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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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.
European Tech Sovereignty: The November 2025 DACH Startup News Briefing
Women Who Rock GSA – A Female Entrepreneurship Podcast by Startuprad.io™
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European Tech Sovereignty: The November 2025 DACH Startup News Briefing
Europe's startup narrative is changing fast — from apps and valuations to sovereignty, infrastructure and resilience. In this month's DACH Startup News, we unpack the moves that made European tech sovereignty the defining theme of 2025.
What you’ll learn:
– Why sovereign cloud is becoming foundational for startups and enterprise buyers– How AI, robotics, defense, and climate infrastructure shape Europe’s industrial strategy– Why deep tech is rising while fintech normalizes– The funding signals behind pre-seed to late-stage capital flows– How DACH is becoming Europe’s proving ground for strategic innovation– What European tech sovereignty actually means for your business
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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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