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Culture Is ROI: How Christian Conrad Builds Magnetic Company Cultures in Startups (1/2`)
Culture Is ROI: How Christian Conrad Builds Magnetic Company Cultures in Startups (1/2`)
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🎧 Opening
What if your company culture was your biggest growth engine? In this episode, we dive deep with leadership coach Christian Conrad to unpack what makes startup cultures not only magnetic but measurable — and how founders can lead with emotional intelligence and trust from Day 1.
📌 What You’ll Learn:
How to use eNPS to measure engagement and cultural health
The daily engagement boosters that scale with your team
How to retain top startup talent during the Fachkräftemangel
When to use the Kano model and 4DX to execute cultural transformation
👤 Guest Spotlight:
Christian Conrad, founder of Management Boost and author of Magical Company Culture, is on a mission to create 1 million smiling employees by 2035. He has helped startups and corporates alike transform their cultures into scalable engines for growth.
🎯 Your Turn:
If you’re building a startup, managing a tech team, or investing in founders — this conversation will shift your thinking on leadership.
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31:47 – Daily Engagement Boosters for Startup Leaders
40:15 – Case Study: Renewable Energy Company Culture Turnaround
48:05 – Closing Advice for Founders
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Green Tech Startups: VC Insights & ESG Scaling Strategies from DACH
Green Tech Startups: VC Insights & ESG Scaling Strategies from DACH
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Opening:
What does it really take for a green tech startup to secure venture funding in 2025? In this episode, we uncover what makes VCs say yes—and what founders consistently get wrong.
What You’ll Learn:
How DACH green tech startups are redefining sustainability with scalable business models
Why AI is a tool—but not the product—in climate innovation
The power of vertical SaaS in navigating ESG compliance
What Hi Inov looks for in Series A funding rounds
Where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland stand in the race to net zero
Guest Spotlight:
Wolfgang Krause, Managing Partner at Hi Inov, shares exclusive insights from the 2025 Green Tech Software Mapping. He’s an expert in climate tech investment strategy, known for identifying scalable software ventures with deep vertical focus and strong ESG execution.
With regulatory pressure mounting and climate urgency at an all-time high, Wolfgang explains why economic viability beats greenwashing—and how real innovation means operationalizing sustainability across value chains.
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Love what you’re hearing? Follow Startuprad.io, subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. Sharing is scaling—help founders, VCs, and executives learn from this deep dive into the future of green tech.
In April 2025, DACH startups raised over €1.3 billion—while one of Europe’s top fintechs spiraled into crisis. This isn’t just another news roundup. This is your investor-grade, startup-founder-relevant, executive-level briefing from the DACH region’s leading podcast.
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What You’ll Learn:
The real story behind Trade Republic’s outages and financial trust issues
How Amboss, Noxtua, and n8n are defining applied AI in health and devops
Where VCs are betting big in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Why Germany’s economy is stagnating, yet startup funding is booming
Guest Spotlight:
This episode is hosted by Jörn “Joe” Menninger, the voice behind Startuprad.io and one of Europe’s leading startup podcasters. He breaks down news from Berlin, Munich, Vienna, and Zurich — so you don’t miss a beat.
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Did Germany just promise an innovation revolution — while forgetting its startups? In today’s episode, we break down the 2025 SPD-CDU Coalition Agreement and its real implications for founders, investors, and the startup ecosystem.
What You’ll Learn:
Why startups, venture capital, and growth companies are almost invisible in Germany’s national agenda
The hidden power of the “Finanzierungsvorbehalt”
(funding clause) that could stall innovation plans
What the proposed Gründungszeit could mean for future founders
How Germany risks falling behind France, Spain, and the Nordics in startup policy
The missed opportunity to build a true European NASDAQ alternative
Host:
Hosted by Joe Menninger, founder of Startuprad.io — one of Europe’s Top 3 startup podcasts and a trusted voice for tech founders and venture capitalists in DACH.
Joe unpacks critical policies, realistic outcomes, and strategic advice for anyone navigating Germany’s innovation economy.
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Are you scaling a startup, funding innovation, or betting on Europe’s tech future?
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02:50 – Innovation vs. Startup Support: The Big Gap
07:15 – Why “Gründungszeit” Could Matter
14:30 – Germany’s Risk of Losing Startup Momentum
22:00 – Strategic Advice for Founders and VCs
27:15 – Closing Thoughts: Building Beyond Berlin
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The Founder's Guide: Stop Burnout & Build a Startup
The Founder's Guide: Stop Burnout & Build a Startup
StartupRad.io sits down with psychotherapist Imre Remenyi to explore burnout prevention, leadership, and culture for sustainable startup growth.
Burnout is silently killing startups. Discover how top founders and leaders detect it early, prevent it, and scale sustainable companies.
Are you a startup founder, tech executive, or investor navigating the intense world of high-growth companies? This StartupRad.io episode is your lifeline. Host Jörn ‚Joe‘ Menninger speaks with renowned psychotherapist and consultant Imre Marton Remenyi in a masterclass on burnout prevention for entrepreneurs. You’ll get actionable strategies to protect your team and build a business that lasts.
Forget surface-level „work-life balance.“ We dig into the real psychological, operational, and financial risks that burnout presents — and show you how to fix them. Learn how to identify subtle warning signs, lead with empathy, and create a culture where your people (and your company) can thrive.
Why this episode matters:
For Founders & CEOs:
Avoid founder burnout. Build a resilient leadership team. Handle fundraising and venture pressure without losing your edge.
For Tech Executives:
Learn proven techniques for employee retention, increasing productivity, and building a culture of psychological safety.
For Investors:
Understand the ROI of employee wellness, founder resilience, and how these impact long-term investment performance.
🕒 Key Episode Highlights:
00:00:20 — Meet Imre: From opera singer to psychotherapist
00:03:30 — Burnout paradox: Why your top performers are most at risk
00:06:24 — Leadership’s blind spot: How common management fuels burnout
00:15:59 — Real tools: Employee feedback and burnout detection
00:27:23 — Rethinking rest: The myth of work-life balance
00:33:38 — The true cost: Financial and operational impact of burnout
00:39:52 — AI and burnout: Promise, pitfalls, and ethics
00:49:13 — Remenyi’s #1 tip for leaders in high-pressure environments
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Timify: Automate Scheduling & Supercharge Your Business Efficiency
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EPISODE OVERVIEW
Tired of wasting valuable time and resources managing appointments manually? In this must-listen episode, Timify CEO Emanuel Simon reveals how forward-thinking enterprises supercharge their productivity by automating scheduling and optimizing resource allocation.
Timify isn’t just another calendar app—it’s the „Calendly for grownups,“ designed specifically to manage complex scheduling scenarios faced by growing businesses and global enterprises.
Why is scheduling so crucial to your success?
Eliminate double bookings, administrative headaches, and underutilized resources. Discover how seamless customer interactions and intelligent workforce management translate directly into increased revenue and streamlined business operations.
You’ll discover:
Enterprise-Level Scheduling: Easily handle multiple locations, diverse resources, and complex appointment flows.
AI-Powered Automation: Save countless hours weekly with automated bookings, reminders, rescheduling, and resource allocation.
Proven Growth Strategies: Emanuel shares real-world insights from banks, retail giants, and rapidly scaling startups.
Key Quotes from Emanuel Simon:
„We are the Calendly for grownups.“
„Growth isn’t linear—it’s wavy. Timify helps smooth those waves.“
„Stop manually coordinating meetings—automate, optimize, and thrive.“
Who Should Listen?
Entrepreneurs: Scale faster by eliminating scheduling bottlenecks.
Tech Founders: Discover innovative SaaS solutions for your growing business.
Executives: Instantly boost your organizational efficiency and productivity.
Investors: Identify lucrative opportunities within the scheduling and SaaS markets.
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