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Deep Tech Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, explores the scientific breakthroughs and deep technologies shaping Europe’s future. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this podcast dives into the convergence of research, engineering, and venture capital — where pioneering ideas evolve into scalable companies.
Every episode uncovers how scientists, founders, and investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) transform frontier technologies into global businesses. From AI and robotics to semiconductors, quantum computing, photonics, biotech, and space tech, we highlight the ecosystems that make Europe a world leader in applied innovation.
Whether you’re a researcher commercializing IP, an investor seeking defensible deep-tech opportunities, or a policy leader shaping industrial strategy, this show reveals how deep science becomes deep growth. Our guests include entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors building Europe’s next generation of unicorns through advanced R&D, venture building, and technology transfer.
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• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in industrial applications
• Robotics and automation for manufacturing and healthcare
• Quantum technology, semiconductors, and next-generation computing
• Climate and materials innovation for a sustainable Europe
• Biotech, medtech, and space exploration startups
• EU funding, IP management, and spin-out acceleration
Deep Tech Germany™ translates complex science into actionable insights — bridging universities, venture capital, and policy. Episodes decode the challenges of turning prototypes into production, connecting research clusters like Fraunhofer, Helmholtz, and ESA BICs with the investors fueling them.
The podcast forms part of the Startuprad.io™ Network, Europe’s leading platform for startup and venture capital storytelling, alongside Fintech Germany, Blockchain Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News. Collectively, the network reaches over one million annual streams and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts, trusted by founders, investors, and corporate innovators.
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Camel Startups: How Capital-Efficient Founders Scale in the DACH Region
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Camel Startups: How Capital-Efficient Founders Scale in the DACH Region
What if you could build a startup that survives downturns, grows profitably, and never depends on constant fundraising?That’s the core of the camel startup strategy — and in this episode, STS Ventures investor Stephan Schubert breaks it down with 25+ years of operator-investor experience. From founding OnVista in the early internet era to backing some of Germany’s most successful exits, Stephan has refined a model built on capital efficiency, high-margin niches, and KPI-driven execution.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:
– Why camel startups outperform hype-driven growth– How to use high-margin niches to scale from customer revenue– The KPI playbook STS Ventures uses with every founder– Why raise when you can, not when you must is a game-changer in DACH– How to stay capital-efficient without limiting your growth potential– Why Stephan avoids hype cycles like LLM infrastructure and focuses on AI as a tool for real industries like waste processing– What founders can learn from exits like Audibene, Emma, JustWatch, and others
Whether you're building in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, this episode offers one of the clearest explanations of capital-efficient growth, B2B startup scaling, and long-term founder wealth creation.
Guest Spotlight:Stephan Schubert, Investor & Managing Director, STS VenturesFounder of OnVista and Ligatus, early investor in Audibene, Emma, JustWatch, and other major DACH success cases.
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Deep Tech Germany: AI, Robotics & Frontier Innovation by Startuprad.io™
Deep Tech Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, explores the scientific breakthroughs and deep technologies shaping Europe’s future. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this podcast dives into the convergence of research, engineering, and venture capital — where pioneering ideas evolve into scalable companies.
Every episode uncovers how scientists, founders, and investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) transform frontier technologies into global businesses. From AI and robotics to semiconductors, quantum computing, photonics, biotech, and space tech, we highlight the ecosystems that make Europe a world leader in applied innovation.
Whether you’re a researcher commercializing IP, an investor seeking defensible deep-tech opportunities, or a policy leader shaping industrial strategy, this show reveals how deep science becomes deep growth. Our guests include entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors building Europe’s next generation of unicorns through advanced R&D, venture building, and technology transfer.
Join conversations that cover:
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in industrial applications
• Robotics and automation for manufacturing and healthcare
• Quantum technology, semiconductors, and next-generation computing
• Climate and materials innovation for a sustainable Europe
• Biotech, medtech, and space exploration startups
• EU funding, IP management, and spin-out acceleration
Deep Tech Germany™ translates complex science into actionable insights — bridging universities, venture capital, and policy. Episodes decode the challenges of turning prototypes into production, connecting research clusters like Fraunhofer, Helmholtz, and ESA BICs with the investors fueling them.
The podcast forms part of the Startuprad.io™ Network, Europe’s leading platform for startup and venture capital storytelling, alongside Fintech Germany, Blockchain Germany, Security Startups Germany, and German Startup News. Collectively, the network reaches over one million annual streams and ranks among the global top 0.5 % of podcasts, trusted by founders, investors, and corporate innovators.
🔹 Topics we explore: AI startups, robotics innovation, quantum computing, semiconductor strategy, biotech, space tech, applied research, venture capital Europe, and DACH deep-tech ecosystems.
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• Fintech Germany Podcast
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