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
Blog Post: https://www.startuprad.io/post/april-2025-dach-startup-wrapup
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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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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Show Notes:

• Guest: Emanuel Simon, CEO of Timify

• Learn More: https://www.timify.com/en/

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Introduction & Sponsor Message

• 2:15 - Meet Emanuel Simon, CEO of Timify

• 5:30 - "Calendly for grownups": Timify's Unique Advantage

• 12:00 - Mastering Enterprise Scheduling

• 18:45 - Automation & AI in Appointment Management

• 25:00 - Real-World Case Studies & Insights

• 33:30 - Growth Secrets & Scaling Strategies

• 40:00 - Key Takeaways & Actionable Advice

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.

This is your unfair advantage in understanding how the DACH region creates, scales, and sometimes loses billion-dollar startups. Whether you're:

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• 💸 An investor scanning for your next deal

• 🧠 A strategist decoding market shifts

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🎙️ AI-Powered Angel Investing: DACH Secrets Revealed
In this must-listen episode, we sit down with Germany’s Business Angel of the Year, Carsten Kraus, to uncover powerful strategies, AI tools, and investment insights shaping the future of startup funding across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).

Whether you're a founder, investor, or just startup-curious, this conversation is your roadmap to understanding how to secure funding, leverage AI in pitching, and scale with smart capital.

💡 What You'll Learn:

• How AI is transforming startup evaluation: Carsten shares how he uses AI to pre-screen pitch decks, surface red flags, and make faster, smarter decisions.

• Funding beyond VCs: Learn how bootstrapping, crowdfunding, and strategic partnerships may better serve your startup’s growth path.

• DACH-specific insights: Explore regional nuances, challenges, and opportunities in the German-speaking startup ecosystem.

• What angel investors really look for: Get inside the mind of an award-winning business angel.

• Scaling tips from a serial founder: Learn Carsten’s proven methods for sustainable growth and global expansion.

🎧 Why You Should Listen:
If you're ready to:

• Pitch smarter using AI insights

• Explore VC alternatives that fit your growth stage

• Understand DACH region investors

• Secure funding and scale efficiently

… then this episode delivers direct insights from one of Europe’s most respected tech investors.

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🔗 Links & Resources:

• Full Blog Post → http://startuprad.io/post/decoding-business-angel-investment-ai-funding-strategies-dach-insights

• Guest: Carsten Kraus LinkedIn

• Startuprad.io: https://www.startuprad.io/

• BAND (German Business Angels Network): https://www.business-angels.de/

🕒 Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro

• 2:15 Carsten’s background

• 5:40 AI’s role in investing

• 12:00 Startup pitch red flags

• 18:30 Funding beyond VC

• 25:00 DACH startup ecosystem

• 32:00 Angel investor advice

• 40:00 Scaling smart

• 48:00 Future of investing

• 55:00 Sponsor: Vanta

• 57:00 Call to Action

• 58:00 Outro

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Discover how AI is transforming the financial services industry!
In this episode, fintech futurist Paolo Sironi, IBM’s Global Research Leader for Banking and Capital Markets, joins Startuprad.io to unpack how artificial intelligence is evolving from back-end automation to full-scale transformation—reshaping retail, SME, and investment banking.

• The AI-Powered Bank: From chatbot to C-suite—how AI is redefining customer service, credit, and even organizational structure.

• SME Banking Disrupted: Tailored, data-driven banking solutions are finally reaching small and medium-sized enterprises.

• Wealth Management, Reimagined: Robo-advisors, personalized portfolios, and smarter investment strategies.

• Embedded Finance Explodes: Banking is now built into the apps you use every day.

• The Regulatory Tightrope: How ethical, transparent, and explainable AI is shaping the future of financial compliance.

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🎙️ Guest: Paolo Sironi — Fintech author, IBM researcher, and host of The Banker's Bookshelf
🎙️ Host: Jörn "Joe" Menninger — Founder & Editor, Startuprad.io
🧠 Based on: IBM 2025 Banking & Capital Markets Outlook

💬 Key Quotes

• “Every banker must be an AI risk manager.” – Paolo Sironi

• “AI is not about the best tech—it’s about using it best.”

• “Transparency builds trust.”

⏱️ Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro

• 02:54 – The Evolution of AI in Banking

• 11:40 – AI’s Impact on Banking Efficiency

• 13:56 – AI and SME Banking

• 18:54 – Capital Markets Transformation

• 23:43 – Risk Management & Regulation

• 28:54 – Digital Currencies & CBDCs

• 30:59 – Embedded Finance Trends

• 35:45 – Wealth Management with AI

• 37:31 – Transparency & Ethics

• 40:04 – Outro

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