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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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.
October 2025 Deep Dive – AI Startups, Venture Capital & Fintech in DACH
Women Who Rock GSA – A Female Entrepreneurship Podcast by Startuprad.io™
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October 2025 Deep Dive – AI Startups, Venture Capital & Fintech in DACH
🏁 The Deep Dive is here.Germany, Austria and Switzerland enter a new startup cycle where the headline isn’t “Who raised the biggest check?” but “Who’s building the most defensible foundation?” Hosts Jörn ‘Joe’ Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down October 2025’s most important stories in AI, fintech, venture capital, and climate tech.
🔎 What You’ll Learn
The €735 B 🇩🇪 Made for Germany plan and its impact on infrastructure, energy & innovation.
How Aleph Alpha’s CEO transition reshapes Europe’s AI landscape.
Why Sequoia and EQT Ventures are doubling down on the DACH region.
Major funding rounds from Nexus AI, Eco Robotics, DeskBird, and Cartos.
The rise of female founders in Munich and new hybrid-work innovation.
What BioNTech + CureVac means for Germany’s biotech future.
The shift toward defense and dual-use tech in Europe.
Which startups are pivoting or consolidating (Heidelberg Pharma, FanRight, Casablanca AI).
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🎙 About the Hosts
Jörn “Joe” Menninger, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Startuprad.io (Frankfurt)
Chris Fahrenbach, Co-host & Global Analyst (Hanover / New York)
Together, they track the most important startup stories in the DACH ecosystem — AI, deep tech, fintech, and scale-up growth.
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Blog: https://www.startuprad.io/post/this-month-in-dach-startups-october-2025-deep-dive
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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.
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