways does keeping a lean balance sheet and avoiding invento ..read more