Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC, Innovation & Growth
joe@startuprad.ioStartuprad.io™ is Europe’s voice on startups, venture capital, and innovation — giving you backstage access to the continent’s most dynamic founders, investors, and tech visionaries. Hosted by Joe Menninger, the show has become a trusted source for international audiences who want to understand how Europe builds and scales its next generation of unicorns. Each episode dives deep into the strategie... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 357 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusinessTechnology | |||
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This episode examines how ByeAgain converts returned non-standardized goods into resale-ready inventory through refurbishment-as-a-service. It covers item-level unit economics, AI-guided operator workflows, centralized decision systems, DACH labor-co... more
Ray Zinn, founder and long-time CEO of Micrel Semiconductor, explains how leadership systems, respectful culture, and disciplined management create resilient companies.
In this episode of Startuprad.io, Zinn shares lessons from decades in Silicon Va... more
Ray Zinn led Micrel Semiconductor for 37 years, making him the longest-serving CEO in Silicon Valley.
Instead of raising venture capital, he bootstrapped the company using bank financing and disciplined growth. Over nearly four decades, Micrel survi... more
January and February 2026 reveal a disciplined expansion across the DACH startup ecosystem. After reviewing more than 15,000 funding announcements, we identify structural capital concentration in enterprise AI, ESG/CSRD compliance platforms, defense ... more
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- Voices of misery brought me here
Great show and very informative!
Apple Podcasts5WillviciousMyrtleBeach
United States4 years ago - Gabe
Startup radio rules!!!
Apple Podcasts5HfhfjfnrbfjUnited States6 years ago - Love it!!
Super amazing podcast with the best host!! Highly highly recommended!
Apple Podcasts5mommalabsUnited States6 years ago - Nice!
iend told me about podcast, sounds great, good host and amazing intro!
Apple Podcasts5Irene T. ViceUnited States6 years ago - Spot On
This podcast nails it on the head for what it’s like for first time entrepreneurs – especially ones in tech. Keep up the good work!!
Apple Podcasts5Leonel AshleyUnited States8 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #179 |  Switzerland/Business/Management |
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The podcast centers around European startups, venture capital, innovation, and growth, providing an insider's view of the vibrant entrepreneurial landscape in the DACH region. It features in-depth interviews with founders, investors, and tech leaders, offering a deep dive into the funding trends, strategic decisions, and market dynamics that are shaping the future of European businesses. The content spans a variety of sectors, including fintech, deep tech, and sustainability, underlining the critical role of innovation in economic growth. Listeners can expect data-driven storytelling that connects them with the movers and shakers driving change in Europe's startup ecosystem, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the contine... more
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1. Ray Zinn
2. Tomasz Mazuryk
3. Arber Sejdiji
4. Dr. Oliver Lugosch
5. Adrian Ciacani
6. Ghazali Madani
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