Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, powered by Startuprad.ioâ˘, delivers fast, actionable English-language coverage of startup, innovation, and tech developments across the DACH region. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this show is your shortcut to understanding Europeâs most dynamic innovation hubs â from Berlin to Vienna, Munich to Zurich.
Each episode breaks down the most relevant startup funding rounds, policy shifts, and ecosystem trends â bringing you closer to the entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers shaping Central Europeâs tech landscape. Designed for founders, executives, and international audiences who need a sharp, data-backed snapshot of whatâs happening in the heart of Europeâs innovation economy.
What youâll hear:
⢠Startup funding and VC trends across Germany, Austria & Switzerland
⢠Unicorn tracking, exits, and early-stage investment news
⢠Fintech, deep tech, and greentech breakthroughs
⢠AI, SaaS, and manufacturing-tech innovation highlights
⢠Policy shifts and regulation from Berlin, Brussels, and Vienna
⢠M&A activity, IPOs, and European venture performance
Why it matters:
The DACH region â Germany, Austria, and Switzerland â accounts for nearly a third of Europeâs venture capital and houses global innovation leaders in AI, manufacturing, and finance. Understanding its startup dynamics is key to decoding Europeâs economic future.
Startup & Tech News is part of the Startuprad.io⢠Network, a global top 0.5% startup podcast ecosystem featuring shows like European Startup Pulse, Blockchain Germany, FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra. Collectively, the network reaches more than one million annual listeners across podcast, YouTube, and radio platforms.
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Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, powered by Startuprad.ioâ˘, delivers fast, actionable English-language coverage of startup, innovation, and tech developments across the DACH region. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this show is your shortcut to understanding Europeâs most dynamic innovation hubs â from Berlin to Vienna, Munich to Zurich.
Each episode breaks down the most relevant startup funding rounds, policy shifts, and ecosystem trends â bringing you closer to the entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers shaping Central Europeâs tech landscape. Designed for founders, executives, and international audiences who need a sharp, data-backed snapshot of whatâs happening in the heart of Europeâs innovation economy.
What youâll hear:
⢠Startup funding and VC trends across Germany, Austria & Switzerland
⢠Unicorn tracking, exits, and early-stage investment news
⢠Fintech, deep tech, and greentech breakthroughs
⢠AI, SaaS, and manufacturing-tech innovation highlights
⢠Policy shifts and regulation from Berlin, Brussels, and Vienna
⢠M&A activity, IPOs, and European venture performance
Why it matters:
The DACH region â Germany, Austria, and Switzerland â accounts for nearly a third of Europeâs venture capital and houses global innovation leaders in AI, manufacturing, and finance. Understanding its startup dynamics is key to decoding Europeâs economic future.
Startup & Tech News is part of the Startuprad.io⢠Network, a global top 0.5% startup podcast ecosystem featuring shows like European Startup Pulse, Blockchain Germany, FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra. Collectively, the network reaches more than one million annual listeners across podcast, YouTube, and radio platforms.
Whether youâre an investor tracking the next unicorn, a founder expanding into Europe, or a journalist seeking the pulse of continental innovation â this show gives you verified, English-language insight you can rely on.
Stay connected:
đ All shows â https://linktr.ee/startupradio
đ Weekly digest â https://startupradio.substack.com
đ° Blog & transcripts â https://www.startuprad.io/blog/
Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland â where Europeâs innovation stories meet global audiences.
đ§ The AI Revolution in Banking: Paolo Sironi on Whatâs Coming in 2025
Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by Startuprad.ioâ˘
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7 months ago
đ§ The AI Revolution in Banking: Paolo Sironi on Whatâs Coming in 2025
What does the future of banking really look like in 2025? In this episode, Paolo Sironiârenowned fintech expert, IBM researcher, and host of The Banker's Bookshelfâjoins Startuprad.io to explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping the financial system.
We dive into the IBM 2025 Banking and Capital Markets Outlook, revealing the seismic shift ahead in how banks operate, serve customers, and manage risk.
Whether you're building a fintech startup, transforming a traditional bank, or investing in the future of financeâthis conversation is packed with strategic insights and real-world takeaways.
đĄ What You'll Discover:
The AI-Powered Bank: Why banks must move beyond automation and rethink everything from UX to risk frameworks.
SME Banking Reinvented: How AI is unlocking faster, smarter financing for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Wealth Management Evolved: From robo-advisors to personalized portfoliosâhow AI is democratizing access to smart investing.
Embedded Finance at Scale: Why the future of banking lives inside your favorite apps.
Navigating the Ethics of AI: Transparency, explainability, and regulationâwhat leaders need to prioritize now.
đŹ Key Quotes:
âEvery banker must be an AI risk manager.â â Paolo Sironi
âAI is not about the best technology, but the best way to use it.â
âTransparency is the foundation of trust in the AI-driven financial ecosystem.â
đ¤ Guest: Paolo Sironi
đ Host: JĂśrn "Joe" Menninger, Startuprad.io
đ Based on: IBMâs 2025 Banking & Capital Markets Outlook
đ§ Related Episodes: Fintech Review 2024, AI in Banking 2023, Fintech Strategy & Transformation
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Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by Startuprad.ioâ˘
Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, powered by Startuprad.ioâ˘, delivers fast, actionable English-language coverage of startup, innovation, and tech developments across the DACH region. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this show is your shortcut to understanding Europeâs most dynamic innovation hubs â from Berlin to Vienna, Munich to Zurich.
Each episode breaks down the most relevant startup funding rounds, policy shifts, and ecosystem trends â bringing you closer to the entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers shaping Central Europeâs tech landscape. Designed for founders, executives, and international audiences who need a sharp, data-backed snapshot of whatâs happening in the heart of Europeâs innovation economy.
What youâll hear:
⢠Startup funding and VC trends across Germany, Austria & Switzerland
⢠Unicorn tracking, exits, and early-stage investment news
⢠Fintech, deep tech, and greentech breakthroughs
⢠AI, SaaS, and manufacturing-tech innovation highlights
⢠Policy shifts and regulation from Berlin, Brussels, and Vienna
⢠M&A activity, IPOs, and European venture performance
Why it matters:
The DACH region â Germany, Austria, and Switzerland â accounts for nearly a third of Europeâs venture capital and houses global innovation leaders in AI, manufacturing, and finance. Understanding its startup dynamics is key to decoding Europeâs economic future.
Startup & Tech News is part of the Startuprad.io⢠Network, a global top 0.5% startup podcast ecosystem featuring shows like European Startup Pulse, Blockchain Germany, FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra. Collectively, the network reaches more than one million annual listeners across podcast, YouTube, and radio platforms.
Whether youâre an investor tracking the next unicorn, a founder expanding into Europe, or a journalist seeking the pulse of continental innovation â this show gives you verified, English-language insight you can rely on.
Stay connected:
đ All shows â https://linktr.ee/startupradio
đ Weekly digest â https://startupradio.substack.com
đ° Blog & transcripts â https://www.startuprad.io/blog/
Startup & Tech News from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland â where Europeâs innovation stories meet global audiences.