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How Startups Are Navigating the EU Data Act in 2025
EU Data Act 2025 startups: avoid 2% fines, map data flows & turn compliance into a competitive edge. Read our step-by-step guide now!
Jörn Menninger
Jun 32 min read


What the MiCA License Means for Crypto Startups in Europe
What MiCA means for crypto startups: unlock pan-EU scalability, regulatory trust & single-license reach with Vivid’s new MiCA approval.
Jörn Menninger
Jun 23 min read


Top AI Startups in the DACH Region in 2025
Top DACH AI startups 2025: Parloa’s $120 M unicorn round, Quantum Systems’ €160 M drone-AI, 7Learnings U.S. push & Remberg’s predictive maintenance
Jörn Menninger
May 303 min read


🎯 Case Study: Ecotech Startup Closes Investor Without Product in Market
This startup closed an investor with zero product — thanks to buyer psychology. Here’s how.
Jörn Menninger
May 303 min read


3 Words That Kill Your Startup Pitch (and What to Say Instead)
Avoid these 3 pitch-killing words and win more investors fast. Speak outcomes, not effort.
Jörn Menninger
May 293 min read


BATNA for Startup Founders: Your Ultimate Safety Net in Investor Talks
Startup founders: Know your BATNA or get crushed in negotiations. Here's how to protect equity and close better deals.
Jörn Menninger
May 283 min read


Proofpoint Acquires Hornetsecurity for $1B+ in Strategic Move Toward IPO and SMB Cybersecurity Domination
Proofpoint buys Hornetsecurity for $1B+ to dominate SMB cybersecurity and prep IPO. Here’s what founders and investors must know.
Jörn Menninger
May 285 min read


Podcast Advertising ROI: Why Founders Are Ditching Paid Social
Paid social draining your budget? Discover why founders are switching to podcast ads with 5x ROI. Learn what actually works.
Jörn Menninger
May 264 min read


Why Startuprad.io Is One of the World’s Top Startup Podcasts — And a Must-Buy for B2B Advertisers
Ranked in 20+ countries, Startuprad.io helps startups grow with global reach. Discover why top marketers and VCs trust us to scale their message.
Jörn Menninger
May 233 min read


How Global Startups Use Podcast Advertising to Break Into the German-Speaking Market
Key Metrics on the German-Speaking Podcast Market (mostly Germany) 2024 If you’re a funded startup planning to enter Germany, Austria,...
Jörn Menninger
May 193 min read


Why Startup CMOs Prefer Niche Podcasts to Reach B2B Buyers - B2B Podcast Advertising
Startup CMOs are ditching social ads for B2B podcast ROI. Discover why niche audio wins with real buyers.
Jörn Menninger
May 145 min read


How AI Bias Shapes Beauty: A Case Study on Ghibli-Style Image Generation
Discover how AI bias skews image generation. See why founders must address bias in design—before it damages trust and UX
Jörn Menninger
May 144 min read


How Carsten Kraus Picks Winners: AI-Driven Startup Investing from Germany’s Top Business Angel
How Germany’s top angel uses AI to spot unicorns early. Learn Carsten Kraus’s strategy before your next pitch. Miss this, miss out.
Jörn Menninger
May 125 min read


3 Engagement Boosters That Skyrocket Startup Culture
Boost retention and morale fast—3 startup-tested engagement habits to build magnetic culture without spending a cent.
Jörn Menninger
May 93 min read


German Venture Capital in Q1 2025: Dealflow Quality Rises Amid Exit Anxiety and Fundraising Chill
Q1 2025: German VC dealflow up, exits down. Discover how founders can win despite the worst fundraising drop in 2 years.
Jörn Menninger
May 74 min read


The Case of Paige Konkitera: When a Podcast Guest Pitch Crosses the Line
Discover how fake podcast guest pitches waste your time — and learn how to spot and block AI-generated outreach before it hits your inbox.
Jörn Menninger
May 23 min read


Deutsche Börse Fintech Hub Closure: Quietly Closed Down
Deutsche Börse quietly shut down its Fintech Hub—discover the hidden shift affecting Germany’s official fintech capital.
Jörn Menninger
Apr 94 min read


Navigating the German Venture Capital Market in 2025: Key Trends and Strategic Insights
German VC 2025: Scale-up funding gaps, ESG trends, & untapped investor potential. Dive into key strategies now!
Jörn Menninger
Mar 314 min read


Swiss Fintech: Navigating Tight VC and Celebrating Success
Swiss fintech faces tight VC, but innovation thrives! Discover success strategies and funding insights. Click to explore.
Jörn Menninger
Mar 303 min read


Germany's AI Dilemma: World-Class Research, Real-World Lag
Why isn't Germany's AI research leading to real-world impact? Explore the challenges and solutions. Click here to learn more.
Jörn Menninger
Mar 293 min read
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