In Part 2 of our interview with Christian Conrad — coach, former Kellogg’s exec, and author of Magical Company Culture — we go deep into the execution side of culture.

Forget team-building retreats. Christian outlines a leadership playbook where trust, behavioral habits, and culture KPIs like eNPS are used to build high-performing, emotionally engaged teams.

• Why “100% trust from Day 1” transforms startup teams

• How to implement daily engagement boosters like connective listening and feedforward

• Why eNPS should be every founder’s culture KPI

• How one client scaled eNPS from 6 to 40 in 18 months

• The 4DX execution framework applied to startup leadership

Christian Conrad is the founder of Management Boost and author of Magical Company Culture. His mission? 1 million smiling employees by 2035. He’s coached global corporations and hypergrowth startups alike on measurable, trust-based leadership.

🔥 If you’re a founder, investor, or executive navigating scale, this episode is your culture execution guide.

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• Guest Name: Christian Conrad (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianconrad-magneticculture/)

• Role: Leadership Coach & Author of Magnetic Company Culture

• Blog Post Part 2: Read the Full Blog Here: https://www.startuprad.io/post/the-culture-execution-playbook-for-founders-part-2-of-our-interview-with-christian-conrad

• Blog Post Part 1: https://www.startuprad.io/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-building-a-magnetic-company-culture-in-startups

• Resources:

  • Christian’s Website

  • eNPS Overview (Gallup)

• Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Why Culture Execution Fails

  • 03:15 – Long-Term vs. One-Off Trainings

  • 06:00 – The Trust-First Management Mindset

  • 10:10 – The 4DX Framework for Culture

  • 13:50 – Case Study: eNPS Growth Story

  • 17:22 – Three Founder Habits to Start Today

  • 20:00 – Final Thoughts for Founders

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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

• Why trust-first leadership beats control-based management

• 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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• Guest Name: Christian Conrad, Leadership Coach & Author

• Blog Post: The Ultimate Guide to Magnetic Company Culture

• Relevant Resources:

  • Magical Company Culture – Book

  • Christian's Homepage

⏱ Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction

• 05:12 – What Is a Magnetic Company Culture?

• 13:20 – Measuring Engagement with eNPS

• 22:05 – Trust-Based Leadership and Emotional ROI

• 31:47 – Daily Engagement Boosters for Startup Leaders

• 40:15 – Case Study: Renewable Energy Company Culture Turnaround

• 48:05 – Closing Advice for Founders
  

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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Host: Jörn Menninger, Editor-in-Chief at Startuprad.io
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Relevant Resources:

• Amboss Funding: Silicon Canals

• Noxtua's AI push: TechCrunch

• Trade Republic Trouble: Business Insider

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro + Sponsor

• 03:10 – €1.3B Funding Summary

• 10:25 – Amboss, Noxtua, n8n: Applied AI Highlights

• 19:40 – Trade Republic Crisis Breakdown

• 27:50 – DACH VC Trends: First Momentum, Revent, Oakley

• 35:30 – Germany’s Economy: IFO + Forecasts

• 42:00 – Closing + What’s Coming in May

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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Are you a founder, investor, scaleup exec, or tech enthusiast looking to decode Europe's billion-euro startup engines? You’ve landed in the right place. Startuprad.io brings you the ultimate Unicorn Tracker for Spring 2025, offering you front-row insight into the most dynamic startups and scaleups across the DACH region—Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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⏱️ [00:02:20] What is DACH?
We explain the region, its strengths, and why it’s critical for innovation-driven founders and investors alike.

⏱️ [00:03:30] Quantum Systems & New Unicorns
Germany’s AI drone unicorn is leading the charge. Is deep tech the next big frontier?

⏱️ [00:04:20] Logistics Titans: Forto & Sennder
We uncover why DACH is still Europe's logistics superpower.

⏱️ [00:05:53] Mobility Mavericks: Flix, Tier, Volocopter
From record revenues to flameouts—we decode the truth behind urban mobility in 2025.

⏱️ [00:06:40] AI & Defense Tech: Agile Robots & Helsing
Robotics meets military innovation. Will Europe lead the AI revolution?

⏱️ [00:07:30] Consumer Tech Giants: Check24 & AutoDoc
Quiet billion-euro monsters transforming e-commerce and consumer platforms.

⏱️ [00:09:10] Biotech’s Highs & Heartbreaks
Why ADC Therapeutics’ rollercoaster reflects the volatile biotech landscape.

⏱️ [00:10:10] Climate Tech’s Gold Rush
Enpal, Climeworks, and 1.5 Degrees are building climate unicorns. Is it time to invest?

⏱️ [00:12:30] Fintech & Insurtech Battles
From N26 to Trade Republic, the DACH region remains a fierce battleground for finance innovation.

⏱️ [00:14:00] SaaS & Enterprise Software
Celonis is now a decacorn—what’s fueling DACH’s dominance in B2B SaaS?

⏱️ [00:24:55] The Unicorn Graveyard
Wefox, Grover, Infarm, Solaris. What founders can learn from once-high-flying unicorns that fell hard.

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Introduction

Dive into the DACH region's startup scene! This episode covers the latest trends in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, recorded with Chris Fahrenbach in New York City.

Key Highlights

• Fintech Evolution: Coorsair's IDNow acquisition (€300M) and the stablecoin surge to $226B highlight fintech's dynamism.

• Venture Capital: Toma Bravo's €1.8B European fund signals investor interest, but "zombie VC" and insolvencies persist.

• AI and Tech: Germany leads in AI research, but faces implementation challenges. Volocopter's acquisition and BioMed's cancer detection breakthrough showcase innovation.

• Funding & Founders: Funding rounds like Tectal's (€52M) and Swiss female founder success demonstrate growth.

• Legal & Regulatory: Legal battles (startup vs. SAP) and GDPR reviews (DeepSeek) highlight complexities.

Fintech: A Sector in Motion

Fintech sees Coorsair's IDNow acquisition and stablecoin growth. The ECB's digital Euro plans are also significant.

Venture Capital: Navigating the Landscape

Toma Bravo's fund shows investor confidence, but "zombie VC" and insolvencies pose challenges.

AI and Technology: Innovation

Germany's AI research faces implementation hurdles. Volocopter and BioMed demonstrate other tech advancements.

Startup Ecosystem: Challenges and Successes

Funding for companies like Tectile contrasts with layoffs and insolvencies. Acquisitions continue.

Regional Highlights

• Germany: Strong AI research, but application lags.

• Switzerland: Tight fintech VC, but female founders thrive.

• Austria: Linz launches an AI cluster; the Austrian DAH Fund starts.

Conclusion

The DACH startup scene is dynamic, with innovation and challenges across sectors.

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🤯 Finn raises €1 BILLION for car subscriptions! But is it all good news? Lilium crashes back to earth with its second insolvency.

We unpack the hottest DACH startup stories:

• VC gold rush: Cherry Ventures' new €500M AI fund

• Political earthquake: How the German election impacts YOU

• Exclusive insights: Top trends in AI, fintech, biotech, and more

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🚀 Tune in to Startuprad.io for an exclusive look into the dynamic world of German, Austrian, and Swiss startups! 🚀

This episode is jam-packed with the latest news and insights from the DACH startup ecosystem. We'll explore the hottest trends, major acquisitions, and exciting funding rounds that are shaping the future of innovation in the region.

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Here's what you'll discover:

🔥 Acquisition Frenzy:

• Creative Dock Group acquires NFrontier: We'll break down Creative Dock Group's strategic acquisition of NFrontier, a Berlin-based hardware innovation company, and discuss how this move is bolstering their hardware development expertise.

• Sona acquires TiteLift: Discover how Swiss cybersecurity firm Sona is strengthening its security offerings with the acquisition of German open-source software company TiteLift.

💰 Funding Fireworks:

• Klukotopia Secures Multimillion-Dollar Funding: We'll explore how Berlin-based life science company Klukotopia is revolutionizing diabetes management with its innovative solutions, thanks to a significant funding round.

🚀 Industry Trends:

• Life Science is Booming: We'll analyze the factors driving the growth of life science startups in Austria and highlight some of the most promising companies in this sector.

• Hardware Innovation is Gaining Momentum: Discover how Germany's strong engineering and manufacturing tradition is fueling a thriving hardware innovation scene, with companies like NFrontier pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

This episode is perfect for:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and guidance.

• Investors looking for the next big thing in the DACH startup scene.

• Startup enthusiasts and industry professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve.

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