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
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💌 Newsletter → https://startupradio.substack.com
📰 Blog → https://www.startuprad.io/blog/
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Women Who Rock GSA — where female entrepreneurs build the future of Europe.
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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 Unicorn Tracker Spring 2025: Germany, Austria & Switzerland Startups
Women Who Rock GSA – A Female Entrepreneurship Podcast by Startuprad.io™
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7 months ago
DACH Unicorn Tracker Spring 2025: Germany, Austria & Switzerland Startups
Explore Europe’s most dynamic startup ecosystems with Startuprad.io's DACH Unicorn Tracker Spring 2025. From AI drones to climate tech, we break down Germany, Austria, and Switzerland’s unicorn landscape—covering the hottest startups, funding trends, and billion-euro growth stories.
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What is DACH, and why it matters in global tech
Quantum Systems: The AI-powered defense unicorn
Logistics innovation with Forto & Sennder
Mobility shakeups: FlixBus, Tier, and Volocopter
Deep tech disruptors: Helsing & Agile Robots
Biotech volatility: ADC Therapeutics’ rise and fall
Green billionaires: Enpal, Climeworks, and 1.5 Degrees
Fintech giants N26, Trade Republic, Clark & more
Celonis, DeepL & the rise of B2B SaaS
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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.