Ventech partner Stephan Wirries explains how AI agents reprice SaaS, shift software value to outcomes, and open a narrow European industrial AI window.

The EU's €40 billion Innovation Fund has deployed less than 1% of its budget after five years. A Startuprad.io analysis of what the European Court of Auditors' 2026 audit reveals for DACH deep tech founders, VCs, and cleantech investors — and what comes next with the €451B European Competitiveness Fund.

How to reach founders, investors and enterprise decision-makers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland without wasting budget. A structural guide to trust-based market entry in the DACH startup ecosystem.

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This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? Strategic pivoting is the art of changing direction without losing momentum. This founder interview explores how startup leaders make high-stakes business decisions — when to pivot, how to evaluate new opportunities, and what separates successful redirections from costly mistakes in th

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? Thinksurance built a digital platform transforming how commercial insurance is brokered in Germany. This founder interview traces the Frankfurt-based insurtech's rise from startup to a key player in the DACH digital insurance market, combining AI-driven risk assessment with traditional

What Is This About? Building a strong personal brand on LinkedIn requires more than posting regularly. This episode explores how founders can use evergreen content and storytelling techniques to build lasting visibility, attract investors and partners, and position themselves as thought leaders in the DACH startup ecosystem. This article is part of our coverage of Branded Content and Sponsored Episodes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. New Blog LinkedIn Strategy: How to U

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? Klink Wallet aims to accelerate mainstream cryptocurrency adoption by making digital assets accessible to everyday users. This founder interview explores how the startup simplifies crypto transactions, removes technical barriers, and positions itself as a gateway to Web3 for non-techni

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? Buy-and-build strategies in eCommerce let acquirers snap up undervalued online businesses during market downturns. This exclusive interview explains how to identify acquisition targets at discounted valuations, integrate them efficiently, and create competitive advantages through portf

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? Evaluating a startup is part science, part storytelling. This episode presents a structured seven-step framework that combines quantitative metrics with narrative analysis — helping investors and founders assess a startup's potential through the lens of the story it tells about its mar

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This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? LinkedIn expert Daniel Alfon explains how founders and startup professionals can transform their LinkedIn profiles from passive resumes into active business development tools. His book and interview cover practical strategies for optimizing headlines, summaries, and content to attract

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? Brant Cooper, New York Times bestselling author of "The Lean Entrepreneur," shares how lean startup methodology applies beyond Silicon Valley. His framework helps founders in any market — including DACH — validate ideas faster, reduce waste, and build products customers actually want.

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? Swiss startup Board Owl is a digital platform that matches companies with qualified board members. Founded by Daniel, a former UBS and Goldman Sachs banker turned headhunter, the platform addresses a critical governance gap — helping startups and SMEs find experienced board talent effi

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? Reverse.Supply offers fashion brands a turnkey second-hand-shops-as-a-service solution. Instead of building their own resale infrastructure, brands can plug into Reverse.Supply's platform to launch branded recommerce channels — capturing the growing demand for sustainable fashion while

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? In this Starting Y podcast episode, Michelle and Jörn kick off 2023 by reflecting on the WHY of entrepreneurship. They discuss what motivates founders to keep going through downturns, how to set meaningful goals for the new year, and why purpose-driven startups tend to outlast those ch

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? INSEAD Professor Antonio Fatas breaks down the FTX collapse and what it means for the crypto industry. This bonus episode examines the systemic failures, regulatory gaps, and governance breakdowns that led to one of the largest financial frauds in crypto history — and the lessons for E

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? In the 2022 Starting Y Christmas episode, Michelle and Jörn reflect on the entrepreneurial year that was — and look ahead. They discuss resilience, the importance of fresh starts, and why the holiday season is the perfect time for founders to recalibrate their purpose and energy for th

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? Milan, who graduated from high school in 2022, founded QiTech to recycle plastic bottle caps into 3D printing filament. Featured at the German Startup Awards #GSA22, this young entrepreneur demonstrates how circular economy thinking can start early — turning everyday plastic waste into

This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. What Is This About? Women Who Rock GSA launches as a dedicated sub-podcast for female entrepreneurship in the German-speaking startup world. Co-hosted by Johanna, the show spotlights women founders, investors, and leaders who are shaping the DACH ecosystem — filling a gap in startup media coverage. This a