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Fintech and Banking 2023 and Beyond | Strategy — Founder Interview
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? Paolo, Global Research Leader for Banking, maps out where fintech and traditional banking are heading in 2023 and beyond. The conversation covers embedded finance, open banking maturation, regulatory shifts, and which strategic bets will define the next wave of financial innovation in
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1524 min read


Fintech Review 2022 — Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
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? The Startuprad.io Fintech Review 2022 analyzes the year's most significant developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — from neobank consolidation and embedded finance growth to regulatory shifts and the crypto winter's impact on DACH fintech startups and investors. This art
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1520 min read


Interview German Business Angel of the Year 2020
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 18th, 2021. What Is This About? Nikolaus D., named German Business Angel of the Year 2020, shares his approach to early-stage investing in this interview. The conversation explores what makes a great angel investor, how he evaluates founding teams, and what the DACH angel investment landscape looks like from the inside. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Aust
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1519 min read


Startuprad.io’s Fintech Review 2020
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? The Startuprad.io Fintech Review 2020 analyzes the year's most significant developments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — a year shaped by the pandemic's acceleration of digital finance, neobank growth, and new regulatory frameworks that reshaped the DACH fintech landscape. Th
Jörn Menninger
Mar 1517 min read


Impact Entrepreneur of the Year — Two Hearts, Two Cultures | German Startup Awards
In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn “Joe” Menninger interviews Gülsah Wilke, the winner of the Impact Entrepreneur of the Year Award, at the German Startup Awards. They discuss Gülsah’s background, including her studies at a private university and her career in consulting and media. They also talk about her experiences in Montreal and her unique perspective as someone with a dual cultural identity. Throughout the conversation, the focus is on Gülsah’s impact-focused w
Jörn Menninger
Mar 157 min read


🚀 The Transatlantic Investment Divide: Why Europen Venture Capital Needs a New VC Mindset
Europe’s VC mindset is holding startups back. Learn how investors can catch up—and what founders must do to scale globally.
Jörn Menninger
May 22, 202530 min read


The AI Revolution in Banking: Transforming Financial Services in 2025
How AI Is Reshaping Banking for 2025—With Expert Insights from Paolo Sironi (IBM). Learn what’s next in finance.
Jörn Menninger
Apr 10, 202532 min read


Jobs to Be Done: A Framework for Building Better Products
Discover how Anthony Ulwick’s Jobs to Be Done framework helps businesses build products customers truly need.
Jörn Menninger
Feb 6, 202537 min read


Startuprad.io at the Digital Gipfel 2024: Olaf Scholz’s Vision for a Modern, Innovative Germany
Discover Olaf Scholz's vision for AI, innovation, and digital sovereignty at the Digital Gipfel 2024, shaping Germany's future.
Jörn Menninger
Oct 22, 20247 min read


Insights from the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report - Focus on German, Austrian and Swiss Startups
Insights from the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report - Focus on German, Austrian and Swiss Startups
Jörn Menninger
Jun 10, 20246 min read


The Path to US VC Funding: Tips from JC2 Ventures Partner Yvette Kanouff
Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io , host Jörn “Joe” Menninger discusses optimizing VC pitches with Yvette Kanouff, Partner at JC2 Ventures. Yvette stresses concise presentations, simplifying complex concepts, and understanding VC perspectives. They explore the importance of networking, long-term relationships, and personal meetings. Yvette highlights key investment areas like AI, security, fintech, and clean energy, emphasizing disruptive technologies and fin
Jörn Menninger
Jun 6, 202434 min read


Fintech Review 2023: Predictions and Outlook for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Welcome to an in-depth discussion on Fintech, banking, InsurTech, embedded finance, and CBDC.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 22, 202327 min read


(BONUS) German Institutional Funds Will Not Invest Big Bugs in Cryptocurrencies
German institutional funds may invest in crypto, but don't expect a wave—only small, cautious investments are likely.
Jörn Menninger
Jul 20, 20216 min read


Fintech Review 2020
Fintech leaders reflect on 2020's impact on fintech, highlight key trends, and provide insights into the future of digital banking.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 25, 202015 min read
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