Women Who Rock GSA is your front-row seat to the women redefining entrepreneurship, leadership, and venture capital across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — the DACH region. As part of the award-winning Startuprad.io™ Network, this podcast amplifies the voices of female founders, investors, and changemakers shaping Europe’s innovation economy.
Hosted by Johanna Jöch and Joe Menninger, the series features authentic conversations with female leaders building scalable businesses, raising venture capital, and transforming industries through tech and purpose-driven innovation. Each episode delivers strategic insights and powerful stories of resilience, equity, and growth — all in English for a global audience.
Why listen:
• Firsthand stories from Europe’s top female entrepreneurs and investors
• Funding, scaling, and leadership advice from the women behind successful startups
• Deep dives into sustainability, fintech, AI, health tech, and social impact ventures
• Regional perspectives from the DACH ecosystem with global relevance
• Real lessons on overcoming bias, breaking barriers, and building inclusive success
Recognition & Reach
Ranked among the Top 20 Global Entrepreneurship Podcasts on Apple and featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, and Feedspot, Women Who Rock GSA attracts listeners from more than 50 countries. It’s a leading platform for understanding how Europe’s female founders are reshaping innovation, funding, and the future of work.
About the Network
Powered by Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC & Innovation, this sub-show extends the network’s mission to spotlight the full spectrum of entrepreneurship across the continent. Together with other verticals like FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra, it forms a global gateway to Europe’s startup ecosystem.
Our Mission
To champion women’s leadership in entrepreneurship and venture capital by telling stories that inspire, educate, and connect innovators worldwide.
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Women Who Rock GSA is your front-row seat to the women redefining entrepreneurship, leadership, and venture capital across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — the DACH region. As part of the award-winning Startuprad.io™ Network, this podcast amplifies the voices of female founders, investors, and changemakers shaping Europe’s innovation economy.
Hosted by Johanna Jöch and Joe Menninger, the series features authentic conversations with female leaders building scalable businesses, raising venture capital, and transforming industries through tech and purpose-driven innovation. Each episode delivers strategic insights and powerful stories of resilience, equity, and growth — all in English for a global audience.
Why listen:
• Firsthand stories from Europe’s top female entrepreneurs and investors
• Funding, scaling, and leadership advice from the women behind successful startups
• Deep dives into sustainability, fintech, AI, health tech, and social impact ventures
• Regional perspectives from the DACH ecosystem with global relevance
• Real lessons on overcoming bias, breaking barriers, and building inclusive success
Recognition & Reach
Ranked among the Top 20 Global Entrepreneurship Podcasts on Apple and featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, and Feedspot, Women Who Rock GSA attracts listeners from more than 50 countries. It’s a leading platform for understanding how Europe’s female founders are reshaping innovation, funding, and the future of work.
About the Network
Powered by Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC & Innovation, this sub-show extends the network’s mission to spotlight the full spectrum of entrepreneurship across the continent. Together with other verticals like FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra, it forms a global gateway to Europe’s startup ecosystem.
Our Mission
To champion women’s leadership in entrepreneurship and venture capital by telling stories that inspire, educate, and connect innovators worldwide.
Stay Connected
🌐 All Links → https://linktr.ee/startupradio
💌 Newsletter → https://startupradio.substack.com
📰 Blog → https://www.startuprad.io/blog/
📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/startupradio
Women Who Rock GSA — where female entrepreneurs build the future of Europe.
DACH Startups: AI, VC, & Fintech Trends - March 2025
Women Who Rock GSA – A Female Entrepreneurship Podcast by Startuprad.io™
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DACH Startups: AI, VC, & Fintech Trends - March 2025
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Introduction
Dive into the DACH startup scene! This episode covers the latest trends in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
Key Highlights
Fintech Evolution: Coorsair's IDNow acquisition (€300M) and the stablecoin surge to $226B highlight fintech's dynamism.
Venture Capital: Toma Bravo's €1.8B European fund signals investor interest, but "zombie VC" and insolvencies persist.
AI and Tech: Germany leads in AI research, but faces implementation challenges. Volocopter's acquisition and BioMed's cancer detection breakthrough showcase innovation.
Funding & Founders: Funding rounds like Tectal's (€52M) and Swiss female founder success demonstrate growth.
Legal & Regulatory: Legal battles (startup vs. SAP) and GDPR reviews (DeepSeek) highlight complexities.
Fintech: A Sector in Motion
Fintech sees Coorsair's IDNow acquisition and stablecoin growth. The ECB's digital Euro plans are also significant.
Venture Capital: Navigating the Landscape
Toma Bravo's fund shows investor confidence, but "zombie VC" and insolvencies pose challenges.
AI and Technology: Innovation
Germany's AI research faces implementation hurdles. Volocopter and BioMed demonstrate other tech advancements.
Startup Ecosystem: Challenges and Successes
Funding for companies like Tectile contrasts with layoffs and insolvencies. Acquisitions continue.
Regional Highlights
Germany: Strong AI research, but application lags.
Switzerland: Tight fintech VC, but female founders thrive.
Austria: Linz launches an AI cluster; the Austrian DAH Fund starts.
Conclusion
The DACH startup scene is dynamic, with innovation and challenges across sectors.
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Women Who Rock GSA – A Female Entrepreneurship Podcast by Startuprad.io™
Women Who Rock GSA is your front-row seat to the women redefining entrepreneurship, leadership, and venture capital across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — the DACH region. As part of the award-winning Startuprad.io™ Network, this podcast amplifies the voices of female founders, investors, and changemakers shaping Europe’s innovation economy.
Hosted by Johanna Jöch and Joe Menninger, the series features authentic conversations with female leaders building scalable businesses, raising venture capital, and transforming industries through tech and purpose-driven innovation. Each episode delivers strategic insights and powerful stories of resilience, equity, and growth — all in English for a global audience.
Why listen:
• Firsthand stories from Europe’s top female entrepreneurs and investors
• Funding, scaling, and leadership advice from the women behind successful startups
• Deep dives into sustainability, fintech, AI, health tech, and social impact ventures
• Regional perspectives from the DACH ecosystem with global relevance
• Real lessons on overcoming bias, breaking barriers, and building inclusive success
Recognition & Reach
Ranked among the Top 20 Global Entrepreneurship Podcasts on Apple and featured by Forbes, Tech.eu, and Feedspot, Women Who Rock GSA attracts listeners from more than 50 countries. It’s a leading platform for understanding how Europe’s female founders are reshaping innovation, funding, and the future of work.
About the Network
Powered by Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC & Innovation, this sub-show extends the network’s mission to spotlight the full spectrum of entrepreneurship across the continent. Together with other verticals like FinTech Germany, Deep Tech Germany, and Security Sutra, it forms a global gateway to Europe’s startup ecosystem.
Our Mission
To champion women’s leadership in entrepreneurship and venture capital by telling stories that inspire, educate, and connect innovators worldwide.
Stay Connected
🌐 All Links → https://linktr.ee/startupradio
💌 Newsletter → https://startupradio.substack.com
📰 Blog → https://www.startuprad.io/blog/
📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/startupradio
Women Who Rock GSA — where female entrepreneurs build the future of Europe.