Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy.
Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring tokenized assets, or a tech executive decoding regulation, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping the next wave of digital infrastructure. We go beyond buzzwords to analyze how distributed-ledger technology, smart-contract platforms, and digital currencies drive tangible business value. Expect candid conversations with thought leaders who bridge finance, compliance, and deep technology—from early-stage disruptors to institutional investors.
Our guests include entrepreneurs pioneering DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain-based identity systems, tokenization of real-world assets, and enterprise blockchain deployments. They share the lessons, failures, and funding tactics that separate hype from lasting impact. Episodes frequently highlight the German, Austrian, and Swiss (DACH) startup ecosystem, revealing how Europe’s regulatory clarity and engineering strength fuel blockchain adoption.
Each conversation connects the dots between policy, innovation, and investment, giving you actionable insights on:
• Raising venture capital for blockchain ventures
• Navigating EU and BaFin regulation
• Token economics and community governance
• Building scalable decentralized products
• Partnering with corporates, accelerators, and exchanges
• Turning research into real-world applications
The show also contextualizes global trends for European founders—covering everything from Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins to green mining, Layer-2 networks, cross-chain interoperability, and AI-driven crypto security. Our editorial lens blends entrepreneurial storytelling with data-driven analysis, ensuring every episode is both inspiring and useful.
As part of the Startuprad.io Podcast Network, Blockchain Germany™ complements sister shows such as Fintech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News, together forming Europe’s most comprehensive audio window into technology and venture capital. The network has reached more than one million streams annually and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts—trusted by founders, investors, and policymakers alike.
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Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy.
Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring tokenized assets, or a tech executive decoding regulation, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping the next wave of digital infrastructure. We go beyond buzzwords to analyze how distributed-ledger technology, smart-contract platforms, and digital currencies drive tangible business value. Expect candid conversations with thought leaders who bridge finance, compliance, and deep technology—from early-stage disruptors to institutional investors.
Our guests include entrepreneurs pioneering DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain-based identity systems, tokenization of real-world assets, and enterprise blockchain deployments. They share the lessons, failures, and funding tactics that separate hype from lasting impact. Episodes frequently highlight the German, Austrian, and Swiss (DACH) startup ecosystem, revealing how Europe’s regulatory clarity and engineering strength fuel blockchain adoption.
Each conversation connects the dots between policy, innovation, and investment, giving you actionable insights on:
• Raising venture capital for blockchain ventures
• Navigating EU and BaFin regulation
• Token economics and community governance
• Building scalable decentralized products
• Partnering with corporates, accelerators, and exchanges
• Turning research into real-world applications
The show also contextualizes global trends for European founders—covering everything from Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins to green mining, Layer-2 networks, cross-chain interoperability, and AI-driven crypto security. Our editorial lens blends entrepreneurial storytelling with data-driven analysis, ensuring every episode is both inspiring and useful.
As part of the Startuprad.io Podcast Network, Blockchain Germany™ complements sister shows such as Fintech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News, together forming Europe’s most comprehensive audio window into technology and venture capital. The network has reached more than one million streams annually and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts—trusted by founders, investors, and policymakers alike.
🎧 “Learn more about blockchain startups, Web3 innovation, tokenization, DeFi, and venture capital in Germany and beyond.
🔍 Explore more from the Startuprad.io Podcast Network:
• Fintech Germany Podcast
• Deep Tech Germany
• German Startup News
• Security Startups Germany
• Female Entrepreneurship Podcast
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How Startups Can Use GenAI Without Breaking GDPR or Trust
Blockchain Germany – Web3 Startups, Crypto Innovation & Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™
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How Startups Can Use GenAI Without Breaking GDPR or Trust
Startups love GenAI. But most founders are using it unsafely — and exposing their team, their customers, and their legal risk without even realizing it.
In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sat down with Dennis Traub, AI Engineering Specialist at AWS, to unpack what safe adoption of Generative AI really means for founders, CTOs, and product leads.
Dennis introduces the “Artificial Intern” framework — a practical way for startups to implement GenAI without hallucinations, GDPR violations, or broken trust. He walks us through where to start, what not to do, and how to pick your very first AI use case.
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Why treating GenAI like a cofounder is a dangerous myth
What AI should (and should never) touch inside your startup
How to adopt GenAI tools without violating GDPR
The hidden risk in giving LLMs access to your inbox
Why AWS Bedrock offers a safer backend for compliant AI use
How to automate annoying work — not strategic work
What most founders misunderstand about AI “power”
📝Show Notes
Guest: Dennis Traub, AI Engineering Specialist at AWS
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Blockchain Germany – Web3 Startups, Crypto Innovation & Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™
Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy.
Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring tokenized assets, or a tech executive decoding regulation, this podcast unpacks the trends shaping the next wave of digital infrastructure. We go beyond buzzwords to analyze how distributed-ledger technology, smart-contract platforms, and digital currencies drive tangible business value. Expect candid conversations with thought leaders who bridge finance, compliance, and deep technology—from early-stage disruptors to institutional investors.
Our guests include entrepreneurs pioneering DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain-based identity systems, tokenization of real-world assets, and enterprise blockchain deployments. They share the lessons, failures, and funding tactics that separate hype from lasting impact. Episodes frequently highlight the German, Austrian, and Swiss (DACH) startup ecosystem, revealing how Europe’s regulatory clarity and engineering strength fuel blockchain adoption.
Each conversation connects the dots between policy, innovation, and investment, giving you actionable insights on:
• Raising venture capital for blockchain ventures
• Navigating EU and BaFin regulation
• Token economics and community governance
• Building scalable decentralized products
• Partnering with corporates, accelerators, and exchanges
• Turning research into real-world applications
The show also contextualizes global trends for European founders—covering everything from Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins to green mining, Layer-2 networks, cross-chain interoperability, and AI-driven crypto security. Our editorial lens blends entrepreneurial storytelling with data-driven analysis, ensuring every episode is both inspiring and useful.
As part of the Startuprad.io Podcast Network, Blockchain Germany™ complements sister shows such as Fintech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News, together forming Europe’s most comprehensive audio window into technology and venture capital. The network has reached more than one million streams annually and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts—trusted by founders, investors, and policymakers alike.
🎧 “Learn more about blockchain startups, Web3 innovation, tokenization, DeFi, and venture capital in Germany and beyond.
🔍 Explore more from the Startuprad.io Podcast Network:
• Fintech Germany Podcast
• Deep Tech Germany
• German Startup News
• Security Startups Germany
• Female Entrepreneurship Podcast
💌 Subscribe for insider updates: https://startupradio.substack.com/
🌐 Discover all links & platforms: https://linktr.ee/startupradio
📰 Read our blog & show notes: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/
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