In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, I speak with David Lähner, founder & CEO of MindPort — the company behind VR Builder, a no-code toolkit that makes building VR content faster and easier. David shares his vision for VR’s potential beyond gaming, from medicine to enterprise training. But this conversation also explores how management can be different — including salary transparency, remote-first culture, and giving employees voting rights inside a startup. We cover: The untapped po...

Helping Travelers Explore At Their Own Pace | Melanie Hagen | Episode #8 In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, I speak with Melanie Hagen, co-founder of Roadstory Audio — a GPS-based audio guide designed to give travelers freedom to explore without endless research or rigid group tours. Melanie shares her journey from a 16-year career at SAP into startup life, and how a single road trip inspired her to bring hands-free travel storytelling to Europe. We discuss the courage it takes to say ...

Why Buy When You Can Rent? In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, I speak with Vincent Schulz, co-founder of Miezekater — a peer-to-peer rental platform helping people rent and lend everyday items locally, from camping gear to power tools, without always having to buy them. Vincent shares his journey from a creative, tech-savvy teenager teaching himself animation and game development, to launching a startup in under four months while still at university. We explore how he and his co-founde...

Digitalizing Career Fairs With Vision and Purpose | Christian Weber | Episode #6 In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, we talk to visionary entrepreneur Chris Weber, co-founder and CTO of FairUp — a startup transforming the outdated world of career fairs and job fairs with a purpose driven approach. Chris shares his personal journey from corporate IT to building a startup focused on people, impact, and growth. We explore how his entrepreneur mindset helped him leave behind stability and...

In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, we sit down with Jenna Davis, founder of Life in Germany and Life in Düsseldorf, to explore how she turned her personal expat struggles into thriving online communities that help thousands navigate life in Germany. Jenna has built a step-by-step relocation program, a massive social media following, and is now expanding her impact with a series of children's books designed to help expat families integrate smoothly. We discuss: ✅ Jenna’s backgroun...

Building a Hardware Startup to Accelerate the Circular Economy In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, we sit down with Johann Oevermann, co-founder of CircleCube, to explore how hardware innovation is powering the circular economy. CircleCube is on a mission to make reusable packaging as convenient as disposables with smart reverse vending machines. We discuss: ✅ The challenges and rewards of launching a hardware startup ✅ How automation and smart tech drive sustainability ✅ The role of co...

How AI Helps Businesses Close More Deals – featuring Arne Wolfewicz, co-founder of Narratic AI, on the Mind Echo Podcast 🎙️ Sales teams generate tons of sales data, but much of it is never used effectively. Between CRMs, emails, sales calls, and customer interactions, there’s a goldmine of insights that often gets lost in the noise. In this episode, we explore how AI helps sales teams turn data into smarter decisions, more deals, and faster sales cycles. 🚀 In this episode, we cover: ✔️ Why m...

In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, we sit down with Gunnar Lüttgau, co-founder of Hulala, a 100% plant-based restaurant in Düsseldorf. Gunnar shares his fascinating journey from a corporate finance career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and PPG to leading a startup redefining plant-based dining in Germany. Learn about the inspirations behind Hulala, how Gunnar and his team built the restaurant from the ground up, and their vision to combine technology, sustainability, and exceptional custome...

Episode #1: Combining Purpose and Profit in Business | Fabian Barthel In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, we sit down with Fabian Barthel, one of the co-founders and managing directors of Vytal, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions. Fabian shares his inspiring journey from consulting to building a business that combines sustainability with profitability. Learn how Vytal is scaling its innovative tech platform to new markets, including their upcoming expansion plans, and how t...