Executive Summary In this episode Boris Bösch, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of everstox, delves into the intricacies of logistics and how their company tackles these challenges through a modular, AI-enhanced software platform. Everstox collaborates with leading carriers and specializes in various logistics services across Europe and the US, aiming to improve inventory management and customer satisfaction. With substantial funding and plans for further expansion, Boris highlights the significance of data integration in logistics and their asset-light approach. Listeners are encouraged to explore job ..read more

Global Work Experience in Tumultuous Times: “Was super exciting time supporting Austrian companies going, across the channel, but also across the ocean.” — Jan Bruckner | Director Germany | ABA — Invest in Austria Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, Joe interviews Robert Großekathöfer, Country Manager Austria at Schüttflix, and Jan Bruckner, Director Germany at ABA — Invest in Austria. Großekathöfer discusses Schüttflix’s digital logistics system for bulk materials in the construction industry and its expansion in Austria. Bruckner highlights Austria’s digital infrastruct ..read more

Strategies to Sharpen Your Entrepreneurial Decision-Making — Entrepreneur Tools #9 Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn “Joe” Menninger and guest Silke Glaab, a leadership and executive coach, delve into the psychological aspects of entrepreneurship. They discuss strategies for managing stress and workload, such as agile management with Trello, virtual assistants, and prioritization techniques. Silke advises on avoiding cognitive biases in decision-making and the importance of market feedback. They also explore mental and physical health practices for entrepreneur ..read more

Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn “Joe” Menninger interviews Frederik Fahning, co-founder of Zenjob, a tech-driven temporary staffing platform targeting student employment and flexible work. They discuss Zenjob’s automated job matchmaking, the shift from revenue goals to profitability focus, and the company’s pause on international expansion to prioritize financial stability. Frederik shares insights into Zenjob’s competitive edge through AI, marketing tactics, and the company’s growth, including raising over $100M with aspirations to lead Europe’s flexible work sec ..read more

Surpassing One Million Downloads in A Single Quarter — Startuprad.io’s Story # Celebrating Milestones and Looking Ahead: A Journey with Startuprad.io ?? Greetings, fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a journey through time and triumphs as we celebrate the monumental achievements of Startuprad.io, a beacon of knowledge and inspiration within the German-speaking startup scene and beyond. Interested in Working with us? Have a look here: Startuprad.io™ | Passionfroot ## From Humble Beginnings to Global Recognition ? The story of Startuprad.io trace ..read more

Executive Summary In this Startuprad.io episode, host Joe Menninger interviews Max Scherer, COO of Monta, about their innovative software platform managing electric vehicle charge points. Monta secured €80 million in fundraising, eyeing expansion into the US and Europe. They aim to make charging stations hardware-agnostic, enhancing user experience. Scherer, who moved to Copenhagen for family reasons, has a rich background in entrepreneurship and consulting. Monta, poised for growth, values transparency and is actively seeking new investors and talent. The episode wraps up highlighting Monta’s ..read more

This Month in German, Swiss, and Austrian (GSA) Startups — March 2024 Welcome to our March 2024 wrap-up with vital news from the startup and tech entrepreneurship scenes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 30 minutes or less ?. Our startup news is recorded with Chris in New York City and Joe in Frankfurt. Recording date is March 25th 2024 and all news not included will be in our next news to be released on April 25th 2024. Happy Easter! Today we publish on Holy Thursday (Gründonnerstag) in Germany. Note that the Friday before and Monday after Easter are public holidays. Man ..read more

Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Joe Menninger interviews Guido Baechler, CEO of Mainz BioMed, about the company’s innovative at-home colorectal cancer test kit, designed to improve early detection and survival rates. Baechler discusses the challenges and opportunities of operating in the biotech sector, including navigating U.S. and European regulations and fostering a culture of innovation within a NASDAQ-listed company. He shares insights from his background at Roche Diagnostics and emphasizes the importance of an open, trustful company culture. The episode also touc ..read more

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

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 of successful spinoffs like BioNTech, underscoring the importance of building effective kn ..read more