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? KNOWRON co-founder Fabian Peltzl explains how generative AI is transforming service organizations by automating knowledge retrieval and process documentation. Their platform helps field technicians and service teams access critical information instantly, reducing downtime and improving

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? Minds Medical uses AI to extract and structure data from unstructured medical documents — turning handwritten notes, discharge letters, and clinical reports into machine-readable formats. Co-founder Lukas and SYNPULSE partner Ingo explain how this transforms hospital workflows and clin

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

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? Vienna-based refurbed has become one of Austria's most promising unicorn candidates by building Europe's leading marketplace for refurbished electronics. The startup combines sustainability with consumer savings, offering professionally restored devices at lower prices while reducing 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? Patent filings reveal where startups are actually investing R&D — not just where they claim to be heading. Exclusive data from QuantIP shows which technologies and sectors DACH startups are actively protecting with intellectual property, offering a forward-looking signal of innovation

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? Frankfurt-based CreditShelf secured €100 million from Goldman Sachs to fund SME lending through its digital platform. This interview explores how the German fintech bridges the funding gap for mid-market companies by connecting institutional capital with small business borrowers who st

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? After the 2021 boom and 2022 correction, is European venture capital entering a new cycle? DEEP Ecosystems research from Munich analyzes quarterly VC data across Europe to identify whether the funding downturn has bottomed out and what signals point toward recovery for DACH startups. T

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? Immer.App is reinventing how people read in the digital age. The startup builds immersive reading experiences that go beyond traditional e-books, combining interactive elements with storytelling to make digital reading more engaging — particularly for audiences who have shifted their a

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? The former CTO of neobank N26 left one of Germany's most prominent fintech unicorns to found a non-profit online university. This interview explores the unusual career pivot from scaling a billion-dollar startup to building accessible education infrastructure — and what the tech world

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